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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1# Quickly tries to clinch but Espinoza is having none of it. An attempted straight right counter from Espinoza misses the target.#TD# Espinoza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quickly tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Espinoza just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Quickly wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Quickly is trying to defend against the choke here but Espinoza has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Espinoza Tightens the hold and Quickly taps out furiously! Espinoza displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lesley Espinoza! The defeated Tires Quickly had this to say: 'I fought hard to entertain and that's all that matters'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1# Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bailey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kane digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs. A nice leg kick lands there from Kane. #CL2# Kane gets a clinch. Bailey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow. A bit of stalling here from Kane.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kane leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Kane to work.
Kane leaning against his opponent.
Kane continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1# Bailey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Kane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bailey regains guard immediately. Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Bailey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bailey holds on and takes a little breather. Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kane tries to stand but Bailey is controlling from the bottom. Bailey looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey, not yet. Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bailey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chung Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Kane.#T3# Bailey letting Kane take a breather here.#TD2# Kane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bailey uses from the top position. Bailey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kane is pulling down on Bailey's head to control his posture. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kane pulls Bailey in to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Kane dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kane misses with a hook to the body
#TD# so Bailey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kane throwing short punches from the bottom. Kane looking to control but Bailey passes into half guard.
Kane controlling the position for now. Bailey scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bailey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kane is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bailey thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Bailey prevents Kane from improving his position.#T1# Kane is controlling Bailey's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SU# Bailey stands up out of the half guard. Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey swivels and escapes. Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bailey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Kane sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Bailey. Chung Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Kane.#T2# Kane has a takedown stuffed. A counter left hand to the body from Bailey misses its target. Kane tries for a takedown but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kane is breathing heavily. Bailey misses with a looping left. Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bailey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey is looking to counter punch. Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.#T3# Kane misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from Bailey, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kane with a lazy takedown attempt and Bailey counters with a nice body shot. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kane darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Bailey counters with a single leg into guard. Kane didn't expect that. Bailey throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Kane advances position into side control! Bailey sneaks back into half guard. Bailey trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kane prevents Bailey from improving his position. Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Bailey dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Kane clinches with his opponent.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Kane breaks from the clinch.
Chung Bailey is winning the standup battle so far. Nice sprawl there from Bailey as Kane shoots in.#CL2# Kane has Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kane jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chung Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Kane.#T1# Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kane as he avoids it easily. Kane has his takedown stuffed and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zac Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bailey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. Bailey throws a big counter combination but Kane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Kane takes the fight into the clinch. Kane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bailey gets underhooks to prevent Kane's takedown attempt.
Kane trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Bailey is looking for a takedown. Bailey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Kane is controlling him. Kane stops a takedown attempt from Bailey.
Kane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Bailey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kane was covering up waiting for the punch and Bailey finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2# Kane pushes Bailey off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4# Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kane tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it. Bailey blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight! Zac Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kane 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Kane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1# Stronghold stalks Bailey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bailey's face. Bailey staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2# Stronghold darts in and clinches Bailey up against the cage.#BC2# Stronghold breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Stronghold has managed to clinch.
Stronghold scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stronghold scores with a jab.#CL2# Stronghold has Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Stronghold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bailey has Stronghold pressed against the cage, preventing Stronghold from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bailey prevents Stronghold from breaking the clinch.#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Stronghold. #ROC2# Bailey is rocked! Stronghold effectively controlling the action here. Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stronghold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Stronghold breaks the clinch.
Stronghold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stronghold wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Stronghold rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage. Bailey is looking to take this one to the mat. Stronghold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stronghold. Stronghold dips a shoulder and cracks Bailey with a mighty uppercut! Bailey falls back against the cage and Stronghold unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bailey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stronghold screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Stronghold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Morris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Morris pulls Espinoza into guard.
Morris pulls Espinoza in close to prevent any damage. Morris controls Espinoza momentarily but Espinoza frees himself. Morris wants to get back to his feet but Espinoza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Espinoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris 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# Espinoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Espinoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Espinoza fails with a takedown attempt. Morris misses with a takedown #CL# and Espinoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Espinoza pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC# Espinoza breaks the clinch.
Espinoza really is a fat lump.#CL# Espinoza moves into range and clinches up with Morris.#BC# Espinoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Espinoza stuffs the takedown. Lesley Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Morris. Morris thows a leg kick but Espinoza checks it #TD# and Espinoza counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Espinoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Espinoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Espinoza drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Espinoza off! Espinoza jumps back into Morris's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Espinoza sitting in guard here, content to control. Espinoza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morris is proving hard to escape from. Espinoza wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving. Espinoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Espinoza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Morris throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Espinoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morris won't be happy with that. #ES2# Morris explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL# Espinoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Morris wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Espinoza smiles and moves away.
Espinoza wants to clinch. Morris is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. 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 Lesley Espinoza will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Morris misses with the combination.
Morris throws out a leg kick but Espinoza moves out of range and Morris only half commits. Morris shoots in but Espinoza avoids the takedown attempt easily. Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Espinoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL# Morris tries to keep at a distance but Espinoza has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Espinoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Espinoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Morris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lesley Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Morris. Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Espinoza swivels and escapes. Espinoza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Aaron Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD# Espinoza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Espinoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Espinoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around? Morris is breathing heavily. Espinoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Espinoza is looking to stand up but Morris won't let him. Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Morris has momentary wrist control but Espinoza slips an elbow through the middle. Espinoza is stalling in the full guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Espinoza tries to clinch up but Morris circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Espinoza has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
Espinoza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morris.
#BC# Espinoza breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Morris looks to land a combination. Espinoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Lesley Espinoza has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Espinoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Espinoza as he avoids it easily. #CL# Espinoza drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
#BC# Espinoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Morris can't get the takedown.
#T4##BC# Espinoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espinoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Morris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Espinoza fails to land the takedown.#CL# Espinoza moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Espinoza can't get the takedown.
