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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Whitfield moves into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nelson tries a body shot but Whitfield blocks it.
Whitfield tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
#TD# Whitfield jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Whitfield is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment. Nelson wants to stand but Whitfield is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nelson won't allow Whitfield to sweep him here. Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Whitfield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Whitfield works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard. Whitfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Whitfield with a nice head shot there. Nelson wants to stand but Whitfield is controlling the position. Whitfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Whitfield content to stall in guard here. Whitfield landing some decent shots from guard. Whitfield lands a couple of decent looking shots. Whitfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whitfield works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard. Nelson wants to stand and escape but Whitfield is having none of it. Whitfield lands a couple of elbows. Whitfield chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Whitfield landing some decent shots from guard. Whitfield chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC# Nelson is rocked! Whitfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Whitfield finish him? Whitfield lands a couple of elbows. Whitfield postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nelson covers up, he's hurt! Whitfield keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Whitfield and the ref steps in to end the fight! Whitfield can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Whitfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Hooks has managed to clinch.
Clarke really is a fat lump. Clarke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clarke avoids it really well and circles away. Hooks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Clarke rushes Hooks and presses him up against the cage. Clarke jumps guard but Hooks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Clarke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooks smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herschel Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Hooks instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clarke is trying to pull guard but Hooks has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Clarke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Clarke is controlling Hooks's posture.#T1# Hooks looking to pass the guard. Hooks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clarke is proving hard to escape from. Clarke controlling the position. Hooks wants to get up but he can't break Clarke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Clarke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooks is one step ahead there. Hooks wants to stand but Clarke has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Hooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke 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.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2# Hooks closes the distance and clinches. Clarke jumps guard but Hooks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Clarke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hooks tries to break the clinch but Clarke is controlling the position. #TD# Clarke pulls guard. Hooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard. #SU2# Clarke is working an open guard so Hooks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Hooks instigates a clinch. #TD# Clarke decides to pull guard. Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hooks wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.#SU2# Hooks stands up and waves to Clarke to follow him. #T3# Nice takedown defense from Clarke. No joy for Hooks on that attempt. Clarke is looking for a counter combo. Clarke throws a front kick that sends Hooks stumbling back into the cage. Hooks misses with a takedown letting Clarke counter with a right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooks.#CUT2# It looks like Herschel Clarke has been cut.#CL2# Hooks has closed the distance and engaged Clarke in a clinch.
Hooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clarke has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Clarke pulls Hooks into guard.
Hooks throwing strikes but missing. Clarke tries to strike from the bottom.
Clarke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Clarke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Clarke controlling Hooks's posture. Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Clarke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Clarke clinches up with Hooks and pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Hooks will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Herschel Clarke's cut. 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# Hooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarke sprawls well. He's pushed Hooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke checks a low kick from Hooks.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hooks looking for a takedown. Clarke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooks smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Hooks clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clarke prevents Hooks from breaking the clinch. Clarke jumps guard but Hooks stands there with Clarke around his waist. Clarke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hooks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clarke walks away with a smile on his face. Hooks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Herschel Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hooks.#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Hooks. Herschel Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hooks with a poor takedown and Clarke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hooks thinking. Hooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Herschel Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hooks is breathing heavily. Clarke misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hooks. Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# A head kick misses from Clarke. Hooks blocks the body kick.
Hooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Clarke is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Hooks gets a clinch. #TD# Clarke jumps guard and drags Hooks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Clarke is pulling down on Hooks's head to control his posture. Hooks preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Clarke keeping moving, preventing Hooks from controlling successfully. Clarke has his hands on Hooks's head, controlling the position. #T3# Clarke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Hooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hooks can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Clarke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarke. #T4# Clarke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Clarke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooks can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Clarke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarke throwing shots but Hooks is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Clarke dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Herschel Clarke's cut. That's time! Clarke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Hooks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clarke is able to avoid easily. Hooks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clarke is out of range and Hooks settles back down. Hooks misses with a takedown attempt - Clarke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Clarke looks for the body kick but Hooks saw that one coming. Herschel Clarke is winning the standup battle so far. Hooks fails to land the takedown. Clarke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarke sprawls well. He's pushed Hooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Herschel Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clarke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Clarke slaps away a takedown attempt from Hooks, before circling back to the center of the mat. Clarke feinted with a counter takedown. Hooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Clarke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarke. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hooks. Andre Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Hooks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Clarke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hooks counters with a three punch combo that has Clarke backing up. Clarke nods at Hooks to acknowledge the strikes. Hooks throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clarke. A punch lands to the side of Hooks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2# Clarke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hooks counters with a nice body shot. Clarke throws a right and a left that Hooks avoids nicely. Hooks misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Clarke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clarke. Hooks is trying to pull guard but Clarke has him pressed against the cage. Clarke is looking for a takedown. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Clarke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Hooks pushes down on Clarke's leg and manages to get into half guard. Clarke trying to control but Hooks postures up.
Clarke desperately trying to maintain half guard. Clarke is trying to maintain the position but Hooks is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Clarke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Clarke pulls Hooks in to control the position. Clarke 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. Clarke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hooks stays in close to Clarke's body and controls the position. Clarke looking to control.
Herschel Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hooks looking to pass the guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Clarke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hooks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Clarke has tightened it up now! Hooks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herschel Clarke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Bricker has Whitfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitfield tries to pull guard but Bricker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Bricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitfield enables Bricker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Whitfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bricker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Whitfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bricker postures up in Whitfield's guard and throws a big left but Whitfield blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitfield controls Bricker momentarily but Bricker frees himself. Bricker trying to control but Whitfield is working from the bottom. #T1# Whitfield is controlling Bricker's posture.#SU2# Bricker stands and steps away. Whitfield gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Bricker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2# Bricker is looking for a kimura here.
