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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Cotton has closed the distance and engaged Yaikulu Kwambiri in a clinch.
#TD2# Yaikulu Kwambiri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yaikulu Kwambiri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yaikulu Kwambiri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yaikulu Kwambiri wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving. Yaikulu Kwambiri advances position into side control! Cotton parries the strikes from Yaikulu Kwambiri easily there. Yaikulu Kwambiri is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cotton to escape.
Yaikulu Kwambiri trying to control the position but Cotton is working away. #SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yaikulu Kwambiri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Cotton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cotton is trying to improve his position.#T1# Cotton is working hard here to advance position. Cotton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Yaikulu Kwambiri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cotton, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri swings around for an armbar but Cotton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yaikulu Kwambiri's guard.#SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cotton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cotton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Yaikulu Kwambiri is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cotton has his hands clasped together but Yaikulu Kwambiri extends and breaks Cotton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yaikulu Kwambiri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mbolo Yaikulu Kwambiri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1# An inside leg kick lands from Santos. Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Santos lands a jab to the nose. Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Santos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Santos scores with a head kick. Ford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot. Santos blocks a head kick by Ford.
Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily. Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride. Santos cracks the inside of Ford's front leg. #T1# Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eddie Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santos throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Ford counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that. #SUB# Ford 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. Ford controlling from the top position. Ford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ford postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it. Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ford sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Ford wants to stand and escape but instead Santos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Ford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Ford has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up. Santos 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. Santos is fighting to break Ford's control of his arms but Ford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Ford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB# Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily. Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB# Ford is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ford tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it. Ford moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSantos. Decent striking displayed by Santos there. Ford is looking to clinch. A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Santos throws a head kick that misses. Ford dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Ford's head and hops out. Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook. Eddie Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away. Santos lands a nice looking body kick. A solid body kick from Santos. Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Santos dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos. Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Eddie Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup. Santos jabs at Ford's body. Santos keeps the fight on the outside. Santos catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Marcellus Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Ford with a poor takedown and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Santos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Santos lands a lovely overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Santos throws a leg kick but Ford checks it. #T1# Ford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Santos misses with a wild body shot. Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Santos throws a head kick that misses. Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ford moves out of range as Santos strikes. Ford feinted with a counter takedown. Ford fails with the takedown. Santos throws a fast counter high kick but Ford manages to duck under it in time. Ford blocks a head kick by Santos.
Ford appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2# Ford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ford throws a body kick that misses. Ford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcellus Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ford misses with a double jab.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ford throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santos connects with an inside leg kick. Ford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ford somewhat.#T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ford avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily. Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.#T4# Santos stuns Ford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Santos is breathing heavily. Santos lands with a shot to the body. Santos connects with a solid leg kick. Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ford blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ford blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ford shoots in but no luck this time. Santos misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Santos jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well. Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away. Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ford with a lazy takedown attempt and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford. Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Santos. A head kick from Santos lands but Ford takes it in his stride. Ford wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance. Santos scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford looks to clinch and Santos counters with a straight right hand. Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Santos misses with a head kick.
Ford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Santos throws a head kick that misses. Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Ford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santos feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down. Santos throws a lazy head kick and Ford counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab. Ford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Ford counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ford distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ford connects with a couple of short punches. Ford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ford. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Ford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Ford throws a right and a left that both miss. Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Ford tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Santos looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming. Santos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Santos avoids the head kick by Ford.
Santos moves out of range as Ford throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Santos. Santos keeps the fight on the outside. Eddie Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Santos misses with an uppercut. #CL# Santos gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch. Santos is trying to push Ford away but Ford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Santos blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Eddie Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Santos 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Ricket throws a head kick that misses. Ford walks into a left hand. #CL2# Ricket moves into the clinch. Ricket misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford. Ford working aggressively here.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricket throws a head punch that misses. Ford jumps guard but Ricket stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricket just stands there and leans against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ricket lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards. Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcellus Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricket uses good head movement to avoid it. Ricket looking to throw knees to the head but Ford is blocking nicely.
Ford is trying to break free.#T1# Ricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford. #BC2# Ricket breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Ricket closes the distance and clinches. Ford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ricket after a bit of a struggle. Ricket lands with a right to the head. Ricket lands with a left to the head. Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ricket backwards. Ricket misses with the head strike.
Ricket misses with a knee to the head. Ricket misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Ricket breaks from the clinch.
Ford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2# Ricket has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Ricket prevents a body shot from Ford. Ricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricket lands with a light punch inside. Ricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch. Ricket working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ford misses with some punches.
#BC2# Ricket breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Ricket forces Ford back against the cage and clinches. Ricket with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ricket looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Ricket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Ricket instigates a clinch. #T3# Ricket scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricket.
#CL2# Ricket takes the fight into the clinch. Ricket tries a knee to the head but Ford blocks it.
#BC2# Ricket breaks the clinch.
