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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1# Karlsson throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range. Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
#CL# and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz. Cruz jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage. Cruz really is a fat lump.#BC# Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Cruz clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Cruz controlling from the top position. Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU# Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD# Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB# Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU# Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Karlsson lands with a cross. #KD2# Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Cruz crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Cruz back to his feet!#ROC2# Cruz is rocked!#CUT2# Ezequiel Cruz's cut is getting worse. Karlsson finds Cruz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cruz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Karlsson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cruz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torn Karlsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Lannister has Sparks up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Sparks decides to pull guard. Lannister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lannister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sparks controlling the position. Sparks really is a fat lump.#ES# Sparks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lannister has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2# Lannister gets control of Sparks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lannister will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Sparks lands a couple of digs. Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sparks working some strikes from top position. Sparks with a nice head shot there. Lannister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sparks stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sparks stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Lannister has wrist control. Lannister wants to sweep but no luck. Sparks scoring with some ground and pound. Sparks working some strikes from top position. Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sparks lands a couple of elbows. Sparks postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sparks with a nice head shot there. Sparks connects with a couple of short punches. Sparks scoring with some ground and pound. #SU# Lannister is working an open guard so Sparks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lannister misses with a combination
#CL# and Sparks moves into the clinch.#T2# Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lannister walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Sparks pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sparks with a nice head shot there. Sparks landing some decent shots from guard. Sparks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sparks throwing strikes from guard but Lannister blocks nicely. Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lannister pulls Sparks in to control the position. Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sparks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Lannister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lannister looks winded!#T3# Sparks distracts Lannister with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sparks scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sparks is working Lannister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sparks postures up and lands a big shot to Lannister's brow. Sparks connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sparks landing some decent shots from guard. #SU# Sparks gets to his feet. Lannister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Lannister closes the distance and clinches. Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lannister walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sparks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lannister as he avoids it easily. Lannister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Sparks throws a good cross that connects.
Lannister misses with a looping left. Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Sparks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Lannister explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sparks connects with a jab.#CL2# Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sparks tries to pull guard but Lannister won't allow it.
#BC2# Lannister breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lannister fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Sparks gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sparks tries to pull guard but Lannister won't allow it.
#TD# Sparks jumps into guard, dragging Lannister to the mat.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position. Lannister slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparks moves into full guard.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. Sparks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Lannister preventing the sweep. #ES# Sparks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lannister is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2# Lannister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for Lannister on that attempt. Sparks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lannister misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Sparks counters by clinching up. Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dranzer Lannister. Lannister is breathing heavily. Sparks is trying to break the clinch but Lannister has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Sparks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Sparks jumps guard and drags Lannister to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Sparks is adopting a defensive guard.#T2# Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lannister stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks. Lannister controlling from the top position. Sparks is trying to keep Lannister in close.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck. Lannister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Lannister is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB# Sparks looking for a guillotine here but Lannister defends easily.
Sparks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Sparks wants to stand but Lannister is controlling the position. Sparks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Sparks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Sparks is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparks to get the leverage. Lannister is looking to improve his position.
Lannister trying to control here.
#T4##SUB# Lannister is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
#SUB# Sparks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Lannister is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
Lannister pushes Sparks off looking to stand but Sparks dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sparks drops an elbow to the side of Lannister's head. Lannister wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks 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# Lannister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparks defends it nicely.#CL# Lannister gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch. Lannister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparks pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Lannister gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lannister avoids the elbow strike from Sparks, against the cage.
Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lannister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1# Sparks stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dranzer Lannister. Lannister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sparks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Sparks manages to pull guard.
Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lannister's guard. #REVR# Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sparks cracks Lannister with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Lannister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparks is aware though and is defending well. Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sparks stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sparks works over Lannister with some ground and pound from guard. Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU# Sparks gets to his feet. Lannister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Sparks wants to clinch up but Lannister keeps it at a distance.#T2##TD# Sparks feints and as Lannister raises his hands in defense, Sparks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Sparks lands a couple of digs.#SU# Sparks stands up from Lannister's guard - Sparks perhaps looking for a knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Lannister clinches. Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lannister walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD# Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Lannister's guard. Lannister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sparks lands a couple of elbows. Sparks throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lannister's head. Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU# Sparks gets to his feet - Lannister follows without any prompting. Sparks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Sparks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lannister!#ES2# Lannister sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparks. #T4# 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! Lannister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparks defends well and Lannister ends up having to push Sparks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sparks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD# Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Lannister's guard.#ES2# Lannister manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD# Sparks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2# Lannister manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sparks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around? Sparks fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dranzer Lannister. I think Sparks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1# A low kick from Nielson misses and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2# Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Nielson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Nielson is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielson defends well. Nielson sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Nielson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nielson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2# It looks like Ezequiel Cruz has been cut.#T1# Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU2# Nielson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cruz to stand up. #CL2# Nielson clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Cruz gets control of Nielson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Nielson wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position. Nielson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# Nielson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head. Cruz really is a fat lump. Nielson is stalling in the full guard. Nielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Joel Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Nielson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Nielson is controlling the pace.
#T3# Cruz is staying active underneath Nielson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nielson slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead. Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nielson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Nielson not doing much here.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nielson content to control rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Nielson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ezequiel Cruz's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nielson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Cruz gets a clinch. Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Nielson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Nielson forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches. Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nielson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nielson manages to circle out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Nielson clinches up against the cage. Cruz fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# Ezequiel Cruz's cut is getting worse. Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2# Nielson rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage. Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Nielson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Nielson has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
#TD2# Nielson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielson manages to end up in side control. Cruz bucks up and tries to throw Nielson off but instead Nielson has got his back! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Nielson looking for the choke from the back. Nielson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cruz is looking for a way out. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nielson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#ROC2# Cruz is rocked!#CUT2# Jeez, Ezequiel Cruz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezequiel Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Nielson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1# Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Landers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Baird lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2# Landers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baird's guard. Landers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Landers wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving. Baird is pulling down on Landers's head. It's preventing any offense from Landers, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baird looking to control.