Whitfield wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Bricker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Bricker is looking for a kimura but Whitfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bricker to get the leverage. Whitfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Whitfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bricker is working away from the top position though. Bricker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Whitfield won't allow Bricker to pass to mount. Bricker wants to stand but Whitfield has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3# Whitfield is looking to control Bricker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitfield avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Whitfield moves into the clinch.#TD2# Bricker jumps guard.
Whitfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Whitfield distracts Bricker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whitfield throws an elbow that misses. Bricker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitfield's guard. Nice move by Bricker!#REVB# Whitfield keeping full guard, as Bricker tries to pass. Bricker stops Whitfield from standing up. #T4# Bricker wants to pass the guard but Whitfield is keeping the position. Whitfield is pulling down on Bricker's head. It's preventing any offense from Bricker, at least for the moment. Bricker wants to control from the top but Whitfield keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bricker throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Bricker 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# Bricker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bricker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Bricker breaks from the clinch.
Bricker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Bricker drives through with a takedown into guard. Bricker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bricker prevents Whitfield from getting back to his feet. Bricker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bricker. Bricker is looking to stand up but Whitfield won't let him. Bricker trying to move into half guard but instead Whitfield has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1# Whitfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bricker has momentary wrist control but Whitfield slips an elbow through the middle. Whitfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bricker. Whitfield works over Bricker with some ground and pound from guard. Whitfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bricker. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Whitfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Whitfield won't allow Bricker to sweep him here. Whitfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Whitfield lands a couple of decent looking shots. Whitfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Whitfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# Bricker looking to control.
Whitfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Whitfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Whitfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Whitfield fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitfield enables Bricker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3# Bricker stops Whitfield from standing up. Whitfield keeping moving, preventing Bricker from controlling successfully. #SUB# Whitfield looking for a guillotine here but Bricker defends easily.
Bricker won't allow Whitfield to sweep him here. Whitfield 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##T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Whitfield misses with a head shot. Bricker uses the momentum to regain guard. Whitfield landing with the ground and pound. Bricker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bricker controls Whitfield momentarily but Whitfield frees himself. Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bricker is trying to keep Whitfield in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whitfield scoring with some ground and pound. Whitfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Whitfield cracks Bricker with a solid left hand. 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 Julian Whitfield will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Bricker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whitfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Whitfield bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Matthew Bricker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Julian Whitfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bricker throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2# Bricker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Whitfield bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bricker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bricker throws a head kick but Whitfield moves out of range.
#T1##CL2# Bricker closes the distance and pushes Whitfield back into the cage. Whitfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2# Bricker successfully pulls guard.
Whitfield prevents Bricker from getting back to his feet. Bricker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Whitfield scoring with some ground and pound. Whitfield's corner is telling him to maintain position. Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Whitfield is working Bricker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Whitfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Whitfield distracts Bricker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Whitfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2# Whitfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Bricker is looking for a triangle but Whitfield pushes his legs off easily.
Whitfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Whitfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Bricker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitfield defends well. Whitfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Whitfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Whitfield landing some decent shots from guard. Whitfield distracts Bricker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Whitfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bricker's head. Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Bricker has momentary wrist control but Whitfield slips an elbow through the middle. Bricker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Whitfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Whitfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bricker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Whitfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Bricker tries to sprawl out of it but Whitfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bricker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2# Bricker clinches up with Whitfield and pushes him back against the cage. Bricker stalling in the clinch but Whitfield improves position. #TD# Whitfield pulls guard effortlessly. Whitfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Bricker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitfield controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Julian Whitfield showed his dominance in that final round. I think Whitfield 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matthew Bricker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Ambrose rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Riggs pulls guard effortlessly. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Ambrose pushing down on Riggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ambrose content to control rather than advance. Ambrose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ambrose controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Ambrose is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Ambrose is looking for a kimura but Riggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ambrose to get the leverage. Ambrose lands strikes from half guard. Ambrose performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ambrose working Riggs over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambrose trying to control the pace. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ambrose wants to pass to mount but Riggs is defending the position. Ambrose controlling the pace. #SUB# Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Well, if Ambrose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SU2# Ambrose escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2# Ambrose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riggs to regain full guard. #SU2# Ambrose stands up from Riggs's guard - Ambrose perhaps looking for a knockout. Riggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Ambrose rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Ambrose cracks Riggs with a nice body shot.#TD# Riggs manages to pull guard.
Ambrose trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. Ambrose trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Ambrose trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Ambrose looking for subs off his back but Riggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambrose throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Ambrose has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ambrose somewhat. Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Ambrose moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right handed body shot lands from Ambrose.
Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Ambrose jumps guard and drags Riggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Ambrose 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.#T1# Ambrose trying to control the position.
Ambrose is trying to hold Riggs in close to prevent damage but Riggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Riggs prevents Ambrose from standing back up.
Ambrose is looking for a sweep. Riggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ambrose keeps control of the position for the meantime. Ambrose tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Riggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Riggs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ambrose controls his leg. Ambrose wants to improve his position but Riggs is controlling well.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ambrose darts in looking for a takedown but Riggs gets double underhooks and turns Ambrose into the cage. Ambrose shoots for a takedown but Riggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ambrose. Riggs leaves Ambrose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Riggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Riggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ambrose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riggs defends it well.#T3##TD2# Ambrose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riggs is trying to defend but Ambrose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ambrose wants to free his trapped foot but Riggs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Riggs actively working from the bottom here. Ambrose passes to full mount! #T4# Riggs is in a horrible position here. Ambrose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ambrose trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ambrose controlling the position easily from mount. Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Riggs manages to regain half guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Riggs feints and as Ambrose raises his hands in defense, Riggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Ambrose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Riggs can't break the clinch.
Riggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him. Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambrose landing knees to the body.
