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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Brinkwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Brinkwater shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Brinkwater back into the cage.
A short left from Hall.
Brinkwater can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Brinkwater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Brinkwater avoids the damage to the body.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinkwater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Brinkwater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brinkwater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. #T1#
Brinkwater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinkwater trying to land knees to the body.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater missing with knees to the body.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brinkwater prevents it.
#T2#
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater missing with knees to the body.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Hall fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinkwater's elbow.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Brinkwater won't allow it.
Brinkwater using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to circle away but Brinkwater has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brinkwater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage.
Hall is trying to drag Brinkwater to the mat but Brinkwater just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brinkwater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Brinkwater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not. #TD#
Hall gets control of Brinkwater's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brinkwater advances to half guard.
Hall trying to control here.
Brinkwater is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Brinkwater escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Brinkwater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Brinkwater dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hall misses with a head kick.
Brinkwater appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Brinkwater has been cut.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Brinkwater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brinkwater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Kevin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brinkwater shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Brinkwater from controlling successfully.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brinkwater postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Brinkwater is proving a slippery customer.
Hall has Brinkwater pulled in close to control his posture.
Brinkwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Brinkwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Brinkwater is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Brinkwater defends it easily.
Hall has control of Brinkwater's left arm, preventing Brinkwater from doing any damage.
Brinkwater works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brinkwater wants to stand up but Hall manages to regain full guard.
Brinkwater is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brinkwater defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brinkwater wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Brinkwater from standing up.
Hall keeping full guard, as Brinkwater tries to pass.
Hall seems keen to control Brinkwater's posture.
Brinkwater looking to pass the guard.
Brinkwater wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Hall darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Brinkwater counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
Brinkwater trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet.
Brinkwater landing a few strikes. #SU2#
Brinkwater stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Kevin Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Brinkwater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Brinkwater keeps moving and retains side control.
Brinkwater tries to advance to mount but can't.
Simon Brinkwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brinkwater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Brinkwater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brinkwater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hall seems a little lost for a moment, as Brinkwater dominates the positioning.
Brinkwater working the ground and pound but Hall is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brinkwater lands a nice forearm strike.
Brinkwater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brinkwater connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall tries to bench press Brinkwater off him but Brinkwater keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Brinkwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Brinkwater's cut.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Brinkwater moves out of range easily.
Brinkwater is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brinkwater's waist but Brinkwater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Hall misses with a takedown
and Brinkwater counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brinkwater.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Hall drives through and clinches with Brinkwater against the cage.
Hall tries to pull guard but Brinkwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simon Brinkwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall avoiding damage as Brinkwater throws knees to the body.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brinkwater is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage. #T2#
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage.
Brinkwater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinkwater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinkwater scores a nice knee to the body.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Brinkwater.
#T3#
Brinkwater crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
Brinkwater crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater lands a knee to the body.
Brinkwater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater. #T4#
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater lands a good knee to the midsection. Hall won't want to take too many of those.
Brinkwater tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Brinkwater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Brinkwater is controlling him.
Brinkwater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brinkwater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Brinkwater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brinkwater has him pressed against the cage.
Kevin Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Brinkwater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Brinkwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brinkwater 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Brinkwater!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Fulton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Fulton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Fulton is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fulton down.
Smith 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 Fulton's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulton is trying to get back to half guard.
Fulton is being controlled here.
Fulton really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fulton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Fulton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fulton!
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Fulton wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fulton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fulton is just holding on here. Smith manages to take his back.
#T2#
Smith controls the action.
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fulton to escape the position.
Fulton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Smith has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fulton is in real trouble here. Smith gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fulton is tapping out! Smith wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
Grimes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vaughn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grimes taking a breather.
Vaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes digs a right hand underneath Vaughn's ribcage. Vaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to avoid it but Grimes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaughn to the ground. Vaughn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaughn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grimes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn avoids it really well and circles away.
Emmett Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Grimes.#T1#
Grimes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimes.
Vaughn misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Grimes fails with the takedown.
Vaughn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grimes looks winded!#T2#
Grimes shoots for a double leg takedown but Vaughn sprawls well. He's pushed Grimes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Vaughn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimes misses with a body punch.
Grimes is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Grimes. No joy for Vaughn on that attempt.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Grimes forces Vaughn back against the cage and clinches.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Vaughn is controlling him.
Vaughn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimes misses with an elbow over the top.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grimes.
Grimes is trying to pull guard but Vaughn has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grimes rushes Vaughn and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimes.#TD#
Vaughn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn wants to stand and escape but instead Grimes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Vaughn wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him.
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 Emmett Vaughn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Vaughn.#TD2#
Grimes gets control of Vaughn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grimes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Vaughn gets to his feet. Grimes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jason Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Vaughn looking to score a takedown here. Grimes is defending well but Vaughn drives through and ends up in Grimes's guard.
Vaughn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vaughn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes is trying to control the position but Vaughn postures up.
Vaughn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grimes's guard.
Vaughn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Vaughn is looking to stand up but Grimes won't let him. #SU#
Vaughn stands up and waves to Grimes to follow him.
Emmett Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes is breathing heavily.#TD#
Vaughn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grimes wants to control but Vaughn is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Vaughn wants to work for an arm triangle but Grimes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vaughn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grimes. #SU#
Vaughn gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vaughn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grimes.
Grimes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaughn is fending him off so far but Grimes persists. Nope, Vaughn circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimes throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Vaughn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vaughn showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughn seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3#
Grimes pushes Vaughn off looking to stand but Vaughn dives back in and keeps control.
Emmett Vaughn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Vaughn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grimes to stand up.
