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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Hardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Gentry looking for submissions off his back. Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Gentry is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardy stalling. #T1# Hardy is pressing down on Gentry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gentry is holding on for now. Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Gentry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gentry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gentry is trying to stand.
Hardy is thwarting Gentry's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Gentry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Hardy closes the distance and pushes Gentry back into the cage. Hardy is trying to maintain a safe position but Gentry gets an underhook and turns Hardy into the cage. Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3##TD2# Hardy jumps guard.
Gentry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gentry throws a big elbow that misses. Hardy controls Gentry momentarily but Gentry frees himself. Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gentry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gentry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gentry preventing the sweep. Hardy controls Gentry momentarily but Gentry frees himself. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gentry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gentry throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely. #T4# Hardy striking off his back but it's not causing Gentry any problems. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Hardy controls Gentry momentarily but Gentry frees himself. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gentry is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Gentry looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hardy pushes past his half guard into mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gentry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hardy dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gentry shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ROC2# Gentry is rocked! Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hardy passes the guard and advances to mount! Oh Gentry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hardy looking to finish Gentry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gentry!#SUB2# Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Gentry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy. Oooooh, big shot lands for Hardy! Gentry is hurt baaadly! Hardy is firing away with more strikes - Gentry is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Gentry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Gentry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentry's head. Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet. Gentry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Gentry's guard.#ES# Gentry pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#ROC2# Gentry is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oh Gentry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jackson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gentry covering up! Jackson comes in with a big uppercut and Gentry goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohammed Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zany sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Crane trying to control from half guard but Zany is working away. Zany throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zany punching from the bottom.
Zany avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane. Crane 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. Zany avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zany can do anything to dispel that myth. Ground and pound from Crane. Crane moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Zany.
Zany is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crane connects with a decent elbow. Zany is looking to regain half guard here but Crane keeps moving and retains side control. Crane landing a few strikes. Zany taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zany strikes from the bottom but Crane takes advantage and advances to full mount! Crane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zany throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T1# Crane scoring with strikes but Zany is staying in there. Zany is trying to escape the mount.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Zany is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. A nice elbow there by Crane. Crane prevents Zany from getting the reversal. Zany in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Zany can't escape the position.
Zany flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zany looks a forlorn figure.
Crane scoring with strikes but Zany is staying in there. Zany throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crane. What's that going to do exactly? Zany throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crane. What's that going to do exactly? Zany throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crane. What's that going to do exactly? Zany flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2# Zany is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Crane prevents Zany from getting the reversal. Crane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zany throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Zany really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crane lands a big shot there that rocks Zany but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crane looking to finish Zany with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zany! Zany keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# Crane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crane with a couple of short strikes. Zany is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zany looks a forlorn figure.
Zany is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crane dominating with strikes here. Crane lands with some strikes. Zany throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Zany throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Crane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Crane looking to finish Zany with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zany! Crane with the ground and pound from mount. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zany is looking to get to half guard. Crane landing strikes from the mount and Zany is in trouble! Zany flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zany flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zany flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crane punishing his opponent with strikes. Zany is looking to improve his position but Crane isn't that keen on the idea. Zany throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Zany is trying desperately to improve position. Crane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Zany is looking to improve his position but Crane isn't that keen on the idea. Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Crane dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Zany gets a double leg takedown into Crane's guard. Zany throwing strikes from guard but Crane blocks nicely. Zany postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Zany stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Crane throws up his legs and catches Zany in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Zany tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Crane! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alphonso Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1# Hue throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily. Crane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hue but Hue pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hue wants it to stay on the feet. Hue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Horrible takedown attempt by Crane or perhaps it was just good defense by Hue, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crane fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Crane. No joy for Hue on that attempt. Crane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hue stuffs the takedown. Hue throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Crane fails with a takedown attempt. Hue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Crane shoots in for a double leg but Hue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hue tries to counter by closing the distance. Nice takedown defense from Hue. No joy for Crane on that attempt. #CL2# Hue moves into the clinch successfully.
Crane blocks the elbow strike.
Crane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A bit of stalling here from Hue.
Crane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crane tries to work over Hue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Crane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hue misses with a punch on the inside.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Hue is controlling him. Hue tries for a takedown but Crane manages to get underhooks.