Ricket shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ricket. Ford wants to control but Ricket postures up. Ford manages to get back to half guard. Ricket looks to land a strike but Ford avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Ford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricket manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4# 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! Ford stands up over Ricket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ford stands up over Ricket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ford connects with a couple of short punches. Ford wanted to stand there but Ricket had control of the position. Ricket is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU# Ford stands up and waves to Ricket to follow him. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ricket dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Ricket moves into the clinch successfully.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Ricket has the dominant position. Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricket is defending well for now. Ford wants a takedown but no success here.
Ricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. Ricket scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford fails to pull guard.
Ricket blocks an uppercut.
Ford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ricket smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcellus Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ricket throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2# Ricket closes the distance and clinches. Ricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford. Ford goes for a takedown attempt but Ricket pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Ricket closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage. Ford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ricket gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ricket has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
#BC2# Ricket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Ricket has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Ricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Ricket lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ricket has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
#BC2# Ricket manages to break the clinch.
Marcellus Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Good leg kick by Ricket there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ford blocks a head kick by Ricket.
Ricket goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2# Ford is rocked! 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!#CL2# Ricket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Ricket breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Ricket gets the takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ford can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Ricket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working. #SU2# Ricket decides to stand back up. Ricket steps back and let's Ford get back to his feet. Ricket lands a brutal head kick. Ford looks out on his feet and Ricket throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ricardo Ricket! After the fight, Ricardo Ricket was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1# Morgoon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Morgoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Cotton tightens his grip and picks Morgoon up, before dumping him to the ground. Morgoon manages to land in guard. Cotton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cotton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Morgoon is trying to keep Cotton in close.
Cotton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Morgoon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Morgoon trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cotton throwing strikes but missing. Morgoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Morgoon wants to get back to his feet but Cotton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1# Cotton throws a big right hand that misses. Cotton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Morgoon wants to sweep but no luck. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Morgoon trying to control the position.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cotton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgoon swivels and escapes. Cotton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgoon circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Morgoon moves into the clinch. Cotton looking for a takedown. #BC# Cotton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Cotton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Morgoon wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving. Morgoon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cotton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Cotton looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotton, not yet. Morgoon wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving. Morgoon is looking to stand up but Cotton won't let him. Cotton trying to control the position here. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Cotton working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Morgoon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Cotton pushes Morgoon off but Morgoon dives into side control.
#T3# Cotton tries to improve position but can't. Morgoon is looking to take a break and control but Cotton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Morgoon wants to take a breather but Cotton manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morgoon. Morgoon advances position into side control! Cotton is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2# Morgoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cotton has escaped the position, nice work there. Morgoon trying to control the position but Cotton is working away. Morgoon looking to control but instead Cotton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Morgoon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morgoon wants to take a breather but Cotton is having none of it. Cotton is pressing down on Morgoon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Morgoon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jdinklage Morgoon will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Morgoon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotton's guard. Morgoon trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom. Cotton tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Morgoon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jdinklage Morgoon has got the better of the ground game so far. Morgoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1# Morgoon throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Morgoon stuffs the takedown attempt from Cotton. Cotton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2# Morgoon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cotton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgoon is in Cotton's guard. Morgoon content to stall in guard here. Morgoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Morgoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cotton is proving hard to escape from. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cotton is on top in guard.
#REVR# Cotton landing some decent shots from guard. Morgoon controls Cotton momentarily but Cotton frees himself. Morgoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cotton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Morgoon wants to stand up but Cotton is controlling him. Cotton postures up and lands a big shot to Morgoon's brow. #T3# Cotton working some strikes from top position. Cotton distracts Morgoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Cotton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Morgoon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU# Cotton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morgoon, up you get! Cotton shoots in but no luck this time. Morgoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Morgoon closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Cotton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cotton manages to end up in side control. Morgoon sneaks back into half guard. Cotton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4##SUB# Cotton is working for a submission of some sort.
Cotton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Morgoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Morgoon is trying to control but can't.
Morgoon is breathing heavily. Cotton lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cotton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Morgoon is looking for a sweep. Cotton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are battling for position here. Morgoon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jdinklage Morgoon will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Cotton tries to keep at a distance but Morgoon has taken the fight into the clinch. Cotton tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Morgoon pulls guard. Cotton lands a couple of elbows. Cotton stops Morgoon from standing up. Cotton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Morgoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cotton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cotton throws a big elbow that misses. Cotton connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Cotton working some strikes from top position. Morgoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cotton scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cotton won't allow Morgoon to get back to his feet. Morgoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgoon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cotton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Morgoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Morgoon wants to improve his position but Cotton is controlling well.
#SUB# Cotton is trying to work for a kimura but Morgoon is defending well.
Morgoon is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Cotton lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Cotton seems to be working for a kimura but Morgoon defends the submission attempt. Cotton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cotton 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. Cotton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Morgoon is trying to get back to full guard. Cotton stops Morgoon from getting back to his feet.
Morgoon is looking to improve his position.