Espinoza prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lesley Espinoza dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lesley Espinoza's cut. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Espinoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morris pinned against the cage. Morris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Morris lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Morris has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Espinoza gets control of Morris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Espinoza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris content to stall in guard here. Espinoza wants to stand up but Morris is controlling him. #T1# Espinoza is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Espinoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morris trying to control but Espinoza is working from the bottom. Espinoza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lesley Espinoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Morris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Espinoza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Espinoza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Espinoza! #REVR##T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Morris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Espinoza asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB# Espinoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Espinoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Espinoza trying to control the position but Morris is working away. #SUB# Espinoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Espinoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Morris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Espinoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Morris wants to clinch up but Espinoza keeps it at a distance. No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt. #CL2# Morris moves into the clinch successfully.
Morris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morris. Aaron Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lesley Espinoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lesley Espinoza has scored more points in the clinch so far. Morris tries to pull guard but Espinoza won't allow it.
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 Lesley Espinoza. Well Espinoza 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lesley Espinoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 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. Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Lykke, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Lykke against the cage but Lykke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lykke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bailey fails with the takedown#TD2# and Lykke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bailey's guard. Lykke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bailey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lykke is stalling in the full guard. Bailey managing to control the position. #T1# Lykke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lykke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bailey misses with a takedown attempt #TD2# and Lykke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Bailey wants to sweep here but Lykke controlling him for the moment. Bailey being controlled here, momentarily. Bailey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bailey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lykke controls the pace. Let's hope that Lykke 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. It looks like Lykke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lykke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bailey. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Lykke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lykke defends it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vikrama Lykke dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bailey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lykke avoids it really well and circles away. And Lykke tries to counter it with a takedown but Bailey pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lykke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lykke wants it to stay on the feet. Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD# Bailey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lykke napping and manages to drive through into side control! Lykke wants to get back to his feet but Bailey drags him back down. Lykke controls the position for a moment. Bailey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2# Lykke sneaks out the side door and pushes Bailey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Bailey fails with the takedown#TD2# and Lykke counters with a nice double leg into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Lykke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. 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! Lykke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Lykke controls the position. Lykke tries to advance to mount but can't. Lykke taking a breather here. Bailey can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Bailey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lykke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Lykke in side control, just content to control the action for now. Bailey prevents Lykke from moving into mount. Lykke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lykke. Lykke has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bailey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Lykke content just to control the position here. Yet more stalling tactics from Lykke. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vikrama Lykke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Lykke slips under a jab from Bailey. Lykke with the counter takedown but Bailey avoids it easily. Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lykke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bailey has a takedown stuffed. Lykke feints the counter takedown.#T1# Lykke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lykke wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bailey darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Lykke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bailey! #T2# Lykke 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 Bailey's shoulder. That is not cool. Bailey is looking for a sweep. Lykke controlling the position from side mount. Bailey tries to buck Lykke off but Lykke is having none of it. Bailey is being controlled here. Lykke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# Bailey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bailey stops Lykke from passing to mount. Lykke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Bailey can't do much from the bottom here. Lykke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bailey is trying to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lykke is staying tight to Bailey's torso, preventing him from escaping. Bailey tries to bench press Lykke off him but Lykke keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Vikrama Lykke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lykke 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vikrama Lykke!
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Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Bailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scooby. It looked like Bailey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scooby. Scooby misses with the combination.
Scooby looks winded! Scooby misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A telegraphed right hand from Scooby misses the target. Bailey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scooby sprawls and moves away. Scooby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target. Scooby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scooby shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scooby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Scooby gets caught napping as Bailey dives in and scores a takedown. Scooby manages to retain guard. Bailey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bailey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Bailey scoring with some ground and pound. #SU# Bailey stands up and waves to Scooby to follow him. #CL# Bailey moves into the clinch.#BC# Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Scooby throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Bailey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bailey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bailey wants to stand but Scooby has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bailey throwing strikes but missing. Bailey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SU# Bailey stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Bailey gets a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU# Bailey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Scooby to get to his feet. Scooby misses the jab. Bailey tries to counter with a takedown but Scooby is quick to defend against it. Scooby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scooby somewhat. Bailey attempts a counter takedown but Scooby avoids it well and moves away. Chung Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skip Scooby.#T3##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Scooby enables Bailey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scooby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU# Bailey stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Scooby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bailey trying to control but Scooby postures up.
Bailey regains full guard. Nicely done. Bailey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Bailey trying to control the position.
#T4# Scooby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bailey's head. Scooby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Scooby with a nice head shot there. Bailey controlling the position. Scooby trying to move into half guard but instead Bailey has managed to sweep!#REVR# Bailey throws a big right hand that misses. Bailey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scooby's guard. Scooby working a defensive guard here.
Scooby has his hands on Bailey's head, controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Bailey dominated that round. That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Scooby sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Scooby swinging wildly here.
#TD# Bailey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bailey showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bailey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Bailey stands up from half guard. #T1# Bailey dodges the punch combination from Scooby.
#CL# Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch. Scooby goes for a takedown attempt but Bailey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Scooby.
Bailey darts in looking for a takedown but Scooby gets double underhooks and turns Bailey into the cage. #T2# Scooby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey is looking to counter punch. Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Scooby, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Scooby against the cage but Scooby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Scooby misses with a double jab.
Bailey is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Bailey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scooby's guard. Bailey is standing up over Scooby. Scooby looks to escape but Bailey dives into side control.
#REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Scooby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bailey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bailey 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. Bailey gets to mount! Scooby was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Scooby is looking to get to half guard. Bailey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Bailey landing strikes, looking to finish! Bailey is landing with some decent strikes but Scooby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scooby can do to turn this around? Bailey working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB# Bailey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Scooby manages to avoid the submission attempt. Scooby can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##ES2# Scooby sneaks out the side door and pushes Bailey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Scooby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bailey goes for a double leg but Scooby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scooby continues to drive forward. Bailey dodges the punch combination from Scooby.
Scooby shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but Scooby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skip Scooby will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bailey slips under a jab from Scooby. Some wild striking there from Scooby.
