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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Davies has closed the distance and engaged Rhodes in a clinch.
Rhodes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Davies jumps guard.
Davies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Davies has wrist control.#SUB2# Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Davies looking for a guillotine here but Rhodes defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davies throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB2# Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Davies's legs - danger averted. Rhodes lands a couple of decent looking shots. Davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhodes. Davies wants to sweep here but Rhodes controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davies working a defensive guard but Rhodes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rhodes in side control, throwing shots but Davies defends. Rhodes working the ground and pound. Davies seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhodes dominates the positioning.#T2# Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rhodes working the head and body with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rhodes throwing shots but missing, from side control. Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't. Davies is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhodes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Davies tries to kick Rhodes off in order to stand up. Rhodes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Davies manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rhodes's best efforts.#T3# Davies is trying to maintain the position but Rhodes is very close to passing his half guard. Davies is looking to improve his position.
Davies is trying to stand back up but Rhodes is controlling him
Davies wants to improve his position but Rhodes is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes. Nice strikes from Rhodes there. Davies is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Davies has hold of Rhodes's hands but Rhodes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Davies wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Davies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Rhodes gets tackled into the cage by Davies. Davies maintains the clinch. 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 Hipolito Rhodes will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Davies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Davies not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2# Davies postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rhodes to stand up. Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD2# Davies feints and as Rhodes raises his hands in defense, Davies changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rhodes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Davies stays in close to Rhodes's body and controls the position. Davies is looking to advance position but Rhodes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1# Davies is trying to escape the mount.
Davies tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up. Rhodes scoring with strikes but Davies is staying in there. Davies is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodes has a good base and remains in mount. Rhodes with good strikes from the mount here! Davies is trying to escape the mount.
#T2# Davies slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Davies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rhodes winds up and cracks Davies with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Davies is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Rhodes slips a nice elbow through Davies's hands, connecting with Davies's forehead. Hipolito Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Davies looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Davies is breathing heavily. Rhodes drops an elbow to the side of Davies's head. Davies works his way to full guard. Good work. Rhodes with a flurry of punches that miss. Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2# Davies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Davies shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Rhodes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Davies dives in and scores a takedown into Rhodes's guard.#SUB# Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rhodes wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it. #ES# Rhodes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davies off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Rhodes looks to land a combination but Davies avoids it well. 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 Hipolito Rhodes will probably get the nod. That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Davies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Rhodes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davies. Davies throws a strike but Rhodes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there. Davies throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Davies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1# Davies managing to control the position. Davies trying to control the position.
#SUB# Rhodes drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Rhodes off! Rhodes jumps back into Davies's guard. Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Davies has momentary wrist control but Rhodes slips an elbow through the middle. Davies is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Davies is pulling down on Rhodes's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodes, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Davies tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it. #TD2# Davies drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Rhodes has his feet on Davies's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A solid leg kick lands there for Davies.
#TD2# Rhodes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davies to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3##SUB# Rhodes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Rhodes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davies has picked Rhodes up and slammed him! Rhodes can't keep hold of the triangle and Davies manages to pass to side control! Rhodes pushes Davies away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Davies gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2# Davies tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Davies blocks the strikes from Rhodes.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Davies takes a little break here. Rhodes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2# Davies decides to stand back up. Davies steps back and let's Rhodes get back to his feet.#TD2# Davies scores with a takedown into Rhodes's guard. Rhodes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Davies dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Hipolito Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rhodes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hipolito Rhodes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1# Holcomb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily. Holcomb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes. Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Lorenzo Holcomb has been cut. Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Holcomb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #ES2# Brown explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holcomb. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing. Holcomb is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch. Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holcomb. Brown lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Holcomb goes down and covers up as Brown starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Brown! Richard Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1# Row throws a head kick that Holcomb semi-blocks.
Row throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. No luck with that takedown attempt from Row. Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Holcomb avoids the head kick by Row.
As Row tries to get set, Holcomb tries to push him back and clinch up but Row manages to avoid the attempt.#TD# Holcomb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Row's guard. Holcomb lands a couple of decent looking shots. Holcomb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Row throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Row trying to control the position.
Holcomb lands a couple of decent looking shots. Holcomb working some strikes from top position. Row bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holcomb's guard. #REVB##T1# Holcomb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Holcomb can't keep his opponent in guard - Row advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Holcomb keeping hold of Row's head, controlling as best he can. Holcomb tries to roll over but Row keeps him under control. Holcomb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Row looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holcomb regains full guard. Nicely done. Holcomb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Row manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Holcomb lands a couple of digs. Row pulls Holcomb in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Row looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holcomb has picked Row up and slammed him! Row can't keep hold of the triangle and Holcomb manages to pass to side control!#T3# Row is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Holcomb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Holcomb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Holcomb scores with a couple of short elbows. Row is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is working Row over with some ground and pound from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Row tries to get back to half guard but can't. Row is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Row is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Holcomb working away. Holcomb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control. Holcomb working the head with strikes. Row tries to buck Holcomb off but Holcomb is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. We've been informed that Row has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Holcomb working away. Holcomb working the ground and pound. Holcomb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Row keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Row throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Holcomb counters with a takedown into side control. Row tries to buck Holcomb off but Holcomb is having none of it. Row is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Row taking punishment in the form of punches.