Morgoon wants to control but Cotton is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Cotton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Morgoon dives in and scores a takedown into Cotton's guard.#ES# Cotton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD# Cotton gets control of Morgoon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cotton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Morgoon throws an elbow that misses. Cotton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgoon's guard. Nice move by Cotton!#REVR# Cotton lands a couple of digs. Cotton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Cotton works over Morgoon with some ground and pound from guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cotton landing with the ground and pound. #T4# Morgoon wants to stand and escape but Cotton is having none of it. Cotton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cotton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cotton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Morgoon has his foot on Cotton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cotton works his way back into a safe position though. Cotton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU# Cotton gets to his feet. Morgoon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Nice sprawl there from Morgoon as Cotton shoots in. It seemed like Morgoon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Morgoon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotton's guard. Cotton has control of Morgoon's left arm, preventing Morgoon from doing any damage. Efren Cotton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jdinklage Morgoon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Cotton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Efren Cotton showed his dominance in that final round. I think Morgoon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Cotton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duarte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Duarte sneaks back into half guard. Duarte is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Cotton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duarte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Cotton is sitting in close to Duarte's body. Duarte has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cotton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cotton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Duarte.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Duarte!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1# Murillo blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A cross from Murillo lands.#CUT2# It looks like Marcellus Ford has been cut. Left hook, right uppercut from Ford. Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murillo circles away quickly and effectively. Ford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murillo. Ford appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Murillo moves out of range of the body kick. Murillo feints the counter takedown.#CL# Ford has closed the distance and engaged Murillo in a clinch.
Murillo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ford keeps control of Murillo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Ford decides to pull guard. Murillo is fighting to break Ford's control of his arms but Ford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Murillo trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. Ford is controlling Murillo's posture. Murillo wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. Ford pulls Murillo in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ford is on top in guard.
#REVR# Murillo trying to keep a closed guard but Ford is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ford 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. Ford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Murillo has a closed guard, preventing Ford from standing up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murillo can do anything to dispel that myth. Ford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU# Ford gets to his feet. Murillo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ford leaves Murillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Murillo.#T3##CL# Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murillo's efforts to push away. Murillo tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Murillo back against the cage. Murillo is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Ford pulls guard. Ford has Murillo pulled in close to control his posture. Murillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4# Ford is trying to keep Murillo in close.
Ford pulls Murillo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Murillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ford trying to control the position here. Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Ford dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcellus Ford's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Ford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Murillo fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Murillo moves into range and clinches up with Ford.#TD# Ford successfully pulls guard.
Murillo sitting in guard here, content to control. Murillo throws a big elbow that misses. Murillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Murillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #T1# Ford has control of Murillo's left arm, preventing Murillo from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now. Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ford managing to control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A head kick misses from Murillo. Marcellus Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murillo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Ford counters with a single leg into guard. Murillo didn't expect that. Ford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Murillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ford. Murillo is trying to hold Ford in close to prevent damage but Ford has managed to pass into half guard.
Ford not doing much here.
#T2# Murillo is trying to get back to full guard. Ford not doing much here.
Ford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ford is nestled in close to Murillo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Murillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murillo defends it well. Murillo trying to control here.
#T3# Ford stalling. Murillo trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
#SUB# Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Ford 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.
Murillo tries to get to full guard but Ford has control of the leg. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murillo's head. Ford not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ford prevents Murillo from improving his position. Murillo trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Ford moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Murillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcellus Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Murillo. Ford wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Ford dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcellus Ford's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Murillo connects with a right hand. Ford shakes it off. Murillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Ford does no damage. Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ford sprawls well. He's pushed Murillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Murillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford. Murillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford attempts a counter takedown but Murillo avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murillo fails in his attempt to clinch. Murillo moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
#CL# Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Murillo prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1# Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murillo stalling in the clinch but Ford improves position. Murillo stops a takedown attempt from Ford.
Ford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murillo is trying to break free. Ford gets underhooks to prevent Murillo's takedown attempt.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murillo blocking some punches.
Murillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marcellus Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Murillo. Ford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcellus Ford is winning the standup battle so far. Ford stuffs the takedown.#T2##TD2# Murillo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ford is trying to defend but Murillo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murillo's back! Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murillo can do to turn this around? Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murillo trying to control the action but Ford just sinks the hooks in. #SUB# Ford is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ford not allowing Murillo to control his hands. Ford is riding his opponent, not letting Murillo buck him off. #T3# Ford lands punches and elbows. Murillo is trying to break free.
Murillo is still trying to improve position. Murillo trying to control the action but Ford just sinks the hooks in. #SUB# Ford 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, Murillo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Ford tightening his grip on Murillo, looking for the choke. Murillo is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB# Ford working for the choke. Murillo rolls, trying to escape but Ford keeps control of the position.
Murillo wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. Ford not allowing Murillo to control his hands. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Ford is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Murillo is defending well though. Ford let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcellus Ford showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Ford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Benson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosen, which made it look bad. Rosen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rosen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Benson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rosen's efforts to push away. Rosen wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Benson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosen pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rosen is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks. Benson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rosen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Benson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rosen's waist but Rosen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benson off to one side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rosen, as that shot connected.