Bailey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Skip Scooby seems to be getting the better of the standup. A combination from Scooby does no damage. Horrible takedown attempt by Bailey or perhaps it was just good defense by Scooby, which made it look bad. Scooby 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. Bailey tries to clinch but Scooby is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scooby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bailey avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Bailey fails with a takedown attempt. Scooby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Scooby, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Scooby against the cage but Scooby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Scooby tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scooby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Scooby gets a takedown into half guard. Scooby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Bailey wants to control but Scooby is keeping busy.
Bailey is trying to get back to full guard. Bailey trying to hold on to Scooby's head to control him but Scooby postures up.
#SU2# Scooby stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Scooby.
Scooby looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range. Scooby throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease. Scooby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side. #T3# No joy there for Scooby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scooby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Scooby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand! Scooby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scooby misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scooby defends well and Bailey ends up having to push Scooby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Scooby.
#T4# Scooby lands a jab-cross combination. Scooby misses with a combination
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot. Scooby connects with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Scooby. Those never looked like landing. Bailey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scooby avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Scooby 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Skip Scooby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Scooby 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Skip Scooby!
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Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1# Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bailey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Lopez darts in and clinches Bailey up against the cage. Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Lopez does no damage. Lopez throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Bailey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lopez's guard. Lopez is wriggling around but Bailey manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB# Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
#T1# Lopez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bailey is staying active. Lopez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bailey. Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bailey working the head and body with strikes. Bailey 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. Bailey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lopez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lopez has a hand on Bailey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bailey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB# Bailey working for a submission but Lopez is keeping him at bay. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bailey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
Lopez holds on for dear life, controlling Bailey's posture momentarily. Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez really wants to buck Bailey off and get back to his feet. Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# Bailey landing strikes from the mount. Bailey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lopez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bailey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bailey lands a big elbow. Bailey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bailey lands a big elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lopez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bailey punching from mount but Lopez doing a good job of avoiding damage. Bailey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lopez 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.
Chung Bailey dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A quick step to the side and Bailey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. David Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bailey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lopez throws a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lopez clinches up against the cage. Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage. Lopez is trying to pull guard but Bailey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Chung Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lopez.#T1# Lopez presses Bailey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD# Bailey has hold of one of Lopez's legs. Lopez is fighting the takedown attempt but Bailey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2# Lopez pushes Bailey off and gets back to his feet.
Lopez fails with the takedown. Chung Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey as he avoids it easily. Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.#T2##TD# Bailey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Bailey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2# Lopez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bailey is on him like a limpet, forcing Lopez back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lopez tries to score a body lock takedown but Bailey shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Bailey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
Bailey gets underhooks to prevent Lopez's takedown attempt.
Lopez is breathing heavily.#T3# Bailey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Lopez rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lopez tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance. Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range. A head kick misses from Lopez. Bailey feinted with a counter takedown. Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat. No luck for Bailey with that takedown attempt. #T4# Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Bailey breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Lopez clinches. Bailey prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lopez is trying to push Bailey away but Bailey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Bailey is trying to trip Lopez. He has hold of a leg but Lopez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bailey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2# Lopez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bailey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# David Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey as he avoids it easily. Lopez shoots in but Bailey avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bailey wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez. An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target. Chung Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lopez.#T1# Bailey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez. Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lopez tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it. #TD# Bailey drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bailey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lopez is proving hard to escape from. Lopez wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment. #SU# Bailey stands up from guard. Let's bang! Bailey goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward. Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2# Bailey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey. Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet. Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side. Bailey is looking to counter punch.#T3# Lopez fails with the takedown and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bailey has a takedown stuffed. Lopez shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Bailey drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU# Bailey gets to his feet. Lopez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4# Bailey shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.#TD# Bailey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Lopez pushes Bailey off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! David Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lopez! A less than humble David Lopez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Nibak feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Nibak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Nibak any problems. #SUB# Baker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nibak uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2# Nibak decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2# Nibak clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Nibak jumps into guard, dragging Baker to the mat.
#ES2# Nibak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2# Nibak looking to score a takedown here. Baker is defending well but Nibak drives through and ends up in Baker's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nibak defends well. Nibak looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Nibak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1# Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baker trying to control the position.
#SUB# Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nibak trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. Nibak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Baker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nibak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nibak preventing the sweep. #SUB# Baker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nibak stacks Baker 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 Nibak! Nibak just content to control the position. #SUB2# Nibak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Baker trying to remain calm as Nibak controls from the top position. Nibak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Baker is trying to control Nibak's posture but Nibak avoids it. #SUB2# Nibak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3# Baker wants to control but Nibak postures up. Nibak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Baker is not content to let Nibak control the position. #SUB2# Nibak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there. Baker is not content to let Nibak control the position. #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. A lull in the action here as Nibak stalls from top position. Baker can't do much from the bottom here. Baker tries to buck Nibak off but Nibak is having none of it. Baker tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Baker misses with a strike from the bottom. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Baker sneaks back into half guard. Nibak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Baker actively working from the bottom here. Baker trying to control but Nibak postures up.
Nibak missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Nibak tightens his grip and picks Baker up, before dumping him to the ground. Baker manages to land in guard. Baker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nibak is now in half guard. Nibak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nibak blocks the strikes from Baker.
Nibak is figuring out what he wants to do next. Nibak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2# Nibak stands up out of the half guard. #T1##CL2# Nibak rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nibak wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker. Baker has Nibak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nibak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nibak is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks. #TD2# Nibak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baker can't fight it off and eventually Nibak manages to take the fight to the floor. Baker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2# Baker is working an open guard so Nibak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Nibak clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage. Baker can't break the clinch.
Nibak stalling in the clinch.
#T2# Baker is looking to take this one to the mat. Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2# Nibak drags the fight down to the ground.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound. Nibak looking to control.
Baker throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Baker wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving. Manny Nibak has got the better of the ground game so far. Baker is fighting to break Nibak's control of his arms but Nibak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB# Baker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nibak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nibak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nibak! #REVB# Nibak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Nibak trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Nibak tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well. Baker tries to improve position but can't. Nibak working away.#T4# Nibak throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well. Nibak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working. #SUB2# Nibak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Nibak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nibak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Nibak wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy. Nibak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2# Nibak decides to stand back up. Nibak steps back and let's Baker get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Nibak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Nibak controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Nibak tries to sprawl but Baker drives through with a takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Nibak manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Baker chips away with some ground and pound. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nibak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nibak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Nibak's legs - danger averted. Nibak looking to control.