Row is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Row is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holcomb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Holcomb trying to control the pace. Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1# Holcomb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Row is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holcomb pulls his head out easily. Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Holcomb content to control rather than advance. Row on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #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# Row looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Row actively working from the bottom here. Row is breathing heavily. Holcomb working the head and body with strikes. Holcomb working the head and body with strikes. Row is trying to get back to full guard. Holcomb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Holcomb working over Row with some ground and pound. Row looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Row tries to roll over but Holcomb keeps him under control. Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3# Row tries to get to full guard but Holcomb has control of the leg. 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. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Row's temple. Row on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Nice strikes from Holcomb there. Holcomb slows the pace down in half guard. Holcomb is nestled in close to Row, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Lorenzo Holcomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Row is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Holcomb lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Row looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Row wants to get back to full guard. Still in half guard, Holcomb seems content to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Row is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holcomb pulls his head out easily. Holcomb scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Row takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
High Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Row throws a head kick but Holcomb moves out of range.
Row changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holcomb tries to avoid it but Row manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holcomb to the ground. Holcomb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Row throws a sloppy head kick and Holcomb moves out of range easily. Holcomb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD# Holcomb gets the takedown into side control. Row is trying to improve his position. Row can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holcomb lands some shots froms side control. Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Row taking a bit of punishment here - Holcomb scoring with strikes. #T1# Row tries to bench press Holcomb off him but Holcomb keeps the position. Holcomb working the ground and pound from side control. Holcomb is working Row over with some ground and pound from side control. Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control. Row is letting Holcomb control him for a moment. Holcomb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Holcomb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Row is looking to reverse the position. Holcomb gets to mount! Row was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Holcomb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2# Holcomb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holcomb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Row looks a forlorn figure.
Row is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Holcomb controlling his opponent. Holcomb 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. Holcomb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Holcomb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. BOOM! Holcomb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Row tries to get back to half guard but can't. Row wants to hold on but Holcomb pushes him away. Holcomb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Holcomb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3# Holcomb controlling from mount. Holcomb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Row tries to hold on but Holcomb postures up. Row is in all sorts of trouble here.
Row regains half guard. Holcomb is nestled in close to Row, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Row wants to sweep but Holcomb has passed to side control!#T4# Holcomb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Row tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Holcomb scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
What can Row do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Holcomb has the hooks in. Row is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Row is trying to remain composed but Holcomb is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. High Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lorenzo Holcomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Holcomb biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight! Lorenzo Holcomb showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holcomb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Holcomb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Rhodes enables Evans Iv to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rhodes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Evans Iv looking to pass the guard. Evans Iv works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2# Evans Iv decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2# Evans Iv instigates a clinch. Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Rhodes jumps guard but Evans Iv turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Evans Iv has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhodes uses from the top position. Evans Iv looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Evans Iv bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhodes's guard. #REVB##T1# Evans Iv throws a big right hand that misses. Rhodes is looking to stand up but Evans Iv isn't so interested in that idea. Rhodes wants to sweep but no luck. Rhodes being controlled here, momentarily. Rhodes wants to stand up but Evans Iv is controlling him. Evans Iv postures up in Rhodes's guard and throws a big left but Rhodes blocks it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rhodes being controlled here, momentarily. Evans Iv's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... It looks like Evans Iv 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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Evans Iv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3# Evans Iv seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2# Evans Iv postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rhodes to stand up. #TD2# Evans Iv drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Evans Iv has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Evans Iv slips a straight right by Rhodes.#T4##TD2# Evans Iv shoots in and bounces Rhodes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Evans Iv 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Evans Iv stands and throws Rhodes's legs to the side, diving into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Evans Iv stands up and we're back to a striking position. Rhodes avoids the head kick by Evans Iv.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Evans Iv dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Evans Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhodes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2# Evans Iv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Evans Iv controlling from side mount. #SUB2# Evans Iv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2# Evans Iv decides to stand back up. Evans Iv steps back and let's Rhodes get back to his feet. Hipolito Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Evans Iv closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Evans Iv displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rhodes up against the cage.#TD2# Evans Iv drags the fight down to the ground.
Evans Iv throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Evans Iv looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans Iv, not yet. Rhodes cracks Evans Iv with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Evans Iv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Evans Iv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2# Evans Iv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans Iv seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Evans Iv tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it. #TD2# Evans Iv scores with a takedown into Rhodes's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Evans Iv controlling from the top position. #T3# Rhodes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans Iv is controlling him. #SUB# Rhodes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2# Rhodes is working an open guard so Evans Iv takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD# Rhodes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans Iv's half guard. Elijah Evans Iv has got the better of the ground game so far. Evans Iv preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Evans Iv is continuing to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Evans Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Evans Iv throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rhodes was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans Iv finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Rhodes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Evans Iv has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Evans Iv wants to break free but Rhodes has control.
#TD2# Evans Iv has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rhodes regains guard immediately. Evans Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Evans Iv is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SU2# Evans Iv stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Evans Iv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Evans Iv has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rhodes! Evans Iv looking to control and managing it successfully. Evans Iv throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rhodes because Evans Iv loaded up on that one. #SUB2# Evans Iv working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Evans Iv is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rhodes is in real trouble.