#T1# Benson slips under a jab from Rosen. Benson is looking to counter with head kicks. Benson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosen as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Benson gets tackled into the cage by Rosen. Rosen maintains the clinch. Rosen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage. Rosen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Rosen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rosen loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch. Benson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosen throws out the jab. #CL2# Rosen moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC2# Rosen breaks the clinch.
Benson fails with the takedown. Benson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benson somewhat.#CL2# Rosen instigates a clinch. Benson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rosen shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Benson prevents Rosen from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC2# Rosen breaks from the clinch.
Sam Rosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Rosen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benson, pushing him back against the cage. Benson is trying to pull guard but Rosen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Benson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosen is defending well. We've been informed that Rosen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Rosen tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
#BC2# Rosen breaks from the clinch.
Rosen throws a push kick but Benson slaps the foot to one side. Sloppy strikes from Rosen. Those never looked like landing. Rosen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Benson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosen.#T4# Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Benson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosen tries to sprawl out of it but Benson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Rosen moves into the clinch.#TD# Benson gets control of Rosen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Benson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2# Rosen stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rosen dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Benson with a poor takedown and Rosen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Rosen forces Benson back against the cage and clinches. Benson jumps guard but Rosen stands there with Benson around his waist. Benson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rosen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rosen tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the cage. Rosen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rosen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Benson decides to pull guard. #T1# Rosen tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard. Rosen wants to get up but he can't break Benson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Benson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES# Benson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rosen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Rosen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rosen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Benson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rosen to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Benson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosen pulls him back up using the underhooks. Benson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rosen smiles and moves away.
Rosen misses with a straight right. #TD# Rosen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# Rosen pushes Benson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. 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! Rosen misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely. Rosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benson.
Benson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Benson staying out of range there. Rosen throws an off balance right hand
and Benson counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Nice sprawl there from Rosen as Benson shoots in. A slow jab from Rosen misses its intended target. Rosen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Rosen tries to work over Benson's front leg with a kick but Benson checks it. Rosen is breathing heavily. Rosen misses with a looping left. Benson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Benson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# Rosen closes the distance and clinches. #T4##TD2# Rosen decides to pull guard. Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rosen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rosen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Benson drops back looking for a leg! Rosen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rosen manages to kick Benson off! Benson jumps back into Rosen's guard. Benson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rosen's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rosen wants to stand and escape but Benson is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rosen 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Rosen throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# Rosen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benson, pushing him back against the cage. Rosen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Benson tries to pull guard but Rosen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rosen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Rosen manages to pull guard.
Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rosen wants to sweep here but Benson controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rosen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Benson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosen has wrist control. Benson postures up and lands a big shot to Rosen's brow. #T1# Benson cracks Rosen with a solid left hand. Rosen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rosen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him. Benson scoring with some ground and pound. Benson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rosen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Benson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Clarence Benson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Benson throws a head kick but Rosen moves out of range.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2# Rosen has managed to clinch.
Benson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rosen walks away with a smile on his face. Benson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Benson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rosen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A head kick by Rosen misses and Benson counters with a head kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rosen, as that shot connected.
Clarence Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big left from Rosen misses. Benson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosen throws out the jab. Benson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosen sprawls well. He's pushed Benson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rosen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively. Benson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##TD# Benson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Benson is thwarting Rosen's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rosen wants to get back to his feet. Benson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rosen pushes Benson off looking to stand but Benson dives back in and keeps control.
Benson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rosen defending well though. #T4##ES2# Rosen kicks Benson off and gets back to his feet. Rosen slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat. A shot to the body from Rosen misses and Benson counters with a one-two to the body. Rosen leaves Benson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Rosen clinches up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rosen is trying to break free. Clarence Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sam Rosen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Sam Rosen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rosen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Rosen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1# Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Benson. Benson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Benson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control! What's Wilson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Wilson gets back to half guard. Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Wilson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Benson is on him like a limpet, forcing Wilson back against the cage.#BC# Benson manages to break the clinch.
Benson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.#T1# Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2# It looks like Clarence Benson has been cut. Gabe Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Wilson drives through with a takedown into Benson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Benson wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position. Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wilson passes Benson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Benson is trying to get back to full guard. Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Benson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wilson stops Benson from getting back to his feet.
#T2# Wilson content to control rather than advance. Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Benson trying to control but Wilson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benson is positioning himself well to prevent Wilson advancing to mount. Wilson trying to control the action but Benson is working from the bottom. #T3# Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Benson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
#TD2# Wilson gets a takedown into half guard. Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.#SU2# Wilson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4##CL2# Wilson moves into the clinch. Wilson looking for a takedown. #BC2# Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt. Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benson. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Wilson takes the fight into the clinch. Wilson tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Wilson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Clarence Benson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Benson shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense. Wilson throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2# Benson is rocked!#TD2# Wilson lands a huge takedown. Benson is out but the ref is slow to react and Wilson lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Benson lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabe Wilson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Ford closes the distance and pushes Morais back into the cage.#TD# Ford manages to pull guard.