#T1# Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Nibak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker. Nibak misses with a few strikes there.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Nibak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Nibak shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard. Nibak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Nibak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nibak is looking to defend but Baker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nibak! Baker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nibak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquin Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Almaeida throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. Bailey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Almaeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey. Bailey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bailey fails with a takedown attempt. Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt and Almaeida counters with a straight right hand. Bailey blocks a jab. Bailey is looking to counter punch.#T1# Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Almaeida shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Almaeida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bailey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Left hook, right uppercut from Almaeida. Ander Almaeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Almaeida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Almaeida misses with a straight right. Almaeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almaeida.
#T2# Almaeida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Almaeida connects with a body shot. Bailey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almaeida sprawls well. Almaeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet. Almaeida lands a two punch combo.
Almaeida lands a slapping body shot.
#T3# Nice shot lands for Almaeida. Almaeida cracks Bailey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've been informed that Almaeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Almaeida throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily. Almaeida lands a really nice looking cross but Bailey seems unphased.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Almaeida.
Bailey tries to counter with a takedown but Almaeida is quick to defend against it. Almaeida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Almaeida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey. Almaeida throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily. Bailey thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4# Bailey fails to land the takedown. Almaeida throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Almaeida does no damage. Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Almaeida. Those never looked like landing. Bailey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Almaeida throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ander Almaeida dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Almaeida misses with a body shot
and Bailey counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Bailey clinches up with Almaeida and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Bailey breaks the clinch.
Almaeida misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Some wild striking there from Almaeida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Almaeida digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
#T1# Bailey drops his hands momentarily and Almaeida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Almaeida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almaeida. Almaeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Almaeida lands with a good body shot. Almaeida throws a right and a left that both miss. Chung Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Almaeida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Almaeida scores with a hook. Almaeida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# Bailey slips under a jab from Almaeida. A nice combination there by Almaeida.
Almaeida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Almaeida is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Almaeida dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Almaeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it. Bailey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Almaeida misses with a body punch
and Bailey counters with a one-two to the body. #T3# Almaeida jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance. Almaeida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.#TD# Bailey looking to score a takedown here. Almaeida is defending well but Bailey drives through and ends up in Almaeida's guard. Bailey connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC# Almaeida is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bailey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Almaeida is still in real trouble! Can Bailey finish him? Bailey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bailey arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Almaeida'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 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chung Bailey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1# Hooper tries to clinch but Velez moves out of range. Hooper tries to clinch but Velez moves out of range. As Hooper tries to get set, Velez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hooper manages to avoid the attempt. Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velez as he avoids it easily. Hooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Velez counters with a big head kick but Hooper shrugs it off. Velez swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Velez gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage. Velez appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kent Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Hooper. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hooper looks for a takedown but Velez sprawls well. Velez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hooper dives in for a single leg takedown but Velez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# Hooper closes the distance looking to clinch and Velez counters with a left and a right that stings Hooper. Velez misses with a combination
and Hooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hooper swinging wildly here.
Velez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooper. Hooper shoots in and drives through. Velez sprawls well. Velez tries to counter with a takedown but Hooper is quick to defend against it.#T2# Hooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velez is fending him off so far but Hooper persists. Nope, Velez circles away and we're back to standing. Velez attempts a counter takedown but Hooper avoids it well and moves away. Hooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Velez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Velez counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Hooper. Velez trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Velez throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Velez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Hooper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Velez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hooper wants to stand but Velez is controlling the position. Velez throwing strikes from guard but Hooper blocks nicely. Velez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Velez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Velez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hooper trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hooper managing to control the position. #T4##SU# Velez gets to his feet - Hooper follows without any prompting. Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velez defends it nicely. Jim Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Velez. Velez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hooper sprawls and moves away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Velez moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Velez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A head kick misses from Hooper. Hooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooper somewhat.#TD2# Hooper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velez was covering up waiting for the punch and Hooper finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Velez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hooper has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hooper is leaning against Velez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Velez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1##CL# Velez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hooper is looking for a takedown. Kent Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Hooper. A frustrated look appears on Hooper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Velez keeps control of Hooper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Velez drags the fight down to the ground.
Velez wants to sweep here but Hooper controlling him for the moment. Hooper trying to control but Velez is working from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hooper pushing down on Velez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# Velez is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard. Velez gets full guard. Velez is trying to keep Hooper in close.
#SUB# Velez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Velez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooper on the ground. Velez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Velez has wrist control. Hooper trying to control but Velez is working from the bottom. Velez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooper can do to turn this around?#T3# Velez has his hands on Hooper's head, controlling the position. Hooper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Velez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Velez has his foot on Hooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hooper works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Velez shows good takedown defense. A punch combination from Hooper misses. Hooper tries to clinch up.#T4# Hooper throws a series of punches but Velez moves out of range. Velez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Hooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Velez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooper's efforts to push away. Hooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hooper wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hooper stalling the fight.
Velez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kent Velez will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Hooper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velez is trying to defend but Hooper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Hooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Hooper in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Velez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hooper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Hooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Baker. Zelenoff circles away from the clinch attempt and Zelenoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zelenoff thows a left - swing and a miss! Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Baker closes the distance and clinches. Zelenoff taking a breather. Baker looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zelenoff lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Zelenoff.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Zelenoff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zelenoff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards. Zelenoff slowing the pace effectively. Zelenoff scores with a nice hook to the head. Zelenoff lands a shoulder strike. Zelenoff lands on the inside with an uppercut. A body shot lands from Zelenoff.
A right handed body shot lands from Zelenoff.
Baker is working for takedown but Zelenoff is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Zelenoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD# Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Zelenoff's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zelenoff tries to land a sweep but no joy. Zelenoff is looking to stand back up but Baker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zelenoff. Zelenoff is looking to get back to is feet but Baker passes into side control.