Vaughn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimes is fending him off so far but Vaughn persists. Nope, Grimes circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimes throws a fast counter high kick but Vaughn manages to duck under it in time.
Grimes with a poor takedown #TD#
and Vaughn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vaughn controlling the action here. #SU#
Vaughn stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Vaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Grimes has closed the distance and engaged Vaughn in a clinch.
Vaughn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grimes gets a clinch.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Vaughn has the dominant position.
Vaughn prevents the takedown attempt.
Vaughn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grimes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaughn smiles and moves away.
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 Emmett Vaughn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vaughn, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Vaughn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vaughn tries to stand but Grimes is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Vaughn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grimes, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Grimes closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Grimes tries for a takedown but Vaughn circles away easily#TD#
so Vaughn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Grimes is working an open guard so Vaughn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Grimes clinches.
Grimes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Vaughn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Vaughn gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Vaughn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vaughn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Vaughn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SU#
Vaughn stands up and beckons Grimes to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Vaughn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vaughn working away.
Grimes is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vaughn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Vaughn stands up and beckons Grimes to his feet. #T3#
Vaughn fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimes unleashes a big counter combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimes as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Grimes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grimes leaves Vaughn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Vaughn wants to stand but Grimes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vaughn wants to stand but Grimes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jason Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmett Vaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Vaughn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmett Vaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaughn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Vaughn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Strickland.#TD2#
Grimes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strickland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Grimes has his feet on Strickland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Strickland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grimes. #ES#
Strickland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a nice body shot.
Strickland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL2#
Grimes pushes Strickland up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses.
Strickland moves out of range as Grimes throws a body kick.
Strickland throws a big counter combination but Grimes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Grimes clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimes obliges.#TD2#
Grimes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strickland is looking to control Grimes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strickland avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland wants to get back to full guard but Grimes has passed into side control.
Grimes wants to control but Strickland is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Grimes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strickland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grimes is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strickland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grimes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Grimes tries to move to mount but Strickland blocks the move with his legs.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Grimes drags him back down.#ES#
Strickland sneaks out the side door and pushes Grimes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Grimes instigates a clinch.
Grimes working hard to break the clinch.
Strickland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Grimes has Strickland pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Strickland.
#BC2#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Grimes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strickland sprawls well initially but Grimes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grimes trying to control from half guard but Strickland is working away.
Strickland gets back to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strickland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grimes 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##CL2#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Strickland is trying to drag Grimes to the mat but Grimes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strickland is looking to control Grimes's arms but Grimes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strickland has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Grimes drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grimes is looking for a triangle here but Strickland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Strickland lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Strickland working away.#SUB#
Strickland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strickland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strickland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Strickland is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Strickland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#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.
Strickland prevents Grimes from standing back up.
Strickland performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Strickland working over Grimes with some ground and pound. Grimes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Grimes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strickland is working away from the top position though.#ES2#
Grimes pushes Strickland off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strickland's guard.#ES#
Strickland is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grimes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Strickland is trying to push Grimes away but Grimes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Grimes pulls guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strickland controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strickland is aware though and is defending well.
Jason Grimes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strickland won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
Strickland throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland stands up over Grimes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Strickland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Grimes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strickland quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Strickland manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grimes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Strickland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimes did well to prevent Strickland getting side control.#ES2#
Grimes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strickland keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Grimes jumps guard.
Strickland prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Grimes wants to improve his position but instead Strickland has moved into half guard.
Strickland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Strickland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Strickland seems to be looking for submissions.
Strickland prevents Grimes from improving his position.
Grimes is trying to stand back up but Strickland is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strickland lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strickland is nestled in close to Grimes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Strickland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grimes sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Strickland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grimes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strickland is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Strickland is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Grimes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strickland on his heels. He'll look to pass Strickland's guard now, I'm sure.
Strickland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grimes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Strickland is keeping the position.
Grimes won't allow Strickland to sweep him here. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strickland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strickland.
Strickland with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Grimes working for submissions but it's allowed Strickland to get to half guard.
Strickland lands strikes from half guard.
Danilo Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimes 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Patterson's guard.
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson trying to control the position.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Patterson looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Patterson.
Patterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.#T2#
Patterson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Patterson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Patterson defends it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith stalling. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Patterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patterson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steven Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Patterson is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working Patterson over with strikes.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Smith moves into full mount! Patterson won't be happy about that!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Smith.#ROC2#
Patterson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harlan Patterson has been cut.
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Patterson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Smith!
A very excited looking Steven Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Hall dives in for a single leg takedown but Cracker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Cracker has managed to clinch.
Cracker tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Cracker looking for a takedown.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cracker is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall tries for a takedown but Cracker manages to get underhooks.
Hall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cracker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JaCOB Cracker.#CL#
Hall rushes Cracker and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cracker smiles and moves away.
Cracker fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Cracker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall is looking for a counter combo.
Hall dives in and grabs Cracker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cracker pushes down on Hall's head and hops out.
And Cracker tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cracker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Cracker fails to land the takedown.
Cracker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Cracker tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Cracker is controlling him.
Cracker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
#TD2#
Cracker pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Cracker can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU#
Hall postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cracker to stand up.
Cracker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Cracker ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cracker as Hall shoots in.#CL#
Cracker tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cracker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cracker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cracker closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Cracker pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall throws a big counter combination but Cracker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hall.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cracker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Hall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cracker uses from the top position.
Cracker throws a big elbow that misses.
Cracker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall has his hands on Cracker's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Cracker is sitting in close to Hall's body. Hall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cracker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cracker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Hall!
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