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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFC-Five
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1# Hammond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammond, as that shot connected.
Hammond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches - $300/Week in the buildup to the fight. Hammond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot. Hammond cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammond swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hammond takes one on the button. Hammond thuds a left hand into Jackson 's body. This has been an exciting period of action! Hammond missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hammond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hammond scores with a jab to the body. Jackson tries to clinch up but Hammond circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson misses with a looping right. Hammond misses with a hook.#CL2# Jackson closes the distance and clinches. Hammond can't break the clinch.
Hammond tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges. Jackson moves out of range as Hammond strikes. As Hammond backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Hammond manages to avoid it all. Jackson tries to clinch but Hammond moves out of range. Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammond ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Hammond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hammond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson looks to clinch and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Jackson is rocked! Hammond cracks Jackson with a hook to the temple - Jackson is on wobbly legs here! Hammond swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jackson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hammond wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Hammond! Rob Hammond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1# Winkel lands with a good body shot. We've been hearing reports that Winkel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Winkel throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Winkel didn't expect that. Hill landing some decent shots from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hill is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hill scoring with punches to the head and body. Winkel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hill with a nice head shot there. Hill distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hill 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. Winkel is breathing heavily. Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Winkel has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle. Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill landing some decent shots from guard. Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hill working some strikes from top position. Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1# Hill scoring with some ground and pound. Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hill connects with a couple of short punches. Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hill pushing down on Winkel 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hill working Winkel over with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow. Ground and pound from Hill. Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nice strikes from Hill there. #T2# Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hill lands strikes from half guard. Hill is nestled in close to Winkel , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Winkel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Winkel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Winkel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground. Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Hill working over Winkel with some ground and pound. Winkel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hill working Winkel over with strikes. Hill winds up and cracks Winkel with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hill slips a nice elbow through Winkel 's hands, connecting with Winkel 's forehead. Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Winkel taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard. Hill slips a nice elbow through Winkel 's hands, connecting with Winkel 's forehead. Winkel taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard. Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hill drops an elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Winkel taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard. Hill drops an elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Hill slips a nice elbow through Winkel 's hands, connecting with Winkel 's forehead.#T3# Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hill lands with a punch from half guard. Winkel has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Winkel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots. Hill working the head and body with strikes. Hill working Winkel over with strikes. Winkel taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard. Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Winkel taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard. Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Hill. Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hill lands strikes from half guard. Hill slips a nice elbow through Winkel 's hands, connecting with Winkel 's forehead. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.#T4# Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ground and pound from Hill. Hill slips a nice elbow through Winkel 's hands, connecting with Winkel 's forehead. Hill working Winkel over with strikes. Winkel is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
Hill winds up and cracks Winkel with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hill working Winkel over with strikes. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Winkel 's temple. Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hill winds up and cracks Winkel with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Winkel taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard. Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hill working over Winkel with some ground and pound. Winkel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Hill dominated that round. That's time! Winkel 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Winkel throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it. Winkel misses with a two punch combination.