#SUB# Baker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zelenoff has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Zelenoff is defending well. #T3# Zelenoff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well. Zelenoff holds on to Baker's head and controls the position momentarily. Zelenoff is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it. Baker working the ground and pound. #SUB# Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zelenoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Zelenoff tries to improve position but can't. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Zelenoff is trying to buck Baker off. Zelenoff tries to buck Baker off but Baker is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Baker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zelenoff has escaped the position, nice work there. Zelenoff can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zelenoff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Zelenoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Zelenoff 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# Baker throws a lazy right hand but Zelenoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Zelenoff. Zelenoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zelenoff throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily. Zelenoff misses with a body shot.
Zelenoff tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zelenoff missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zelenoff. Zelenoff misses with a few strikes there.
Zelenoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker. #T1# Baker tries to clinch up. Zelenoff throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it. Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A jab from Zelenoff does it's job there. No joy there for Zelenoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Zelenoff.
Baker looks to clinch and Zelenoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Charlie Zelenoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zelenoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.#T2# Zelenoff connects with the punch. Zelenoff might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Zelenoff throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease. Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook. Baker moves to clinch but Zelenoff breaks away and Zelenoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zelenoff throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Zelenoff counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zelenoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Baker darts in trying to clinch letting Zelenoff counter with a right hand. #ROC2# Baker is rocked! Zelenoff pounces like a tiger and cracks Baker with a vicious hook! Baker is down but not out! Zelenoff follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Zelenoff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Cont gets the takedown into side control. Cont tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head. #SUB2# Cont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cont scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baker to see if he's OK. Cont tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head. Check out the look on Cont's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baker can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cont is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Cont takes a little break here. Baker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Baker trying his best to control but Cont has mounted him. Cont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Baker tries to hold on but Cont postures up. Baker reaches up to try and control the position but Cont seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Baker rolls and tries to escape and now Cont has his back!
#T2# Baker wants to escape the position.
Cont keeps control of the position easily here as Baker tries to buck him off.
#SUB2# Cont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. 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.
Baker tries to break free.
Baker is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Baker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Cont keeps control of the position easily here as Baker tries to buck him off.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Baker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2# Cont working for a choke but Baker is defending well. Oooh a big shot gets through from Cont. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Cont is landing with strikes from the back. Baker is trying to get back to his feet but Cont has full control of the position and if anything, Baker has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Cont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4# Baker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2# Cont has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Cont lands punches and elbows. What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baker trying to control the hands but Cont breaks the grip. Baker wants to get back to his feet. Cont controls the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker trying to get back to his feet but Cont is in full control for now. Cont avoiding Baker 's attempts to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cont dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Baker instigates a clinch. Baker looking for a takedown. #BC2# Cont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baker looks to throw the jab but Cont is out of range. Cont throws a sloppy head kick enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Cont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Cont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cont wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cont is stalling in the full guard. Baker is trying to keep Cont in close.
#T1# Cont works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard. Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker is trying to hold Cont in close to prevent damage but Cont has managed to pass into half guard.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Cont has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cont in particular looking to stall. Baker is trying to control but can't.
Cont performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Baker is trying to maintain the position but Cont is very close to passing his half guard. Cont is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it. Baker landing a few short strikes. Cont slips a nice elbow through Baker's hands, connecting with Baker's forehead. Cont controlling the action here. Jon Cont has got the better of the ground game so far. Cont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Baker looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cont controlling the action here. Cont lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Baker trying to control here.
Cont uses his free foot to push down on Baker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker. Cont has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cont working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2# Cont looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it. #SUB2# Cont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baker tries to hold on but Cont pushes him away. #T4# Cont controlling from mount. Baker has given up his back here. Will Cont look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2# Cont looking for the choke from the back. Cont is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Baker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Baker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Cont is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Can Baker hold on?! Cont is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cont controlling the positon. Baker just trying to survive but Cont is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker can't escape the position.
Cont lands strikes to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Baker tries to clinch up but Cont circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Cont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baker! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Baker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cont easily slips into full mount! Baker tries to hold on but Cont pushes him away. Cont with the ground and pound from mount. Baker wants to hold on but Cont pushes him away. Cont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Cont lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Baker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Cont is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1##SUB2# Cont is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Cont looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Cont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Cont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Cont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Cont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good control from Cont. Cont is not going to allow Baker to sit and survive in this position. #T2# What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baker trying to control the action but Cont just sinks the hooks in. Baker breaks Cont's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Baker preventing the sweep. Cont has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3# Baker works over Cont with some ground and pound from guard. Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cont has Baker pulled in close to control his posture. Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cont wants to sweep but no luck. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Baker throws a big right hand that misses. Cont has Baker pulled in close to control his posture. Cont bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. #REVB##T4# Cont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cont pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Baker is in trouble now - Cont has advanced to mount! Cont controlling from mount. Baker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cont raining down shots from the mount! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cont looking to control and managing it successfully. Baker regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Cont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Cont 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cont!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1# Cena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Espinoza circles away. Espinoza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Cena gets a clinch. #BC2# Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cena slaps away a takedown attempt from Espinoza, before circling back to the center of the mat. No luck for Espinoza with that takedown attempt. #CL# Espinoza rushes Cena and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Espinoza has Cena pressed against the cage, preventing Cena from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cena tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Espinoza avoids it. Espinoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Espinoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cena's efforts to push away. Cena is trying to pull guard but Espinoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Espinoza manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Cena has Espinoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Cena is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Espinoza is defending well. Lesley Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Cena.#BC# Espinoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Espinoza darts in and clinches Cena up against the cage.#BC# Espinoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Espinoza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2# Espinoza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away. Good standup being displayed there by Cena as he connects with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Lesley Espinoza has been cut.#TD# Espinoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cena missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3# Cena is holding on to half guard well. Espinoza is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2# Cena kicks off Espinoza and gets to his feet. Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Espinoza sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Espinoza has managed to clinch.
