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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Friend shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Friend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friend off to one side.
King with a jab.
Friend takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King cracks Friend with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friend shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodney King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Friend.
Friend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Friend's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Friend takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King connects with a jab.#T1#
King connects with a jab.
Friend takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Friend takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King scores with a body shot.
King throws a series of strikes that have Friend backpedaling.
King scores with a body shot.
Friend doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King lands the left hand.
Rodney King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friend shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Friend shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Friend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws out a loose jab but Friend uses good head movement to avoid it.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Friend on the side of the head.#T2#
King lands a head shot.
King connects with a single shot there.
Friend takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friend in his tracks.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Friend, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friend looks winded!
King works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Friend gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friend takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Friend moves away from the strike by King.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King lands with a right hand. #T3#
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friend momentarily.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Friend's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friend scrambles back to his feet.
Rodney King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King digs a good hook to Friend's body.
Friend walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King misses with a straight left.
Friend lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King throws a hook but Friend blocks it.
Friend swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
King throws a lazy right hand but Friend sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Friend tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friend goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Friend ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King scores with a nice strike.
Friend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friend throws a counter combo.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Friend's head.
King lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King loads up on a big right hand but Friend slips the punch.
Friend drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Friend is trying desperately to land a takedown but King is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Friend.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Friend tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a hook.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Friend dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Friend's head and hops out.
King misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Friend counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King is trying to buck Friend off.#SUB2#
Friend looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King tries to escape but Friend is in control. #T1#
Friend tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Friend working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King wants to get back to his feet but Friend drags him back down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Friend working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friend prevents King from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Friend has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King!
King is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
King has given up his back.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Friend slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We've been informed that Friend has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
King is trying to get back to his feet but Friend has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Friend scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Friend lands a shot to the body.
Friend is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Friend struggling to land strikes to the head as King covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Friend has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Thomas Friend has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
King is trying to defend against the choke here but Friend has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Friend Tightens the hold and King taps out furiously! Friend displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Friend!
Our winner, Thomas Friend, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#KD#
Gonzalez lands a left and a right that send Torrent crashing to the mat, dazed. Gonzalez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Torrent is rocked!
Gonzalez cracks Torrent's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Torrent slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Gonzalez can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Gonzalez!
Ricardo Gonzalez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Friend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friend misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hudson really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Friend clinches. #BC2#
Friend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Friend counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hudson thinking.
Hudson misses with a takedown
and Friend counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at Friend to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Friend is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Friend circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hudson backs off Friend throws a huge counter combo but Hudson manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Hudson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson stops Friend from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Friend to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Friend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hudson tries to stand but Friend is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Friend had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudson defends it easily.#T2#
Hudson is in close to Friend's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Friend keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
Hudson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hudson chips away with some ground and pound.
Friend is controlling Hudson's posture.#SUB2#
Hudson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Friend has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hudson is looking to defend but Friend has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hudson! Friend pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hudson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Friend!
A very excited looking Thomas Friend made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Goodman goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Goodman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gonzalez if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Goodman shoots in.
Gonzalez lands with a big left! Goodman is wobbled badly! Gonzalez comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Goodman to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Gonzalez!
Ricardo Gonzalez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Friend drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Friend stalls from top position.
Hunt is trying to buck Friend off.
Hunt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Friend takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to hold on but Friend pushes him away.#T1#
Friend tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Friend raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friend on the ground.#SUB2#
Hunt is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Friend locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hunt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Friend!
An out of breath Thomas Friend thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Binio moves to clinch but Foreman breaks away #TD#
so Foreman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Foreman stands and throws Binio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foreman landing strikes.
A lull in the action here as Foreman stalls from top position.
Foreman scoring with punches from side control.
Foreman taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binio is trying to control Foreman's posture but Foreman avoids it. #SU#
Foreman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2#
Binio moves into the clinch.
Binio is looking for a takedown.
Binio trying to stall but Foreman improves his position.
Binio is trying to break the clinch but Foreman has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Foreman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Foreman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Binio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Binio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Binio is looking to reverse the position.
Foreman taking a breather here. #T2#
Foreman working away.#SU#
Foreman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Foreman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!#SUB2#
Binio looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Foreman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Binio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foreman works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Binio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Foreman.
Foreman breaks from Binio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Foreman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Foreman is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Foreman extends the arm and Binio is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Foreman!
A very excited looking Mark Foreman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Boubacar Binio stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next Time maybe.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Haynes counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Gonzalez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Haynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Haynes attempts a counter takedown but Gonzalez avoids it well and moves away.
Haynes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Haynes with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Haynes moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Haynes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Haynes counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that. #ES2#
Gonzalez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Haynes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Haynes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harold Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gonzalez.
Haynes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haynes tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Haynes stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Haynes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haynes misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haynes. #T2#
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!
Gonzalez throws a jab when Haynes was well out of range.#CL#
Haynes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haynes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haynes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haynes managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Haynes.
#BC#
Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Haynes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Haynes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gonzalez to get to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Haynes counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Haynes to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##TD#
Haynes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Haynes controlling from the top position. #SU#
Haynes stands up from Gonzalez's guard - Haynes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricardo Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Haynes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haynes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Gonzalez is working an open guard so Haynes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple.
Haynes wants a takedown but no success here.
Haynes wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Haynes tries for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks.
Haynes has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Haynes moves out of range.
Haynes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gonzalez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haynes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haynes shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Haynes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Haynes drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haynes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Haynes gets to his feet - Gonzalez follows without any prompting.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Haynes tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Ricardo Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haynes.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Haynes shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Gonzalez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Haynes kicks Gonzalez off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Haynes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
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!
Haynes working Gonzalez over with strikes. #SUB#
Haynes seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.
Haynes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Haynes decides to stand and escape the position.
Harold Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haynes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gonzalez darts in and clinches Haynes up against the cage.#T3#
Haynes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Gonzalez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Haynes 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.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Haynes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but instead Haynes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Haynes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haynes throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Haynes postures up.
Haynes connects with a couple of short punches.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Haynes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Haynes slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Haynes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haynes continues to drive forward.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
and Haynes counters with a one-two to the body.
Haynes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches. #T1#
Haynes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haynes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haynes circles away quickly and effectively.
Haynes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Haynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Haynes scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.#T2##SU#
Haynes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haynes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez lands with a cross. #TD#
Haynes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Haynes stands and steps away. Gonzalez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Haynes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haynes counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Haynes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonzalez. Gonzalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Haynes moves out of range of the body kick.
Haynes fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Haynes's belly button to the back.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haynes.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Haynes. Haynes gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haynes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gonzalez sprawls and moves away.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick
and Haynes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gonzalez is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Gonzalez has managed to clinch.
Haynes tries to circle away but Gonzalez has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Haynes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Gonzalez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Haynes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!#TD2#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Haynes content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Haynes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzalez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Gonzalez!
Ricardo Gonzalez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vargas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Chang kicks off Vargas and gets to his feet.
Vargas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Chang 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.
Vargas is looking to stand back up but Chang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vargas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
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.#SUB2#
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vargas defends it well. #SUB2#
Chang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Chang wants to take a breather but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chang. #SUB2#
Chang is working for a kimura but Vargas is defending it quite comfortably.
Vargas trying to control but Chang postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
#SUB2#
Chang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chang passes to side control.
Vargas struggling a bit here.
Chang trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Chang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Vargas reaches up around Chang's neck trying to control. But Chang takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Vargas! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Vargas is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Chang celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zhen Chang!
Zhen Chang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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