Landers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Landers is working Baird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Landers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Landers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2# It looks like Chester Baird has been cut. Landers throws a big right hand that misses. Landers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Landers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2# You can see the frustration on Baird's face as Landers controls the position. Baird is looking to regain half guard here but Landers keeps moving and retains side control. Baird is being controlled here. #SUB2# Landers is working to tighten his grip on Baird's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Baird has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Landers is really squeezing tight and eventually Baird passes out! Landers breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Byron Landers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Kirov instigates a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirov to keep the fight standing. Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirov just stands there and leans against the cage. Kirov wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kirov wants a takedown.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Cruz successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB# Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kirov escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control! 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cruz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. Kirov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Kirov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2# Kirov decides to stand back up. Kirov steps back and let's Cruz get back to his feet. Kirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily. #TD# Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there. Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirov defending well though. #T2# Kirov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Kirov is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kirov trying to control here.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL# Cruz has Kirov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Cruz jumps into guard, dragging Kirov to the mat.
Kirov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. Kirov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow. Cruz keeping moving, preventing Kirov from controlling successfully. Cruz has momentary wrist control but Kirov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Kirov stops Cruz from standing up. #SU2# Kirov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirov fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Kirov forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiro Kirov will probably get the nod. 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# Kirov looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well. Cruz is looking to counter the offense by Kirov and move into the clinch. Kirov misses with a kick to the body.
Kirov throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily. Kiro Kirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kirov throws a head kick that misses and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Kirov backing up. Kirov nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Kirov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Kirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Kirov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Cruz pushes Kirov up against the cage in a clinch. Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kirov walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Kirov darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.#T1##TD2# Kirov jumps guard.
Kirov trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirov holds on and takes a little breather. Cruz postures up in Kirov's guard and throws a big left but Kirov blocks it. Kirov managing to control the position. Kirov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ezequiel Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Kirov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Kirov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Kirov passes into half guard.
#T3##REVR# Cruz tries to get to full guard but Kirov has control of the leg. Cruz wants to get back to his feet. Kirov wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Kirov is controlling well.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Kirov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirov. Kirov stalling away here and it's allowed Cruz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiro Kirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Cruz gets a clinch. Cruz prevents a body shot from Kirov. Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A hook to the body from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kirov tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.#TD# Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Kirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Kirov scoring with some ground and pound. Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Kirov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU# Kirov is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Kirov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.#CL# Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Kirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD# Cruz pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirov defends it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cruz keeping moving, preventing Kirov from controlling successfully. #SUB# Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirov passes into half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Kirov control the position.#T3##SUB2# Kirov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cruz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cruz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU# Cruz stands up and beckons Kirov to his feet. #T4# No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirov. Kirov with a poor takedown #CL# and Cruz moves into the clinch.#TD# Cruz decides to pull guard. Kirov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirov has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight! Ezequiel Cruz showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kirov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kiro Kirov!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1# Wamuo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wamuo has a takedown stuffed.#CL# Wamuo gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch. Wamuo fails to pull guard.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ady Wamuo. Sparks jumps guard but Wamuo stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparks. Sparks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Sparks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wamuo managing to block the knees to the body from Sparks.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Wamuo manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Wamuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wamuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparks sprawls well. Sparks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wamuo gets slowly back to his feet. Ady Wamuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Wamuo shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense. #TD# Sparks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparks lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2# Wamuo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wamuo dives in and grabs Sparks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes down on Wamuo's head and hops out.#CL# Sparks has managed to clinch.
Sparks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wamuo looks winded! Wamuo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wamuo crunches a lovely knee into Sparks's ribcage. Sparks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wamuo to keep the fight standing. 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! Wamuo is trying to pull guard but Sparks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD# Sparks gets control of Wamuo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sparks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wamuo's guard. #REVR# Sparks wants to stand but Wamuo is controlling his posture from full guard. Wamuo is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU# Sparks stands and steps away. Wamuo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wamuo is defended easily by Sparks. Sparks throws a series of punches but Wamuo avoids them all with ease. #TD# Sparks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wamuo's half guard.#T3##SUB# Sparks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Sparks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Wamuo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
Wamuo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Sparks seems to be working for a kimura but Wamuo defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Sparks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wamuo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sparks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Sparks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Sparks is working for a kimura but Wamuo is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparks is nestled in close to Wamuo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wamuo wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wamuo. Sparks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Wamuo connects with an inside leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wamuo. #TD# Sparks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wamuo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Wamuo sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wamuo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Wamuo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ady Wamuo.#CL2# Wamuo gets in close and instigates a clinch. 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!#TD# Sparks decides to pull guard. Wamuo is breathing heavily. Wamuo preventing the sweep. Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Wamuo trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom. Sparks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparks, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Wamuo preventing the sweep. Sparks is working hard here to advance position. Sparks striking from the bottom.
Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wamuo stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wamuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wamuo is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sparks slaps away a takedown attempt from Wamuo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wamuo shoots in but no luck this time. Sparks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparks wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Wamuo gets a clinch. Sparks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wamuo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Sparks decides to pull guard. Wamuo wants to get up but he can't break Sparks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Sparks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Wamuo won't allow Sparks to sweep him here. #SUB# Sparks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wamuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wamuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sparks wants to sweep here but Wamuo controlling him for the moment. Wamuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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. Sparks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wamuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sparks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL# Sparks forces Wamuo back against the cage and clinches. Sparks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wamuo smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sparks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparks there as he acknowledges the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ady Wamuo will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Wamuo drives through and clinches with Sparks against the cage.
Sparks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Wamuo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD# Sparks pulls guard. Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wamuo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sparks with a flurry of punches that miss. Sparks is in close to Wamuo's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wamuo is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up. Sparks wants to stand but Wamuo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Sparks stops Wamuo from standing up. Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wamuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wamuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sparks postures up.