Ford trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Morais has gone for a leg lock! Ford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morais's guard.#REVR# Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morais's head. Ford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Ford has gone for a leg lock! Morais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ford's guard.#REVB# Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morais on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Ford throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ford is pulling down on Morais's head to control his posture. Ford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Morais tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. Ford has Morais pulled in close to control his posture. Ford continues to stall.#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. Morais preventing the sweep. Ford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Ford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2# Morais thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Morais looks winded! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ford controlling Morais's posture. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Ford misses with a head kick.
Morais is looking for the big counter here. Morais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morais somewhat. Ford throws a combination. Morais tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# A battle for position here, against the cage. Morais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ford smiles and moves away.
Morais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL# Ford clinches up with Morais and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Ford wants the takedown. Morais is fighting it off but Ford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morais's guard against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ford scoring with some ground and pound. Morais controls Ford momentarily but Ford frees himself. #SUB# Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Ford dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Morais shoots in and drives through. Ford sprawls well.#CL# Ford closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Ford has hold of one of Morais's legs. Morais is fighting the takedown attempt but Ford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Ford wanted to stand there but Morais had control of the position. Morais can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ford controls the pace. Ford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Morais can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ford controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ford distracts Morais with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Morais is breathing heavily. Ford cracks Morais with a solid left hand. Ford tries to stand but Morais is controlling from the bottom. Ford sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Ford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morais for as long as he can get away with. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB# Ford has gone for a leg lock! Morais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ford's guard.#REVB# Ford has Morais pulled in close to control his posture. Ford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2# Ford working over Morais with some ground and pound. Morais looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morais sees it coming and defends easily. Ford scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Morais actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Ford seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Morais has recovered full guard. Marcellus Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Ford stands and steps away. Morais gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Morais dives in for a single leg takedown but Ford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morais can do to turn this around? Ford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3##TD# Ford fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morais to the ground. Ford is now in Morais's guard. Ford would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Ford cracks Morais with a solid left hand. Ford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU# Ford gets to his feet - Morais follows without any prompting. Ford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Morais shoots in but no luck this time. Marcellus Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Morais.#T4# Morais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marcellus Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morais somewhat. Ford scores with a hook. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Ford dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Morais tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Ford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ford sitting in guard, not really doing much. Morais wants to sweep but no luck. Ford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morais's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ford landing some decent shots from guard. Ford lands a couple of digs. Ford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Morais takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Ford scoring with some ground and pound. Ford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morais's guard. Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Ford 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. Morais has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Ford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morais is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morais has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2# Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Morais has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Morais advances position into side control! Who's going to make the next move? You can see the frustration on Ford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2# Morais tries for a kimura but Ford is defending well. #SUB2# Morais goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morais but great work by Ford. Morais tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position. #SUB# Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Morais is defending well. Ford lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4# Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. A lull in the action here. Ford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Morais is trying to get back to half guard. Ford taking a breather here. Morais is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Anderson Morais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcellus Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU# Ford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcellus Ford showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Ford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circle, before Howland throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Benson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Howland lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Leroy Howland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1# Garcia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Benson.
Garcia works over Benson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like Clarence Benson has been cut. Garcia throws a combination that misses #CL# and Benson moves into the clinch.#TD# Benson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES# Benson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Garcia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
#TD# Benson pulls guard effortlessly. Garcia being controlled here momentarily. Benson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. #REVR# Benson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Benson drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Benson off! Benson jumps back into Garcia's guard. Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1# Benson throwing strikes but missing. #SU# Benson gets to his feet - Garcia follows without any prompting. Benson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Benson persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing. Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Benson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Benson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut. Benson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Benson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Zeke Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Benson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Benson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Garcia presses forward with punches and knees until Benson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Benson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Garcia! A very excited looking Zeke Garcia 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Wood 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. Wood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head. Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wood pushing down on Benson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Wood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time. Wood slows the pace down in half guard. Wood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Benson is looking for a sweep. Wood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benson is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Benson trying to control but Wood postures up.
Wood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Wood tries to pass to full mount but Benson defends it. Wood winds up and cracks Benson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Benson tries to roll over but Wood keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wood performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Benson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wood to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2# Wood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3# Benson wants to improve his position but instead Wood has moved into half guard.
#SU2# Wood stands up and beckons Benson to join him on the feet. Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2# Wood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benson to the mat! Benson manages to get full guard. Benson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Wood tries to stand but Benson is controlling from the bottom. Benson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there. Wood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Let's hope that Wood 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Wood dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Wood stuffs the takedown attempt from Benson. Benson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Wood forces Benson back against the cage and clinches. Benson goes for a takedown attempt but Wood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Wood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Wood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benson uses from the top position. Wood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Wood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Wood won't allow Benson to get back to his feet. #SU2# Wood gets to his feet. Benson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Wood takes the fight into the clinch. Benson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Benson tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Benson drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benson. #T2##CL2# Wood closes the distance and clinches. Benson jumps guard but Wood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2# Wood drags the fight down to the ground.