Winkel scores with a spinning back kick! Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winkel defends it well. Winkel misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Hill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Hill is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hill landing some decent shots from guard. Winston Hill has got the better of the ground game so far. Hill landing some decent shots from guard. #T1# Hill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hill chips away with some ground and pound. Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hill landing with the ground and pound. Hill stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hill is working Winkel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hill lands a couple of digs. Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hill lands a couple of elbows. Hill lands a couple of elbows. Hill is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hill landing with the ground and pound. Hill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Hill connects with a couple of short punches. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle. Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hill landing with the ground and pound. Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Hill scoring with some ground and pound. Hill is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hill stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hill connects with a couple of short punches. Hill connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Hill scoring with some ground and pound. Hill landing with the ground and pound. Hill scoring with punches to the head and body. Hill connects with a couple of short punches. Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Hill working some strikes from top position. Hill with a nice head shot there. Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hill works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Hill cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Hill lands a couple of digs. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hill lands a couple of digs.#T4# Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hill stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hill with a nice head shot there. Hill lands a couple of elbows. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hill connects with a couple of short punches. Hill stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hill landing some decent shots from guard. Winkel can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hill working Winkel over with strikes. Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Winkel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# so Hill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hill scoring with punches to the head and body. Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hill landing some decent shots from guard. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle. Hill distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hill scoring with some ground and pound. Hill stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hill is working Winkel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hill works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle. Hill cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle. Hill cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Hill with a nice head shot there. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle. Hill lands a couple of digs. Hill with a nice head shot there. Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hill working some strikes from top position. Hill stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Hill is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hill cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hill is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hill scoring with some ground and pound. Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Hill with a nice head shot there. Hill working some strikes from top position. Hill cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hill working some strikes from top position. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle. Hill works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Hill scoring with some ground and pound. Hill landing some decent shots from guard. Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. #T3# Hill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Hill working some strikes from top position. Hill works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hill distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Hill lands a couple of digs. Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Hill scoring with punches to the head and body. Hill working some strikes from top position. Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hill lands a couple of digs.#T4# Hill stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Hill lands a couple of digs. Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hill landing with the ground and pound. Hill distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hill lands a couple of elbows. Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hill chips away with some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hill landing some decent shots from guard. Hill landing some decent shots from guard. Trevor Winkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hill with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Winston Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hill 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Hill! During a confident post fight interview, Winston Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Trevor Winkel stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's rigged.'.
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Event:
BFF 1: Petersen vs. Balboa
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Storm fails with a takedown attempt. Abubazi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2# Storm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abubazi's guard. Storm trying to control but Abubazi is working from the bottom. Abubazi looking for a sweep. Not yet Abubazi, not yet. Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Abubazi is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Storm slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Storm prevents Abubazi from standing back up.
#T1# Abubazi is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold. Abubazi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away. #SUB2# Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Abubazi trying to control here.
#SUB2# Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2# Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm. #SUB2# Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Abubazi is defending well.
Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt. Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard. #SUB2# Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy. #T5# Abubazi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Abubazi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Storm has gone for a leg lock! Abubazi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Storm's guard.#REVR# Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abubazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T6# Abubazi trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom. Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm is thwarting Abubazi's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB2# Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm. #SUB2# Storm is looking for a kimura here.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Abubazi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Storm is looking for a kimura but Abubazi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Storm to get the leverage. #T8# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm. #SUB2# Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abubazi won't allow Storm to pass to mount. #SUB2# Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T9##SUB2# Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Storm trying to work for an americana but Abubazi has managed to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Storm looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Storm drops back looking for a leg! Abubazi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abubazi manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Abubazi's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Storm dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R2# Storm shoots in for a takedown but Abubazi shows good takedown defense. Abubazi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abubazi's waist but Abubazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side. Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2# Storm looking to score a takedown here. Abubazi is defending well but Storm drives through and ends up in Abubazi's guard. Storm slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Storm is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away. #T1##SUB2# Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abubazi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Abubazi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Abubazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abubazi. Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Abubazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Storm wants to pass the guard but Abubazi is keeping the position.#SUB# Abubazi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Storm pushing down on Abubazi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3# Storm trying to mount his opponent but Abubazi defends it. Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy. Myles Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
Storm is stalling here. Abubazi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Storm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abubazi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Storm is trying to control Abubazi's posture but Abubazi avoids it. #T4# Storm is looking for a sweep. Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abubazi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abubazi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Storm is trying to control the position but Abubazi postures up. #T5# Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abubazi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Storm working for a triangle but Abubazi defends it easily.
Abubazi wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving. #T6# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Storm trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abubazi defends it easily. Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.