#T2# Evans Iv just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2# Evans Iv is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rhodes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rhodes for a finish. #SUB2# Evans Iv working for a choke but Rhodes is defending well. Good control from Evans Iv.#T3# Rhodes can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Evans Iv is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rhodes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Rhodes is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Rhodes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. What can Rhodes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Evans Iv keeps control of the position as Rhodes tries to break free.
Evans Iv trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodes doesn't escape. Hipolito Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Elijah Evans Iv is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Elijah Evans Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Evans Iv 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Evans Iv!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1# Dale tries to bum rush Davies with a series of wild strikes but Davies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2# Davies scores with a takedown into Dale's guard.#ES# Dale pushes Davies off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Davies. This has been an exciting period of action! Dale is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Davies tries for a kimura but Dale is defending well. Dale is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Davies has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dale! Dale really is a fat lump.#T1# Davies content just to control the position here. Dale is looking to get to half guard. Dale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Dale is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dale avoid being mounted? Davies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Davies passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dale! Dale tries to hold on but Davies postures up.#T2# Dale is working to get back to half guard.
Dale wants to hold on but Davies pushes him away. Davies misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davies scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2# Davies swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dale is now in Davies's guard. A big mistake from Davies there, giving up the dominant position! Dale throws an elbow that misses. Davies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dale's guard. Nice move by Davies!#REVB# Davies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dale is keeping the position for now. #T3# Davies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Dale keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dale holds on and takes a little breather. Dale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Davies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Davies is stalling in the full guard. Dale tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dale looking to control.
Davies 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. Dale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Davies seems keen to control Dale's posture. Davies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dale throws a big right hand that misses. Dale really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Davies is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Davies will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Davies clinches up with Dale and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Davies pulls guard effortlessly. Dale with a nice head shot there. Dale lands a couple of elbows. Dale with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dale is aware though and is defending well. Dale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dale chips away with some ground and pound. Dale throws an elbow that misses. Davies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dale's guard. Nice move by Davies!#REVB##T1# Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Dale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dale has Davies pulled in close to control his posture. Dale looking for a sweep. Not yet Dale, not yet. Dale keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass. Dale controls Davies momentarily but Davies frees himself. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dale holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Davies trying to control but Dale is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Davies with a nice cross.#TD# Dale feints and as Davies raises his hands in defense, Dale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Davies is trying to control the position but Dale postures up. Dale lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dale is aware though and is defending well. Michael Davies has got the better of the ground game so far. Davies is breathing heavily.#T3# Dale throwing strikes from guard but Davies blocks nicely. Dale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU# Dale stands up and waves to Davies to follow him. #TD2# Davies manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dale on his heels. He'll look to pass Dale's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Dale pushes Davies off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dale dives in for a single leg takedown but Davies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##CL2# Davies has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Dale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Dale looking for a sweep. Not yet Dale, not yet. Davies wanted to stand there but Dale had control of the position. Dale 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dale looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dale seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. 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 Solomon Dale will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Davies looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Davies won't allow Dale to sweep him here. Dale throws a couple of heel strikes.
Davies won't allow Dale to sweep him here. #SU2# Davies stands and steps away. Dale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Dale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davies defends it nicely. Davies appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Davies gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2# Davies lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SU2# Davies decides to return to a standing position. #CL2# Davies has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Davies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Davies misses with a series of wild punches.
Dale tries to counter by clinching up but Davies breaks away and moves out of range. Dale dives in and grabs Davies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davies pushes down on Dale's head and hops out. Michael Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Davies throws a head kick that misses. Dale appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Davies gets a clinch. Dale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davies just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Dale. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davies lands with a right to the head. Dale blocks a body shot from Davies. Davies lands a body shot. #TD2# Davies jumps guard and drags Dale to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Davies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dale's guard. #REVB# Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU2# Davies gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Davies looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Davies trying to control but Dale is working from the bottom. Dale has a closed guard, preventing Davies from standing up. Dale looking for a sweep. Not yet Dale, not yet. Davies throws a big elbow that misses. Dale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Davies won't allow Dale to sweep him here. #T4# Davies is fighting to break Dale's control of his arms but Dale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Dale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Davies closes the distance and clinches. Davies stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Davies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dale shoots in for a double leg but Davies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Davies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Davies 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Davies!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1# Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD2# Spasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Rhodes pushes Spasov off but Spasov dives into side control.
Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. A lull in the action here. Spasov 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. Spasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodes keeps working. #SU2# Spasov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1# Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Spasov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2# Spasov feints and as Rhodes raises his hands in defense, Spasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Spasov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Spasov throwing strikes but missing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhodes is on top in guard.
#REVR# Spasov controlling Rhodes's posture. #T2# Spasov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Spasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodes is keeping the position for now. Spasov stands and throws Rhodes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Spasov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rhodes is avoiding damage well.
