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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Mize decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Mize looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Mize slows the pace down in half guard. Mize works his way into full mount! Mize throwing strikes here but Patton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mize lands a big elbow. Mize controlling his opponent. #T1# Let's hope that Mize 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. Patton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mize throwing strikes here but Patton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mize wants to take his opponent's back but Patton doesn't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mize unloads with some shots from mount but Patton bucks and avoids them well.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mize controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mize sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Mize controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2# Mize working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB2# Mize looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Patton tries to hold on but Mize postures up. Mize punching from mount but Patton doing a good job of avoiding damage. Mize throws some wild stikes that Patton manages to avoid easily.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Mize goes for an armbar but Patton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Patton. Mize should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Mize is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2# Mize uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mize throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily. As Mize tries to get set, Patton tries to push him back and clinch up but Mize manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2# Mize 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mize loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mize not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Mize dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Mize moves into the clinch successfully.
Mize just leaning against Patton, taking a breather. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2# Mize drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mize avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Patton throwing strikes but missing. Mize throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1# Mize is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2# Mize postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Patton to stand up. #CL2# Mize clinches with his opponent.
Mize pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# Mize pulls guard effortlessly. Nathan Mize has got the better of the ground game so far. Mize is pulling down on Patton's head. It's preventing any offense from Patton, at least for the moment.#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patton's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Patton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Patton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Patton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mize works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mize is looking to stand up but Patton isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2# Mize is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patton defends well.#T3# Patton trying to control but Mize is working from the bottom. Patton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mize's head. Patton connects with a couple of short punches. Mize is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Mize feints and as Patton raises his hands in defense, Mize changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Patton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB2# Mize postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Patton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mize, into his guard. #REVR# Patton postures up and lands a big shot to Mize's brow. Patton won't allow Mize to sweep him here. Mize avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mize preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mize keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully. Patton preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Mize 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. 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##TD2# Patton gets caught flat footed, as Mize shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Patton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mize is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2# Mize manages to pull guard.
Patton scoring with some ground and pound. Patton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Patton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mize has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patton has managed to get both his arms back between Mize's legs - danger averted. Mize is pulling down on Patton's head to control his posture. Patton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mize works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Mize looking for a sweep. Not yet Mize, not yet. Patton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mize is on top in guard.
#REVB# Patton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mize sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Mize is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SUB2# Mize escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES2# Mize has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2# Mize manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Mize scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mize takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU2# Mize stands up from half guard. #T3##CL2# Mize clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Mize.
Mize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Mize has Patton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mize pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Patton tumbling to the mat - Mize dives into Patton's guard. Patton working a defensive guard here.
Mize looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4# Patton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Patton keeping moving, preventing Mize from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mize pushes down on Patton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Nathan Mize comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mize 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Mize!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Bender misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Wooden moves into range and clinches up with Bender. Wooden being controlled against the cage. Wooden goes for a takedown attempt but Bender pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bender misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wooden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Bender gets caught flat footed, as Wooden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. 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. Wooden throws a strike but Bender rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Bender stopping the sweep attempt from Wooden. Wooden pulls Bender in to control the position. #T1# Bender has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wooden is proving hard to escape from. Wooden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wooden can do anything to dispel that myth. Wooden has his hands on Bender's head, controlling the position. Bender postures up in Wooden's guard and throws a big left but Wooden blocks it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bender stopping the sweep attempt from Wooden. Bender trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bender wants to get up but he can't break Wooden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Wooden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bender. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bender misses with a takedown attempt - Wooden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Bender darts in and clinches Wooden up against the cage.#T3# The referee is keeping an eye on Bender - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bender stalls. Bender is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bender has Wooden pushed against the cage.#BC# Bender escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Bender closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Bender manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Bender has his foot on Wooden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wooden works his way back into a safe position though. Wooden controlling from the top position. #T4# Wooden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wooden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bender could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Wooden cracks Bender with a solid left hand. Wooden landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2# Bender is rocked! Wooden is working Bender over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Oh Bender is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Wooden arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bender's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Wooden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# Gominoa swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Gominoa. Noble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gominoa.#CL# Gominoa gets tackled into the cage by Noble. Noble maintains the clinch. Noble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gominoa missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Noble's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Noble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gominoa lands a nice hook to Noble's body. Noble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gominoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Noble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Noble seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Gominoa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noble backs up against the cage.
Noble avoids the head kick by Gominoa.
Noble is looking to counter the offense by Gominoa and move into the clinch. Gominoa swinging wildly here.
Noble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Gominoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Noble counters with a shoot takedown. Gominoa fights it but they end up in guard. Gominoa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Noble dives into side control.
#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Noble is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gominoa's shoulder. That is not cool. Gominoa pushes Noble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Noble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2# Noble scores with punches from side control. Gominoa is pushing Noble's head away, looking to escape. Noble manages to hold on to the position though. Noble scores with a couple of short elbows. Noble working the head and body with strikes. Gominoa looks winded! Noble lands some shots froms side control. Noble working the head with strikes. Gominoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Noble just content to control the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Noble grinds an elbow into Gominoa's temple. Noble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3# Noble scoring with punches from side control. Noble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gominoa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Noble cracks Gominoa with a big right hand but Gominoa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noble is working Gominoa over with some ground and pound from side control. Noble is working Gominoa over with some ground and pound from side control. Noble slows the pace down. Noble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Noble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gominoa down.
#T4# Gominoa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Noble is putting a hurting on Gominoa here, landing some big shots from side control. Noble is chipping away with strikes.