Wood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Benson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Benson preventing the sweep. #T3# Wood has Benson pulled in close to control his posture. Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wood controlling Benson's posture. Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wood is trying to hold Benson in close to prevent damage but Benson has managed to pass into half guard.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Benson cracks Wood with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Wood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benson is aware though and is defending well. Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Benson is trying to keep Wood in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wood controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Wood wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Benson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Wood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Benson is trying to improve his position.#SU2# Wood decides to stand up, so the ref orders Benson to his feet. Benson throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood throws a hook but Benson blocks it.#TD2# Wood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benson sprawls well initially but Wood persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1# Wood slips a nice elbow through Benson's hands, connecting with Benson's forehead. Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Benson trying to control but Wood postures up.
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Wood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Benson wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wood trying to control the pace. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Benson wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##TD2# Wood gets a double leg takedown into Benson's guard. Jeffery Wood has got the better of the ground game so far. Wood pushes down on Benson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Wood content to control rather than advance. Benson wants to get back to his feet.#T4# Wood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Benson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wood's back! Wood breaks Benson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wood chips away with some ground and pound. Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Benson trying to keep a closed guard but Wood is proving a slippery customer.
Benson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wood has passed into side control.
Clarence Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jeffery Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wood controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeffery Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wood 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Paul moves into range and clinches up with Cotton.#TD# Cotton decides to pull guard. Cotton trying to control the position.
Paul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Cotton tries to land a sweep but no joy. Paul postures up and lands a big shot to Cotton's brow. Cotton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cotton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cotton working a defensive guard here.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cotton's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2# Cotton is rocked! Paul gets to his feet and stands over Cotton, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cotton felt that one! Paul unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cotton from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1# Cotton misses with a double jab.
Norris misses with a looping right. Norris misses with an uppercut. Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Norris lands the left hand.#CUT2# It looks like Efren Cotton has been cut. Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cotton defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand. Norris lands a slapping body shot.
#TD# Cotton gets the takedown into side control. Norris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cotton. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Cotton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Norris can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Cotton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norris dodges the ground and pound from Cotton. Sloppy strikes there by Cotton. Cotton scoring with punches from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Cotton. Cotton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Cotton is trying to get an arm triangle but Norris is defending well. Cotton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cotton throwing shots but missing, from side control. Check out the look on Cotton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cotton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cotton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Norris is avoiding damage well.
#SU# Cotton decides to take the fight back to the feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Norris.#ROC2# Cotton is rocked! Norris lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cotton off his feet! Cotton tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Norris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1# Cotton looks for a takedown but Dee sprawls well.#TD# Cotton drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dee pulls Cotton in to control the position. Cotton won't allow Dee to sweep him here. Dee pulls Cotton in to control the position. Cotton throws a big right hand that misses. Cotton postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cotton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dee is proving hard to escape from. Cotton stopping the sweep attempt from Dee. Cotton postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2# Dee closes the distance and clinches. Cotton is trying to pull guard but Dee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cotton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cotton jumps guard but Dee stands there with Cotton around his waist. Cotton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Dee breaks the clinch.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Dee.
Cotton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Cotton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dee as he jumps to the side. Cotton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Dee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2##SU2# Dee decides to stand back up. #TD2# Dee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dee taking a breather here. Cotton manages to get back to half guard. Cotton is doing well to control the position and prevent Dee from advancing to side control. Dee is controlling the pace.
#T3# Dee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Cotton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily. Cotton is trying to control but can't.
Cotton is looking to escape. Dee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Nice strikes from Dee there. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Cotton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dee looking to control and managing it successfully. It looks like Dee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Dee dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Dee 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. Cotton controls Dee momentarily but Dee frees himself. Cotton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cotton wants to get back to his feet but Dee 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. Dee advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2# Dee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cotton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dee cracks Cotton with a big elbow. Cotton is looking for a sweep. Dee has knee on belly and moves into mount. Dee working Cotton over with strikes here. Dee dominating with strikes here. Dee controlling from the full mount. Dee avoids the attempt from Cotton to control.#T2# Dee controlling the pace for now. Dee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2# Cotton is rocked! Oooooh, big shot lands for Dee! Cotton is hurt baaadly! Dee is firing away with more strikes - Cotton is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Dee! Jay Dee took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'GGEZ'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Benson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benson is in Rio's guard.#SUB2# Rio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benson preventing the sweep. Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Benson lands a couple of elbows. Benson being controlled here momentarily. Benson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Benson throws a strike but Rio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Rio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Benson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Benson wants to stand up but Rio is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rio pushes down on Benson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Rio trying to control from half guard but Benson is working away. Benson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rio is looking to advance position but Benson won't allow it. Rio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Rio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Benson is trying to control Rio's posture. Rio takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Benson! Rio is rotating here... this could be the end... Benson is out! Rio has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joseph Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1# Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Beast throws a head punch that misses. Jimenez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Beast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Jimenez jumps guard.
Jimenez managing to control the position. Beast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. 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. Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Jimenez trying to control the position here. Beast is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Jimenez controlling the position.#ES# Jimenez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beast off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD# Jimenez scores with a takedown into Beast's guard. Jimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jimenez distracts Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jimenez stands up over Beast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Jimenez working some strikes from top position. Jimenez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beast's head. Jimenez landing with the ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beast looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jimenez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB# Jimenez is working for a submission of some sort.