#TD2# Ambrose decides to pull guard. Mike Ambrose has got the better of the ground game so far. Ambrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard. #REVB# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambrose content to stall in guard here. #T1# Let's hope that Ambrose has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Ambrose stands up over Riggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Riggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambrose controls the pace.#SUB# Riggs has his foot on Ambrose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambrose works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2# Ambrose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. A head kick misses from Riggs. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Ambrose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riggs to the ground. Ambrose is now in Riggs's guard. Ambrose distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ambrose landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Ambrose slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ambrose trying to control the position but Riggs is working away. #SU2# Ambrose stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# Ambrose gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4##CL2# Ambrose moves into range and clinches up with Riggs. Ambrose scores with a hook to the body. Riggs working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Ambrose tightens his grip and picks Riggs up, before dumping him to the ground. Riggs manages to land in guard. Ambrose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambrose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ambrose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ambrose is in close to Riggs's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ambrose with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ambrose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ambrose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Lumpkin rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Jenkins gets control of Lumpkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Lumpkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Lumpkin moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins. Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jenkins jumps guard but Lumpkin stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lumpkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks. Lumpkin scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2# It looks like Grant Jenkins has been cut.#TD2# Lumpkin has Jenkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lumpkin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenkins tumbling to the mat - Lumpkin dives into Jenkins's guard. Jenkins is trying to control the position but Lumpkin postures up. #SU2# Lumpkin stands up from guard. Let's bang! A left and a right from Lumpkin both land. Nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jenkins moves out of range as Lumpkin throws a body kick.
Jenkins thinks about countering with a body kick.#KD2# Lumpkin drops Jenkins with a nice combination! Lumpkin dives into Jenkins's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2# Jenkins is rocked!#SU2# Lumpkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get! Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lumpkin lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jenkins out cold! Jenkins 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Lumpkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1# Decent striking displayed by McDibbles there. McDibbles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McDibbles shoots in but no luck this time. Riggs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDibbles.#ROC2# Riggs is rocked!#TD2# McDibbles lands a huge takedown. Riggs is out but the ref is slow to react and McDibbles lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Riggs lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl McDibbles! An out of breath Earl McDibbles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Halabzz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away. Halabzz dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Halabzz's head and hops out. Riggs blocks the body kick.
Halabzz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD# and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasos Halabzz. Riggs working over Halabzz with some ground and pound. Halabzz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Halabzz tries to kick Riggs off but Riggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU# Riggs stands up and beckons Halabzz to join him on the feet. Halabzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Riggs gets a clinch. #BC2# Halabzz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halabzz throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halabzz won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Riggs stands up and beckons Halabzz to his feet. #T1##CL2# Halabzz clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Riggs pulls guard. #SUB# Halabzz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Riggs's closed guard. He's half up but Riggs has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Riggs pivots and extends the arm, Halabzz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Riggs! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benton Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1# Willis throws a right hand that Riggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Riggs also avoids with ease. Willis throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs. #SUB# Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Riggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU# Willis is working an open guard so Riggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Willis misses #CL# and Riggs moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2# Willis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Willis swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
Willis looks winded! Willis throws a sloppy head kick #TD# so Riggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU# Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Riggs wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance. Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU# Riggs stands up and waves to Willis to follow him. Willis avoids the head kick by Riggs.
#TD# Riggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Willis! Willis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Riggs controlling the pace for now. #SU# Riggs is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL# Riggs instigates a clinch. #TD# Riggs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riggs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Riggs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Willis has his hands clasped together but Riggs extends and breaks Willis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Riggs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benton Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1# Dursty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clarke back to the cage. Dursty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Herschel Clarke has been cut. Dursty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clarke sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dursty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clarke is fending him off so far but Dursty persists. Nope, Clarke circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Clarke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Fred Dursty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dursty tries for a takedown but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Dursty closes the distance and clinches. Clarke wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Dursty manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Clarke misses. Dursty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Clarke appears to be looking for a big counter. Herschel Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Dursty.#CL2# Dursty clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Dursty gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dursty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Clarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Dursty 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. Clarke wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Dursty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Clarke trying to keep a closed guard but Dursty is proving a slippery customer.
Dursty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dursty scoring with some ground and pound. Dursty scoring with some ground and pound. Clarke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dursty with a flurry of punches that miss. Clarke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dursty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dursty works over Clarke with some ground and pound from guard. Dursty stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke. Clarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Dursty works over Clarke with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Dursty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dursty chips away with some ground and pound. Dursty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dursty preventing the sweep. Clarke working a defensive guard here.
Dursty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dursty scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dursty working some strikes from top position.#ROC2# Clarke is rocked! Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Dursty loads up on a big left hand. Clarke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dursty looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Clarke can't hide his disappointment, as Dursty celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Dursty! After the fight, Fred Dursty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1# Granger throws a right and a left that Clarke avoids nicely. Clarke looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well. Granger misses with a body shot.
George Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Granger drives through and clinches with Clarke against the cage.
A short right from Granger on the inside. Clarke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clarke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clarke tries to pull guard but Granger forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herschel Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Granger tries to break the clinch but Clarke is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Granger tries to circle away but Clarke has him pinned against the cage. Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Clarke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Granger walks away with a smile on his face. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Clarke slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Clarke is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Granger moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Granger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1# Dan throws a head kick that misses. Dan throws a right and a left that both miss. Dan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riggs. Dan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Riggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dan. Dan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riggs is fending him off so far but Dan persists. Nope, Riggs circles away and we're back to standing. Dan misses with the combination.
Dan swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control. Dan bucks up and tries to throw Riggs off but instead Riggs has got his back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Riggs is riding his opponent, not letting Dan buck him off. Dan tries to escape the position.
#T1# Riggs trying to control momentarily.
Dan breaks Riggs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dan trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. Dan with a flurry of punches that miss. Dan postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it. #SUB# Dan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dan has managed to get both his arms back between Riggs's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Riggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Dan throws a big elbow that misses. Dan works a leg free and moves into half guard. Dan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Riggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dan. Dan misses with a head shot. Riggs uses the momentum to regain guard. Dan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Dan throwing strikes but missing. Dan trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dan throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2# Dan stands up and waves to Riggs to follow him. Dan misses with a head kick.