Noble is putting a hurting on Gominoa here, landing some big shots from side control. Noble working the ground and pound. Noble lands some shots froms side control. Gominoa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Noble cracks Gominoa with a big elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gominoa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gominoa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Noble forces Gominoa back against the cage and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Noble's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Noble breaks the clinch.
Gominoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Noble shoots for a takedown but Gominoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Noble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Noble lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gominoa is breathing heavily.#T1# Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Noble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gominoa has momentary wrist control but Noble slips an elbow through the middle. Noble scoring with punches to the head and body. Noble connects with a couple of short punches. Jeromy Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Noble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Noble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Gominoa's brow. Noble scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Noble connects with a couple of short punches. Noble landing with the ground and pound. Gominoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.#T3# Noble with a nice head shot there. Noble landing with the ground and pound. Noble 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. Noble is in close to Gominoa's body, working some short punches and elbows. Noble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Noble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Gominoa's brow. #T4# Noble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Noble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gominoa's head. Noble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Noble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Noble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Noble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Noble working some strikes from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noble's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Noble stands up over Gominoa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Noble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gominoa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gominoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD# Gominoa gets caught flat footed, as Noble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Gominoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace. Noble working some strikes from top position. Noble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gominoa's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noble's corner is telling him to maintain position. Noble scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gominoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Noble works over Gominoa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Gominoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace. Noble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gominoa's head. Noble controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Noble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Noble distracts Gominoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Noble sitting in guard, not really doing much. Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Gominoa's brow. Noble lands a couple of elbows. Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3# Noble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Noble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Noble clinches up with Gominoa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Noble breaks the clinch.
Gominoa wants to clinch but Noble slips to the side#TD# so Noble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Gominoa is looking to stand back up but Noble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gominoa. #T4##REVB# Noble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gominoa has hold of Noble's hands but Noble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Noble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gominoa can do to turn this around? Nice strikes from Noble there. Ground and pound from Noble. Noble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Noble trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeromy Noble showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Noble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1# Noble shoots in for a takedown but Maygregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Maygregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Maygregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noble sees it coming and avoids it easily. Noble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Maygregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noble counters with a left and a right that stings Maygregor. Noble moves out of range of the body kick. Noble takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Maygregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noble's head backwards. Noble takes one on the button. Maygregor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Noble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maygregor won't be happy with that. #ES2# Maygregor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! 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! Maygregor throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Noble counters with a shoot takedown. Maygregor fights it but they end up in guard. #T1# Noble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maygregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Maygregor trying to keep a closed guard but Noble is proving a slippery customer.
Maygregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noble. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Noble with a nice head shot there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maygregor can do anything to dispel that myth. Maygregor pulls Noble in close to prevent any damage. Noble distracts Maygregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Noble controlling from the top position. Maygregor is trying to control the position but Noble postures up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noble's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Maygregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noble has passed into side control.
Noble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Maygregor is being controlled here. Noble landing a few strikes. Maygregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Noble is staying tight to Maygregor's torso, preventing him from escaping. Maygregor is looking for a sweep. Noble lands a nice forearm strike. Maygregor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Noble is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Maygregor looks winded! Noble pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Noble lands a couple of good shots and Maygregor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3# Noble throwing damaging strikes from the back! Maygregor could be in trouble here!
Noble is working the ground and pound. Can Maygregor escape? Noble scores with punches and elbows. Noble lands punches and elbows. We've been informed that Maygregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Noble cracks Maygregor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Maygregor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Noble softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC# Maygregor is rocked! Noble gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Maygregor is still in real trouble! Can Noble finish him? Noble is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maygregor trying to control but not successfully. Noble connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Maygregor to escape the position.
Noble is loading up with his shots from the back and Maygregor is in big trouble! Maygregor taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeromy Noble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1# A right-left combo lands from Soriano. Soriano throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease. Patton fails with a takedown attempt. Patton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Soriano rushes Patton with punches - Patton moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Patton goes down! Soriano follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Soriano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Girard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Girard closes the distance and clinches. Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but Girard won't allow it.
#TD2# Girard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES# Torres is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2# Girard pulls guard. 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. Torres content to stall in guard here. #T1# Girard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Torres controls from within his opponent's guard. Girard has control of Torres's left arm, preventing Torres from doing any damage. Torres controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Girard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Girard is in Torres's guard. Torres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Torres 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# Girard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Torres performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# Girard is trying to control but Torres passes into side control!
Girard is looking to reverse the position. A lull in the action here.#SUB# Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Torres is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Girard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Girard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torres controlling the position from side mount. You can see the frustration on Girard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Girard is being controlled here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Torres dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Torres circles away from the clinch attempt and Torres counters with a three punch combo that has Girard backing up. Girard nods at Torres to acknowledge the strikes. Girard lands a two punch combo.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Girard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Girard postures up.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
Torres throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB# Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Girard defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Girard wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard. Girard trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Torres trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Girard's guard. #REVR# Girard controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself. #SUB2# Girard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Girard working a defensive guard but Torres manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2# Torres staying calm. Torres working away. Girard manages to get back to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3# Girard is trying to control but can't.