Crane really is a fat lump. Crane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Crane breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Hue scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Hue just content to control the position. Crane tries to buck Hue off but Hue is having none of it. What's Crane going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Hue trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom. Hue tries to move to mount but Crane blocks the move with his legs. Crane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Crane is looking to control Hue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crane avoid being mounted?#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Crane wants to get back to his feet. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Crane trying to hold on to Hue's head to control him but Hue postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hue changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Crane is breathing heavily.#TD2# Hue drives through with a takedown into Crane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Hue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Hue dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Crane dives in for a single leg takedown but Hue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nice takedown defense from Hue. No joy for Crane on that attempt. #TD# Crane dives in and scores a takedown into Hue's guard. Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# Crane stands and steps away. Hue gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Crane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU# Crane stands up and beckons Hue to his feet. Timmy Hue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Crane gets caught napping as Hue dives in and scores a takedown. Crane manages to retain guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hue trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hue scoring with punches to the head and body. Alphonso Crane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Crane wants to get back to his feet but Hue is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hue with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Crane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hue has picked Crane up and slammed him! Crane can't keep hold of the triangle and Hue manages to pass to side control! Hue scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. 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. Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Crane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2# Hue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Hue fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crane tries to bench press Hue off him but Hue keeps the position. Hue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hue creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3# Crane sneaks back into half guard. Hue working the head and body with strikes. #SU2# Hue escapes and gets back to his feet. Crane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hue defends well and Crane ends up having to push Hue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Hue has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Hue slowing the pace effectively.#T4# Crane stops a takedown attempt from Hue.
Crane stalls. Hue is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hue is trying to drag Crane to the mat but Crane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Hue has clasped his hands together around Crane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Hue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Hue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crane, pushing him back against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crane. #BC# Crane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Hue has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Crane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hue. #BC# Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Crane. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hue. Hue obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Crane shoots in looking for a takedown but Hue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Crane shoots in for a double leg but Hue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Hue fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crane to the ground. Hue is now in Crane's guard.#ES# Crane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hue is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Hue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Crane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hue misses with a body punch.
Crane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hue blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hue lands a high kick!
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Crane tries for a takedown but Hue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Crane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hue sprawls well. Hue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crane gets slowly back to his feet. Hue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Crane clinches up against the cage. Crane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hue has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hue tries to score a body lock takedown but Crane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3# Hue holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crane stalls. Crane leaning his opponent against the cage. Crane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crane is defending well. Hue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hue is trying to force a seperation but Crane has the dominant position. Hue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crane misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Crane to work.
Hue is trying to pull guard but Crane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crane lands with a short head shot on the inside. Alphonso Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Timmy Hue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Crane lands a good knee to the midsection. Hue won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight! Alphonso Crane showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hue 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Hue!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1# Bello throws a push kick but Crane slaps the foot to one side. #CL2# Bello moves into the clinch.#BC# Crane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Crane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bello's guard. Crane trying to control but Bello is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bello being controlled here, momentarily. Crane throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bello wants to hit a switch here but Crane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bello there! Bello is bucking up trying to escape but Crane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1# Crane dominating with strikes here. Crane raining down shots from the mount! Crane lands with some strikes. Bello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Crane is landing with some decent strikes but Bello is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Bello working to try and regain half guard.
Crane punishing his opponent with strikes. Crane with a couple of short strikes. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crane looking to finish Bello with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bello!#ROC# Bello is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crane lands a heavy elbow. Bello is still in real trouble! Can Crane finish him? Crane punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2# Crane content just to control the position here. Crane scoring with strikes but Bello is staying in there. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crane controlling the pace for now. Crane lands a heavy elbow. Crane unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bello wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Crane celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonso Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Endicott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Endicott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The referee asks Endicott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Endicott prefers to stall for the moment though. Endicott tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Endicott working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pace tries to escape but Endicott is in control. Endicott throws an elbow but Pace slips to the side and avoids it well. Endicott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pace is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Endicott working the head with strikes. #T1# Pace on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2# Pace is rocked! Endicott lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pace down.
Oh Pace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Pace is letting Endicott control him for a moment. Endicott tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Endicott scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pace is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Endicott can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boudewin Endicott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Pace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Pace gets tackled into the cage by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch. Benson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pace has double underhooks. #TD# Pace gets control of Benson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benson stands and throws Pace's legs to the side, diving into side control. Benson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pace is avoiding damage well.