Rhodes is letting Spasov control him for a moment. #T3# Rhodes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2# Spasov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rhodes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2# Spasov decides to stand back up. Spasov steps back and let's Rhodes get back to his feet. Spasov scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2# Spasov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rhodes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Spasov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodes doesn't escape. Spasov tries to get the hooks in deep but Rhodes pushed the leg off. Spasov biding his time, controlling Rhodes. Rhodes really is a fat lump. Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet but Spasov has full control of the position and if anything, Rhodes has just worked his way into a worse spot. Rhodes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Spasov looks to land a combination. Rhodes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2# Spasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Spasov slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2# Spasov escapes and gets back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rhodes looks for a takedown but Spasov sprawls well.#T1# Rhodes slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spasov avoids it really well and circles away. Spasov wants to clinch. Hipolito Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#KD2# Spasov lands a left and a right that send Rhodes crashing to the mat, dazed. Spasov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Rhodes is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Hipolito Rhodes has been cut. Spasov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rhodes - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Spasov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spas Spasov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1# Holcomb misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Williams blocks a head kick by Holcomb.
Holcomb shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Holcomb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holcomb struggling a bit here. Holcomb takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1# Holcomb can't do much from the bottom here. Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Williams working the head and body with strikes. Holcomb is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control. Williams grinds an elbow into Holcomb's temple. Holcomb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams wants to control but Holcomb is keeping him busy. Williams wants to pass to mount but Holcomb is defending the position. Holcomb taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard. Holcomb is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well. #T2# Williams trying to control the pace. Williams is keen to just control but Holcomb is a slippery customer. Holcomb gets back to full guard.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Holcomb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR# Williams being controlled here, momentarily. Holcomb scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holcomb dives into side control.
Holcomb working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes. Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Williams is looking to get back to his feet here but Holcomb is keeping cool and he's managed to take Williams's back. Holcomb lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4# Williams wants to get back to his feet. Holcomb throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Holcomb has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Holcomb throwing damaging strikes from the back! Williams could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Williams stalks Holcomb and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holcomb's face. Holcomb staggers backwards, shaken. Holcomb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Williams misses with a double jab.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Holcomb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Williams takes the fight into the clinch. Holcomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holcomb misses with a body punch.
Holcomb tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Holcomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Holcomb pulls guard successfully.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Holcomb controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself. Williams won't allow Holcomb to get back to his feet. Holcomb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR# Holcomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Williams wants to stand but Holcomb is controlling the position. #ES2# Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# Nice elbow from Holcomb. #BC2# Williams breaks from the clinch.
Holcomb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Holcomb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.#TD2# Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holcomb to the mat! Holcomb manages to get full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Holcomb.#T3# Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Holcomb 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.#SUB# Holcomb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holcomb is trying to control the position but Williams postures up. Holcomb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Holcomb looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Williams pushes down on Holcomb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# Holcomb has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Williams slips a nice elbow through Holcomb's hands, connecting with Holcomb's forehead. Williams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Holcomb taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard. Holcomb won't allow Williams to pass to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams lands strikes from half guard. Holcomb gets back to full guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holcomb. Williams tries to bum rush Holcomb with a series of wild strikes but Holcomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Holcomb tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Holcomb. #TD2# Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holcomb sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holcomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams controlling the action here. Williams is stalling here. Holcomb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holcomb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1# Holcomb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Holcomb is dominant here and he's now got Williams's back! Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2# Williams manages to stand up with Holcomb still on his back. Eventually Holcomb drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. Holcomb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Holcomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2# Williams rushes Holcomb and presses him up against the cage. Holcomb pressing his opponent against the cage. Holcomb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing. Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Holcomb won't allow it.
Holcomb is defending well against a takedown attempt. Williams can't break the clinch.
#T3# Holcomb taking a breather. Holcomb tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
#TD# Holcomb pulls guard. Williams works over Holcomb with some ground and pound from guard. Williams trying to control but Holcomb is working from the bottom. Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
#T4##SUB# Holcomb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams stays in close to Holcomb's body and controls the position. Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holcomb works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Williams wants to control from the top but Holcomb keeps moving. Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Holcomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Holcomb wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position. #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 Jason Williams. I think Williams 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Walton dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Walton's head and hops out. A head kick by Power misses and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Walton misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Power is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2# Power moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Walton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Walton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Power manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walton is fighting to break Power's control of his arms but Power is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Power wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Power throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES2# Power has his feet on Walton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Walton shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Power wants to counter the offense by Walton and move into the clinch position. Walton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power shoots in but Walton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walton swivels and escapes.#CL2# Power forces Walton back against the cage and clinches. Power is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walton to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD2# Power manages to pull guard.
Power seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU# Walton stands up from guard. Let's bang! Power throws a right and a left that Walton avoids nicely. Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Power closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walton is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Power lands with a left to the head. #TD2# Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Power is controlling Walton's posture.#T3# Power has momentary wrist control but Walton slips an elbow through the middle. Walton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Walton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Walton throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely. Power has Walton pulled in close to control his posture. Power wants to sweep here but Walton controlling him for the moment. Walton postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it. #SUB2# Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Walton preventing the sweep. Walton postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it. Power is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Power manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Power blocking some punches.
Power lands with a left to the head. Power has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walton after a bit of a struggle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Walton takes a shot to the head. Walton misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Power closes the distance and clinches. Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Walton tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
Power wants to break free but Walton has control.
#TD2# Power pulls guard. Power has control of Walton's left arm, preventing Walton from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU# Walton gets to his feet. Power looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Power is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Power instigates a clinch. #T1# Power will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walton up against the cage. Power avoiding damage.