Alfonso Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Girard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torres! Girard is breathing heavily. Torres is trying to control Girard's posture but Girard avoids it. Torres tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T4# Torres misses with a strike from the bottom. Torres struggling a bit here. Torres trying his best to control but Girard has mounted him. Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Torres is mounted but he's throwing punches. Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Girard has a good base and remains in mount. Torres is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Torres tries to hold on but Girard pushes him away. Girard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape. Torres wants to control but Girard is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Girard raining down shots from the mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Torres gets caught napping as Girard dives in and scores a takedown. Torres manages to retain guard.#SUB# Girard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Girard has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted. Torres keeping full guard, as Girard tries to pass. Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet. Girard wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Girard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Girard wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Girard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Torres prevents Girard from getting back to his feet. Girard trying to control the position.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Girard blocks nicely. Torres lands a couple of elbows. Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Girard is on top in guard.
#REVB# Torres is trying to control the position but Girard postures up. #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.#SUB# Girard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Girard has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted. Girard advances to half guard. #SUB# Torres looking for submissions off his back. Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres. Torres has Girard pulled in close to control his posture. Girard postures up.
Torres throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3# Girard stopping the sweep attempt from Torres. Girard wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Torres seems keen to control Girard's posture. Girard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Girard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Girard drives through with a takedown into Torres's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Girard is proving a slippery customer.
Girard trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Girard trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU# Torres gets to his feet - Girard follows without any prompting. No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres. Andy Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torres misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Girard moves out of range easily. #CL2# Girard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Andy Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Girard 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Girard!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1# Kortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Kortez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patton sprawls well initially but Kortez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Patton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kortez manages to mount him!
Kortez breaks from Patton's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kortez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patton is looking to escape. Patton is working to get back to half guard.
Kortez wants to control the pace but Patton is squirming around nicely. #T1# Kortez landing punches. Patton is squirming around, avoiding Kortez 's attempts to control the action. Patton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kortez on the ground. Patton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kortez lands a couple of good shots and Patton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2# Kortez struggling to land strikes to the head as Patton covers up. Kortez tries to keep control of the position but Patton is staying busy. Kortez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2# Kortez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Patton trying to control the position but Kortez manages to sink in the hooks. Kortez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Patton hold on?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kortez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Patton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kortez 's arms. Kortez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kortez gets his hands free as Patton looks to control. #T3##SUB2# Kortez has managed to slip his arm under Patton's chin. This could be all over... yep, Patton is tapping out! Submission win for Kortez .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Kortez !
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Garland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Noble throws a big right hand that misses. Garland wants to sweep here but Noble controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Garland 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garland has control of Noble's left arm, preventing Noble from doing any damage. Noble wanted to stand there but Garland had control of the position. #T1# Noble is fighting to break Garland's control of his arms but Garland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Noble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Noble trying to control the position from guard on top but Garland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Noble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Garland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Garland is trying to hold Noble in close to prevent damage but Noble has managed to pass into half guard.
Noble lands with a punch from half guard. Garland is holding on to half guard well.#T2# Garland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noble's back! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Garland controlling the position well here. Noble rolled but Garland kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garland is trying to stick to Noble's back but Noble is turning into Garland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Noble. Garland has Noble pulled in close to control his posture. Noble sitting in guard here, content to control. Garland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Noble throws a big right hand that misses. Garland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Garland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Noble throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garland's body to avoid the submission. Garland has instead reached around Noble's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Murray Garland! After the fight, Murray Garland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Torres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2# Torres is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Torres to the mat. Torres regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Torres. Miller is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.#T1# Torres is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Torres is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miller throwing strikes but missing. Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller. Miller preventing the sweep. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Torres pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. Torres is trying to control the position but Miller postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Miller throws a leg kick but Torres checks it. A cross from Miller lands. Miller tries to score with a low kick but Torres moves his leg out of the way. Miller misses with a straight right. Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges. Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Torres counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Torres uses from the top position. Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Torres has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Torres controlling from the top position. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Torres lands a couple of digs. Miller wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Miller tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range. Torres seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely. Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres slips a straight right by Miller. Miller looks winded! Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torres lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning. Torres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Miller dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Torres misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Miller gets a takedown into half guard. Miller is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer. Miller blocks the strikes from Torres.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back! Miller is in bad spot here.
Miller is trying to stand back up. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Miller is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Torres not allowing Miller to control his hands. Torres is riding his opponent, not letting Miller buck him off. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Miller is trying to get back to his feet but Torres has full control of the position and if anything, Miller has just worked his way into a worse spot. Torres controls the position. Miller trying to control but not successfully. Torres is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Torres seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Torres is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Miller up.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Miller tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. What can Miller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alfonso Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Miller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but Miller is controlling his hands well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Torres looking for the choke but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Torres dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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# Torres checks a leg kick. Miller with a jab. Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres. A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target. Miller throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Torres moves into the clinch. Torres leaning against his opponent.
#TD2# Miller wants the takedown. Torres is fighting it off but Miller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torres's guard against the cage. Torres wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment. Torres working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Torres working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet. #T1##SUB# Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Torres working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Torres doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Miller takes a decent strike to the side of the head. Torres throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Torres is trying to control the position but Miller postures up. Torres wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Torres lands with a slapping head kick. Torres is looking to clinch. Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Miller misses. A punch combination from Miller misses. #TD2# Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB# Torres is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Torres is trying to keep Miller in close.
#T3# Torres 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# Torres not doing much here.
Torres'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.#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. This is a sustained period of stalling by Torres. Miller wants to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Torres is controlling the pace.
Torres stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcel Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Miller 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Miller! Marcel Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
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Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Po fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noble, pushing him back against the cage. Noble lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Po tries to clinch but Noble moves away #TD# and Noble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Po! Po is trying to improve his position. Po is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Still in half guard, Noble seems content to control. Po wants to control but Noble is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Noble working over Po with some ground and pound. Po looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Po is trying to stand.