#T1##SUB2# Benson swings around for an armbar but Pace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Benson's guard.#SUB2# Benson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pace is aware though and is defending well. Benson pulls Pace in close to his closed guard and prevents Pace from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2# Benson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benson holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Benson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pace's guard. #REVB# Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2# Benson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pace, up you get! #CL2# Benson clinches up with Pace and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Benson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pace clear over his head and slammed him 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! Benson 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.
#T3# It looks like Benson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pace has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Benson.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A bit of a pause in the action here. Benson controlling the positon.#SUB2# Benson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pace defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Benson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Benson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Benson dominated that round. That's time! Pace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Benson moves into the clinch. Pace missing with knees to the body.
Benson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benson just leaning against Pace, taking a breather. Benson tries to break the clinch but Pace is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pace wants to stall.
#TD2# Benson pulls guard. #T1# Pace throws an elbow that misses. Benson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pace's guard. Nice move by Benson!#REVB# Benson advances to half guard. Benson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Benson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2# Benson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pace manages to avoid the submission attempt. Pace is trying to control Benson's posture but Benson avoids it. #T2##SU2# Benson stands up. #TD2# Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Benson trying to mount his opponent but Pace defends it. #SU2# Benson stands up out of the half guard. #T3##CL2# Benson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Benson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pace regains guard immediately. Pace wants to get back to his feet but Benson passes into half guard.
#REVR# Benson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pace is looking to escape. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benson in particular looking to stall. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Benson is continuing to stall.#T4# Pace wants to control but Benson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Benson controlling the action here. #SUB2# Benson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pace has managed to free his arm - good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Pace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Pace darts in looking for a takedown but Benson gets double underhooks and turns Pace into the cage. Pace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Benson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Benson staying calm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Pace is looking to regain half guard here but Benson keeps moving and retains side control. Benson controls the position. #SUB2# Benson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pace has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Benson throws an elbow but Pace slips to the side and avoids it well. 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. #SU2# Benson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Benson 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. Benson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Benson advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2# Benson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pace has escaped the position, nice work there. Pace parries the strikes from Benson easily there. Benson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pace to escape.
Benson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Pace dodges the ground and pound from Benson.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Benson advances nicely into full mount. Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Benson content just to control the position here. Benson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pace because Benson loaded up on that one. Pace avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benson.
#SUB2# Benson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Benson controlling from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Benson 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Benson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Pace is looking to clinch but Miguel is avoiding it.
#TD# Pace gets a double leg takedown into Miguel's guard. Miguel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pace's guard. #REVB# Miguel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miguel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Miguel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pace has a closed guard, preventing Miguel from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miguel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miguel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pace wants to stand and escape but Miguel is having none of it. #T1# Miguel is working Pace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Miguel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Miguel trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom. Miguel landing some decent shots from guard. Miguel wants to stand but Pace has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Miguel scoring with punches to the head and body. Pace controls Miguel momentarily but Miguel frees himself. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Miguel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Pace kicks off Miguel and gets to his feet. #T2##TD2# Miguel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pace's half guard.#ES# Pace manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miguel keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miguel has him pressed against the cage. Pace working hard to break the clinch. Pace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# Pace looking to stall.
#TD2# Miguel pulls guard successfully.
Miguel is pulling down on Pace's head. It's preventing any offense from Pace, at least for the moment.#SUB# Pace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miguel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pace, into his guard. #REVB# Miguel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Miguel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Miguel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pace! #REVR# You can see the frustration on Miguel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Miguel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Miguel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Miguel 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##CL2# Miguel has Pace up against the cage in a clinch.
Pace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miguel.
Miguel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pace can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Miguel pulls guard effortlessly. Miguel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pace preventing the sweep. Miguel wants to stand but Pace is controlling the position. Miguel is controlling Pace's posture.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miguel is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Miguel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pace dives on top into guard.#REVR# Pace postures up in Miguel's guard and throws a big left but Miguel blocks it. Miguel is pulling down on Pace's head to control his posture. Pace throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Miguel pulls Pace in close to prevent any damage. #ES2# Miguel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD# Pace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3# Miguel wants to get back to full guard. Jose Miguel has got the better of the ground game so far. Miguel keeping control of the position. #SUB# Pace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miguel sees it coming and defends easily. Miguel wants to control but Pace is keeping busy.