Cena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Espinoza after a bit of a struggle. Cena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Espinoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Cena. Cena is trying to pull guard but Espinoza has him pressed against the cage. Espinoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cena blocks it with crossed arms. Cena jumps guard but Espinoza stands there with Cena around his waist. Cena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cena missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Espinoza.
#BC# Espinoza manages to break the clinch.
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 Lesley Espinoza will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lesley Espinoza's cut. That's time! Espinoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Espinoza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cena sprawls well initially but Espinoza persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Espinoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Espinoza controlling the action here. Cena tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Espinoza manages to move to mount!
Cena prevents any damage by holding on tight. Cena is desperately trying to improve his position but Espinoza has a good base and remains in mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cena wants to control but Espinoza is having none of it.#T1# Cena is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Espinoza controlling the position easily from mount. Cena is trying to reverse the position but instead Espinoza has taken his back - oops! Cena looking very determined here, making life difficult for Espinoza.
Cena wants to control his opponent's hands but Espinoza gets his hands free. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cena is trying to stand back up. Cena is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB# Espinoza looking for the choke from the back. Cena wants to escape the position.
Espinoza avoiding Cena 's attempts to control his hands. Cena is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB# Espinoza looking for the RNC. Cena trying to control but not successfully. Espinoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?#ES2# Cena is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Espinoza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Espinoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##TD# Espinoza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cena to the ground. Espinoza is now in Cena's guard. Cena wants to get back to his feet but Espinoza passes into half guard.
Cena is breathing heavily.#REVB# Espinoza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Cena is not content to let Espinoza control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Espinoza is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lesley Espinoza dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lesley Espinoza's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Cena shoots in for a takedown but Espinoza shows good takedown defense. Cena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Espinoza avoids it really well and circles away. As Cena tries to get set, Espinoza tries to push him back and clinch up but Cena manages to avoid the attempt. Cena tries to close the distance and clinch but Espinoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Espinoza clinches. #BC# Espinoza manages to break the clinch.
Cena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Espinoza avoids it really well and circles away. As Cena tries to get set, Espinoza tries to push him back and clinch up but Cena manages to avoid the attempt. Lesley Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Cena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Espinoza has closed the distance and engaged Cena in a clinch.
#T1# Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Espinoza keeps control of Cena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cena pushes Espinoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cena wants to get back to striking at distance but Espinoza won't allow it.
Cena avoids the elbow strike from Espinoza, against the cage.
Cena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Espinoza walks away with a smile on his face. Cena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Cena shoots in for a takedown but Espinoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Espinoza tries to clinch but Cena moves away enabling Cena to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL2# Cena closes the distance and pushes Espinoza back into the cage. Cena wants a takedown.
Cena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cena is working for takedown but Espinoza is calmly controlling the position for now. Cena is trying to force a seperation but Espinoza has the dominant position.#BC# Espinoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Cena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Espinoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Espinoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Cena pushes Espinoza up against the cage in a clinch. Espinoza goes for a takedown attempt but Cena pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3# Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espinoza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Espinoza tries to counter by clinching up but Cena breaks away and moves out of range. Cena connects with a crisp jab. Lesley Espinoza is winning the standup battle so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cena. Espinoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Espinoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Espinoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Espinoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espinoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cena throws a head kick but Espinoza moves out of range.
Espinoza shoots in but no luck this time. Cena misses with a body kick.#T4# Cena shoots in looking for a takedown. Espinoza tries to sprawl out of it but Cena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Espinoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Espinoza shoots for a double leg takedown but Cena sprawls well. He's pushed Espinoza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Espinoza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Espinoza seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cena tries to roll over but Espinoza keeps him under control.
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 Lesley Espinoza. Well Espinoza 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lesley Espinoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1# Soro lands with a nice body punch. #CL2# Soro pushes Baker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Baker breaks the clinch.
Soro throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
#CL2# Soro gets a clinch. Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Baker jumps guard but Soro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Soro is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks. Soro is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soro after a bit of a struggle. Baker has Soro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soro throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily. A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.#T1##CL2# Soro instigates a clinch. Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker keeps control of Soro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Baker misses with a short punch on the inside. Soro working hard to break the clinch. Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Soro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Soro can't break the clinch.
Soro tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage. Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soro pulls him back up using the underhooks. Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Baker prevents Soro from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Soro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Soro scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one. #CL2# Soro closes the distance and clinches. Soro working hard to break the clinch. Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD# Baker wants the takedown. Soro is fighting it off but Baker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soro's guard against the cage. Soro wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him. #ES2# Soro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Baker has Soro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Baker has Soro pressed against the cage, preventing Soro from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Soro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Soro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4##CL2# Soro drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Soro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soro gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Soro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Soro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Roronoa Soro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Soro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good standup being displayed there by Soro as he connects with a hook.#CL2# Soro closes the distance and clinches. Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Soro is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Soro dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Soro scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2# Baker gets tackled into the cage by Soro. Soro maintains the clinch. Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker has Soro pressed against the cage, preventing Soro from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Soro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Soro working hard to break the clinch. Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A frustrated look appears on Soro's face as he tries to break the clinch. Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks. #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. Soro misses with a few strikes there.
Roronoa Soro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Soro gets a clinch. #TD# Baker has picked Soro up - he's going for a ride! Baker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2# Soro kicks off Baker and gets to his feet. Baker checks a leg kick.#CL2# Soro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Soro is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position. Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Soro working hard to break the clinch. Soro is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Baker misses with some punches.
Soro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage. Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
Soro has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment. Baker tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Soro stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Soro tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage. Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat. Soro is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Soro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Soro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards. No joy there for Soro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye. Nice uppercut there from Soro. Nice uppercut lands for Soro. That snapped Baker's head back.
#ROC2# Baker is rocked! Soro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Soro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baker's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roronoa Soro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1# Angeli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target. Good shot there by Angeli. Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Angeli. Angeli takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses. Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Angeli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Angeli misses with the combination.