Michael Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs. Despite the aggression on Dan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Riggs is breathing heavily.#T4# Some wild striking there from Dan.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Dan avoids it well and moves away. Dan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Riggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dan misses with a double jab
#TD# and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dan! #ES2# Dan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dan. Dan is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2# Dan moves into range and clinches up with Riggs. Riggs tries to pull guard but Dan won't allow it.
Riggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dan dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Dan throws a right and a left that both miss. Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dan misses with a head kick.
Dan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riggs's waist but Riggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dan off to one side. Riggs tries to counter with a takedown but Dan is quick to defend against it. Michael Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Dan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Dan tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Dan manages to avoid the attempt. Dan tries to land a front kick but Riggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Michael Dan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dan looks for the body kick but Riggs saw that one coming. Riggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dan is breathing heavily.#T1# Riggs misses with a body shot.
Dan misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Dan darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage. Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dan to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dan to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Dan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Michael Dan has got the better of the ground game so far. Dan keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Riggs dives into side control.
Riggs blocks the strikes from Dan.
#T2# Riggs throws a strike aimed at the side of Dan's head but Dan avoids it well. Riggs trying to control the position but Dan is working away. Dan is trying to buck Riggs off. Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dan keeps working. #SU# Riggs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3# Dan lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Benton Riggs has been cut.#CL2# Dan moves into range and clinches up with Riggs. Riggs tries to circle away but Dan has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Riggs manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Riggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2# Dan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily. Dan throws a wild body kick that Riggs sees coming a mile off.#T4# Dan throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2# Dan sneaks out the side door and pushes Riggs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggs as he jumps to the side. Riggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Riggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dan. As Dan tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Dan manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Riggs managing to block the knees to the body from Dan.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Riggs is trying to pull guard but Dan has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Benton Riggs's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dan duly obliges. #ROC2# Riggs is rocked! Dan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Riggs's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dan dives in looking to finish as Riggs flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dan's strikes! Dan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Riggs's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Riggs was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1# Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed right hand from Clarke misses the target. Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarke sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Black misses with a takedown and Clarke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Herschel Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoney Black. Clarke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarke wants it to stay on the feet. Clarke throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease. Black slips under a jab from Clarke. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Black clinches. Black is trying to break the clinch but Clarke is controlling him. Clarke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Clarke gets control of Black's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clarke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Clarke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Black wants to get up but he can't break Clarke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clarke trying to control the position here. Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Black stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clarke is on top in guard.
#REVR# Clarke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Black wants to sweep but no luck. Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Clarke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clarke, into his guard. #REVB##T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet. Clarke 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. Clarke keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. Black content to stall in guard here. Clarke is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea. Clarke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke is really struggling to control Black but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3# Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Black sitting in guard, not really doing much. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Black closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Black manages to pull guard.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing. Black is trying to keep Clarke in close.
#T4##SUB2# Black isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clarke stacks Black on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clarke! Clarke working the ground and pound. #SUB# Clarke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Black struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clarke scores with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Clarke dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black is looking to land body kicks. Stoney Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clarke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It looked like Clarke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Clarke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Clarke throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Black counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Clarke jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Clarke jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Clarke prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clarke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herschel Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clarke tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Black managing to block the knees to the body from Clarke.
Black is trying to pull guard but Clarke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD2# Black has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clarke uses from the top position. #SUB# Clarke drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Clarke off! Clarke jumps back into Black's guard. #SU# Clarke stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Clarke jumps guard but Black stands there with Clarke around his waist. Clarke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clarke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarke circles away. Clarke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Herschel Clarke has been cut.#T2# Black dives in and grabs Clarke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clarke pushes down on Black's head and hops out. Herschel Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Black darts in and clinches Clarke up against the cage.#TD2# Clarke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Clarke to the mat. Clarke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Black is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Black sitting in guard, not really doing much. Black wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving. Black is fighting to break Clarke's control of his arms but Clarke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Black trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom. Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Clarke has wrist control. Clarke pulls Black in close to prevent any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Clarke trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Black closes the distance and pushes Clarke back into the cage.#TD# Clarke jumps guard.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Herschel Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Clarke pulls Black in to control the position. #SU2# Black stands and steps away. Clarke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Black pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clarke is out of range and Black settles back down. #T4# Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black. Clarke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Clarke appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Clarke throws a head kick that misses. Black shoots in for a takedown but Clarke shows good takedown defense. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Black clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage. Clarke goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black misses with a double jab
and Clarke counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stoney Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Herschel Clarke's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Black throws a body kick that misses. Clarke feinted with a counter takedown. Clarke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarke wants it to stay on the feet. Black avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a leg kick #CL# and Clarke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarke avoids the damage to the body. Black looking to stall.
Clarke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clarke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage. Black is trying to break the clinch but Clarke is controlling him. Clarke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herschel Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Black moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Herschel Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Clarke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Clarke moves into the clinch.#TD2# Black jumps into guard, dragging Clarke to the mat.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Black is looking for a triangle here but Clarke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB# Clarke tries for a kimura but Black is defending well. Clarke is putting a hurting on Black here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2# Black is looking to reverse the position. Black wants to control but Clarke postures up. Black is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Clarke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Clarke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Black rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Clarke's guard! Nice work there by Black! Clarke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clarke is trying to keep Black in close.
#T3# Clarke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. Black looking to pass the guard. Clarke working a defensive guard but Black passes into half guard.
Clarke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though. Black is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Clarke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Clarke 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.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Clarke wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Black wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position. Black wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Clarke trying to control the position.
#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! Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clarke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Clarke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Stoney Black. I think Black 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stoney Black!
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Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Grady throws a combination that misses #TD# and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into guard. Grady 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. Grady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Riggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Grady is working an open guard so Riggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Grady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggs, pushing him back against the cage. Grady lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC# Riggs breaks the clinch.