Noble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Noble 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.#T1# Noble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Po's head. Nice strikes from Noble there. Po is looking to control Noble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Po avoid being mounted? Po has hold of Noble's hands but Noble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Po is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noble scores with a couple of nice shots. Noble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. 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. Noble connects with a nice short shot to Po's temple. Noble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Noble lands strikes from half guard. Noble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Noble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Po's head. #T2##SUB2# Po looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Po moves into full guard.
Noble chips away with some ground and pound. Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Po's brow. #SUB2# Po has his foot on Noble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noble works his way back into a safe position though. Noble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Noble scoring with punches to the head and body. Po really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Noble lands a couple of decent looking shots. Po can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.#T3# Noble stands up over Po, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Po looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Noble passes into side control.
Noble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Noble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Po is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Po takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4# Noble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU# Noble decides to stand up, so the ref orders Po to his feet. Noble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Po closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noble quickly recovers to half guard. Noble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Po blocks the strikes from Noble.
Noble is trying to stand up here but Po is controlling him well. Noble tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.#SUB# Noble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Po pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# No luck for Noble with that takedown attempt. Po is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2# Po changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Po looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Noble manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noble punching from the bottom.
Po is keen to just control but Noble is a slippery customer. Noble tries to get to full guard but Po has control of the leg. Noble wants to get back to his feet.#T1# Noble gets back to full guard.
Noble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po is one step ahead there. Noble keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully. Noble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Po's guard. #REVR# Po looking to control but Noble passes into half guard.
Noble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Po defending well though. #T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Po wants to control but Noble is keeping busy.
Po is trying to stand.
Po is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Noble seems content to control. Noble scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Noble performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Noble'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. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Po regains full guard. Nicely done. Noble connects with a couple of short punches. Noble landing some decent shots from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noble's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Noble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Po trying to keep a closed guard but Noble is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Noble lands a couple of digs. Noble lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jeromy Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Noble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Noble controlling from the top position. Noble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Po tries to clinch up. Noble throws a big counter combination but Po scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Noble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Po has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Po manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Noble connects with a couple of short punches. Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Po's brow. Noble postures up in Po's guard and throws a big left but Po blocks it. Po wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Noble is now in half guard. Po trying to get back to full guard but Noble takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noble raining down shots from the mount! Noble landing strikes from the mount and Po is in trouble! #T1# Noble lands a couple of good shots and Po has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Po just trying to survive but Noble is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Po is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Noble looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#ES2# Po is trying to shake Noble off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Noble won't be happy about giving up the dominant position. Po darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Noble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2# Po trying to control from the bottom.
Po might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Nice strikes from Noble there. 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! Noble landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Noble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Po on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Noble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Po is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noble scores with a couple of nice shots. Noble lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Po tries to roll over but Noble keeps him under control. Po is trying to maintain the position but Noble is very close to passing his half guard. Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Noble tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Noble scoring with strikes to the body and head. Po is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noble in particular looking to stall. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Po trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Noble circles away.
#TD2# Po shoots in and gets a takedown into Noble's guard. Noble tries to land a sweep but no joy. Noble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Po can do to turn this around?#SUB# Noble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Po defends it easily.#SUB# Po avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeromy Noble showed his dominance in that final round. Well Noble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Noble!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1# Bender stuffs the takedown. Clegane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Clegane blocks a head kick by Bender.
Clegane dives in and grabs Bender's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bender pushes down on Clegane's head and hops out. Bender shoots in looking for a takedown. Clegane tries to sprawl out of it but Bender keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clegane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Clegane fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Clegane. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bender gets tackled into the cage by Clegane. Clegane maintains the clinch. Bender is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clegane to keep the fight standing. Bender is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bender will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clegane up against the cage.#T1# Clegane has Bender pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bender manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Clegane is trying to pull guard but Bender has him pressed against the cage. Clegane lands a nice uppercut. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bender. Clegane goes for a takedown attempt but Bender pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clegane misses with a leg kick and Bender counters with a left to the body. Bender avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bender was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane. Clegane shoots and misses #CL# and Bender moves into the clinch.#T2##BC# Bender's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Clegane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Bender counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bender. Clegane looks winded! Bender has Clegane pressed against the cage.
Clegane prevents a body shot from Bender. #TD# Bender manages to pull guard.
Bender throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Clegane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bender might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Clegane wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving. #T3##SUB# Bender is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clegane defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bender striking off his back but it's not causing Clegane any problems. #SUB# Bender had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clegane defends it easily. Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Clegane trying to move into half guard but instead Bender has managed to sweep!#REVR# Bender wants to get up but he can't break Clegane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Bender stands and steps away. Clegane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bender missing with a left hand there. Clegane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Clegane shoots and misses #CL# and Bender counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bender stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bender tries to land knees in the clinch but Clegane avoids the damage to the body. Bender is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clegane is keeping busy.#TD2# Clegane jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Bender 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# Clegane misses with a takedown #CL# and Bender counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bender. Bender stalling the fight.
Bender content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bender gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2# Clegane manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Bender gets tackled into the cage by Clegane. Clegane maintains the clinch. #BC2# Clegane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bender fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clegane manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bender tries to keep at a distance but Clegane has taken the fight into the clinch. Bender has Clegane pressed against the cage.
Clegane jumps guard but Bender turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC# Bender pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clegane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bender tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clegane manages to circle out of the way. Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Clegane. Clegane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bender as he avoids it easily. Bender tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clegane manages to circle out of the way.#CL2# Clegane drives through and clinches with Bender against the cage.