Sparks with a nice head shot there. Sparks lands a couple of elbows. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sparks throws a big elbow that misses. Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sparks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sparks lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wamuo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sparks cracks Wamuo with a solid left hand.#SU# Sparks stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Sparks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wamuo did well to prevent Sparks getting side control.#T2##SUB# Sparks is working for a kimura but Wamuo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Wamuo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
#SUB# Sparks wants to work for an arm triangle but Wamuo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Wamuo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
#SUB# Sparks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wamuo can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB# Sparks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wamuo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wamuo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Wamuo misses with the ground and pound. Sparks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wamuo is controlling him well. You can see the frustration on Sparks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2# Wamuo stands up. #CL2# Wamuo pushes Sparks up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD2# Wamuo successfully pulls guard.
Wamuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sparks wants to stand but Wamuo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sparks cracks Wamuo with a solid left hand. Sparks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wamuo's head. Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sparks connects with a couple of short punches. Sparks is in close to Wamuo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Stevie Sparks showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sparks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1# ONeill is looking to clinch but Travis is avoiding it.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. ONeill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ONeill wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# ONeill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# ONeill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2# ONeill stands up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Travis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. ONeill did well to prevent Travis getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Travis prevents ONeill from improving his position. Travis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Travis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Travis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ONeill defends it well. #SUB# Travis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead ONeill has recovered full guard. Travis throwing strikes but missing. Travis wants to get up but he can't break ONeill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# ONeill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Travis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Travis is working ONeill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# ONeill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Travis postures up and lands a big shot to ONeill's brow. #SUB2# ONeill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Travis won't allow ONeill to sweep him here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Travis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Travis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Travis throws a big right hand that misses. Travis cracks ONeill with a solid left hand. Travis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. ONeill is trying to keep Travis in close.
Travis is looking to work some ground and pound but ONeill has wrist control.#T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. ONeill wants to sweep but no luck. ONeill looks winded! ONeill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Travis scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU# Travis stands up from ONeill's guard - Travis perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Travis. #ES2# ONeill bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2# ONeill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Travis is trying to defend but ONeill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Travis kicks off ONeill and gets to his feet. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. ONeill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Travis counters with a one-two to the body. Travis checks a low kick from ONeill. ONeill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Travis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ONeill somewhat.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Travis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Travis dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A head kick by ONeill misses and Travis counters with a one-two to the body. Travis with a lazy takedown attempt and ONeill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. ONeill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Travis. ONeill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Travis pinned against the cage. Travis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. As ONeill looks to move away, Travis throws a big counter combo but ONeill just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him. ONeill stuffs the takedown. ONeill shoots in but no luck this time. Travis feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# Travis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. ONeill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Travis with a body shot.#TD2# ONeill drives through with a takedown into Travis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. ONeill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. ONeill trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Travis is trying to control the position but ONeill postures up. Travis pulls ONeill in close to his closed guard and prevents ONeill from doing any damage or advancing position. Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##ES# Travis pushes ONeill off and scrambles back to his feet.
ONeill throws a leg kick that is checked and ONeill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Travis scores with a nice strike. ONeill is looking to clinch but Travis is avoiding it.
Travis tried to counter with a leg kick but ONeill avoided it.#TD# Travis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Travis wants to work for an arm triangle but ONeill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Travis throwing shots but ONeill is blocking nicely. #SUB# Travis is looking for a kimura but ONeill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Travis to get the leverage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB# Travis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ONeill is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# ONeill is defending against the submission attempts here by Travis.
Travis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks ONeill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Alden Travis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Travis wants to work for an arm triangle but ONeill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Travis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ONeill defends it well. Travis thows a huge punch but ONeill dodges it nicely.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. ONeill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. ONeill is pressing down on Travis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Travis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Travis throwing strikes from guard but ONeill blocks nicely. ONeill wants to stand but Travis is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. ONeill has his hands on Travis's head, controlling the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Travis postures up and lands a big shot to ONeill's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Travis dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Travis shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A punch combination from ONeill misses. Travis darts in looking for a takedown but ONeill gets double underhooks and turns Travis into the cage. Nice sprawl there from Travis as ONeill shoots in. Travis throws a quick counter head kick but ONeill was just out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - ONeill looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ONeill sprawls well. ONeill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Travis gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD# Travis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Travis lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# ONeill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Travis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Travis connects with a couple of short punches. Travis throwing strikes from guard but ONeill blocks nicely. Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ONeill works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# ONeill working a defensive guard here.
Travis throws a big right hand that misses. Travis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ONeill works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Travis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. ONeill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. ONeill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Travis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# ONeill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Travis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Travis preventing the sweep. Travis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Travis distracts ONeill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ONeill works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# ONeill 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. Travis lands a couple of digs. Travis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU# Travis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Alden Travis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Travis feinted with a counter takedown. No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt. #TD# Travis shoots in and bounces ONeill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Travis lands a couple of elbows.#T4# Travis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Travis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Travis is working ONeill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU# Travis gets to his feet - ONeill follows without any prompting. Travis throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill counters with a three punch combo that has Travis backing up. Travis nods at ONeill to acknowledge the strikes. Travis with a poor takedown and ONeill counters with a left and a right that stings Travis. This has been an exciting period of action! Travis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by ONeill. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Travis lands a nice looking body shot.
Keiren ONeill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alden Travis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Travis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeill avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Alden Travis. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Travis, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alden Travis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1# Booth is looking to clinch. Travis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Booth moves in looking to clinch but Travis pushes him off. A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Booth is looking to clinch. Booth tries a head kick but it misses.