#T7##SUB2# Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abubazi is aware though and is defending well. Abubazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Abubazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm 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. Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Abubazi, before circling back to the center of the mat. Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Abubazi tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Abubazi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kareem Abubazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Storm.#T8# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense. Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abubazi but Abubazi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Storm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Storm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Storm is looking to take a break and control but Abubazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB2# Storm is trying to get an arm triangle but Abubazi is defending well. Myles Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Storm has knee on belly and moves into mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Storm looking to control but Abubazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Myles Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Storm 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Myles Storm! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Myles Storm! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Myles Storm wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Winkel closes the distance but Taylor moves to the side #TD2# and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Winkel didn't expect that. Taylor throws a big elbow that misses. Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Taylor lands a couple of digs. Taylor stops Winkel from standing up. Winkel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Taylor scoring with some ground and pound. Winkel wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor 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. Taylor lands a couple of digs. Taylor scoring with some ground and pound. Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Taylor scoring with some ground and pound. Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Winkel is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Winkel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him. Winkel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Winkel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Winkel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Trevor Winkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Winkel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor. Winkel is breathing heavily. Taylor lands a couple of digs. Taylor working some strikes from top position. Taylor working some strikes from top position. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taylor connects with a couple of short punches. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle. Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor connects with a couple of short punches. Winkel wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor chips away with some ground and pound. Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor landing with the ground and pound. Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3# Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor chips away with some ground and pound. Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor landing some decent shots from guard. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taylor chips away with some ground and pound. Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Taylor working some strikes from top position. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Winkel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.#T4# Taylor with a nice head shot there. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle. Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Taylor distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Taylor chips away with some ground and pound. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle. Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Taylor cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Taylor lands a couple of elbows. Taylor landing some decent shots from guard. Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taylor landing some decent shots from guard. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Taylor moves away from the strike by Winkel . Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Winkel thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it #TD2# and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Taylor scoring with some ground and pound. Taylor chips away with some ground and pound. Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle. Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor prevents Winkel from getting back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Taylor working some strikes from top position. Corey Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far. Winkel wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. Winkel wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Winkel wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side#TD2# and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Taylor connects with a couple of short punches. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor working some strikes from top position. Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor landing some decent shots from guard. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots. Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots. Taylor distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor with a nice head shot there. Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Taylor connects with a couple of short punches. Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. Taylor distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Taylor landing some decent shots from guard. Taylor connects with a couple of short punches. Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Taylor lands a couple of digs. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor 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! 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# Winkel throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Winkel fights it but they end up in guard. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor cracks Winkel with a solid left hand. Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow. Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots. Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head. Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Taylor landing some decent shots from guard. Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1# Taylor grinds an elbow into Winkel 's temple. Taylor landing strikes. Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Taylor cracks Winkel with an elbow. That is naaassty. Taylor lands some shots froms side control. Taylor grinds an elbow into Winkel 's temple. Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Taylor working the ground and pound from side control. Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Taylor working the ground and pound. Taylor lands a decent elbow from side control. Taylor is working Winkel over with some ground and pound from side control. Winkel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taylor landing strikes. #T2# Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Taylor lands a nice forearm strike. Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Winkel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor is working Winkel over with some ground and pound from side control. Taylor landing a few strikes. Taylor landing a few strikes. Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Taylor scores with a couple of short elbows. Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow. Taylor lands an elbow. Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Winkel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3# Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Taylor is working Winkel over with some ground and pound from side control. Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Winkel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taylor lands an elbow. Winkel is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Winkel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Winkel down.
Winkel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Check out the look on Taylor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Taylor scoring with punches from side control. Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow. Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes. #T4# Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Taylor cracks Winkel with a big elbow. Taylor lands some shots froms side control. Taylor scoring with punches from side control. Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Taylor working the head and body with strikes. Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Taylor cracks Winkel with an elbow. That is naaassty. Taylor scoring with punches from side control. Winkel taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes. Taylor scores with punches from side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Taylor grinds an elbow into Winkel 's temple. Trevor Winkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Taylor lands some shots froms side control. Taylor working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Taylor 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Taylor! After winning the bout, Corey Taylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Trevor Winkel was interviewed post fight and said 'It's rigged.'.
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Event:
IFC Four
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1# Jab from Kalawaia. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jones has eaten all the pies! Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD# Kalawaia drops Jones with a right and a left! Kalawaia comes rushing in but Jones regains his composure and manages to keep Kalawaia in guard.