Miguel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Let's hope that Miguel 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. Miguel tries to get to full guard but Pace has control of the leg. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Pace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miguel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Miguel will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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##TD# Pace drives through with a takedown into Miguel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Miguel is pulling down on Pace's head to control his posture. Miguel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pace's guard. #REVB# Miguel trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miguel landing some decent shots from guard. Pace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Miguel wants to control from the top but Pace keeps moving. Pace throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Miguel scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Pace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pace keeping moving, preventing Miguel from controlling successfully. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Miguel looking to sit in guard and control but Pace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Pace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Miguel wants to stand and escape but Pace is having none of it. Pace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pace preventing the sweep. Miguel wants to stand but Pace is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Pace dives in and scores a takedown into Miguel's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miguel is on top in guard.
#REVB# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pace keeping moving, preventing Miguel from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2# Miguel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Miguel distracts Pace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Miguel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pace being controlled here, momentarily. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Miguel wants to stand but Pace is controlling his posture from full guard. Miguel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Pace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miguel is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jose Miguel. I've got Miguel 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Miguel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Crane gets a double leg takedown into Imacs's guard. Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Crane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Imacs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Imacs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Crane passes easily into side control. Nice work. Crane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Imacs is avoiding damage well.
Imacs gets back to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Imacs can do anything to dispel that myth. Crane thows a huge punch but Imacs dodges it nicely.
Crane prevents Imacs from improving his position. Imacs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crane wants to take a breather but Imacs is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Imacs punching from the bottom.
Crane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Imacs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane. Imacs wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
#T1# Imacs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crane blocks the strikes from Imacs.
Imacs is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Crane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Crane is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Imacs. Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Imacs is retaining full guard. Imacs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Imacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Imacs tries to land a sweep but no joy. Imacs lands a good elbow from the bottom. Imacs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Imacs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Imacs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Imacs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Imacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Crane trying to control but Imacs is working from the bottom. #T2# Imacs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there. Crane postures up in Imacs's guard and throws a big left but Imacs blocks it. Imacs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Crane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD# Imacs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crane to score an easy takedown into full guard. Imacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Crane is breathing heavily. Imacs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Imacs's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Imacs won't allow Crane to sweep him here. Imacs postures up and lands a big shot to Crane's brow. Imacs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Imacs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Imacs scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2# Crane is rocked! Imacs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Crane covers up, he's hurt! Imacs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Imacs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Imacs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imak Imacs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1# Pace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Berggren counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Berggren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pace lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A bit of stalling here from Berggren.
Berggren tries a knee to the head but Pace blocks it.
#BC2# Berggren breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Berggren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berggren showed some decent athleticism there. Pace won't allow Berggren to pass to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berggren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Pace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berggren on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Berggren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Berggren working Pace over with strikes. Pace wants to control the action here but instead Berggren manages to pass to full mount! Berggren avoids the attempt from Pace to control.#SUB2# Berggren quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Berggren but it's paid off an Pace is forced to tap! Nice work by Berggren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricki Berggren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Crane, which made it look bad. Crane misses with a wild combination.
Crane really is a fat lump.#CL2# Walker takes the fight into the clinch. Crane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crane prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Walker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Alphonso Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dorian Walker. Crane trying to stall but Walker improves his position.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow. Crane is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crane down to the mat. Crane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Crane looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely. Crane shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense. Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crane. Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crane is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Crane circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Walker instigates a clinch. Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Walker tries to pull guard but Crane won't allow it.
Crane tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Walker manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Crane. Walker punishes Crane's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Walker has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Crane looking to stall.
#T3# Walker jumps guard but Crane stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crane walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Crane shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Crane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Crane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.#TD2# Crane gets caught napping as Walker dives in and scores a takedown. Crane manages to retain guard.#ES# Crane pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
#T4##TD# Crane 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walker wants to sweep but no luck. Walker controls Crane momentarily but Crane frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. 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 Alphonso Crane will probably get the nod. That's time! Crane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Crane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Crane is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Walker. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crane. Despite the aggression on Walker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Walker clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walker tries for a takedown but Crane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crane with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Walker counters by clinching up. Crane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Walker breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2# Walker drives through and clinches with Crane against the cage.