Angeli fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Angeli misses. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Baker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Angeli!#SUB# Baker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Angeli is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquin Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# Ditch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Velez attempts a counter takedown but Ditch avoids it well and moves away. Velez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. That kick from Ditch tenderised Velez's leg. Velez is trying to keep his angry face on. Duke Ditch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Ditch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Velez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Velez tries to clinch but Ditch moves out of range. #CL# Velez takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velez has Ditch pressed against the cage, preventing Ditch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# Velez successfully pulls guard.
Velez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Velez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ditch defends it easily.#T1# Velez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ditch postures up in Velez's guard and throws a big left but Velez blocks it. Velez controlling Ditch's posture. Ditch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Velez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ditch trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Velez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ditch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Ditch tries to break free but Velez pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Velez misses with the head strike.
Velez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ditch smiles and moves away.
Ditch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Velez wants to clinch up but Ditch keeps it at a distance. Ditch wants to clinch. Velez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kent Velez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Velez moves into the clinch.#T3# Ditch is looking to control Velez's arms but Velez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ditch has his back to the cage. #BC# Velez manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Velez clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Ditch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ditch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velez as he avoids it easily. Velez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ditch sprawls and moves away. Ditch looks to land a combination but Velez avoids it well. Ditch fails with the takedown and Velez counters with an inside leg kick. Kent Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Ditch.#T4# Ditch shoots in and drives through. Velez sprawls well. Velez attempts a counter takedown but Ditch avoids it well and moves away. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Velez - that will leave a mark!
#CL2# Ditch closes the distance and pushes Velez back into the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Velez fails to pull guard.
Velez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Velez pulls guard effortlessly. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Velez has a closed guard, preventing Ditch from standing up. #SUB# Ditch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ditch has managed to get both his arms back between Velez's legs - danger averted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Velez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Some wild striking there from Ditch.
Velez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ditch. Velez appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Velez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ditch can do to turn this around? Ditch has a takedown stuffed. Ditch blocks a head kick by Velez.
#CL# Velez moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Ditch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Ditch pushes Velez up against the cage in a clinch. Velez wants a takedown.
#T1# Velez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD# Velez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Ditch trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Velez pulls Ditch in close to prevent any damage. Velez keeping moving, preventing Ditch from controlling successfully. Velez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ditch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velez is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Velez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# Ditch wants to get up but he can't break Velez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2# Ditch gets to his feet - Velez follows without any prompting. Ditch throws a right hand that Velez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velez also avoids with ease. Velez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ditch sprawls and moves away.#TD2# Ditch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ditch showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Velez kicks Ditch off and gets back to his feet. Ditch is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Velez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL# Velez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Velez wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3# Ditch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velez has him pressed against the cage. Velez is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kent Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Ditch. Velez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ditch after a bit of a struggle. Velez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ditch can't break the clinch.
Velez looking for a takedown. Ditch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ditch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velez smiles and moves away.
#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. Ditch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ditch sprawls and moves away. Ditch looks to land a left hand but Velez moved out of range nicely. Kent Velez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Velez circles away from the clinch attempt and Velez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ditch thinking. #CL# Velez darts in and clinches Ditch up against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ditch obliges. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Ditch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Ditch with that takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Velez dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Velez tries to clinch but Ditch moves out of range. Ditch misses with a body shot.
Velez tries to counter by clinching up but Ditch breaks away and moves out of range.#CL# Velez forces Ditch back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Velez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Velez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ditch lands with a nice combination. Velez backs away looking to recover. Ditch misses with a double jab.
Velez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velez slaps away a takedown attempt from Ditch, before circling back to the center of the mat. Velez appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nice body kick from Velez.#T1# Ditch shoots for a takedown but Velez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Velez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ditch.
Ditch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Velez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ditch, pushing him back against the cage. Ditch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velez is struggling to control the position.#TD# Velez drags the fight down to the ground.
Velez pulls Ditch in to control the position. Ditch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB# Velez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ditch defends well. Kent Velez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Velez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ditch wants to get up but he can't break Velez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Velez has his hands on Ditch's head, controlling the position. Velez wants to sweep but no luck. Ditch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velez's guard.#SUB# Velez is looking for a triangle but Ditch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Velez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ditch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Velez. Velez wants to control but Ditch postures up.#T3# Ditch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Velez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ditch off and has taken his back! Velez controls the action. Ditch tries to break free.
Ditch keeps trying to improve his position. Velez is working the ground and pound. Can Ditch escape?#SUB# Velez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ditch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB# Velez is cranking Ditch's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ditch! He's tightened the choke and Ditch is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kent Velez!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Baker gets a clinch. #TD2# Diaz jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet. Baker with a flurry of punches that miss. Baker sitting in guard here, content to control. Diaz keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. Baker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1# Baker misses with a shot to the body and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Baker clinches. #TD2# Diaz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diaz manages to end up in side control. Diaz has control of an arm but Baker manages to advance to Diaz's back! Diaz wants to get back to his feet. Baker struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB# Baker working for a choke but Diaz is defending well. Baker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diaz hold on?
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Baker looking to break Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Baker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Baker connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Baker scores with strikes from the back.
Baker struggling to land strikes to the head as Diaz covers up. Diaz covering up well and avoiding damage. Diaz wants to get back to his feet. #T3# Diaz avoids the strikes from Baker. Baker scores with strikes from the back.
Baker is controlling the position but Diaz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Diaz pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
#T4# Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Baker throws a strike but Diaz avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Baker is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Baker dominated that 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. #R2##TD# Baker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard. Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Baker is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Baker stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB# Baker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker. Baker stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB# Baker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVB# Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Diaz postures up.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Baker had control of the position. Diaz prevents Baker from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Baker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Baker scoring with punches from side control. #T3# Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well. Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around? A lull in the action here. Baker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diaz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2# Diaz kicks Baker off and gets back to his feet.#TD# Baker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Joaquin Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Diaz pushes Baker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Baker trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Baker getting side control. Diaz won't allow Baker to pass to mount. Diaz is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Baker trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Baker seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Diaz wants to get back to his feet. Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Baker misses with a hook. Baker throws a big shot that misses. Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here. The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#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.#TD# Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Diaz is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well. Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Baker slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead. Diaz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Baker manages to mount him!