Power receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Power is trying to pull guard but Walton has him pressed against the cage. Walton is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walton down to the mat. Walton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Walton moves out of range of the strikes. Walton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Nick Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Power misses the shot to the body. Walton fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Walton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walton avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walton. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Power tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Power is working for takedown but Walton is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3# Power tries to break the clinch but Walton is controlling the position. Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Power'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. Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Walton managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
#TD2# Power jumps guard.
Walton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walton's guard. #REVB# Power is pushing down on Walton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walton is fighting to maintain full guard but Power has managed to sneak the leg through. Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Power throwing shots but Walton is blocking nicely. #T4# Walton keeping control of the position. Power passes to full mount! #SU2# Power is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2# Power closes the distance and clinches. Power tries for a takedown but Walton manages to get underhooks.
Walton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walton tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually Walton drops back down to his feet.
Walton avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Walton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side. Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walton defends it nicely.#CL2# Power has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalling in the clinch from Power.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Power. The referee is keeping an eye on Power - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1# Walton misses with the head strike.
Walton wants a takedown.
Walton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Power.
Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keven Walton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Power. Walton prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Power jumps into guard, dragging Walton to the mat.
Power looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Power had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walton defends it easily.#SU# Walton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3# Power misses with a low kick as Walton jumps back. An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target. Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side. Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Walton fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nick Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Power shoots for a takedown but Walton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Walton misses its target.#CL# Walton has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Walton looking for a takedown. Power is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walton to keep the fight standing.#T4# Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Walton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Power ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Power 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Power!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1# Edgar misses with a takedown attempt and Walton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Edgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walton defends it nicely.#CL# Walton moves into the clinch.#TD# Walton gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Edgar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Edgar actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Edgar actively working from the bottom here. Walton working over Edgar with some ground and pound. Edgar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2# Edgar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2# Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Edgar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Walton connects with a couple of short punches. Edgar has momentary wrist control but Walton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Edgar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU# Walton stands up from Edgar's guard - Walton perhaps looking for a knockout. Edgar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walton counters with a left and a right that stings Edgar. Edgar tries for a takedown but Walton circles away easily and Walton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keven Walton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Edgar.#T2##TD# Walton gets the takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Walton tries for a kimura but Edgar is defending well. #SU# Walton stands up and we're back to a striking position. Edgar shoots and misses and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Walton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edgar, pushing him back against the cage. Edgar is trying to pull guard but Walton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Walton has picked Edgar up - he's going for a ride! Walton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Edgar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Edgar actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB# Walton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walton is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Edgar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walton pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Walton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Walton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Walton is looking for a kimura but Edgar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walton to get the leverage. #SUB2# Edgar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Edgar actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2# Edgar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walton pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Walton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Edgar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Walton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Edgar's body to avoid the submission. Edgar has instead reached around Walton's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Edgar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Edgar! A relieved looking Donald Edgar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1# Rogers fails with the takedown and Walton counters with a straight right hand. Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Walton sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Walton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walton's guard. Rogers cracks Walton with a solid left hand. Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2# Walton is rocked! Rogers postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Walton covers up, he's hurt! Rogers keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rogers and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rogers can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Baratheon gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage. Baratheon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Baratheon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rhodes back to the cage. Baratheon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Hipolito Rhodes has been cut. Rhodes needs to keep his hands up - Baratheon had a free shot at his head there. Rhodes really is a fat lump. Baratheon lands a really nice looking cross but Rhodes seems unphased.
#ROC2# Rhodes is rocked! Rhodes drops his hands momentarily. Baratheon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rhodes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rhodes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Baratheon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1# Lawler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walton pinned against the cage. Walton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lawler misses with a right hand and Walton counters with a straight right hand. Lawler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walton at a distance.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Walton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lawler throws a lazy right hand but Walton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lawler shoots in but Walton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Keven Walton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Lawler. Lawler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2# Walton is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Keven Walton has been cut. Lawler lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Walton out cold! Walton is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Lawler! A relieved looking Carlos Lawler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1# Antetokounmpo wants to slow Walton down by chopping away at his legs. Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antetokounmpo lands a leg kick that knocks Walton off balance momentarily. Walton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD# Walton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Antetokounmpo is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Walton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Antetokounmpo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Walton yanks on the arm and Antetokounmpo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Walton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keven Walton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Suck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Dale has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Suck is on him like a limpet, forcing Dale back against the cage. Dale avoiding damage as Suck throws knees to the body.
Dale really is a fat lump. Dale avoids the elbow strike from Suck, against the cage.
#TD2# Suck jumps guard.
Dale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dale 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. Suck wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dale cracks Suck with a solid left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dale landing with the ground and pound. Dale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dale lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Dale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dale's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Suck 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. Dale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dale really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Suck wants to sweep here but Dale controlling him for the moment. Dale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dale landing some decent shots from guard. Suck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Dale connects with a couple of short punches. Dale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dale is working Suck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Suck working for submissions but it's allowed Dale to get to half guard.