Stan Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Booth doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Booth doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Booth throws a leg kick that is checked and Travis counters with a one-two to the body. #TD# Travis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Booth on his heels. He'll look to pass Booth's guard now, I'm sure.#SU# Booth is working an open guard so Travis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. No joy there for Booth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Booth tries to clinch and Travis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Booth is lucky that one didn't land flush. Travis avoids the head kick by Booth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Booth tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Travis counters with a stiff right hand. Booth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD# Travis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Travis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1##SUB# Travis is trying to get an arm triangle but Booth is defending well. Travis is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Travis are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB# Travis is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Booth looks calm but he's in trouble here. Travis gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Booth is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Travis lets go of the hold and Booth can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alden Travis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1# Dexter stuffs the takedown attempt from Travis. Travis gets slowly back to his feet. John Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Travis closes the distance and clinches up with Dexter , looking for a takedown. Travis pushes Dexter against the cage but Dexter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dexter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A low kick from Dexter is predictable there #TD# and Travis counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Travis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dexter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Travis tries to score with some ground and pound. Dexter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Travis throwing shots but missing, from side control. Dexter sneaks back into half guard.#ES2# Dexter has one foot on Travis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1##TD2# Dexter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2# Dexter tries for a kimura but Travis is defending well. Travis wants to control but Dexter postures up. Travis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dexter .
#SUB2# Dexter is trying to get an arm triangle but Travis is defending well. Travis regains half guard. Travis trying to hold on to Dexter 's head to control him but Dexter postures up.
#SUB2# Dexter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dexter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Travis is controlling Dexter 's position as best he can from this difficult position. Travis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dexter . Dexter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dexter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Dexter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dexter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dexter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Travis tries to roll over but Dexter keeps him under control. Dexter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dexter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2# Travis is rocked!#T3# Dexter lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Travis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dexter jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dexter !
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Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Rocket instigates a clinch. Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Cruz pulls Rocket into guard.
Rocket sitting in guard here, content to control. Rocket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rocket throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocket's guard. Nice move by Cruz!#REVR##SUB2# Rocket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Rocket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocket working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Rocket has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
#SU# Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet. Rocket dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cruz is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Rocket closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.#TD# Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Cruz is looking for a triangle but Rocket pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rocket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB# Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rocket defends easily.
Cruz really is a fat lump.#SUB# Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rocket has passed into half guard!
#T3# Cruz tries to kick Rocket off but Rocket keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Cruz looking for submissions off his back. Rocket seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Rocket throws a strike but Cruz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB# Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rocket defends easily.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Rocket from standing up. Rocket throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Rocket pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Cruz dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Cruz is looking to clinch but Rocket is avoiding it.
Cruz leaves Rocket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Rocket forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2# Rocket stands up from Cruz's guard - Rocket perhaps looking for a knockout. Otto Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Rocket pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch. Rocket trying to stall but Cruz improves his position.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Rocket tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Ezequiel Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Rocket.#T1# Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Cruz gets a clinch. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Rocket tightens his grip and picks Cruz up, before dumping him to the ground. Cruz manages to land in guard. #SUB2# Rocket drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz! #REVR# Rocket is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it. Cruz wants to stand but Rocket is controlling his arm.#SUB# Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2# Rocket is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat. Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU# Cruz decides to stand back up. Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rocket is breathing heavily. Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ezequiel Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rocket tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB# Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ezequiel Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cruz 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 Rocket's shoulder. That is not cool. Cruz grinds an elbow into Rocket's temple. #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. Rocket is trying to improve his position. Rocket on the wrong end of some ground and pound. 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. Rocket is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control. 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.#SU# Cruz decides to stand back up. #CL2# Rocket moves into range and clinches up with Cruz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Cruz dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocket did well to prevent Cruz getting side control. Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rocket keeps control of the position for the meantime. Rocket trying to control but Cruz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz winds up and cracks Rocket with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1# Rocket wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB# Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Rocket trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Rocket's head. Rocket taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard. Rocket taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard. Rocket is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cruz 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. Nice strikes from Cruz there. Rocket is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots. Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rocket has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SU# Cruz escapes and gets back to his feet. Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rocket tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Rocket's guard. Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rocket looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cruz is in close to Rocket's body, working some short punches and elbows. Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rocket is proving hard to escape from. #SU# Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2# Rocket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocket stalling against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Cruz tries for a takedown but Rocket sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rocket feints the counter takedown.#CL2# Rocket closes the distance and clinches. Cruz tries to pull guard but Rocket forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cruz is trying to pull guard but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Cruz jumps into guard, dragging Rocket to the mat.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Rocket postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocket, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! Ezequiel Cruz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1# Travis misses with a takedown attempt - Fazio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fazio throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Travis enables Fazio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Travis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Fazio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Fazio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fazio content to stall in guard here. Travis trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fazio controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Fazio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Fazio sitting in guard here, content to control. Travis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Fazio pushing down on Travis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Travis is trying to get back to full guard. Fazio controlling the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fazio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Fazio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Travis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fazio has cracked it and Travis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fazio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Fazio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Stranglegod shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Stranglegod finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Stranglegod trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. #SUB# Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Cruz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stranglegod escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stranglegod! Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Stranglegod works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1# Stranglegod looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stranglegod smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz is not content to let Stranglegod control the position. Stranglegod in side control lands a decent elbow. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Stranglegod has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cruz!#SUB2# Stranglegod working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is in no mood to give up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stranglegod working Cruz over with strikes here. #CUT2# It looks like Ezequiel Cruz has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Stranglegod lands a big elbow - Cruz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grabstrong Stranglegod! During a confident post fight interview, Grabstrong Stranglegod 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: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baird is defended easily by Ibragimov. Ibragimov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibragimov swivels and escapes. Ibragimov is looking to clinch but Baird is avoiding it.
#TD2# Ibragimov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baird quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Baird kicks off Ibragimov and gets to his feet. #TD2# Baird tries to sprawl but Ibragimov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Baird manages to escape and get back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL# Baird rushes Ibragimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Baird avoiding damage.
