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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Heentricks lands with a nice body punch.
Heentricks lands a jab to Hart's midsection.
Heentricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hart appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hart thows a body kick. Heentricks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heentricks throws out a leg kick but Hart moves out of range and Heentricks only half commits.
Heentricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heentricks scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
Evan Hart's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heentricks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hart is looking for a counter combo.
Heentricks wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Heentricks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heentricks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heentricks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Heentricks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hart counters with an outside leg kick.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heentricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Heentricks gets tackled into the cage by Hart. Hart maintains the clinch. #T2#
Hart fails to pull guard.
Heentricks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heentricks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heentricks has had enough of the clinch but Hart keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Hart ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hart no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hart throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Heentricks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart 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.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Heentricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Heentricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.
Heentricks wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Heentricks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Heentricks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hart! #REVR##SUB#
Hart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heentricks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Heentricks is trying to buck Hart off.#SU#
Hart stands up.
Heentricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heentricks somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heentricks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Evan Hart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Hart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heentricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hart tries to avoid it but Heentricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hart to the ground. Hart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Hart as Heentricks shoots in.
Heentricks is looking to chop away at Hart's legs.
Heentricks shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evan Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gimmy Heentricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heentricks lands a slapping body shot.
Hart checks the leg kick.
Gimmy Heentricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heentricks lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head.#T1#
Heentricks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heentricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heentricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heentricks somewhat.
Heentricks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hart swivels and escapes.
Heentricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Heentricks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Hart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heentricks fails with the takedown
and Hart counters with a nice leg kick.
Heentricks scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Hart moves out of range of the body kick from Heentricks.
Hart throws a big counter combination but Heentricks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heentricks tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hart is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heentricks wants to clinch.
Heentricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Heentricks.#KD2#
Heentricks lands a left and a right that send Hart crashing to the mat, dazed. Heentricks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Hart is rocked!
Heentricks plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hart to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hart just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gimmy Heentricks!
A victorious Gimmy Heentricks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Knight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bells pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight lands an elbow.
Bells is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Bells being controlled for a moment.
Knight working the body and head with strikes.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Bells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Bells but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight landing strikes from the mount and Bells is in trouble!
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Knight fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knight punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knight lands a nice shot to the head.
Knight breaks from Bells's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knight putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knight scoring with strikes but Bells is staying in there. #SUB#
Knight with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knight is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bells can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Knight postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bells looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Bells is rocked!
Knight loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bells scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Knight land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Knight stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Knight!
The defeated Santos Bells had this to say: 'Skeet Skeet Skeet--I knew I shouldn't have went out last night. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Rawls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayer counters with a left and a right that stings Rawls .
Rawls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cleveland Mayer has been cut.
Rawls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayer circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawls is defended easily by Mayer.
Mayer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cleveland Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rawls .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawls is defended easily by Mayer.
Mayer is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Rawls tries to clinch up.
Rawls lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawls fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rawls or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayer, which made it look bad.
Rawls fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayer as he jumps to the side. #T2##CL#
Mayer clinches up with Rawls and pushes him back against the cage.
Rawls tries to pull guard but Mayer won't allow it.
Mayer is pushing Rawls up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Mayer manages to break the clinch.
Rawls 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rawls duly obliges.
A leg kick checked by Mayer.#T3#
Rawls punishes Mayer's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rawls .
Mayer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rawls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayer pinned against the cage. Mayer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rawls swinging wildly here.
As Rawls looks to move away, Mayer throws a big counter combo but Rawls just gets out of the way.
Rawls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Rawls tries for a takedown but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rawls . Rawls gets slowly back to his feet.
Rawls shoots in but Mayer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rawls throws a low kick, looking for Mayer's leg but Mayer calmly moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawls looks for a takedown but Mayer sprawls well.
Mayer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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 Cleveland Mayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Mayer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rawls throws a leg kick
and Mayer counters with a right hand to the body.
Rawls fails with the takedown.
Mayer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rawls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleveland Mayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawls moves in looking to clinch but Mayer pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawls tries to clinch but Mayer moves out of range.
Rawls tries for a takedown but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rawls just manages to avoid it.
Rawls walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Mayer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Rawls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayer is looking for a counter combo.
Cleveland Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rawls .
Rawls closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rawls shoots in for a double leg but Mayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawls .
Rawls tries to clinch up.
As Rawls looks to move away, Mayer throws a big counter combo but Rawls just gets out of the way.