Baker throwing strikes but Diaz bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #T3# Baker working a defensive guard but Diaz passes into half guard.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Baker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Diaz tries to stand and escape but Baker is controlling the position. Baker throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Diaz manages to pass to side control. Baker is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!#T4# Baker tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2# Diaz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Baker moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off. Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here. Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD# Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Baker drags him back down.#SUB# Baker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Baker's guard! Nice work there by Diaz!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Nate Diaz. I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nate Diaz!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1# A big left from Last misses. #TD2# Last closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Velez quickly recovers to half guard. Still in half guard, Last seems content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Velez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Velez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Velez wants to control but Last is keeping busy and won't allow it. Last with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Last prevents Velez from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Last takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Velez is looking to control Last's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velez avoid being mounted? Last passes to side control. #T1# Velez trying to remain calm as Last controls from the top position.#SUB2# Last is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Velez is trying to escape and Last transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Velez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Last! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). First Last! First Last bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Espinoza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peltaven wants a takedown.
#BC2# Peltaven breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Espinoza rushes Peltaven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Espinoza really is a fat lump. Peltaven wants a takedown.
#TD2# Peltaven has hold of one of Espinoza's legs. Espinoza is fighting the takedown attempt but Peltaven gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES# Espinoza pushes Peltaven off and gets back to his feet.
#TD# Espinoza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Espinoza is controlling the pace.
#T1# Peltaven tries to get to full guard but Espinoza has control of the leg. #SUB# Espinoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peltaven is just riding it out for now. Espinoza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Espinoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Peltaven is trying to stand back up but Espinoza is controlling him
#SUB2# Peltaven actively working from the bottom here. Peltaven wants to improve his position but Espinoza is controlling well.
Espinoza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Peltaven wants to improve his position but Espinoza is controlling well.
#T3# Peltaven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltaven. Peltaven is looking to stand up but Espinoza isn't so interested in that idea. Espinoza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Peltaven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Espinoza's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Espinoza rushes Peltaven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Espinoza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lesley Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelta Peltaven. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Peltaven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Espinoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lesley Espinoza dominated that round. That's time! Espinoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Peltaven throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Lesley Espinoza has been cut. Lesley Espinoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Espinoza drives through and clinches with Peltaven against the cage.
Espinoza wants to break free but Peltaven has control.
Peltaven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Espinoza pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Peltaven is trying to trip Espinoza. He has hold of a leg but Espinoza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peltaven persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Peltaven from controlling successfully. Espinoza 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. Peltaven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Peltaven throwing strikes from guard but Espinoza blocks nicely. Espinoza wants to stand but Peltaven is controlling the position. Peltaven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Espinoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Peltaven's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Peltaven misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Peltaven.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL# Espinoza pushes Peltaven up against the cage in a clinch. Peltaven tries to land a knee to the head but Espinoza blocks with his arms.
Espinoza tries to break the clinch but Peltaven is controlling the position. #BC2# Peltaven breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Peltaven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peltaven lands in his opponent's guard. Peltaven trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Peltaven postures up in Espinoza's guard and throws a big left but Espinoza blocks it. #T3# Espinoza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Espinoza trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Peltaven works a leg free and moves into half guard. Espinoza scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Peltaven manages to mount him!
A nice elbow there by Peltaven. Peltaven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Peltaven looking to ground and pound but Espinoza is blocking nicely. #T4# Peltaven unloads with some shots from mount but Espinoza bucks and avoids them well.
Peltaven throws some wild stikes that Espinoza manages to avoid easily.
Peltaven raining down shots from the mount! Espinoza holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Peltaven tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Peltaven looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Espinoza is looking to improve his position but Peltaven isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelta Peltaven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lesley Espinoza's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Peltaven misses with the combination.
#TD2# Peltaven closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Espinoza's guard. Peltaven has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Peltaven trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Espinoza wants to stand and escape but Peltaven is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Espinoza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peltaven uses it to pass to side control.
Espinoza tries to improve position but can't. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Peltaven is trying to get an arm triangle but Espinoza is defending well. #T1# Peltaven in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Espinoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Peltaven tries to advance to mount but can't. Peltaven is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Espinoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltaven on the ground.#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. Peltaven tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Peltaven happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2# Peltaven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peltaven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Peltaven is looking to take a break and control but Espinoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Peltaven swings around for an armbar but Espinoza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peltaven's guard. Espinoza preventing the sweep. Peltaven is looking to stand up but Espinoza isn't so interested in that idea. Peltaven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Espinoza drops back looking for a leg! Peltaven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peltaven manages to kick Espinoza off! Espinoza jumps back into Peltaven's guard. Peltaven 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. Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltaven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fight stays on the outside here - Peltaven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Pelta Peltaven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Peltaven 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelta Peltaven!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Baker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gallow throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range. Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gallow misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker. Gallow tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Gallow lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. Baker prevents a body shot from Gallow. Baker goes for a takedown attempt but Gallow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gallow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gallow connects with a solid leg kick. #TD# Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baker scoring with punches to the head and body. Baker stops Gallow from standing up. #T1# Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Gallow's brow. Baker won't allow Gallow to get back to his feet. Baker lands a couple of digs. Baker passes Gallow's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gallow is looking to get back to is feet but Baker passes into side control.
Gallow is looking to get back to his feet here but Baker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gallow's back.#SUB# Baker is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gallow with him. Gallow is trying to defend but Baker has an arm under the chin now! Gallow grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joaquin Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# Hockey throws a right and a left that both miss. Baker is looking to clinch but Hockey is avoiding it.
Hockey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockey throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. #CL# Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hockey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Baker darts in and clinches Hockey up against the cage. Hockey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hockey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker looking for a takedown. Baker avoiding damage.
#BC# Baker breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Hockey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hockey works the jab nicely.#T1# A low kick from Hockey misses #CL# and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hockey prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Hockey breaks from the clinch.
Hockey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hockey. Hockey takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses. Baker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hockey stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet. Hockey throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
#ROC2# Baker is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hockey rattles Baker with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Baker tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hockey dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Baker stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Hockey!
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