#TD# Baird jumps into guard, dragging Ibragimov to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Ibragimov is fighting to break Baird's control of his arms but Baird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES# Baird pushes Ibragimov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD# Ibragimov gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Ibragimov manages to retain guard. Ibragimov is wriggling around but Baird manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Baird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibragimov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Baird 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. Baird content to control rather than advance. Ibragimov is trying to maintain the position but Baird is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Baird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Baird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ibragimov defends it well. Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4##SU# Baird escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD# Baird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Baird stands up over Ibragimov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ibragimov's head. Ibragimov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Baird 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##TD# Baird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ibragimov taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard. Ibragimov taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard. #SUB# Baird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baird working Ibragimov over with strikes. Ibragimov is breathing heavily.#SUB# Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibragimov has managed to free his arm - good work. Ibragimov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB# Baird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibragimov sees it coming and defends easily. Ground and pound from Baird. Chester Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Baird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Baird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ibragimov defend it? Baird steps over the head and cranks it - Ibragimov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Cruz instigates a clinch. Cruz really is a fat lump.#TD# Cruz manages to pull guard.
Cuckle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Cuckle has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cuckle's guard.#REVR# Cuckle controlling the position. Cuckle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
Cuckle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuckle is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it. Cuckle controls the position for a moment. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cuckle can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Cuckle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cuckle regains half guard. Cuckle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cuckle is positioning himself well to prevent Cruz advancing to mount. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cuckle wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cuckle regains full guard. Nicely done. Cuckle has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture. Cruz tries to stand but Cuckle is controlling from the bottom. Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3# Cuckle is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Cuckle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Cuckle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2# Cuckle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cruz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cuckle has cracked it and Cruz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cuckle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cockle Cuckle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1# Mother tries to clinch up. Mother tries to clinch but Travis moves out of range. #TD2# Mother throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Travis was covering up waiting for the punch and Mother finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Travis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mother stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travis swivels though and keeps the full guard. Travis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Travis'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis wants to sweep here but Mother controlling him for the moment. Mother tries to stand but Travis is controlling from the bottom. #T1# Travis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mother wants to stand but Travis is controlling his posture from full guard. Travis has his hands on Mother's head, controlling the position. Mother trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis 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. Travis leaves Mother with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Travis. #T2##SU# Travis decides to stand back up. Mother leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mother. Mother throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Travis attempts a counter takedown but Mother avoids it well and moves away. Mother throws a leg kick #TD# and Travis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Travis. Travis throwing strikes from guard but Mother blocks nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mother looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Travis lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Mother throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Travis stands up over Mother, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Travis works over Mother with some ground and pound from guard. Mother wants to sweep here but Travis controlling him for the moment. Travis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU# Travis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mother, up you get! Mother fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Travis avoids it really well and circles away. Travis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Mother looks winded! Mother stuffs the takedown. Travis scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mother shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Travis but Travis pushes him off and we're back to square one. Alden Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuckya Mother. Mother shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Travis counters with a leg kick. #T4# Travis connects with an inside leg kick.#TD# Travis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mother's guard. Travis lands a couple of digs. Travis lands a couple of decent looking shots. Travis connects with a couple of short punches. Travis is looking to work some ground and pound but Mother has wrist control. Travis scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Travis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Travis throwing strikes from guard but Mother blocks nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mother is trying to keep Travis in close.
Travis throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Travis dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Travis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Mother wants to get back to full guard. Mother regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Travis. #SUB2# Mother looking for a guillotine here but Travis defends easily.
#SU# Travis stands up from Mother's guard - Travis perhaps looking for a knockout. Travis shoots in looking for a takedown. Mother tries to sprawl out of it but Travis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mother manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mother is looking to clinch but Travis is avoiding it.
Travis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Alden Travis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Donk. Mother catches Travis right on the button with a cross.#T1# Mother slaps away a takedown attempt from Travis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mother shoots for a double leg takedown but Travis sprawls well. He's pushed Mother's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mother throws a leg kick and Travis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mother is breathing heavily. Mother fails with the takedown and Travis counters with a low kick, right behind Mother 's knee. The fight stays on the outside here - Mother looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Travis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD# Travis gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Travis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mother doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Travis. #T2##SUB# Travis wants to work for an arm triangle but Mother is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Travis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SU# Travis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD# Travis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mother napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Mother sneaks out the side door and pushes Travis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Travis drives through with a takedown into Mother's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mother wants to sweep but no luck. Mother trying to control the position.
#T3# Travis stands up out of Mother's guard for a moment - Mother manages to land a nice upkick. Travis throws a big right hand that misses. Travis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Travis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mother bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Travis's guard. #REVB# Travis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mother is one step ahead there. Mother is fighting to break Travis's control of his arms but Travis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Travis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mother can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Travis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Mother trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Travis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mother has passed into side control.
Travis is trying to work for a sweep but Mother has mounted him! Travis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Travis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Mother is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Travis wants to stand but Mother is controlling his posture from full guard. Travis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alden Travis will probably get the nod. 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# Mother misses with a takedown attempt - Travis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Travis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mother stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Mother shoots in and bounces Travis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Mother stops Travis from standing up. Mother throwing strikes from guard but Travis blocks nicely. Travis is pulling down on Mother's head. It's preventing any offense from Mother, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Travis working a defensive guard here.
Mother working some strikes from top position. Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Travis pulls Mother in to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fuckya Mother seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Travis dives in and grabs Mother's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mother pushes down on Travis's head and hops out. Mother is trying hard to land a takedown here. Travis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Travis shoots for a double leg takedown but Mother sprawls well. He's pushed Travis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Mother looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Travis manages to escape and get back to his feet! Travis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mother circles away. Travis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mother. Travis fails with the takedown. Mother tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Travis is able to avoid easily. Mother fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Travis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3# Mother shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Travis as he avoids it easily. Travis throws a counter high kick but Mother was just alert enough to avoid it. Mother throws a head kick that misses and Travis counters with a good low kick that Mother was not able to check. No luck with that takedown attempt from Travis. Travis shoots for a takedown but Mother saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mother with a poor takedown and Travis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mother is looking to land body kicks. Travis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mother darts in trying to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4# Mother closes the distance but Travis moves to the side and Travis counters with a three punch combo that has Mother backing up. Mother nods at Travis to acknowledge the strikes. Travis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mother swivels and escapes. Travis stuffs the takedown. Travis looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Travis shoots in for a takedown but Mother shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fuckya Mother has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mother looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Alden Travis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Travis checks a low kick from Mother.