#CUT# It looks like John Jones has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kalawaia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC# Jones is rocked! Kalawaia postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Jones 's head off the mat! Jones is out! He's out! Kalawaia jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kealohilani Kalawaia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1# Zombie wants to stay close but Winkel steps back to make room for something. Zombie seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Winkel and Zombie drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Trevor Winkel ! Trevor Winkel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1# Endo scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Howard misses. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Howard stalling the fight.
Howard has Endo pressed against the cage, preventing Endo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Howard keeps control of Endo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Endo breaks the clinch.
Endo fails in his attempt to clinch. Endo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Howard instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howard looking for a takedown. #TD2# Howard pulls guard. Endo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU# Endo gets to his feet. Howard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Endo misses with a body shot.
#CL# Endo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Endo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Endo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Connor Endo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Endo as he avoids it easily. Howard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Connor Endo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Howard. Endo scores with a nice head shot.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Endo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Howard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Endo. Endo obviously looking to wear him down.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Endo. Endo avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Endo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away. A punch combination from Endo misses. Endo tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance. As Endo backs off Howard throws a huge counter combo but Endo manages to avoid it all.#TD2# Howard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Endo was covering up waiting for the punch and Howard finishes the takedown easily into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Endo wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it. Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Endo is working an open guard so Howard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Endo tries to clinch up. Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Endo. Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Endo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Howard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Howard scores with a leg kick.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Endo tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Endo to the ground. Endo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Endo doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard shoots and misses and Endo counters with a straight right hand. No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Endo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Howard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Connor Endo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Howard pushes Endo up against the cage in a clinch. Howard keeps control of Endo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Endo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around? Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Endo walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Howard moves into range and clinches up with Endo. Endo tries to break free but Howard pushes him back against the cage. Endo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Endo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Endo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Endo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2# Howard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Howard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Endo! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Endo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howard controlling from mount. #SUB2# Howard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Endo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Endo tries to buck Howard off but he can't manage it. Howard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Endo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2# Howard wants to finish this one by submission but Endo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Howard. Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Howard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3# Howard controlling from the full mount. Howard thowing shots but they're missing. Endo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount. Endo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Howard content just to control the position here. Howard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Endo?
Howard controlling his opponent. Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Howard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Howard stops Endo from getting back to his feet.
Howard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Howard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Endo sees it coming and defends easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howard works his way into full mount! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Howard controlling his opponent. #T1# Endo blocking the ground and pound. Howard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Endo tries to buck Howard off but Howard takes his back! #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Howard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Endo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Howard is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Endo showing good submission defense here.
Good control from Howard. Endo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.#T3# Let's hope that Howard 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.#SUB2# Endo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howard gets his way!
#SUB2# Endo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Howard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Howard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Endo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2# Endo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Howard's arms. Howard controls the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Endo covering up well under a series of strikes from Howard.
And that's the end of the fight! Hugo Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Howard 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Howard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2# Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2# Jackson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jr has locked up a guillotine! Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jackson is holding on here and Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Jackson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rox Jr! Rox Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Winkel moves out of range as Johnson strikes. Winkel feints the counter takedown.#TD# Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Johnson controlling the pace. #SUB# Johnson is working for a kimura but Winkel is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Winkel ! #SUB# Johnson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boi Johnson! Boi Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Trevor Winkel stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's rigged.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1# Endo connects with a body shot that sends Lesnar's belly button to the back.#CL2# Lesnar clinches up against the cage. Lesnar has Endo pushed against the cage. Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Endo is controlling the position. Lesnar prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Endo breaks from the clinch.
Endo wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance. Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Endo. Endo tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Endo fights it but they end up in guard. Endo is looking to stand back up but Lesnar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Endo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR# Endo pushes Lesnar off but Lesnar dives into side control.
Check out the look on Lesnar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lesnar is staying tight to Endo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1# Endo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Endo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesnar has just dragged him back down to the mat. Lesnar is working Endo over with some ground and pound from side control. Lesnar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Endo down.