Jimenez working Beast over with strikes. Jimenez looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Beast is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?#T3# Jimenez passes into side control, despite Beast's attempt to control the position.
Jimenez is working Beast over with some ground and pound from side control. Jimenez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beast down.
Beast is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jimenez connects with a decent elbow. Jimenez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jimenez grinds an elbow into Beast's temple. #ROC# Beast is rocked! Beast tries to control but Jimenez manages to take his back. Beast is still in real trouble! Can Jimenez finish him? Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jimenez.
Beast covers up after that shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a series of strikes from the back and Beast goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graig Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1# A low kick from Bag is predictable there #TD# and Jimenez counters with a nice double leg into guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jimenez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jimenez chips away with some ground and pound. Jimenez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bag has wrist control. Bag wants to stand up but Jimenez is controlling him. Jimenez postures up and lands a big shot to Bag's brow. Jimenez is working Bag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bag wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jimenez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jimenez throwing strikes but missing. Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Jimenez connects with a couple of short punches. Jimenez stops Bag from standing up. Jimenez cracks Bag with a solid left hand. Jimenez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jimenez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Jimenez has gone for a leg lock! Bag slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jimenez's guard.#REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jimenez is on top in guard.
#REVR# Bag wants to stand and escape but Jimenez is having none of it. #T2# Jimenez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jimenez landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jimenez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bag is looking to stand back up but Jimenez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bag. Bag is looking to escape. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bag has eaten all the pies! Bag is trying to escape back to his feet but Jimenez uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3# Jimenez scores with a couple of short elbows. Jimenez scoring with punches and elbows. Jimenez scoring with punches and elbows. Bag tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB# Jimenez has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bag is defending well but eventually Jimenez manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bag has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graig Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Mertal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Mertal tries to advance position but instead Jimenez slips a leg back in to half guard. Jimenez desperately trying to maintain half guard. Mertal misses with a head shot. Jimenez uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2# Mertal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimenez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimenez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Jimenez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mertal's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mertal has control of Jimenez's left arm, preventing Jimenez from doing any damage. Jimenez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jimenez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jimenez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mertal's head.#T1# Jimenez throws a big right hand that misses. Jimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jimenez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jimenez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mertal 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. Jimenez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mertal controlling the position. Mertal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jimenez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Mertal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jimenez is one step ahead there. Mertal managing to control the position. Mertal looking for a sweep. Not yet Mertal, not yet. Mertal throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Jimenez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Mertal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mertal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2# Jimenez won't allow Mertal to sweep him here. Mertal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mertal can do anything to dispel that myth. Mertal controlling Jimenez's posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jimenez stands up over Mertal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Mertal looking for subs off his back but Jimenez has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jimenez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jimenez is thwarting Mertal's attempts to control the position.#T3# Jimenez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mertal is trying to control but can't.
Jimenez drops an elbow to the side of Mertal's head. Mertal tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg. Mertal trying to control from the bottom.
Jimenez 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. Jimenez working Mertal over with strikes. Jimenez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mertal defending well though. Mertal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mertal wants to get back to full guard but Jimenez has passed into side control. Mertal struggling a bit here. Jimenez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mertal looks to move to half guard but instead Jimenez has passed into mount! Damn!#T4# Jimenez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Jimenez lands a nice shot to the head. Jimenez is breathing heavily. The referee warns Mertal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mertal can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jimenez unloading with bombs! Mertal wants to control but Jimenez is having none of it. Mertal can't escape the position.
Jimenez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mertal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jimenez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jimenez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jimenez tries to push Mertal's head away but Mertal is holding on tight. Mertal tries to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graig Jimenez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mertal misses with a few strikes there.
Mertal throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range. A combination from Mertal does no damage. Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# Mertal drives through with a takedown into Jimenez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mertal throws a big elbow that misses. Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Mertal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jimenez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mertal has managed to get both his arms back between Jimenez's legs - danger averted. Mertal with a flurry of punches that miss. Jimenez throwing short punches from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Mertal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jimenez dives on top into guard.#REVR# Mertal wants to hit a switch here but Jimenez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mertal there! Mertal working to try and regain half guard.
Graig Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Mertal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jimenez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mertal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mertal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jimenez with the ground and pound from mount. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mertal is trying to escape the mount.
Mertal tries to lock up and control but Jimenez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mertal is desperately trying to improve his position but Jimenez has a good base and remains in mount. Jimenez unloading with bombs! Jimenez with shots to the head and body - Mertal looks very uncomfortable down there. Oooooh, big shot lands for Jimenez! Mertal is hurt baaadly! Jimenez is firing away with more strikes - Mertal is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graig Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Galloun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Galloun is pulling down on Jimenez's head to control his posture. Galloun tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jimenez throwing strikes but missing. Jimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Galloun looking to control.
Jimenez throwing strikes from guard but Galloun blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Galloun pulls Jimenez in close to his closed guard and prevents Jimenez from doing any damage or advancing position. Jimenez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Galloun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Jimenez throws a big right hand that misses. Galloun is trying to keep Jimenez in close.