Rawls fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rawls is breathing heavily.
Rawls looks to land a combination but Mayer avoids it well.
Mayer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Billy Rawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Mayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayer thows a huge punch but Rawls dodges it nicely.
Mayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rawls has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Mayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Rawls is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mayer has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mayer pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rawls is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleveland Mayer!
In defeat, Billy Rawls stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha that guy was a joke... I basically let him win because it was just that boring. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Heentricks tries to keep at a distance but Westfall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heentricks backwards.
Westfall lands a nice uppercut.
Westfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heentricks backwards.
Westfall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heentricks.
Heentricks is breathing heavily.
Westfall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Westfall.
Westfall lands a shoulder strike.
Westfall lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Heentricks is rocked!
Westfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Heentricks.
Oh Heentricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westfall has a couple of punches blocked by Heentricks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heentricks blocking some punches.
Westfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westfall misses with some punches.
Heentricks blocking some punches.
Westfall misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westfall.
Westfall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westfall.
Westfall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heentricks seems to have got his legs back now.
Westfall lands a shoulder strike.
Westfall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westfall.#T1#
Westfall unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Heentricks! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Westfall is unloading with more strikes now! Heentricks drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Westfall!
James Westfall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.
Gimmy Heentricks spoke after the fight, saying '**tearing up**I had to take a number 2 the whole fight. **full on crying now** I told the ref but he wouldn't let me go duce. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bells rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gray gets control of Bells's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gray has Bells pulled in close to control his posture.
Bells must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bells manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gray stands up over Bells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray landing some decent shots from guard.
Bells wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bells wants to control the position but Gray says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gray is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bells is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Gray has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook� has he got it?? YES! Bells is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Efren Gray!
In defeat, Santos Bells stepped up to the mic, saying 'Skeet Skeet Skeet--I knew I shouldn't have went out last night. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Rawls dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Rawls 's head and hops out.
Rivers appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rivers instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rawls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Rawls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rawls .#CL2#
Rawls clinches up against the cage.
Rivers lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Rivers has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rawls is trying to keep an underhook but Rivers manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rawls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Rawls is looking to control Rivers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rawls avoid being mounted?#T1##SU#
Rivers decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rawls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivers after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense.
Rawls fails with the takedown.#CL#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##TD#
Rivers decides to pull guard. #ES#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Rawls has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
#TD#
Rivers is trying to trip Rawls . He has hold of a leg but Rawls is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rivers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawls is looking to sweep but instead, Rivers has passed into half guard.
Rivers 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.
Rawls tries to kick Rivers off in order to stand up. Rivers Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Rivers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Rivers stands up and beckons Rawls to his feet. #T3#
Rawls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Rawls in a clinch.
#TD#
Rivers gets control of Rawls 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rawls wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving. #T4#
Rivers managing to control the position.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivers controlling Rawls 's posture. #ES#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rawls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Rawls closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rawls shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Rivers 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#
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Rawls shoots in.
Rivers throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Rivers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rawls wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rawls 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rawls takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Rawls on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rawls is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it. #SUB#
Rivers has hold of Rawls 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rawls seems comfortable defending it but Rivers has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rawls is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rawls is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rivers couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocco Rivers!
In defeat, Billy Rawls stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha that guy was a joke... I basically let him win because it was just that boring. '.
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Event:
EFA 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Zackary Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Foreman counters with a crisp one two that drops Zackary Jr! Foreman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zackary Jr to his feet! Zackary Jr is in big trouble!#ROC#
Zackary Jr is rocked!
Zackary Jr is aggressively charging in as Foreman backs up avoiding any damage. Foreman tosses out a jab and Zackary Jr runs right into it face first! Zackary Jr is out cold! Foreman dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zackary Jr's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Foreman !
Zane Zackary Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will keep trying'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Maeweather has closed the distance and engaged Francis in a clinch.
Francis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maeweather to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maeweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Francis landing knees to the body.
Maeweather missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Francis.
Stalling in the clinch from Francis.
Francis tries to pull guard but Maeweather holds him up against the cage and eventually Francis drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Maeweather - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Francis drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Maeweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maeweather trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Maeweather throws a big elbow that misses.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maeweather keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Francis's head.
Francis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Francis wants to stand and escape but Maeweather is having none of it.
Maeweather throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeweather's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Maeweather rushes Francis and presses him up against the cage.