Grady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Riggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grady, pushing him back against the cage. Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Riggs controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Grady. #TD# Riggs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grady is trying to keep an underhook but Riggs manages to get the takedown into half guard. Grady wants to control but Riggs is keeping busy and won't allow it. Grady wants to control but Riggs passes into side.
Riggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Riggs just content to control the position. Riggs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grady for as long as he can get away with. Grady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB# Riggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grady pulls his head out easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working. Grady thows a huge punch but Riggs dodges it nicely.
Grady throwing shots but Riggs is blocking nicely. Grady wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy. #T3# Grady is just content to waste time from the top position. Riggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Riggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grady on the ground. Grady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Riggs is breathing heavily. Grady trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Grady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Grady has Riggs up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# Riggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Grady throws an elbow that misses.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Grady lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Grady.
Grady lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady. Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Riggs controls his hands.
#TD# Riggs gets control of Grady's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Riggs keeping moving, preventing Grady from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grady is looking to work some ground and pound but Riggs has wrist control. Riggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grady. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Grady 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# Sloppy strikes from Grady. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Grady moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.#BC# Riggs breaks the clinch.
Grady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Grady. Grady looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs. #ES2# Grady kicks Riggs off and gets to his feet. #CL2# Grady closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
#BC# Riggs breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Grady forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches. Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grady walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Riggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# Grady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grady prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Grady is trying to push Riggs away but Riggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Grady can't break the clinch.
Grady is looking to break free of the clinch but Riggs has double underhooks. #BC# Riggs breaks the clinch.
Tom Grady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grady throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot. Riggs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Tom Grady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Grady has managed to clinch.
Grady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riggs pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grady misses with a hook. Riggs ducked under it nicely. Grady misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Grady forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grady throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs. Grady wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Grady controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself. Riggs preventing the sweep. #SU# Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tom Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Grady as Riggs shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Riggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grady misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Grady looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely. Riggs feinted with a counter takedown. The fighters circling - Grady throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Riggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grady misses with an uppercut. Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grady. Riggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grady. Grady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs tries to counter by clinching up but Grady breaks away and moves out of range. Grady is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Grady throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control. Grady tries to buck Riggs off but Riggs is having none of it.#SU# Riggs decides to stand back up. Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Grady.#T4# Riggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grady throws a right and a left that both miss. A looping hook to the body misses from Grady. Riggs does a little dance to reset his feet. Riggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grady.
Grady throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Riggs slips a jab from Grady. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grady throws the kick towards the body but Riggs avoids it. Grady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grady tries to bum rush Riggs with a series of wild strikes but Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tom Grady seems to be getting the better of the standup. Riggs ducks under a wild hook from Grady. Riggs half committed to a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Grady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Grady throws a big shot that misses. Grady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Grady takes the fight into the clinch. A short left from Grady. #TD# Riggs has picked Grady up - he's going for a ride! Riggs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB# Riggs seems to be working for a kimura but Grady defends the submission attempt. Riggs prevents Grady from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU# Riggs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A shot to the body from Grady misses #TD# and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into guard. Riggs won't allow Grady to sweep him here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Grady trying to keep a closed guard but Riggs is proving a slippery customer.
Grady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs. Riggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Grady wants to sweep but no luck. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2##SU# Riggs stands up and waves to Grady to follow him. #CL2# Grady moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.#TD# Riggs decides to pull guard. Grady wants to stand and escape but instead Riggs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Grady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Riggs stopping the sweep attempt from Grady.#SU# Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Grady moves into the clinch successfully.
Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riggs backwards. Grady prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Riggs breaks the clinch.
Riggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##TD# Riggs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grady is trying to control but can't.
Grady is trying to get back to full guard. Grady trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grady is looking to improve his position.
Benton Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tom Grady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Grady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benton Riggs. I think Grady 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Grady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1##KD2# Dream drops Clarke with a beautiful combination! Clarke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dream is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Clarke is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Herschel Clarke has been cut. Dream weaves into range and cracks Clarke right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Clarke goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dream is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Graymond Dream! In his post fight interview, Graymond Dream started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Riggs tries to keep at a distance but Tao has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Riggs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riggs manages to end up in side control. Tao tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Riggs easily slips into full mount! Riggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Tao tries to hold on but Riggs postures up.#SU# Riggs stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Tao moves into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Tao tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily and Riggs counters with a nice body shot. Tao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggs thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2# Tao moves into the clinch successfully.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Tao has him pressed against the cage. Tao keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tao uses from the top position. Tao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Riggs looking for a guillotine here but Tao defends easily.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tao is one step ahead there. #T2# Tao trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. Riggs keeping full guard, as Tao tries to pass. #SUB# Riggs is looking for a triangle but Tao pushes his legs off easily.
Tao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB# Riggs has his foot on Tao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tao works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tao defends well. Tao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2# Riggs is working an open guard so Tao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Riggs stuffs the takedown.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2# Tao clinches. Tao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Tao lands a nice elbow. Riggs jumps guard but Tao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Tao stops a takedown attempt from Riggs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riggs is breathing heavily. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tao. Tao lands with a short shot to the head. Tao stalling against the cage.
Tao goes for a takedown attempt but Riggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Tao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tao as he jumps to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalan Tao dominated that round. That's time! Riggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Tao moves into range and clinches up with Riggs. Tao keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Riggs is looking to take this one to the mat. Tao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riggs up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Riggs's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Tao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Tao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tao doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Tao fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2# Tao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Riggs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1# Riggs tries to break the clinch but Tao is controlling the position. Tao'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.#BC# Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tao, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Tao closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Riggs drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2# Tao stands up and waves to Riggs to follow him. #T2# Tao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalan Tao. Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao. Riggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tao. Tao stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggs. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Tao gets a clinch. Khalan Tao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD# Riggs has clasped his hands together around Tao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Tao wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is dominant here and he's now got Tao's back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Riggs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Riggs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Tao trying to control the hands but Riggs breaks the grip. Tao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Riggs is staying active. Benton Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Riggs doesn't have the hooks in and Tao manages to turn into his guard.