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 Alden Travis. Well Travis 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alden Travis!
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Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Sparks tries to clinch but fails miserably and Euno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL# Sparks has Euno up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Sparks wants the takedown. Euno is fighting it off but Sparks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Euno's guard against the cage. Euno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sparks won't allow Euno to sweep him here. Euno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Sparks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Sparks throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Euno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparks is aware though and is defending well. Sparks postures up in Euno's guard and throws a big left but Euno blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Euno wants to get back to his feet but Sparks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Euno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Euno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sparks stopping the sweep attempt from Euno. Euno is looking to stand up but Sparks isn't so interested in that idea. Sparks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Euno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sparks lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sparks 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. Euno wants to get back to his feet but Sparks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sparks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sparks postures up.
Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sparks being controlled here momentarily. Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Euno tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sparks working some strikes from top position. Euno looks winded!#SU# Sparks gets to his feet. Euno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Euno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparks as he jumps to the side. #CL# Sparks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Sparks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sparks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Euno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Euno stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks. Euno trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Sparks looking for a guillotine here but Euno defends easily.
Euno won't allow Sparks to sweep him here. #T3# Euno wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Euno's guard. #REVR# Sparks postures up in Euno's guard and throws a big left but Euno blocks it. #SU# Sparks stands and steps away. Euno gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Euno with a lazy takedown attempt and Sparks counters with a three punch combo that has Euno backing up. Euno nods at Sparks to acknowledge the strikes.#CL# Sparks clinches. #TD# Sparks pulls Euno into guard.
#ES# Sparks wriggles free and stands up. #CL# Sparks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sparks missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Sparks pulls guard effortlessly. Euno prevents Sparks from getting back to his feet. Euno scoring with punches to the head and body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparks pulls Euno in close to prevent any damage. Euno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Euno throws a big right hand that misses. Euno wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. Euno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Euno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Sparks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Euno won't be happy with that. #SUB# Sparks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Euno, who protects the arm well. Euno is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Sparks is trying to get an arm triangle but Euno is defending well. #SUB# Sparks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Euno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Euno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Sparks tries to get to full guard but Euno has control of the leg. Euno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sparks tries to roll over but Euno keeps him under control. Sparks is trying to control but can't.
Sparks tries to kick Euno off but Euno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Euno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sparks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Sparks trying to keep a closed guard but Euno is proving a slippery customer.
Euno works over Sparks with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2# Euno stands up from Sparks's guard - Euno perhaps looking for a knockout. Euno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Euno keeps the fight on the outside. Euno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Euno somewhat. Sparks tries to counter with a takedown but Euno is quick to defend against it.#T3##CL# Sparks rushes Euno and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Euno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Euno can do to turn this around? Euno scores with a hook.#TD# Sparks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Euno sprawls well initially but Sparks persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU# Sparks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Euno. Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Euno. Nice sprawl there from Euno as Sparks shoots in.#T4# Sparks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sparks looks for a takedown but Euno sprawls well. Euno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparks counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Euno throws a series of strikes that have Sparks backpedaling.
Sparks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Euno swats him away and circles back towards the center. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Euno will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Euno closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Euno pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sparks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sparks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Euno swivels and escapes.#CL2# Euno closes the distance and clinches. Sparks is trying to drag Euno to the mat but Euno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Euno lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Euno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparks defending well though. Sparks is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Sparks manages to get to full guard.
Euno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Euno stands and throws Sparks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Sparks is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2# Euno decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL# Sparks darts in and clinches Euno up against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Euno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2# Euno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sparks uses from the top position. #T2# Sparks landing some decent shots from guard. Euno is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Euno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Euno controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself. Sparks working some strikes from top position. Euno is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up. Sparks is in close to Euno's body, working some short punches and elbows. Euno has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle. Sparks with a nice head shot there. Sparks stands up over Euno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sparks scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SU# Sparks stands up and waves to Euno to follow him. #TD# Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Euno on his heels. He'll look to pass Euno's guard now, I'm sure. Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU# Sparks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Charles Euno seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some wild striking there from Sparks.
And Euno tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparks pushes his down on his head and steps out. Euno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sparks throws a right and a left that Euno avoids nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Euno misses the target. #T4##CL# Sparks instigates a clinch. Euno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparks smiles and moves away.
Euno keeps the fight on the outside. Euno with a poor takedown #CL# and Sparks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sparks. #TD# Sparks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Euno uses from the top position. Sparks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. This has been an exciting period of action! Euno is looking to stand up but Sparks won't let him. Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Euno's guard. #REVR# Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sparks is working Euno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Euno wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight! Stevie Sparks showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sparks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
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Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Travis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Milenov's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Travis throwing strikes but missing. Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Travis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU# Travis stands up from Milenov's guard - Travis perhaps looking for a knockout. Milenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travis. A little jabbing left from Milenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis doesn't succeed with the takedown and Milenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Travis fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Travis shoots in for a double leg but Milenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Milenov feints a counter leg kick.#TD# Travis 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. Milenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Milenov wants to stand but Travis is controlling the position. Travis throws an elbow that misses. Milenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Travis's guard. Nice move by Milenov!#REVB# Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Travis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milenov is one step ahead there. Travis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milenov stopping the sweep attempt from Travis.#SUB# Travis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milenov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Travis managing to control the position. #T3# Travis looking to control.