Bender jumps guard but Clegane stands there with Bender around his waist. Bender gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clegane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bender fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bender slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.
Clegane is breathing heavily. Bender comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2# Bender tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Bender forces Clegane back against the cage and clinches. Bender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clegane avoids it. Bender could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2# Clegane breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Clegane instigates a clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Clegane tries to pull guard but Bender holds him up against the cage and eventually Clegane drops back down to his feet.
Bender fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bender is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around? Clegane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Bender.
#BC# Bender breaks from the clinch.
Bender shoots in but Clegane avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3# Clegane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bender will feel that in the morning. Bender looks for a takedown but Clegane sprawls well. Clegane shoots in looking for a takedown but Bender manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clegane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Clegane closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Bender decides to pull guard. Clegane works over Bender with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Bender looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB# Clegane is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bender has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clegane is looking to defend but Bender has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clegane! Bender pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clegane taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donovan Bender!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1# Slipper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Slipper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bender manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Slipper wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving. Slipper looking to pass the guard. Bender could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Bender is looking for a triangle but Slipper pushes his legs off easily.
Slipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bender is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slipper is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB# Bender throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Bender throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Bender throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slipper wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Slipper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bender's guard. Slipper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bender is keeping the position for now. Slipper keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Bender is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slipper is aware though and is defending well. Slipper showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Bender throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3# Slipper trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bender tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slipper swivels and escapes. Slipper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Slipper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bender swivels and escapes. Bender is looking to counter with head kicks. Slipper looks winded! Bender darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Slipper has a takedown stuffed. Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zig Slipper. Slipper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bender misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4##CL2# Slipper rushes Bender and presses him up against the cage. Slipper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bender to keep the fight standing. Slipper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slipper misses with some punches.
Bender leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bender - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD# Bender pulls Slipper into guard.
Slipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Bender throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bender looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Bender dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Slipper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bender, pushing him back against the cage. Bender is trying to pull guard but Slipper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Slipper can't break the clinch.
Slipper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Slipper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Bender wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Bender is looking to regain half guard here but Slipper keeps moving and retains side control. Slipper is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bender tries to escape but Slipper is in control. Slipper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1# Slipper takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Bender to pass into mount. Bender really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slipper tries to control but Bender wriggling away. Slipper lands with some strikes. Slipper unloads with some shots from mount but Bender bucks and avoids them well.
Bender working to try and regain half guard.
Slipper sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2# Bender regains half guard. Bender slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Bender looking for a guillotine here but Slipper defends easily.
Slipper scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB# Bender is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slipper is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slipper pushing down on Bender's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Slipper frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Slipper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Slipper throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slipper landing strikes, looking to finish! Bender is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slipper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bender?
#T4# Bender taking shots to the head. Slipper landing strikes from the mount and Bender is in trouble! Bender bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Bender prevents Slipper from getting back to his feet. Bender wants to stand but Slipper is controlling his posture from full guard. Bender missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Slipper 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! This is the final round! #R3# Slipper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bender checks it well. Bender seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Slipper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bender misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slipper with the counter takedown but Bender avoids it easily. Slipper throws a series of punches but Bender avoids them all with ease. Slipper fails with a takedown attempt. Slipper tries for a takedown but Bender circles away easily#CL# and Bender counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Slipper pulls guard. Slipper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Slipper has a closed guard, preventing Bender from standing up. Bender content to stall in guard here. #T1##SU# Bender gets to his feet. Slipper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #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. Slipper misses with a left hand #CL# and Bender counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Bender breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bender throws a sloppy body shot
and Slipper counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2# Slipper moves into range and clinches up with Bender. Bender effectively controlling the action here.#TD# Bender ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bender no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Slipper trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom. #SUB# Bender throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slipper throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB# Slipper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bender trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Slipper tries to free his leg and advance position but Bender is retaining full guard. #SUB# Slipper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bender has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slipper has managed to get both his arms back between Bender's legs - danger averted. Slipper throws a strike but Bender rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4# Bender wanted to stand there but Slipper had control of the position. Slipper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bender controls the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bender tries to stand but Slipper is controlling from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Donovan Bender showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bender has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Bender!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Noble fails with a takedown attempt. And Medzy tries to counter it with a takedown but Noble pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jeromy Noble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Noble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noble trying to control the position but Medzy is working away. Noble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Medzy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noble's best efforts.#T1# Noble trying to control the action but Medzy is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Medzy can do anything to dispel that myth. Medzy is trying to get back to full guard. Noble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Noble is nestled in close to Medzy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Noble scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Medzy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Medzy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Medzy looking for submissions off his back. Noble working the head and body with strikes. Noble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Medzy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Medzy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Noble. Oh but Medzy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Noble goes limp - he's gone! Medzy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mihail Medzy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Collier has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Collier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Logan Collier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Collier tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Collier lands a big right hook! Torres looks hurt but is still standing! Collier lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Torres falls down and Collier dives in with a huge hammer fist! Torres's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Collier runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Logan Collier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battle is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Battle trying to control here.