Crane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alphonso Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dorian Walker.#BC2# Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Crane, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Crane against the cage but Crane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Crane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Crane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Walker is trying to stand.
Crane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Walker tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.#T2# Crane drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head. Walker is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard. Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crane is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position. Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Crane sits in half guard. Walker is trying to get back to full guard. Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3# Crane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Walker tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control. Crane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Crane drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head. Crane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane. Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Walker wants to get back to full guard. Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dorian Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crane is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Crane circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Walker tries to sprawl but Crane drives through with a takedown into half guard. Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Crane sits in half guard. Crane not landing any meaningful shots this time. Crane trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away. Crane throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Walker wants to control but Crane is keeping busy and won't allow it. Crane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though. Walker wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Crane dominated that second round. That's time! Crane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Walker throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Walker moves into the clinch.#BC2# Walker manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Walker. Crane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crane off to one side. Crane fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Crane. 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. Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown and Walker counters with a straight right hand. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Crane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Crane backing up. Crane nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Crane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker. Crane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Walker has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Walker clinches up against the cage. Walker jumps guard but Crane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crane smiles and moves away.
Walker fails to land the takedown. Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Crane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker. Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crane avoids it really well and circles away. Crane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Alphonso Crane has been cut. Crane shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense. Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crane defends well and Walker ends up having to push Crane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily. #T3##CL2# Walker has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crane moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off. Walker wants to counter with a clinch but Crane pushes him away. Crane goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Walker is trying to pull guard but Crane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Walker has Crane pushed against the cage.#TD2# Walker gets control of Crane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Walker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crane won't allow Walker to sweep him here. Crane 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. Crane lands a couple of elbows. Crane stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Walker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crane preventing the sweep. Crane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Walker trying to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crane cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Dorian Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Crane 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonso Crane!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Pace decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Garcia has one foot on Pace's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Pace shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.#CL2# Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Pace.#BC2# Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia scores with a kick to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Garcia scores with a one two! Pace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2# Pace is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Merle Pace has been cut.#CL2# Garcia closes the distance and clinches. Oh Pace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garcia lands a nice elbow. Pace is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pace jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Garcia breaks the clinch.
Look low, kick high! Garcia uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pace tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Garcia is absolutely delighted - when Pace wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Garcia! Samuel Garcia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1# Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Levi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Brian Levi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pace with a body punch. A glancing blow. Levi throws a wild body kick that Pace sees coming a mile off.#TD2# Levi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Levi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pace is trying to get back to full guard. Pace is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Levi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Pace has his hands clasped together around Levi's back. He's all about the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Levi wants to pass the guard but Pace is defending well. #SUB2# Levi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Levi is taking a breather. Pace says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levi as he jumps to the side. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2# Levi clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Levi pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Levi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pace puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Pace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Levi taking some punishment here, with Pace in his half guard. Levi is looking for a sweep. Pace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Levi keeping control of the position. Levi is looking for a sweep. Pace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Pace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Levi trying to control here.
Levi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB# Pace is looking for a kimura here.
Levi wants to improve his position but Pace is controlling well.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Levi looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Levi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Levi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A counter left hand to the body from Pace misses its target.#TD2# Levi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Levi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Levi moves into the clinch.#BC2# Levi breaks from the clinch.
Levi lands a jab. Nice sprawl there from Levi as Pace shoots in.#TD2# Levi 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.#ES# Pace scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Levi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Horrible takedown attempt by Pace or perhaps it was just good defense by Levi, which made it look bad. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Levi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pace! Merle Pace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Pace is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Levi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pace rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Levi's guard! Nice work there by Pace! Levi is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Levi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Pace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pace has managed to get both his arms back between Levi's legs - danger averted. Pace wants to stand but Levi is controlling his posture from full guard. Levi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Pace is looking to work some ground and pound but Levi has wrist control.#SUB2# Pace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# Pace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3# Levi misses with a double jab.
#TD# Pace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Levi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Pace scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB# Pace has hold of Levi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Levi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Pace has control of Levi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Levi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4##SUB# Pace is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Levi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Levi shrugs it off. Levi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Merle Pace will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Levi clinches. Pace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Pace gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Levi regains guard.