Endo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground. Endo pushes Lesnar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lesnar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Endo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lesnar connects with a decent elbow. Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lesnar scoring with punches from side control. Endo is pushing Lesnar's head away, looking to escape. Lesnar manages to hold on to the position though. Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2# Endo is rocked! Lesnar is putting a hurting on Endo here, landing some big shots from side control. Oh Endo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Endo is breathing heavily. Lesnar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. A big shot lands for Lesnar! That's hurt Endo! Will he recover? Lesnar fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1# Stroev fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Stroev fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson throws a head kick that Stroev semi-blocks.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch. Stroev looks winded! Stroev shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev. Jackson lands with an overhand left. Jackson Throws a clean left jab. Jackson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Stroev's chin! Stroev crumbles to the ground and Jackson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jackson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Jackson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ayete looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2# Jones stands and steps away. Ayete gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. We've been told by Ayete's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jones has eaten all the pies! Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Ayete tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.#TD2# Jones 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones trying to control but Ayete is working from the bottom. #SU2# Jones stands up from Ayete's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ayete will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2# Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2# Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ayete to the ground. Jones is now in Ayete's guard. Jones wants to control from the top but Ayete keeps moving. #SU2# Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ayete blocks a head kick by Jones .
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2# Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ayete was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2# Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2# Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ayete trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones winds up and cracks Ayete with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ayete is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Jones is looking to advance position but Ayete won't allow it. #SU2# Jones decides to stand and escape the position. Jones tests Ayete's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ayete swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones .#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Ayete enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ayete manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ayete wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #T4# Ayete keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Ayete looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones 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. Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jones tries to clinch up. Ayete doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
#TD2# Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Ayete sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2# Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Jones rushes Ayete and presses him up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Jones scores with a takedown into Ayete's guard. Jones forces his way into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones trying to control the action but Ayete is working from the bottom. #T1# Jones working over Ayete with some ground and pound. Ayete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Jones trying to control from half guard but Ayete is working away. Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ayete does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SU2# Jones decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Ayete is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3# Ayete makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ayete. Jones works over Ayete with some ground and pound from guard. Jones trying to control but Ayete is working from the bottom. #SU2# Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ayete, up you get! #TD2# Jones 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# Ayete scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4# Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jones stuffs the takedown. Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ayete blocks it well. Ayete tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Jones feints and as Ayete raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2# Jones gets to his feet. Ayete looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Nice takedown defense from Jones . No joy for Ayete on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majid Ayete. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crunch! Ayete slams his shin into Jones 's torso. Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2# Jones has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Ayete lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2# Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ayete is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
#REVR# Jones scores with a couple of short elbows. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ayete keeps working. Ayete is trying to control Jones 's posture but Jones avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ayete is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SU2# Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ayete to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ayete on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones . Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2# Ayete tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jones is pressing down on Ayete's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ayete is holding on for now. #SUB# Ayete is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SU2# Jones decides to stand and escape the position. #T2# Jones scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2# Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jones not doing much here.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ayete keeps working. #T3# Ayete wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
John Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. Ayete taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ayete keeps working. Jones prevents Ayete from improving his position.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jones winds up and cracks Ayete with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ayete wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones wants to control but Ayete is keeping him busy. Ground and pound from Jones . The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Ayete is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! John Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jones 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Abubazi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Abubazi moves nicely into side control. Brown is looking to reverse the position. Abubazi happy to just control the position for now. Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abubazi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1# Brown being controlled for a moment. #SUB# Abubazi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well. Abubazi 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 Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Brown is looking to get back to his feet here but Abubazi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brown's back. Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abubazi's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Abubazi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Abubazi 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. Our spies down at at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3# Abubazi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. Abubazi controlling from the top position. #SUB# Abubazi 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. Abubazi's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Abubazi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Abubazi stops Brown from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Abubazi works a leg free and moves into half guard. Abubazi controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Abubazi dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Abubazi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abubazi wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Abubazi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard. Abubazi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Abubazi taking a breather here. Brown is not content to let Abubazi control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abubazi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Kareem Abubazi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB# Abubazi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Abubazi wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #SUB# Abubazi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Abubazi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abubazi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Abubazi working away. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB# Abubazi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abubazi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3# Brown is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Abubazi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abubazi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Abubazi 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 Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Brown trying to remain calm as Abubazi controls from the top position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Abubazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side. #TD# Abubazi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brown wants to sweep here but Abubazi controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Abubazi dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Abubazi staying out of range there. Abubazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around? Abubazi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Brown moves into the clinch. Abubazi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Brown gets caught napping as Abubazi dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard. Abubazi wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Abubazi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abubazi wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T1# Abubazi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Brown keeping moving, preventing Abubazi from controlling successfully. Abubazi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Abubazi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abubazi darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Abubazi into the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Abubazi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Abubazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown wants to clinch up but Abubazi keeps it at a distance. Abubazi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Abubazi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3# Brown throws a series of punches but Abubazi moves out of range. Abubazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown. Abubazi shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Abubazi shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Abubazi looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Antonio Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brown looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Abubazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Abubazi working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown wants to control from the top but Abubazi keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Antonio Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Abubazi 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Abubazi! Kareem Abubazi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# Stroev fails to land with a series of punches.
Stroev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Victor Stroev has been cut. Victor Stroev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Stroev tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Stroev back to his feet - he wants the finish! 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!#TD# Stroev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2# Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD# Stroev looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Stroev drives through and ends up in Jackson 's guard.#ES2# Jackson pushes Stroev off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Stroev avoids nicely. Jackson digs a good hook to Stroev's body.
#CL# Stroev closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Stroev decides to pull guard. Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Jackson distracts Stroev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Stroev controlling Jackson 's posture. Stroev controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. Stroev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroev is retaining full guard. Jackson slips nicely into half guard. Stroev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stroev tries to get out of the position. Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2# Stroev is rocked!#SUB2# Jackson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stroev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Jackson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# Endo wants to clinch. Endo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webber sprawls well. Webber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Endo gets slowly back to his feet. Endo sets himself, and Webber steps forward looking for the clinch! Endo avoids it this time. Webber leaves Endo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Webber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Endo's half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Webber wants to pass to mount but Endo is defending the position. #SUB2# Webber wants to work for an arm triangle but Endo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Endo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Endo tries to kick Webber off but Webber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Endo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webber on the ground.#SU2# Webber stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2# Endo tries to keep at a distance but Webber has taken the fight into the clinch. Webber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Endo is looking to break free of the clinch but Webber has double underhooks. #TD2# Webber has clasped his hands together around Endo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Endo is trying to improve his position.#T2# Endo is trying to work for a sweep but Webber has mounted him! Webber controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Webber working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Endo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Webber! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Webber! A relieved looking Paul Webber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1# Kaya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaya throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winkel fails with a takedown attempt. Kaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winkel tries to clinch but Kaya moves out of range. Kaya connects with a high kick. Kaya throws a front kick that sends Winkel stumbling back into the cage. Winkel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kaya misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kaya sizes up Winkel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Winkel . Kaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Winkel wants to clinch up but Kaya keeps it at a distance.#CL# Winkel drives through and clinches with Kaya against the cage.
Winkel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# Kaya tries to circle away but Winkel has him pinned against the cage. Winkel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Winkel won't allow it.
Kaya tries to break the clinch but Winkel is controlling the position. Winkel wants to break free but Kaya has control.
A frustrated look appears on Winkel 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Winkel is trying to break the clinch but Kaya is controlling him. Winkel wants to break free but Kaya has control.
Winkel wants to break free but Kaya has control.
Winkel is trying to force a seperation but Kaya has the dominant position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A frustrated look appears on Winkel 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Winkel is trying to break the clinch but Kaya has him pressed against the cage. Winkel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Winkel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaya won't allow it.