Torres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Torres seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Battle for as long as he can get away with. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Battle looking for submissions off his back. Torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1# Battle trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Battle controlling the position well. Battle trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Battle defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand. Torres sets himself, and Battle steps forward looking for the clinch! Torres avoids it this time.#TD2# Battle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torres sprawls well initially but Battle persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2# Torres is trying to maintain the position but Battle is very close to passing his half guard. Battle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Torres is trying to get back to full guard. Torres misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#ES# Torres has one foot on Battle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Battle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battle's guard. #REVR# This has been an exciting period of action! Battle being controlled here, momentarily. Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Torres stops Battle from standing up. Torres won't allow Battle to sweep him here. #SUB2# Battle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Torres has picked Battle up and slammed him! Battle can't keep hold of the triangle and Torres manages to pass to side control! Battle is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Battle is trying to get back to half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Torres dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Battle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Torres scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Torres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Battle moves out of range easily. Battle throws a right and a left that both miss. Battle doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Torres throws a big counter combination but Battle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2# Battle looking to score a takedown here. Torres is defending well but Battle drives through and ends up in Torres's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Battle wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Torres's guard.#SUB# Torres looking for subs off his back but Battle has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Torres misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2# Battle is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres moves into full guard.
Torres controls Battle momentarily but Battle frees himself. #SUB# Torres working for a triangle but Battle defends it easily.
Torres 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.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Torres looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Battle has picked Torres up and slammed him! Torres can't keep hold of the triangle and Battle manages to pass to side control! You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Battle trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. Battle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Battle in the domination position with Torres hanging on. Battle trying to control the position but Torres is working away. #T3# Torres gets back to half guard. Battle is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position. Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Battle wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Torres has his foot on Battle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battle works his way back into a safe position though. Torres is striking from the bottom but Battle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T4##SU2# Battle stands up and beckons Torres to join him on the feet. Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Torres misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Battle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Battle showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battle pulls his head out easily. Torres wants to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Battle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Battle works his foot free and advances to mount. Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrese Battle 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##TD2# Battle feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Battle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Battle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tyrese Battle has got the better of the ground game so far. Torres is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB# Battle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Battle is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows. Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Battle looking to pass the guard. Torres 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.#T1# Battle wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Torres throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Battle escapes and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control! Battle scoring with punches and elbows. Battle working away. Battle controls the position from side control. Battle working the head with strikes. #T2# Torres is not content to let Battle control the position. #SU2# Battle stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# Torres gets caught napping as Battle dives in and scores a takedown. Torres manages to retain guard. Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Battle is controlling him. Torres wants to sweep here but Battle controlling him for the moment. Battle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Torres keeping full guard, as Battle tries to pass. #SUB2# Battle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB# Battle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Battle has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted. Battle trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Torres wants to sweep here but Battle controlling him for the moment. Battle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Battle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Battle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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. Battle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Battle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Torres isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Battle stacks Torres on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Battle! Battle trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SU2# Battle decides to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Battle moves out of range easily. #TD2# Battle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrese Battle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Battle 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrese Battle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Weathers shoots in and gets a takedown into Bender's guard.#SUB# Bender looking for a guillotine here but Weathers defends easily.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Weathers from controlling successfully. Weathers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bender 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. Weathers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bender's head.#T1# Bender keeping full guard, as Weathers tries to pass. Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weathers is one step ahead there. Weathers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bender swivels though and keeps the full guard. Weathers trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom. #SUB# Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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. Bender keeping moving, preventing Weathers from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Weathers fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bender throws a big counter combination but Weathers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Weathers with a poor takedown and Bender counters with a straight right hand. Weathers shoots in looking for a takedown but Bender manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weathers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bender appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.#TD# Bender closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weathers did well to prevent Bender getting side control.#SU# Bender stands up and beckons Weathers to join him on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Bender. No joy for Weathers on that attempt. Carl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# A solid leg kick lands there for Weathers.
Bender could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Weathers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bender tries to avoid it but Weathers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bender to the ground. Bender escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bender defends it nicely. Weathers looks winded!#TD2# Weathers looking to score a takedown here. Bender is defending well but Weathers drives through and ends up in Bender's guard.#SUB# Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bender throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Weathers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB# Weathers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bender has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weathers has managed to get both his arms back between Bender's legs - danger averted. Weathers with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bender can't keep his opponent in guard - Weathers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donovan Bender will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Weathers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bender is fending him off so far but Weathers persists. Nope, Bender circles away and we're back to standing. Bender slaps away a takedown attempt from Weathers, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bender stuffs the takedown. It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weathers. Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers. Weathers fails with a takedown attempt. As Weathers tries to get set, Bender tries to push him back and clinch up but Weathers manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bender dodges the punch combination from Weathers.
Bender tries to counter by clinching up but Weathers breaks away and moves out of range. Weathers closes the distance and clinches up with Bender, looking for a takedown. Weathers pushes Bender against the cage but Bender circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Bender throws a head kick that misses and Weathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2# Weathers takes the fight into the clinch. Bender is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD# Bender successfully pulls guard.
Weathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bender keeping full guard, as Weathers tries to pass. Weathers wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving. #T2# Bender punching from the bottom - just letting Weathers know he's still in a fight. Bender has momentary wrist control but Weathers slips an elbow through the middle. Bender keeping moving, preventing Weathers from controlling successfully. #SUB# Weathers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bender has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weathers has managed to get both his arms back between Bender's legs - danger averted. Weathers trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom. #T3# Weathers throws a strike but Bender rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Weathers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bender trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weathers's guard.#SU# Bender stands and steps away. Weathers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Weathers closes the distance and clinches up with Bender, looking for a takedown. Weathers pushes Bender against the cage but Bender circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Weathers goes for a double leg but Bender avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bender continues to drive forward. Weathers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. As Weathers tries to get set, Bender tries to push him back and clinch up but Weathers manages to avoid the attempt. Weathers is breathing heavily.#CL2# Weathers moves into range and clinches up with Bender.#T4# Weathers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bender smiles and moves away.