Tao sitting in guard here, content to control. Tao throws a strike but Riggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Riggs tries to stand but Tao is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SU# Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Tao moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Riggs's face as he tries to break the clinch. Riggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tao smiles and moves away.
Tao misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Riggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Tao drives through and clinches with Riggs against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalan Tao 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. 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##CL2# Tao forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches. Tao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riggs just stands there and leans against the cage. Riggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tao has him pressed against the cage. Riggs pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD# Riggs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2# Tao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Riggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tao's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Riggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tao is defended easily by Riggs. Khalan Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riggs defends it nicely. Riggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalan Tao. Tao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Riggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Tao. Tao gets slowly back to his feet. Riggs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Tao throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riggs.#CL# Riggs clinches with his opponent.
Riggs goes for a takedown attempt but Tao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Tao instigates a clinch. Riggs looking for a takedown. Riggs wants a takedown.
#T3##BC2# Tao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Tao has closed the distance and engaged Riggs in a clinch.
Riggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Riggs has Tao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Riggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Tao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tao wants to take the fight to the mat but Riggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tao throws a head kick that misses. Tao closes the distance and clinches up with Riggs, looking for a takedown. Tao pushes Riggs against the cage but Riggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Riggs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Tao 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! Tao leaves Riggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Riggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD# Riggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tao on his heels. He'll look to pass Tao's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2# Tao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tao. Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tao sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Khalan Tao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalan Tao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Hopwood gets the takedown into side control. Whitfield wants to get back to his feet but Hopwood is dominant here and he's now got Whitfield's back! Whitfield manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Whitfield. Hopwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hopwood wants to control from the top but Whitfield keeps moving. Hopwood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitfield keeping full guard, as Hopwood tries to pass. Whitfield controls Hopwood momentarily but Hopwood frees himself. #T1# Hopwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hopwood 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. Hopwood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Hopwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Whitfield seems a little lost for a moment, as Hopwood dominates the positioning. Hopwood is looking to take a break and control but Whitfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Whitfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hopwood. Hopwood works to advance to full mount. Whitfield defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3# Hopwood looking to control and managing it successfully. Whitfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hopwood controlling from mount. Hopwood unloading with bombs!#T4# Whitfield is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Whitfield is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2# Hopwood working for a guillotine from mount but Whitfield is in no mood to give up. Hopwood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hopwood trying to control but Whitfield is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hopwood thowing shots but they're missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hopwood dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Hopwood looking to score a takedown here. Whitfield is defending well but Hopwood drives through and ends up in Whitfield's guard. Whitfield trying to control the position.
Whitfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopwood controls the pace. Hopwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hopwood is continuing to stall. Whitfield 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.#T1# Hopwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hopwood wants to control from the top but Whitfield keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Hopwood should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Hopwood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whitfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hopwood tries to advance position but instead Whitfield slips a leg back in to half guard. Hopwood works his way into side control. #T2# Whitfield can't do much from the bottom here. Hopwood controlling from side mount. #SUB2# Hopwood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whitfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3# Whitfield is trying to control Hopwood's posture but Hopwood avoids it. Hopwood tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Hopwood just content to control the position. Hopwood throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A lull in the action here as Hopwood stalls from top position. Hopwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitfield keeps working. Whitfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitfield enables Hopwood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hopwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Hopwood gets the takedown into side control. Hopwood works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The ground and pound from Hopwood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Hopwood trying to control the action but Whitfield is working from the bottom. Hopwood tries to move into full mount but can't pass Whitfield's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitfield dodges the ground and pound from Hopwood. Hopwood is looking to take a break and control but Whitfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hopwood slows the pace down. #T1# Hopwood has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2# Hopwood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Whitfield is surviving well by controlling Hopwood's body position as best he can. Hopwood content just to control the position here. Whitfield is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB2# Hopwood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hopwood trying to control but Whitfield is having none of it. Hopwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Whitfield haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Hopwood goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Whitfield is on top in guard.
#T3# Hopwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Whitfield postures up in Hopwood's guard and throws a big left but Hopwood blocks it. Whitfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Whitfield controlling from the top position. Whitfield preventing the sweep. Whitfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopwood's head. Whitfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Hopwood is looking for a triangle but Whitfield pushes his legs off easily.
Whitfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Whitfield looking to sit in guard and control but Hopwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Whitfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hopwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitfield is keeping the position for now. Whitfield is trying to keep Hopwood in close.
Hopwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Greg Hopwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hopwood prevents Whitfield from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Greg Hopwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hopwood 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hopwood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1# Feliciano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Feliciano.#CUT2# It looks like Herschel Clarke has been cut. Clarke backs away from a small jab... but Feliciano lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Clarke crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Feliciano with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Raul Feliciano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1# Slammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Slammer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Whitfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitfield somewhat. Slammer is looking for the big counter here. Slammer fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Slammer misses. Whitfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Slammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Whitfield slips a jab and a cross from Slammer.