Pace wants to stand but Levi is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU# Pace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Levi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pace to the ground. Levi is now in Pace's guard. Levi looking to sit in guard and control but Pace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##ES2# Levi pushes Pace off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2# Levi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Levi is in Pace's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Levi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Levi advances to half guard. Levi trying to advance position but Pace counters by regaining guard. #T2# Pace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levi is one step ahead there. #ES# Pace pushes Levi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Pace fails with a takedown attempt. Pace shoots in for a takedown but Levi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Pace has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Levi!
Levi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2# Levi looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Pace is trying to keep Levi in close.
Pace wants to get back to his feet but Levi passes into half guard.
#T4# Levi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2# Levi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Pace tries to clinch but Levi moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Levi misses.#TD2# Levi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Levi controlling the action here. Pace keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Levi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Levi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Levi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# The Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Flowers counters by clinching up. #TD# Flowers pulls guard successfully.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.#SUB# The Man content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Flowers has locked up a guillotine! Flowers's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? The Man is holding on here and Flowers must be using up a lot of energy. The Man has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Flowers gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darron Flowers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# The Man feints and as Pace raises his hands in defense, The Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Pace pushes The Man off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# The Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Pace throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dan The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD# Pace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The Man is trying to control but Pace manages to pass to mount!
The Man really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB# Pace is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! The Man is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Merle Pace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Pessoa closes the distance and clinches. Pessoa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Pessoa jumps guard but Flowers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Pessoa tries to pull guard but Flowers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Flowers successfully pulls guard.
Flowers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pessoa's guard. #REVR# Pessoa has a closed guard, preventing Flowers from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Pessoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Flowers preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Pessoa looking for a guillotine here but Flowers defends easily.
#SU# Flowers stands and steps away. Pessoa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Pessoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flowers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pessoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flowers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pessoa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Pessoa. Pessoa tries for a takedown but Flowers circles away easily#CL# and Flowers counters by clinching up. #T2##TD2# Pessoa successfully pulls guard.
Flowers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU# Flowers stands up from Pessoa's guard - Flowers perhaps looking for a knockout. Flowers slaps away a takedown attempt from Pessoa, before circling back to the center of the mat. Pessoa looks winded! Flowers moves out of range of the body kick from Pessoa.
Pessoa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. As Pessoa tries to get set, Flowers tries to push him back and clinch up but Pessoa manages to avoid the attempt. Pessoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Flowers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Pessoa misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Flowers counters by clinching up. #BC# Flowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pessoa throws a right and a left that Flowers avoids nicely. #TD# Flowers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pessoa was covering up waiting for the punch and Flowers finishes the takedown easily into guard. Flowers wants to stand but Pessoa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU# Flowers stands and steps away. Pessoa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Pessoa has managed to clinch.
Flowers is trying to pull guard but Pessoa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4##BC# Flowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pessoa throws a head kick but Flowers moves out of range.
Flowers thumps Pessoa with a low kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pessoa. Flowers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pessoa.#CL2# Pessoa moves into range and clinches up with Flowers. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pessoa is trying to push Flowers away but Flowers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Flowers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pessoa backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pessoa stalling in the clinch but Flowers improves position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Flowers dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Pessoa moves into the clinch. Pessoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pessoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flowers just stands there and leans against the cage. Flowers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pessoa tries to break the clinch but Flowers is controlling the position. Pessoa goes for a takedown attempt but Flowers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Pessoa. Pessoa misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Pessoa drives through and clinches with Flowers against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Flowers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pessoa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Flowers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flowers wants it to stay on the feet. Flowers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pessoa manages to circle out of the way. Fernando Pessoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pessoa is breathing heavily.#T1##TD# Flowers shoots in and bounces Pessoa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU# Flowers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Flowers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Flowers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pessoa wants to control the action here but instead Flowers manages to pass to full mount! Flowers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB# Flowers working for a submission but Pessoa is keeping him at bay. #T2##SUB# Flowers wants to finish this one by submission but Pessoa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flowers. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Flowers dominating with strikes here.#ES2# Pessoa bucks up and throws Flowers to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Flowers slips a jab and a cross from Pessoa.
As Pessoa tries to get set, Flowers tries to push him back and clinch up but Pessoa manages to avoid the attempt. Pessoa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flowers but Flowers pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Flowers moves into the clinch.#T3# Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Flowers pulls Pessoa into guard.