Suck wants to control but Dale is keeping busy and won't allow it. Suck looks winded! Dale winds up and cracks Suck with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Dale working the head and body with strikes. Dale is nestled in close to Suck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Suck taking some punishment here, with Dale in his half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dale lands a nice short elbow.#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dale lands a nice short elbow. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dale lands a nice short elbow. Dale is nestled in close to Suck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Dale scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Suck is looking for a sweep. Dale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nice strikes from Dale there. Nice strikes from Dale there. Suck tries to kick Dale off but Dale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Suck taking some punishment here, with Dale in his half guard. Suck is looking to control Dale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suck avoid being mounted? Dale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4# Dale slips a nice elbow through Suck's hands, connecting with Suck's forehead. Dale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Dale working the head and body with strikes. Dale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Dale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dale scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from Dale. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Suck has hold of Dale's hands but Dale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dale lands strikes from half guard. Dale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Suck has hold of Dale's hands but Dale 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.
Solomon Dale dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Suck drives through and clinches with Dale against the cage.
Dale prevents a body shot from Suck. #TD2# Suck turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Suck manages to end up in side control.#ES# Dale bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2# Suck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dale's guard.#ES# Dale is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Suck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Dale has Suck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dale pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Suck tumbling to the mat - Dale dives into Suck's guard. Dale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suck can do to turn this around? Dale works over Suck with some ground and pound from guard. Suck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Dale cracks Suck with a solid left hand. Dale lands a couple of elbows. Suck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suck is breathing heavily. Dale landing with the ground and pound. Dale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dale's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dale scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suck's head.#T2# Dale stands up over Suck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dale scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Dale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dale works over Suck with some ground and pound from guard. Dale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dale landing with the ground and pound. Dale cracks Suck with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dale landing with the ground and pound. Dale with a nice head shot there.#T3# Suck working a defensive guard but Dale passes into half guard.
Dale lands strikes from half guard. Dale lands with a punch from half guard. Dale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dale lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Suck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dale pulls his head out easily. Dale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dale lands a nice short elbow. Dale drops an elbow to the side of Suck's head. #T4# 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. Dale connects with a nice short shot to Suck's temple. Solomon Dale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dale lands with a punch from half guard. Dale drops an elbow to the side of Suck's head. Dale winds up and cracks Suck with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Dale working Suck over with strikes. Dale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dale scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dale working Suck over with strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dale stops Suck from getting back to his feet.
Suck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Dale dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Suck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dale is trying to defend but Suck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Dale kicks off Suck and gets to his feet. #CL2# Suck closes the distance and clinches. Suck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dale is keeping busy.#TD# Dale gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Suck regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dale with a nice head shot there. Dale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dale scoring with some ground and pound. Dale stands up over Suck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Suck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2# Suck throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dale escapes and throws Suck's legs to the side, diving into side control! Suck looking for a sweep but Dale has passed into full mount! Oh no! Dale unloading with bombs! Dale breaks from Suck's wrist control and lands an elbow. Dale takes Suck's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Suck is in trouble. Dale is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T2# Dale is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Suck up.
Suck covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dale is landing with strikes from the back. Dale lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Suck.
Dale lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dale lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Suck hold on?!
Suck trying to control the hands but Dale won't let him. Dale is working the ground and pound. Can Suck escape?#T3# Dale is punishing Suck with some ground and pound. Suck is taking damage to the body and head. Dale gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Dale is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dale gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dale gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dale apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD# Dale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Dale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dale scores with punches from side control. Dale lands some shots froms side control. Suck on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4# Dale scores with punches from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dale cracks Suck with an elbow. That is naaassty. Dale lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Suck down.
Dale cracks Suck with a big right hand but Suck just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dale lands some shots froms side control. Dale lands a few punches from side control. Dale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Dale working the head with strikes. Suck on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Trump Suck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Solomon Dale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Suck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Dale showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Dale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1# Cruz thows a leg kick but Rhodes checks it and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand. Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2# Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there. Cruz thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ground and pound from Cruz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Cruz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2# Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Rhodes has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Robert Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Cruz throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Rhodes counters with a two punch combo. Rhodes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhodes off to one side. #TD2# Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhodes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Rhodes is looking to stand back up but Cruz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rhodes. #REVR# Rhodes is not content to let Cruz control the position. Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rhodes is trying to stand.
Cruz moves nicely into side control. #T2##SUB2# Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well. Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... This has been an exciting period of action! Cruz controls the position from side control. Rhodes wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cruz scoring with punches and elbows. #T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rhodes is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though. Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rhodes to see if he's OK. Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cruz advances to full mount. Rhodes is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Cruz is working for a guillotine from mount but Rhodes frees his head quite easily.
Rhodes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cruz's lack of action.
#T4##ES# Rhodes kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet. #TD2# Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Rhodes throws Cruz to one side and escapes! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Cruz. Cruz is looking to clinch. Cruz leaves Rhodes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Cruz will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Rhodes dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cruz throws a head kick that misses. Hipolito Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Rhodes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Rhodes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Cruz tries to circle away but Rhodes has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz is looking to control Rhodes's arms but Rhodes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cruz has his back to the cage. #TD2# Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Rhodes lands a couple of digs. Robert Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2# Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Cruz 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. Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2# Rhodes throwing strikes but missing. Rhodes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground. Rhodes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rhodes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cruz stands up over Rhodes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3# Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Rhodes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD# Rhodes decides to pull guard. Rhodes wants to sweep but no luck. Cruz prevents Rhodes from getting back to his feet. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2# Cruz stands up and waves to Rhodes to follow him. #TD2# Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rhodes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Cruz scoring with strikes but Rhodes is staying in there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Rhodes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage. #TD2# Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhodes did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.#ES# Rhodes kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet. Cruz misses with a low kick. Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2# Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rhodes is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cruz prevents Rhodes from standing back up.