Winkel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winkel wants to break free but Kaya has control.
Winkel tries to break the clinch but Kaya is controlling the position. A frustrated look appears on Winkel 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winkel has him pressed against the cage. Winkel is trying to push Kaya away but Kaya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Winkel is trying to break the clinch but Kaya has him pressed against the cage. Winkel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Winkel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Winkel breaks the clinch.
Winkel tries to clinch but Kaya is having none of it. Some wild striking there from Kaya.
Winkel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thali Kaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kaya lands with an overhand left. Thali Kaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kaya lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Kaya. Winkel tries to counter by clinching up but Kaya breaks away and moves out of range.#T4# Winkel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winkel eats them both and turns towards Kaya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Winkel tries to land a leg kick but Kaya saw it coming and moves away.
Winkel misses with a few strikes there.
Kaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kaya misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaya pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Winkel back to the cage. Kaya follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL# Winkel moves into the clinch. Winkel is trying to break free. Winkel tries to break free but Kaya pushes him back against the cage. Winkel is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thali Kaya dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A combination from Kaya does no damage. Winkel is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kaya misses with a head kick.
Winkel avoids the body shot from Kaya.
Winkel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Winkel avoids the head kick by Kaya.
Winkel lands with a good body shot. A head kick misses from Kaya. Winkel tried to counter with a leg kick but Kaya avoided it. Winkel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A head kick misses from Kaya. Winkel attempts a counter takedown but Kaya avoids it well and moves away. Kaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Winkel moves into range and clinches up with Kaya.#BC# Winkel manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Winkel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaya avoids a kick to the body.
Kaya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1# Kaya scores with a nice right hand.
Kaya getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Winkel throws a head kick but Kaya moves out of range.
Winkel swinging wildly here.
Kaya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kaya misses with a head kick.
Trevor Winkel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Winkel tries to clinch there but Kaya circles away.
Kaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kaya is breathing heavily. Kaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winkel moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Winkel blocks a jab. Winkel thinks about countering with a head kick. Winkel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kaya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Winkel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Winkel blocks a head kick by Kaya.
Kaya lands a two punch combo.
Kaya missing with a left hand there. Winkel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Winkel moves out of range of the body kick. Nice sprawl there from Kaya as Winkel shoots in. Winkel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A left and a right from Kaya both land. Nice combination. Kaya lands a head kick. Winkel smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Winkel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Winkel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaya. Winkel throws a body shot but no joy. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Winkel avoids the head kick by Kaya.
#CL# Winkel instigates a clinch. Winkel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaya has double underhooks. #T3# A frustrated look appears on Winkel 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kaya prevents Winkel from breaking the clinch. Kaya is trying to break free. Winkel is trying to force a seperation but Kaya has the dominant position. Winkel working hard to break the clinch. Winkel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaya won't allow it.
Winkel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaya has him pressed against the cage. Winkel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaya has him pressed against the cage.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Winkel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaya's efforts to push away. Kaya tries to break free but Winkel pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Kaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winkel takes one on the button. Kaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kaya connects with a jab. Winkel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaya swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winkel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thali Kaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Kaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kaya throws a series of punches but Winkel moves out of range. Kaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kaya throws a head kick that misses and Winkel counters with a three punch combo that has Kaya backing up. Kaya nods at Winkel to acknowledge the strikes. Winkel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaya. Kaya wants to counter with a clinch but Winkel pushes him away. Winkel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Winkel fails in his attempt to clinch. Kaya throws out a powerful jab. Winkel feints a jab promting Kaya to slip. Winkel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC# Kaya is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Winkel closes the distance and pushes Kaya back into the cage. Kaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Winkel finish him?#BC# Winkel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kaya seems to have recovered his senses. A head kick from Kaya lands but Winkel takes it in his stride. Kaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Winkel throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kaya's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Winkel dives in looking to finish as Kaya flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Winkel 's strikes! Winkel is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kaya's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kaya 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 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Winkel ! A very excited looking Trevor Winkel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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