Whitfield throws a big counter combination but Slammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A slow jab from Slammer misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slammer misses with a hook. Whitfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Slammer enables Whitfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slammer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Whitfield postures up and lands a big shot to Slammer's brow. Whitfield with a nice head shot there. Whitfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Whitfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Whitfield distracts Slammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Whitfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Slammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Slammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Whitfield is working Slammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Slammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitfield. Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Whitfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Slammer has momentary wrist control but Whitfield slips an elbow through the middle. Whitfield with a nice head shot there. Whitfield is working Slammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Whitfield stands up over Slammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Whitfield is in close to Slammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Whitfield throwing strikes but missing. Whitfield landing some decent shots from guard. Whitfield landing some decent shots from guard. Whitfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Whitfield connects with a couple of short punches. Whitfield 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. Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Whitfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB# Whitfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whitfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Whitfield is working Slammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Whitfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Whitfield scoring with some ground and pound. Whitfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Whitfield throwing strikes from guard but Slammer blocks nicely. We've been informed that Slammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Whitfield lands a couple of decent looking shots. Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Whitfield 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. Whitfield cracks Slammer with a solid left hand.#T4# Whitfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Slammer has wrist control. Whitfield with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Whitfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Whitfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Whitfield with a nice head shot there. Whitfield is stalling in the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Whitfield cracks Slammer with a solid left hand. Whitfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Whitfield dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitfield. Slammer throws a hook but Whitfield blocks it. Slammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitfield circles away quickly and effectively. It looked like Whitfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL# Whitfield clinches up with Slammer and pushes him back against the cage. Whitfield is trying to pull guard but Slammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Whitfield pulls guard effortlessly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitfield trying to control the position here. Slammer is breathing heavily.#SUB# Whitfield working for a triangle but Slammer defends it easily.
Whitfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Slammer wants to stand and escape but instead Whitfield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Julian Whitfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Whitfield won't allow Slammer to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whitfield postures up and lands a big shot to Slammer's brow. Whitfield chips away with some ground and pound. Whitfield scoring with some ground and pound. Whitfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Whitfield chips away with some ground and pound. Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Whitfield lands a couple of elbows. Slammer has momentary wrist control but Whitfield slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Slammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitfield controls the pace. Whitfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Whitfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Whitfield connects with a couple of short punches. Whitfield lands a couple of digs. Whitfield 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. Whitfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Whitfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Whitfield connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Whitfield postures up and lands a big shot to Slammer's brow. Whitfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Whitfield cracks Slammer with a solid left hand. Whitfield stands up over Slammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Whitfield is working Slammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Whitfield is stalling in the full guard. Whitfield throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Slammer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Slammer misses with a wild combination.
Slammer misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD# Whitfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Slammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitfield. Whitfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Whitfield works over Slammer with some ground and pound from guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whitfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Whitfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Whitfield dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitfield. Slammer throws a right hand that Whitfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitfield also avoids with ease. Whitfield tries to counter by clinching up but Slammer breaks away and moves out of range. Slammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Whitfield rushes Slammer and presses him up against the cage. Whitfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slammer up against the cage. Whitfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitfield tries to pull guard but Slammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitfield drops back down to his feet.
Whitfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slammer walks away with a smile on his face. Whitfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Whitfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Whitfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slammer. Slammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Whitfield has Slammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitfield tries to pull guard but Slammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##TD# Whitfield pulls guard. Whitfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Whitfield is trying to control the position but Slammer postures up. Slammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Whitfield is pulling down on Slammer's head. It's preventing any offense from Slammer, at least for the moment. Whitfield wants to sweep here but Slammer controlling him for the moment. #SU2# Slammer stands up from Whitfield's guard - Slammer perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3# Sloppy strikes from Slammer. Those never looked like landing. It looked like Whitfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Whitfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Slammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whitfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitfield. #CL# Whitfield clinches up with Slammer and pushes him back against the cage. Whitfield fails to pull guard.
Slammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitfield.
Whitfield fails to pull guard.
#T4# Whitfield trying to land knees to the body.
Whitfield has Slammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Chris Slammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whitfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slammer prevents it.
Julian Whitfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Whitfield blocks a body shot from Slammer.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Slammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Whitfield 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Whitfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1# Eight scores with a shot to the body.
Eight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2# Eight has Riggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs is trying to drag Eight to the mat but Eight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Eight lands with a right to the head. Eight scores with a nice hook to the head. Riggs has Eight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A right hook to the body lands for Eight.
Riggs is breathing heavily. Eight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riggs backwards. Eight lands a body shot. Eight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Eight lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eight stalling against the cage.
Eight lands a right hand. #ROC2# Riggs is rocked! Eight dips a shoulder and cracks Riggs with a mighty uppercut! Riggs falls back against the cage and Eight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Riggs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Eight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Eight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Hall shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jenkins has Hall pulled in close to control his posture. Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Jenkins is adopting a defensive guard. Hall 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. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jenkins controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Jenkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ground and pound from Hall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Jenkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2# Hall stands up. #CL2# Hall rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Hall pulls guard. Hall is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but instead Hall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3# Jenkins looking to control.
#ES# Jenkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Jenkins tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nice strikes from Hall there. Jenkins missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4# Jenkins is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hall trying to control the pace. Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard. Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jenkins is working hard here to advance position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Hall prevents Jenkins from improving his position. Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Hall 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# Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jenkins feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
#TD2# Hall shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jenkins is wriggling around but Hall manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Jenkins desperately trying to maintain half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jenkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1# Jenkins 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. Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hall throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely. Hall with a flurry of punches that miss. Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. Charles Hall has got the better of the ground game so far. Jenkins wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him. Hall wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving. Hall won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet. Jenkins 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.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hall trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom. Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hall 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. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Hall drives through with a takedown into Jenkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Jenkins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2# Hall jumps guard and drags Jenkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jenkins cracks Hall with a solid left hand.#ES2# Hall has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jenkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Jenkins fails to pull guard.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2# Hall gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.#SUB2# Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hall won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hall. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Hall won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jenkins controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself. Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet. Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2# Hall gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4# Hall throws a nice head kick!
#CL# Jenkins darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.#BC2# Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Hall lands a head kick!
#CL2# Hall rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Hall decides to pull guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jenkins is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him. Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Hall tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch. Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Hall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Jenkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Hall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hall is in Jenkins's guard.#ES# Jenkins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jenkins's guard.#T1# Jenkins managing to control the position. Hall won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here. Hall 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. Jenkins wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment. Jenkins looking to control.