#T1# Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Rhodes is trying to stand.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Rhodes is working away. Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ground and pound from Cruz. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rhodes has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rhodes tries to kick Cruz off in order to stand up. Cruz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Rhodes tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2# Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Rhodes is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Rhodes's guard. Rhodes is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Cruz is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Rhodes's hands, connecting with Rhodes's forehead. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4# Cruz trying to control the pace. Cruz is looking to advance position but Rhodes won't allow it. Cruz is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Cruz winds up and cracks Rhodes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cruz not doing much here.
Hipolito Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robert Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhodes!
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cruz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1# Hood throws a head kick but Walton moves out of range.
#CL2# Hood closes the distance and pushes Walton back into the cage. Hood tries to pull guard but Walton forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Hood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Walton drives through with a takedown into guard. Hood controls Walton momentarily but Walton frees himself. #SU# Walton stands up from Hood's guard - Walton perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Walton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Walton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1# Hood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walton. Walton thows a huge punch but Hood dodges it nicely.
Walton not landing any meaningful shots this time. Walton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Walton scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Walton slips a nice elbow through Hood's hands, connecting with Hood's forehead. Hood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walton's back! Walton tries to break free.
Walton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walton tries to get to full guard but Hood has control of the leg. Walton is controlling Hood's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2# Walton works his way to full guard. Good work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walton holds on and takes a little breather. Hood chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Hood throwing strikes but missing. Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Walton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Hood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Walton tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hood landing some decent shots from guard. Walton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hood. Walton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hood misses with an uppercut. Hood looks winded!#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2# Hood pushes Walton up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Walton jumps guard.
Hood working some strikes from top position. Walton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Hood is looking for a sweep. Walton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ground and pound from Walton. Hood tries to get to full guard but Walton has control of the leg. #SUB# Walton is working for a submission of some sort.
Hood works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Walton dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL2# Hood moves into the clinch.#TD# Walton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hood regains guard.
Walton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Walton with a flurry of punches that miss. Walton throws a big elbow that misses. Hood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walton is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walton is in close to Hood's body, working some short punches and elbows. Walton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hood's guard. Walton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Hood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU# Walton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. No joy there for Hood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hood is breathing heavily.#CL2# Hood rushes Walton and presses him up against the cage. Hood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walton after a bit of a struggle. Hood looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Hood moves into the clinch. Hood stalling the fight.
Hood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Hood misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Walton manages to pull guard.
Walton wants to sweep here but Hood controlling him for the moment. Hood throws a strike but Walton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU# Walton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Walton closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Hood jumps into guard, dragging Walton to the mat.
Keven Walton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walton lands a couple of digs. Walton connects with a couple of short punches. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hood looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Walton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3# Walton scoring with strikes to the body and head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walton lands a nice short elbow. Nice strikes from Walton there. Hood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walton is working away from the top position though. Walton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hood wants to get back to full guard but Walton has mounted him! Hood is working to get back to half guard.
Walton working Hood over with strikes here. Hood can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Walton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Walton with shots to the head and body - Hood looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB# Walton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Walton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hood can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB# Walton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Walton trying to control but Hood is having none of it. BOOM! Walton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Walton lands with some strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Walton dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Walton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hood's guard. Walton cracks Hood with a solid left hand. Walton scoring with punches to the head and body. Hood is adopting a defensive guard. Walton postures up and lands a big shot to Hood's brow. Hood trying to keep a closed guard but Walton is proving a slippery customer.
#SU# Walton stands up from guard. Let's bang! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Walton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hood's guard. Walton distracts Hood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Walton postures up.
Walton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hood has wrist control.#T1# Hood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Hood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hood won't allow Walton to get back to his feet. Walton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hood trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Hood is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Walton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hood is looking to defend but Walton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hood! Walton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hood taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keven Walton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1# Walton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. George will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for George.
#TD# Walton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Walton scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. George trying to control but Walton postures up.
George controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. George on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George trying to control here.
George is trying to stand back up but Walton is controlling him
#SUB# Walton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. George tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Walton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keven Walton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Gitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gitchell scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2# Gitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Gitchell misses and Rhodes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rhodes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gitchell is fending him off so far but Rhodes persists. Nope, Gitchell circles away and we're back to standing. Rhodes fails to land the takedown. Gitchell throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Rhodes gets caught napping as Gitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Rhodes manages to retain guard. Gitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike. 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!#SU2# Gitchell stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Gitchell pushes Rhodes up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2# Rhodes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rhodes to the mat. Rhodes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Rhodes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gitchell defends it easily. Gitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rhodes is looking to sweep but instead, Gitchell has passed into half guard.
#SUB2# Gitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Gitchell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2# Gitchell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Gitchell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhodes on the side of the head.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Rhodes enables Gitchell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rhodes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Rhodes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gitchell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Gitchell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gitchell lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Gitchell is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Gitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gitchell passes to full mount! Gitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gitchell lands a big elbow. #T4# Rhodes is looking to improve his position but Gitchell isn't that keen on the idea. Gitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. It looks like Gitchell 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. BOOM! Gitchell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Gitchell dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Gitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Rhodes wants to stand back up but Gitchell manages to pass into side control.