Bender looks to land a right hand but Weathers moved out of range. Weathers with the counter takedown but Bender avoids it easily. Weathers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bender. Donovan Bender is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bender looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Weathers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Weathers throws a sloppy head kick and Bender moves out of range easily. #TD# Bender shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bender showed some decent athleticism there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bender wants to stand up but Weathers manages to regain full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Bender dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Weathers has managed to clinch.
Bender is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bender jumps guard but Weathers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Weathers is looking to control Bender's arms but Bender gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weathers has his back to the cage. Bender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weathers tries to pull guard but Bender forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Weathers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bender fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Bender moves into the clinch.#T1# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bender fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Weathers. Come on Bender - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bender's elbow. Bender is pressed up against the cage. Weathers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bender down to the mat. Bender avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.#CL2# Weathers has Bender up against the cage in a clinch.
Bender fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Bender. Weathers unleashes a big counter combination but Bender bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bender is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bender misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weathers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bender sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. As Weathers looks to move away, Bender throws a big counter combo but Weathers just gets out of the way.#CL2# Weathers clinches up with Bender and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weathers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bender sprawls well. Bender wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Weathers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Weathers avoids the head kick by Bender.
Weathers misses with a few strikes there.
Weathers dives in for a single leg takedown but Bender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Weathers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Weathers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bender sprawls well. Bender wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet. Weathers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bender circles away quickly and effectively.#T4# Weathers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bender swivels and escapes. Weathers blocks a head kick by Bender.
Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bender defends it nicely. Bender misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Weathers tries for a takedown but Bender circles away easily#CL# and Bender counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bender. Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Donovan Bender is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Weathers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donovan Bender. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bender, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Bender!
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Event:
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Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1# Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davis cracks Noble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2# Noble is rocked! Davis lands a brutal uppercut that launches Noble off his feet! Noble tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Davis!
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Event:
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Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# St Peters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Torres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. St Peters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from St Peters fails to land. Torres scores a nice knee to the body.
Torres slows down the pace here.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# St Peters pulls guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres controls the pace of the fight for a moment. St Peters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# St Peters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres stays in close to St Peters's body and controls the position. #T1# Torres lands a couple of elbows. Torres is working St Peters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# St Peters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Torres postures up.
Torres distracts St Peters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. St Peters wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# St Peters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres controlling from the top position. #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. St Peters wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Torres manages to pass to side control. Torres controlling the action here. St Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Torres prevents St Peters from standing back up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Torres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. St Peters scores with a kick to the body.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Peters finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head. Thud! ouch! good body kick from St Peters - that will leave a mark!
George St Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. St Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center. Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by St Peters. A chopping leg kick lands by St Peters. Torres needs to keep his hands up - St Peters had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2# Torres is rocked! St Peters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! St Peters flashes Torres a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Torres's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Torres crumples to the floor! He's out cold! St Peters punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George St Peters! George St Peters tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
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Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1# Hark misses with a looping right. Noble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hark sprawls and moves away. Hark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hark there as he acknowledges the shot. Hark tries to score with a low kick but Noble moves his leg out of the way. Hark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Noble throws a big counter combination but Hark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hark throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Noble moves into the clinch.#BC# Noble manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Hark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noble to the ground. Hark is now in Noble's guard. Noble throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hark lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Noble is looking for a triangle but Hark pushes his legs off easily.
Noble looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Hark wanted to stand there but Noble had control of the position. Hark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hark throwing strikes from guard but Noble blocks nicely. Hark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Hark trying to control but Noble is working from the bottom. Hark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hark forces his way into half guard. Noble tries to kick Hark off in order to stand up. Hark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Noble tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hark presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Noble bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Hark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noble has passed into side control.
#T2# Hark throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hark holds on to Noble's head and controls the position momentarily. Noble working away. Noble throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hark works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Hark tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noble in particular looking to stall.#T3# Hark tries to get to full guard but Noble has control of the leg. Noble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hark defending well though. Noble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hark is trying to escape back to his feet but Noble uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hark tries to improve position but can't. Hark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Noble.
Hark is trying to control Noble's posture but Noble avoids it. #T4# Noble working the head and body with strikes. Noble cracks Hark with an elbow. That is naaassty. Noble cracks Hark with a big elbow. Hark can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hark tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Noble has Hark up against the cage in a clinch.
Hark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noble's efforts to push away.#TD2# Hark jumps into guard, dragging Noble to the mat.
Hark trying to keep a closed guard but Noble is proving a slippery customer.
Hark being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hark is trying to keep Noble in close.
#T1# Noble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hark works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Noble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hark tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Noble wants to control from the top but Hark keeps moving. Hark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Noble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Hark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hark trying to keep a closed guard but Noble is proving a slippery customer.
#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. Noble cracks Hark with a solid left hand. Noble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hark looking to control.
Noble lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Hark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noble defends it easily. Hark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Noble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Noble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Noble working some strikes from top position. Noble throwing strikes but missing. Hark wants to sweep but no luck. Noble slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hark. Hark is looking to control Noble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hark avoid being mounted? Noble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# Hark wants to improve his position but Noble is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Noble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noble scores with a couple of nice shots. Noble slips a nice elbow through Hark's hands, connecting with Hark's forehead. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noble is working away from the top position though. Hark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Hark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Noble wants to get back to his feet. Noble wants to improve his position but Hark is controlling well.
#SUB# Noble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hark pulls his head out easily. Hark scoring with strikes to the body and head. Noble is trying to stand up here but Hark is controlling him well. Nice strikes from Hark there. Jeromy Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noble keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hark stops Noble from getting back to his feet.