Milenov wanted to stand there but Travis had control of the position. Travis is trying to control the position but Milenov postures up. Travis 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. Travis seems keen to control Milenov's posture.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Alden Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Travis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Milenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travis. A nice side step and Milenov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Travis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milenov avoids it really well and circles away.#TD# Travis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikifor Milenov will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Travis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Travis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milenov as he avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Milenov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Travis has his takedown stuffed and Milenov counters with a one-two to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. 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. Travis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milenov swivels and escapes. Milenov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Travis looks for a takedown but Milenov sprawls well. Milenov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Travis shoots in but Milenov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Milenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt. Travis fails with the takedown. Milenov unleashes a big counter combination but Travis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Milenov stuffs the takedown. Travis fails to land the takedown. Milenov flicks out a counter leg kick but Travis steps away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Travis misses with a takedown attempt - Milenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Travis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milenov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3# Travis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milenov circles away. Milenov is looking for the big counter here. A head kick misses from Travis. Milenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Alden Travis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Travis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milenov is fending him off so far but Travis persists. Nope, Milenov circles away and we're back to standing. Milenov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Travis misses with a takedown attempt and Milenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Travis is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Alden Travis has been cut. Travis tries for a takedown but Milenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4# Travis with a lazy takedown attempt and Milenov counters with a straight right hand. Oh Travis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice takedown defense from Milenov. No joy for Travis on that attempt. As Travis backs off Milenov throws a huge counter combo but Travis manages to avoid it all. Nikifor Milenov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Travis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Milenov counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikifor Milenov! After the fight, Nikifor Milenov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1# De Wind misses with a double jab
and Travis counters with an outside leg kick.
De Wind shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by De Wind, which made it look bad. De Wind stuffs the takedown attempt from Travis. Travis gets slowly back to his feet. De Wind darts in trying to clinch and Travis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Wind thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Wind but De Wind pushes him off and we're back to square one. De Wind wants to counter with a clinch but Travis pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD# De Wind gets caught napping as Travis dives in and scores a takedown. De Wind manages to retain guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Travis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Travis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Wind's head. De Wind trying to control the position here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Wind is on top in guard.
#REVB# Travis is pulling down on De Wind's head. It's preventing any offense from De Wind, at least for the moment. De Wind controls from within his opponent's guard. Let's hope that De Wind 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.#T2# Travis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Wind stopping the sweep attempt from Travis. Travis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2# De Wind stands and steps away. Travis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. De Wind swats away the attempt to clinch by Travis. Travis shoots in for a double leg but De Wind sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. De Wind tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it. #TD2# De Wind closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Travis to the mat! Travis manages to get full guard. #T3# Travis has control of De Wind's left arm, preventing De Wind from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Travis trying to keep a closed guard but De Wind is proving a slippery customer.
De Wind slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2# De Wind stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# De Wind changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Travis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. You can see the frustration on Travis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# De Wind is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Travis has escaped the position, nice work there. Travis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SU2# De Wind stands up and beckons Travis to his feet. De Wind misses with a kick to the body and Travis counters with a two punch combo. De Wind tries to clinch up#TD# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Travis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Travis. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Travis throwing strikes from guard but De Wind blocks nicely. De Wind controls Travis momentarily but Travis frees himself. #SUB2# De Wind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Travis is aware though and is defending well. 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 Alden Travis will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##TD# Travis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Wind is trying to defend but Travis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2# De Wind makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Jim De Wind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from De Wind. Alden Travis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. De Wind is looking to clinch but Travis is avoiding it.
#TD# Travis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Wind did well to prevent Travis getting side control.#ES2# De Wind pushes Travis off and gets back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Wind throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Travis.#TD2# De Wind looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Travis!#SUB2# De Wind tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Wind has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Travis struggling a bit here.#T1# Travis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2# De Wind stands up. De Wind moves to clinch but Travis breaks away and Travis counters with a three punch combo that has De Wind backing up. De Wind nods at Travis to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##TD2# De Wind shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Travis's guard. Travis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Wind controls the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Travis looking for a sweep. Not yet Travis, not yet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Travis keeping full guard, as De Wind tries to pass. Travis controls De Wind momentarily but De Wind frees himself. Travis keeping full guard, as De Wind tries to pass. Travis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Wind is controlling him. De Wind wants to control from the top but Travis keeps moving. #T3# Travis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. De Wind misses with a two punch combination.
Travis looks for a takedown but De Wind sprawls well. De Wind tries for a takedown but Travis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Travis throws a counter high kick but De Wind was just alert enough to avoid it. Travis dives in for a single leg takedown but De Wind sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. De Wind throws a left and a right that both miss
and Travis counters with a series of strikes. De Wind will be more careful next time no doubt. De Wind lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Travis enables De Wind to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Travis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4# De Wind has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Travis is proving hard to escape from. Travis pulls De Wind in close to prevent any damage. #ES# Travis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. De Wind presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Travis stops a takedown attempt from De Wind.
Travis is trying to pull guard but De Wind turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Wind wants to take the fight to the mat but Travis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. De Wind tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Travis is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim De Wind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Travis shoots in for a takedown but De Wind shows good takedown defense. Travis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. De Wind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Travis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Wind defends it nicely. De Wind swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Wind throws the kick towards the body but Travis avoids it. De Wind tries to clinch but Travis moves away and Travis counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2# De Wind scores with a takedown into Travis's guard. De Wind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# De Wind pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Travis is keeping the position for now. De Wind landing some decent shots from guard. Travis looking to control.
#SUB# Travis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Travis looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Wind is one step ahead there. De Wind is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Travis working for a triangle but De Wind defends it easily.
De Wind is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Travis is pulling down on De Wind's head. It's preventing any offense from De Wind, at least for the moment. Travis trying to keep a closed guard but De Wind is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2# De Wind stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3# De Wind throws a sloppy head kick and Travis moves out of range easily. Travis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Wind tries to avoid it but Travis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Wind to the ground. De Wind escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Wind doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Travis shoots for a takedown but De Wind saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. De Wind throws a counter combo. De Wind throws an off balance right hand
and Travis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD# Travis 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.#ES2# De Wind has his feet on Travis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. De Wind tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# De Wind closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# De Wind breaks the clinch.
#T4# Travis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Wind. Travis has his takedown stuffed and De Wind counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. No joy there for De Wind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Wind closes the distance but Travis moves to the side and Travis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# De Wind clinches with his opponent.