Gitchell lands an elbow. #SU2# Gitchell decides to take the fight back to the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gitchell lands a nice hook to Rhodes's body. Rhodes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Gitchell darts in and clinches Rhodes up against the cage.#TD2# Gitchell drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1# Gitchell pulls Rhodes in to control the position. Rhodes chips away with some ground and pound. Gitchell 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. Gitchell has control of Rhodes's left arm, preventing Rhodes from doing any damage. Gitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Gitchell has wrist control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Gitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhodes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gitchell won't allow Rhodes to sweep him here. Rhodes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gitchell controls the pace. Gitchell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB# Rhodes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gitchell has picked Rhodes up and slammed him! Rhodes can't keep hold of the triangle and Gitchell manages to pass to side control! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Gitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well. Gitchell controlling from side mount. #SU2# Gitchell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rhodes to his feet. #T4##CL2# Gitchell closes the distance and pushes Rhodes back into the cage. Gitchell pushes Rhodes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Gitchell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhodes uses from the top position. Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Gitchell.#SUB2# Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gitchell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Gitchell's legs - danger averted. Gitchell 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Gitchell looking for a guillotine here but Rhodes defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Gitchell 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Gitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rhodes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rhodes has his takedown stuffed and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Gitchell closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Gitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Gitchell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rhodes quickly recovers to half guard.#T1# Gitchell prevents Rhodes from improving his position.#SUB2# Gitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodes defends it well. Rhodes is looking to escape. Gitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gitchell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Rhodes is trying to stand back up but Gitchell is controlling him
Grayson Gitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES# Rhodes has one foot on Gitchell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Gitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhodes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gitchell throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3# Rhodes jumps guard but Gitchell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rhodes jumps guard but Gitchell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipolito Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gitchell has Rhodes pushed against the cage. Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#BC2# Gitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Gitchell feints and as Rhodes raises his hands in defense, Gitchell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gitchell passes into half guard. #T4# Gitchell controlling the pace. #SU2# Gitchell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rhodes to get to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Gitchell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhodes's guard. Hipolito Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grayson Gitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight! Grayson Gitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gitchell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Gitchell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1##KD2# Drake drops Walton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walton looks back up at him and smiles so Drake waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Walton is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Keven Walton has been cut. Walton ducks into an uppercut from Drake and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cooper Drake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Marciano closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Walton out cold! Walton corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Marciano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Holcomb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maki sprawls well initially but Holcomb persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Maki trying to control here.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ground and pound from Holcomb. Nice strikes from Holcomb there. Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Holcomb working over Maki with some ground and pound. Maki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Holcomb working the head and body with strikes. Holcomb 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holcomb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead. Holcomb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# 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. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple. Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head. Holcomb controlling the action here. Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Maki is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Holcomb lands strikes from half guard. Holcomb is nestled in close to Maki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead. Maki is looking to control Holcomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted? Holcomb trying to control the pace. #T3# Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Holcomb working over Maki with some ground and pound. Maki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Maki is trying to maintain the position but Holcomb is very close to passing his half guard. Holcomb working the head and body with strikes. Maki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holcomb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Maki tries to roll over but Holcomb keeps him under control. Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4# Maki trying to hold on to Holcomb's head to control him but Holcomb postures up.
Holcomb is taking a breather. Maki 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ground and pound from Holcomb. Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holcomb working the head and body with strikes. Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Holcomb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Maki misses with a hook. Holcomb ducked under it nicely. #TD# Holcomb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Holcomb winds up and cracks Maki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head. Maki trying to control here.
Well, if Holcomb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lorenzo Holcomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holcomb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1# Holcomb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Holcomb is thwarting Maki's attempts to control the position.#SU# Holcomb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Theodore Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Maki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holcomb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Maki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# Holcomb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Maki has hold of Holcomb's hands but Holcomb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Holcomb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Holcomb winds up and cracks Maki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Holcomb. #T3# Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Maki wants to improve his position but Holcomb is controlling well.
Holcomb not doing much here.
Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holcomb working Maki over with strikes. Holcomb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Maki has a hand on Holcomb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holcomb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Holcomb scoring with strikes but Maki is staying in there. Holcomb dominating with strikes here. Maki is desperately trying to improve his position but Holcomb has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holcomb controlling the pace for now. Holcomb working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC# Maki is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD# Holcomb scores with a takedown into Maki's guard. Holcomb connects with a couple of short punches. Maki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holcomb is now in half guard. Still in half guard, Holcomb seems content to control. Nice strikes from Holcomb there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holcomb content to control rather than advance. 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. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple. #T1# Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Holcomb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Maki is looking to control Holcomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted? Maki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holcomb has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Maki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2# Holcomb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holcomb working Maki over with strikes here. Maki wants to control but Holcomb is having none of it. Maki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holcomb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. A nice elbow there by Holcomb.#T3# Holcomb landing punches. Maki is still in real trouble! Can Holcomb finish him? Holcomb looking to finish Maki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maki! Holcomb punishing his opponent with strikes. Holcomb working Maki over with strikes here. Holcomb with a couple of short strikes. Maki takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Holcomb's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Holcomb!
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