Noble wants to get back to full guard. Noble is looking to escape.#T1# Hark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Noble tries to kick Hark off but Hark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hark trying to control from Noble's half guard. Noble has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU2# Hark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noble, up you get! Noble fails with a takedown attempt.#CL# Noble moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC# Noble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A good leg kick by Hark. #CL2# Hark forces Noble back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Noble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Noble swats away the attempt to clinch by Hark. Hark throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Noble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Hark has one foot on Noble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hark tries to close the distance and clinch but Noble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Hark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Noble has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hark is on him like a limpet, forcing Noble back against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Noble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Hark tightens his grip and picks Noble up, before dumping him to the ground. Noble manages to land in guard. Noble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hark is one step ahead there. Noble wants to stand but Hark is controlling the position. Hark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noble's head. Hark wanted to stand there but Noble had control of the position. Hark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB# Noble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hark defends well. Noble wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Noble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hark defends it easily. Hark trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hark controlling from the top position. Hark wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Randal Hark. Well Noble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Noble!
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Event:
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Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1# Torres closes the distance and clinches up with Snyder , looking for a takedown. Torres pushes Snyder against the cage but Snyder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Torres gets caught napping as Snyder dives in and scores a takedown. Torres manages to retain guard.#ES# Torres has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Snyder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2# Snyder 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Torres. #TD2# Snyder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Torres looking for submissions off his back. Torres has hold of Snyder 's hands but Snyder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Torres is trying to maintain the position but Snyder is very close to passing his half guard. Torres is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Snyder moves nicely into side control. #T1# Snyder working away. Snyder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Torres is looking for a sweep. Snyder trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. Torres is being controlled here. Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Torres tries to buck Snyder off but Snyder is having none of it.#SU2# Snyder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. A punch combination from Snyder misses. Torres tries to counter by clinching up but Snyder breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2# Snyder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Snyder trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Snyder not landing any meaningful shots this time. Torres wants to get back to full guard. Snyder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Torres is controlling Snyder 's position as best he can from this difficult position. Snyder tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. Torres is staying active underneath Snyder , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Snyder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Torres is trying to stand up here but Snyder is controlling him well. Snyder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Torres actively working from the bottom here. Snyder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SU2# Snyder decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Snyder looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Torres is breathing heavily. Torres wants to improve his position but instead Snyder has moved into half guard.
Snyder tries to stand and escape but Torres is controlling the position. Torres trying to hold on to Snyder 's head to control him but Snyder postures up.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Torres wants to control but Snyder is keeping busy.
#T4# Snyder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Snyder tries to stand but can't do so whilst Torres controls his leg. #SUB# Torres looking for submissions off his back. Torres wants to improve his position but Snyder is controlling well.
Snyder wants to stand up but Torres has a hold of him and won't allow it. Torres missing with punches from the bottom.
Snyder trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snyder dominated that round. That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2# Snyder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard. Torres throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Snyder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Torres is staying active underneath Snyder , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Snyder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Torres haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Torres is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Torres is trying to get back to full guard. Snyder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Snyder is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Snyder content to control rather than advance. Let's hope that Snyder 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. Torres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snyder . Snyder is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Torres gets back to full guard.
Torres looking to control.
Snyder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Torres throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Snyder drives through with a takedown into Torres's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Torres looking for a guillotine here but Snyder defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Snyder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Snyder slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Torres. Torres is looking to improve his position.
Snyder is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snyder is working away from the top position though.#T3# Torres tries to get to full guard but Snyder has control of the leg. Snyder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head. Torres is looking to improve his position.
Snyder not doing much here.
Snyder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Snyder is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Torres throws a strike from the bottom but Snyder passes into side control!
#SUB2# Snyder tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well. #T4##SU2# Snyder stands up. Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Snyder is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Snyder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torres looks to land a combination but Snyder avoids it well. Snyder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Torres throws a body kick that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Snyder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. It looks like Snyder is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snyder 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Torres is looking for a triangle but Snyder pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Snyder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres working a defensive guard but Snyder passes into half guard.
Snyder throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres wants to get back to his feet. Snyder is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Torres is trying to get back to full guard. Snyder is taking a breather. Torres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1# Torres is looking to control Snyder 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted? Snyder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Snyder passes to side control. Torres misses with an elbow from the bottom. Snyder controlling from side mount. Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jon Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Torres actively working from the bottom here. Torres is staying active underneath Snyder , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Torres wants to control but Snyder is keeping busy.
#T2##SU2# Snyder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2# Snyder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torres did well to prevent Snyder getting side control. Snyder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Snyder stalling. Snyder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Torres is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Snyder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Snyder is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Snyder trying to control the pace. Torres wants to improve his position but Snyder is controlling well.
#SU2# Snyder decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Snyder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Snyder is now in Torres's guard. Torres wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Snyder manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Snyder trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2# Snyder is working for a submission of some sort.
Snyder passes to full mount! Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Torres is working hard here to advance position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Torres regains half guard. Alfonso Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jon Snyder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Snyder lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Snyder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snyder !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Khan I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noble seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Khan I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noble. Noble throws a leg kick that is checked and Khan I counters with a stiff right hand. Khan I scores with a shot to the body.
Khan I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Noble slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khan I throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Noble was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Noble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noble moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Khan I thuds his right hand into Noble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Khan I wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Noble needs to keep his hands up - Khan I had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2# Noble is rocked! Noble gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Khan I points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Noble wakes up just in time to hear Khan I thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jochi Khan I! Jochi Khan I seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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