Maeweather is trying to push Francis away but Francis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Francis drags the fight down to the ground.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Maeweather from controlling successfully.
Francis is looking to stand up but Maeweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Maeweather controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Francis keeping moving, preventing Maeweather from controlling successfully.
Maeweather is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maeweather has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francis is looking to stand up but Maeweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Maeweather's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maeweather in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Francis tries to keep at a distance but Maeweather has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Maeweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Maeweather manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Francis on his heels. He'll look to pass Francis's guard now, I'm sure.
Maeweather trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Maeweather looks winded!
Francis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeweather is controlling him.
Maeweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Maeweather 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#
Maeweather gets a clinch.
Maeweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Francis wants a takedown.
Maeweather is trying to push Francis away but Francis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Maeweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Maeweather closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maeweather lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Francis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maeweather is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Francis decides to pull guard.
Francis is trying to control the position but Maeweather postures up.
Maeweather slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Francis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeweather manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Maeweather is breathing heavily.
Maeweather is trying to keep Francis in close.
#SU#
Francis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maeweather dodges the punch combination from Francis.
Maeweather on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maeweather circles away.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Maeweather drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maeweather in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Francis is trying to escape the position but Maeweather is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Maeweather thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Francis is not content to let Maeweather control the position. #T3#
Francis is looking to regain half guard here but Maeweather keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Francis is not content to let Maeweather control the position.
Francis has his hands clasped together around Maeweather's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maeweather trying to control the action but Francis is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Francis pushes Maeweather off looking to stand but Maeweather dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Francis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maeweather.
Francis scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Maeweather shoots in and bounces Francis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramiro Francis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis striking off his back but it's not causing Maeweather any problems.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Francis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maeweather blocks a head kick by Francis.
Maeweather feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Maeweather darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeweather prevents Francis from standing back up.
Maeweather sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maeweather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Francis is trying to stand up here but Maeweather is controlling him well.
Maeweather trying to control from half guard but Francis is working away.
Francis is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Francis has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Francis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Francis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maeweather trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Maeweather is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Maeweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Francis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Francis holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maeweather controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Maeweather drives through and clinches with Francis against the cage.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maeweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis landing knees to the body.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Maeweather. #TD2#
Maeweather has picked Francis up - he's going for a ride! Maeweather dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Maeweather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working.
Francis is looking for a sweep. Maeweather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maeweather thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Francis's head. #T4#
Francis trying to control from the bottom.
Maeweather is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francis is trying to stand.
Maeweather slips a nice elbow through Francis's hands, connecting with Francis's forehead.
Francis is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeweather content to control rather than advance.
Maeweather is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Maeweather.
I think Maeweather 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Maeweather!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Piper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zackary Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Piper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zackary Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Piper trying to control but Zackary Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Piper stands and throws Zackary Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zackary Jr tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Piper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zackary Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Piper tries to score with some ground and pound. Zackary Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Piper wants to control but Zackary Jr is keeping him busy.
Zackary Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Piper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Piper is looking for a kimura but Zackary Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Piper to get the leverage.
Zackary Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Piper controlling the pace.
Piper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zackary Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Piper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zackary Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Piper throws a counter combo.
Zane Zackary Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Piper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zackary Jr to the mat! Zackary Jr manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zackary Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Piper is proving a slippery customer.
Piper pushes down on Zackary Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zackary Jr is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Piper connects with a nice short shot to Zackary Jr's temple.
Zackary Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Piper sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Piper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Piper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zackary Jr defends it well. #T4#
Zackary Jr is trying to stand.
Piper working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zackary Jr's thigh. Zackary Jr counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zackary Jr wants to improve his position but instead Piper has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zackary Jr wants to improve his position but Piper is controlling well.
Piper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zackary Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zane Zackary Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Piper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zackary Jr tries to bench press Piper off him but Piper keeps the position.
Zackary Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Piper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zackary Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Piper swings around for an armbar but Zackary Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Piper's guard.#T1#
Zackary Jr throwing strikes from guard but Piper blocks nicely.
Piper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zackary Jr is one step ahead there.
Piper has his hands on Zackary Jr's head, controlling the position.
Zackary Jr wants to control from the top but Piper keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roddy Piper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zackary Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Piper is pulling down on Zackary Jr's head to control his posture.
Zackary Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zackary Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Piper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Piper drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Piper seems to have locked his on tight now - Zackary Jr screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Piper, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roddy Piper!
In his post fight interview, Roddy Piper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Zane Zackary Jr had this to say: 'I will keep trying'.
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