#SU2# Hall stands and steps away. Jenkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Jenkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard. Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet. #T2# Jenkins is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely. Jenkins wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him. Hall is stalling in the full guard. Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jenkins controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself. Jenkins wants to stand but Hall is controlling the position. Hall advances position into side control!#T3# Jenkins wants to control but Hall postures up.#SUB2# Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jenkins's shoulder. That is not cool. Jenkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Jenkins tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position. Jenkins is trying to buck Hall off.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jenkins looking for a sweep but Hall has passed into full mount! Oh no! Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away. Hall controlling the pace for now. Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hall 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Hall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Whitfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trecozze's half guard. Trecozze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitfield. Trecozze throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Whitfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Whitfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Whitfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Trecozze is trying to stand up here but Whitfield is controlling him well. Whitfield drops an elbow to the side of Trecozze's head. Trecozze taking some punishment here, with Whitfield in his half guard. Whitfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Whitfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Whitfield scoring with strikes to the body and head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trecozze misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Trecozze missing with punches from the bottom.
Whitfield 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. Whitfield is controlling the pace.
#T1# Whitfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Trecozze is trying to maintain the position but Whitfield is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trecozze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitfield. Whitfield is nestled in close to Trecozze, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nice strikes from Whitfield there. Whitfield slips a nice elbow through Trecozze's hands, connecting with Trecozze's forehead. Still in half guard, Whitfield seems content to control. Trecozze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitfield scores with a couple of nice shots. Whitfield 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. Nice strikes from Whitfield there. Trecozze taking some punishment here, with Whitfield in his half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whitfield in particular looking to stall. Whitfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trecozze defending well though. #T2# Whitfield trying to control the pace. Whitfield is nestled in close to Trecozze, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Trecozze is defending against the submission attempts here by Whitfield.
#SUB# Whitfield looking for a submission but Trecozze manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Trecozze pulls Whitfield in to control the position. Whitfield scoring with some ground and pound. Whitfield lands a couple of decent looking shots. Whitfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Trecozze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Whitfield lands a couple of digs. Whitfield throws a big right hand that misses. Whitfield stays in close to Trecozze's body and controls the position. Trecozze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Whitfield is stalling in the full guard. Whitfield stops Trecozze from standing up. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Whitfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Whitfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trecozze.#CL2# Trecozze moves into the clinch. Trecozze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4# Trecozze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whitfield managing to block the knees to the body from Trecozze.
#TD2# Trecozze tightens his grip and picks Whitfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Whitfield manages to land in guard. Trecozze wants to get up but he can't break Whitfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Trecozze looks winded!#SUB2# Trecozze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whitfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trecozze has Whitfield in his guard.#REVR# Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Whitfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Trecozze has momentary wrist control but Whitfield slips an elbow through the middle. Trecozze looking for a sweep. Not yet Trecozze, not yet. Whitfield landing some decent shots from guard. Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Whitfield dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Trecozze moves into range and clinches up with Whitfield.#TD# Whitfield pulls guard effortlessly. Trecozze works a leg free and moves into half guard. Whitfield trying to hold on to Trecozze's head to control him but Trecozze postures up.
Whitfield tries to roll over but Trecozze keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trecozze trying to control from half guard but Whitfield is working away. Trecozze tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1# Whitfield is trying to get back to full guard. Trecozze is looking to advance position but Whitfield won't allow it. Whitfield wants to get back to his feet.
Whitfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trecozze can do to turn this around? Whitfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Julian Whitfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Whitfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trecozze is aware though and is defending well. Trecozze throws a big right hand that misses. Trecozze tries to stand but Whitfield is controlling from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Whitfield trying to keep a closed guard but Trecozze is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Trecozze looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Trecozze throws a strike but Whitfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Whitfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Whitfield lands a couple of digs. Whitfield throws a big right hand that misses. Whitfield controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# Whitfield throws a big right hand that misses. Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Whitfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Whitfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Whitfield with a nice head shot there. Whitfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trecozze works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Whitfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Whitfield won't allow Trecozze to get back to his feet. Whitfield is working Trecozze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Whitfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Trecozze being controlled here, momentarily. Whitfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# Whitfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Whitfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trecozze works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Trecozze darts in and clinches Whitfield up against the cage. Trecozze can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Trecozze pulls guard. Trecozze is breathing heavily. Whitfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Whitfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Whitfield working some strikes from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whitfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Trecozze throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Whitfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trecozze's head. Whitfield with a nice head shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Whitfield dominated that second round. That's time! Whitfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD# Whitfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trecozze did well to prevent Whitfield getting side control. Whitfield is figuring out what he wants to do next. Whitfield is looking to take a break and control but Trecozze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Whitfield drops an elbow to the side of Trecozze's head. Whitfield scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Whitfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Trecozze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whitfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Whitfield slips a nice elbow through Trecozze's hands, connecting with Trecozze's forehead. Whitfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Whitfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trecozze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Whitfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Trecozze has hold of Whitfield's hands but Whitfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Whitfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Trecozze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Trecozze is looking to control Whitfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trecozze avoid being mounted? Whitfield working Trecozze over with strikes. Whitfield slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Whitfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trecozze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitfield. Whitfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Whitfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Whitfield lands strikes from half guard. Whitfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Whitfield scoring with strikes to the body and head. Trecozze is trying to control but can't.
Whitfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Whitfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Whitfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trecozze is just riding it out for now. Whitfield eventually gives up the hold. Trecozze tries to get to full guard but Whitfield has control of the leg. #T3# Whitfield is nestled in close to Trecozze, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Whitfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Trecozze is looking to control Whitfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trecozze avoid being mounted? Whitfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Whitfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Trecozze wants to get back to his feet.
Whitfield prevents Trecozze from improving his position. Whitfield is controlling the pace.
#T4# Whitfield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Whitfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Whitfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Whitfield working the head and body with strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whitfield slips a nice elbow through Trecozze's hands, connecting with Trecozze's forehead. Whitfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gino Trecozze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Julian Whitfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Whitfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trecozze for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight! Julian Whitfield showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitfield, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Whitfield!
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