Flowers wants to stand and escape but Pessoa is having none of it. Flowers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flowers is on top in guard.
#REVR# Flowers landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Flowers lands a couple of elbows.#T4# Pessoa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Pessoa has an active guard here but Flowers has managed to pass into half guard.
Flowers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Flowers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pessoa is trying to get back to full guard. Pessoa has hold of Flowers's hands but Flowers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Flowers dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Pessoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flowers throws a low kick, looking for Pessoa's leg but Pessoa calmly moves out of range. Darron Flowers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Pessoa clinches up with Flowers and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Flowers manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Pessoa pushes Flowers up against the cage in a clinch. Pessoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flowers just stands there and leans against the cage. Fernando Pessoa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD# Flowers jumps into guard, dragging Pessoa to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flowers wants to get back to his feet but Pessoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pessoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard. #SU2# Pessoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flowers, up you get! #T1##TD# Flowers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pessoa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2# Pessoa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Pessoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Flowers gets tackled into the cage by Pessoa. Pessoa maintains the clinch. Pessoa has had enough of the clinch but Flowers keeps him there for the moment. Pessoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flowers walks away with a smile on his face. Pessoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Pessoa fails to land with a series of punches.
Flowers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Pessoa moves out of range of the body kick. Pessoa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Pessoa pushes Flowers up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pessoa jumps guard but Flowers stands there with Pessoa around his waist. Pessoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Pessoa. Flowers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pessoa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Flowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Pessoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Pessoa lands an uppercut. Pessoa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Flowers misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC# Flowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pessoa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Flowers tries to counter by clinching up but Pessoa breaks away and moves out of range. Darron Flowers is winning the standup battle so far. Flowers slips a jab and a cross from Pessoa.
Flowers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pessoa manages to circle out of the way. Flowers closes the distance and clinches up with Pessoa, looking for a takedown. Flowers pushes Pessoa against the cage but Pessoa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Pessoa has Flowers up against the cage in a clinch.
Flowers has Pessoa pressed against the cage, preventing Pessoa from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Flowers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flowers avoids a wild elbow strike from Pessoa.#T4##BC# Flowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Flowers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Pessoa clinches up with Flowers and pushes him back against the cage. Pessoa blocks an elbow strike from Flowers.
Flowers stops a takedown attempt from Pessoa.
Pessoa is trying to pull guard but Flowers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Flowers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Flowers breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Pessoa drives through and clinches with Flowers against the cage.
Fernando Pessoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Darron Flowers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pessoa misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Fernando Pessoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Flowers 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Flowers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Pace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Pace is now in Man's guard. Pace is standing up over Man. Man looks to escape but Pace dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# Pace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Pace has hold of Man's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Man tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pace cranks the arm and Man screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Man, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Merle Pace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1# Bullen goes for a double leg but Flowers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flowers continues to drive forward. Flowers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bullen misses with a takedown attempt - Flowers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Flowers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Flowers takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Flowers gets a clinch. #TD# Flowers gets control of Bullen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Flowers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Flowers has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flowers is looking to stand up but Bullen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2# Bullen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flowers dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2# Bullen looking for a guillotine here but Flowers defends easily.
#SUB2# Bullen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Flowers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bullen's guard. Flowers stopping the sweep attempt from Bullen.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Bullen has his foot on Flowers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flowers works his way back into a safe position though. Flowers stands up over Bullen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Flowers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Bullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Flowers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Bullen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Bullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Flowers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Flowers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Flowers counters by clinching up. Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bullen. Flowers tries to break free but Bullen pushes him back against the cage. Bullen effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Bullen breaks from the clinch.
Flowers throws a wild body kick that Bullen sees coming a mile off. Bullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Flowers tries to sprawl out of it but Bullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flowers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4##CL# Flowers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Bullen pulls guard effortlessly. Flowers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullen is proving hard to escape from. #SU# Flowers stands up from Bullen's guard - Flowers perhaps looking for a knockout. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bullen fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Flowers dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Flowers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bullen to the mat! Bullen manages to get full guard. Flowers wants to stand but Bullen is controlling his posture from full guard. Flowers 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bullen trying to keep a closed guard but Flowers is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Bullen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2# Bullen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flowers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bullen's guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Flowers blocks a head kick by Bullen.