Travis jumps guard but De Wind stands there with Travis around his waist. Travis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Wind wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim De Wind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well De Wind 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim De Wind!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Magaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Magaya shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparks tries to sprawl out of it but Magaya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sparks is looking for a counter combo. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magaya. Sparks is looking for a counter combo. Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingai Magaya. Magaya fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Magaya darts in and clinches Sparks up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparks misses with some punches.
Sparks can't find room to land a body shot as Magaya controls the action.
Magaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sparks misses with a body punch.
#T1# Magaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magaya jumps guard but Sparks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magaya trying to control the position but instead, Sparks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magaya into the cage.#TD# Sparks jumps into guard, dragging Magaya to the mat.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magaya manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Sparks working some strikes from top position. Magaya has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle. Magaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparks. Sparks working some strikes from top position. Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Magaya has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Magaya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Magaya looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaya, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparks throwing strikes from guard but Magaya blocks nicely. Sparks lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sparks connects with a couple of short punches. Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magaya's head. Magaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Magaya has wrist control. Sparks scoring with some ground and pound. Sparks 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. Magaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Magaya looks winded! Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sparks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magaya is proving hard to escape from. #SU# Sparks gets to his feet - Magaya follows without any prompting. #T3##CL# Sparks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magaya, pushing him back against the cage. Sparks prevents the takedown attempt.
Magaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparks has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sparks shoots in and drives through. Magaya sprawls well. Sparks shoots in for a double leg but Magaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Magaya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sparks checks a leg kick nicely.#CL# Sparks moves into the clinch. Sparks really is a fat lump.#TD# Sparks successfully pulls guard.
Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sparks keeping moving, preventing Magaya from controlling successfully. #T4# Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaya's guard. #REVR# Sparks lands a couple of digs. Sparks throws a big elbow that misses. Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Magaya has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sparks is in close to Magaya's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Magaya controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself. Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sparks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magaya can do to turn this around? Magaya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparks defends it nicely. A head kick misses from Magaya. #CL# Sparks moves into range and clinches up with Magaya. Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparks jumps guard but Magaya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sparks misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magaya looking for a takedown. Magaya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sparks to keep the fight standing. Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingai Magaya. Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparks is trying to pull guard but Magaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1# Sparks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaya avoids it. Sparks tries a body shot but Magaya blocks it.
Magaya fails to pull guard.
Magaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Magaya controls his hands.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch. Magaya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Sparks gets control of Magaya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sparks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Magaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Magaya is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sparks trying to control the position.
Magaya showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB# Sparks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Magaya preventing the sweep. Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaya's guard. #REVR# Sparks stands up over Magaya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Magaya working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.
Magaya is breathing heavily. Magaya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Magaya controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself. #SU# Sparks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Magaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sparks shoots for a double leg takedown but Magaya sprawls well. He's pushed Sparks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Sparks looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Magaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Magaya moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Sparks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2# Magaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Sparks drags the fight down to the ground.
Magaya passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Sparks is pressing down on Magaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magaya manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Magaya has wrist control. Magaya wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Magaya shoots for a takedown but Sparks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sparks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Sparks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB# Sparks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Magaya is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Sparks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Both fighters take a look at the clock. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Sparks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magaya to his feet. Shingai Magaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Magaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Magaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Sparks shoots in and gets a takedown into Magaya's guard.#SUB2# Magaya working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.
Sparks cracks Magaya with a solid left hand. Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sparks throws a big elbow that misses. Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Magaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Magaya wants to sweep but no luck. #SU# Sparks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Sparks closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Sparks pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sparks is trying to hold Magaya in close to prevent damage but Magaya has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sparks trying to control here.
Magaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparks keeps working. Sparks works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3# Sparks wants to stand and escape but Magaya is having none of it. Magaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
#REVR# Sparks connects with a couple of short punches. Magaya is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sparks scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sparks distracts Magaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Magaya trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Sparks chips away with some ground and pound. Magaya is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up. Sparks connects with a couple of short punches. Sparks stands up over Magaya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sparks landing some decent shots from guard. #SU# Sparks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sparks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Shingai Magaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stevie Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sparks is trying to pull guard but Magaya has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Stevie Sparks showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sparks 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1# Travis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Princiotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sloppy strikes from Princiotta. Those never looked like landing. Princiotta looks to clinch and Travis counters with a left and a right that stings Princiotta. Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by Princiotta, which made it look bad. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Princiotta. #ES# Travis sneaks out the side door and pushes Princiotta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Princiotta closes the distance and clinches. Travis is pressed up against the cage. Princiotta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Travis down to the mat. Travis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Princiotta throws a sloppy head kick and Travis moves out of range easily. Princiotta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Matt Princiotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Princiotta closes the distance but Travis moves to the side and Travis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Princiotta thinking. Princiotta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Princiotta wants it to stay on the feet. Princiotta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Princiotta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Travis tries to counter by clinching up but Princiotta breaks away and moves out of range. Princiotta shoots in and drives through. Travis sprawls well. Princiotta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Travis as he avoids it easily. Princiotta throws a low kick but Travis avoids it. Travis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Travis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Princiotta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# Travis shoots in but no luck this time. Princiotta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travis. Princiotta with the counter takedown but Travis avoids it easily. Travis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Princiotta counters with a lovely straight right hand! Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Travis gets tackled into the cage by Princiotta. Princiotta maintains the clinch. Travis tries to land a knee to the head but Princiotta blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Princiotta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Travis just stands there and leans against the cage. Princiotta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Travis is breathing heavily.#T3# Travis fails to pull guard.
Travis fails to pull guard.
Princiotta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Princiotta breaks from the clinch.
Princiotta shoots in looking for a takedown but Travis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Princiotta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Princiotta scores with a head kick. Travis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2# Travis is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Alden Travis has been cut. Princiotta circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Travis to the canvas! Travis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Princiotta keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Princiotta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1# Wester misses with a straight right. A jab from Wester does it's job there. Wester lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Wester there. Travis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wester finds it's way round the side to connect with Travis's head. #ROC2# Travis is rocked! Travis shoots and misses and Wester counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jester Wester! A very excited looking Jester Wester rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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