Flowers tries to counter by clinching up but Bullen breaks away and moves out of range. Flowers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL# Flowers clinches. Flowers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2# Flowers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Flowers pressing his opponent against the cage. Flowers is stalling here.
Flowers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bullen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flowers to keep the fight standing.#T3# Flowers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bullen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flowers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flowers drops his hands momentarily and Bullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bullen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flowers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bullen somewhat. Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bullen.#CL2# Bullen moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2# Bullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. No luck for Bullen with that takedown attempt. Bullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flowers avoids it really well and circles away. Bullen is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flowers avoids it really well and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Flowers dominated that second round. That's time! Flowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Flowers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Darron Flowers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight stays on the outside here - Flowers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Flowers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bullen as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Bullen clinches up with Flowers and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bullen avoids a wild elbow strike from Flowers.#BC2# Bullen breaks from the clinch.
Bullen throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1##CL2# Bullen closes the distance and pushes Flowers back into the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bullen. A nice left hand lands by Bullen.
Bullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bullen is trying to pull guard but Flowers has him pressed against the cage. Bullen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flowers walks away with a smile on his face. Bullen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Bullen moves into the clinch. Bullen wants to take the fight to the mat but Flowers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bullen. Bullen is trying to pull guard but Flowers has him pressed against the cage. Flowers has Bullen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bullen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Flowers fails to pull guard.
#T2# Bullen jumps guard but Flowers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Flowers keeps control of Bullen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bullen wants to get back to striking at distance but Flowers won't allow it.
Flowers wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Flowers's face as he tries to break the clinch. Flowers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bullen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flowers pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Bullen moves into the clinch.#T3# Flowers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Flowers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bullen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Bullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Flowers moves in looking to clinch but Bullen pushes him off.#CL2# Flowers tries to keep at a distance but Bullen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Bullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Bullen takes the fight into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4##BC# Flowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Flowers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD# Flowers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Darron Flowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Flowers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullen is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Bullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Flowers 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Flowers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Flowers pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch. Flowers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flowers is trying to pull guard but Man turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Flowers pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Man wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Flowers's closed guard. He's half up but Flowers has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Flowers pivots and extends the arm, Man falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Flowers! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darron Flowers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crane but Crane pushes him off and we're back to square one. Martinez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2# Martinez closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage. Crane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez is working for takedown but Crane is calmly controlling the position for now. Martinez tries to break free but Crane pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Crane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martinez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Crane is dominant here and he's now got Martinez 's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. 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. Crane softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Martinez is trying to break free.
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! Martinez keeps trying to improve his position. Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1# Crane scores with strikes from the back.
Martinez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Crane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Crane scoring with strikes but Martinez is staying in there. Crane really is a fat lump. Crane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Crane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Crane lands a big shot there that rocks Martinez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martinez is trying desperately to improve position. Crane lands a big shot there that rocks Martinez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Crane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crane controlling the pace for now. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Crane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Martinez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crane scoring with strikes but Martinez is staying in there. Crane working away from the top, dropping strikes. Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crane landing strikes from the mount. Crane landing strikes, looking to finish! Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Crane prevents Martinez from getting the reversal. Martinez looks winded! Poor strikes thrown by Crane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crane prevents Martinez from getting the reversal. Crane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crane raining down shots from the mount! Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action. Crane lands with some strikes. Martinez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Crane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martinez ?
#T4# Crane lands a heavy elbow. Crane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. 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! Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Crane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Crane lands a heavy elbow. #ROC# Martinez is rocked! Martinez taking shots to the head. Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Crane finish him? Crane working Martinez over with strikes here. Crane postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Martinez badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Crane around the waist but Crane pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Crane is the winner by TKO! Crane jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonso Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Pace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2# Whitaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pace is trying to defend but Whitaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Pace tries to kick Whitaker off but Whitaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Whitaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whitaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Whitaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pace controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Whitaker is nestled in close to Pace, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Whitaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2# Whitaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pace taking some punishment here, with Whitaker in his half guard. #ROC2# Pace is rocked!#SUB2# Whitaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitaker. Whitaker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Oh Pace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Whitaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Whitaker lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pace quite badly. Pace pulls Whitaker in close trying to recover. Whitaker postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pace on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pace doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pernell Whitaker!
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