#SUB2# Galloun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimenez stands up over Galloun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Galloun striking off his back but it's not causing Jimenez any problems. Jimenez is fighting to break Galloun's control of his arms but Galloun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Jimenez throws a big right hand that misses. Jimenez preventing the sweep. Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Galloun is retaining full guard. Jimenez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galloun on the ground. Galloun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimenez is controlling him. #SUB# Jimenez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galloun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galloun has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jimenez has control of Galloun's left arm, preventing Galloun from doing any damage. Jimenez keeping full guard, as Galloun tries to pass. Galloun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB2# Galloun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jimenez dives on top into guard.#REVR# Jimenez landing with the ground and pound. Jimenez stands up over Galloun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Galloun can't keep his opponent in guard - Jimenez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Galloun misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4# Jimenez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jimenez looks to land a strike but Galloun avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jimenez chips away with some ground and pound. Galloun trying to control the position.
Galloun throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Galloun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jimenez cracks Galloun with a solid left hand. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galloun is on top in guard.
#REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graig Jimenez dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Galloun gets caught flat footed, as Jimenez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Graig Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jimenez is looking to work some ground and pound but Galloun has wrist control. Galloun is trying to keep Jimenez in close.
Galloun wants to sweep but no luck. Galloun controlling the position. Galloun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. #REVB# Galloun is looking to stand up but Jimenez won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Galloun is stalling in the full guard. Galloun looking to pass the guard. #T1# Galloun is fighting to break Jimenez's control of his arms but Jimenez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Galloun wanted to stand there but Jimenez had control of the position. Galloun looking to sit in guard and control but Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galloun can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Jimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jimenez throwing strikes from guard but Galloun blocks nicely. #T2# Galloun is controlling Jimenez's posture. Jimenez landing with the ground and pound. Jimenez lands a couple of digs. Jimenez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galloun works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jimenez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Galloun controlling Jimenez's posture. Galloun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. #REVB##T3# Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing Galloun from standing up. #SUB# Jimenez working for a triangle but Galloun defends it easily.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing Galloun from standing up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Galloun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jimenez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Jimenez continues to stall. Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Brad Galloun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Galloun doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimenez circles away.
#TD2# Galloun scores with a takedown into Jimenez's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Graig Jimenez will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Galloun instigates a clinch. Jimenez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Galloun holds him up against the cage and eventually Jimenez drops back down to his feet.
Jimenez just leaning against Galloun, taking a breather. Jimenez is pushing Galloun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Galloun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jimenez prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Galloun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Galloun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez is trying to defend but Galloun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jimenez missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Jimenez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jimenez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Galloun wanted to stand there but Jimenez had control of the position. Galloun 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. Galloun wanted to stand there but Jimenez had control of the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Galloun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Jimenez gets a double leg takedown into Galloun's guard. Jimenez stops Galloun from standing up. Galloun wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jimenez is now in half guard. Galloun is trying to get back to full guard. Galloun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3# Galloun taking some punishment here, with Jimenez in his half guard. Galloun taking some punishment here, with Jimenez in his half guard. Galloun has his hands clasped together around Jimenez's back. He's all about the action. Jimenez scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Galloun has his hands clasped together around Jimenez's back. He's all about the action. Galloun is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galloun avoid being mounted?#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Galloun wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Galloun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Galloun manages to get to full guard.
Jimenez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jimenez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jimenez distracts Galloun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jimenez postures up in Galloun's guard and throws a big left but Galloun blocks it. Brad Galloun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Graig Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Graig Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jimenez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graig Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1# Torres wants to clinch. Ford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Torres has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ford avoids a kick to the body.
Torres throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Ford counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ford landing with the ground and pound. Ford postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it. #SUB# Ford 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. #T1# Ford stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ford wants to stand but Torres has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Ford has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ford's guard.#REVB# Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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. Ford trying to control the position here. Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy. Torres wants to stand but Ford is controlling his posture from full guard. Torres wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #SUB# Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Ford's legs - danger averted. Ford has his hands on Torres's head, controlling the position. Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Ford.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres moves out of range as Ford strikes. Ford throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely. Torres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Torres swinging wildly here.
Ford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford. Torres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Torres scores with a nice body kick.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Ford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nicolas Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Torres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Torres closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcellus Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torres misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Torres dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ford shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ford paws at him with a jab and circles away. Torres misses with the body kick#TD# and Ford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Torres! #ES2# Torres sneaks out the side door and pushes Ford away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Marcellus Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Torres throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side. Ford avoids a kick to the body.
Torres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Torres swinging wildly here.
Ford throws a quick counter head kick but Torres was just out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Torres has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Ford tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
#T1##TD# Ford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ford manages to end up in side control. Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Ford.#SUB# Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well. Torres is not in a great position here, taking some shots. An elbow from Ford crashes against the mat.
Ford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ford throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB# Ford goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ford's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Torres wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #T2# Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Ford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Ford prevents Torres from standing back up.
Ford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. This has been an exciting period of action! Ford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Ford 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.
#T3# Ford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ford winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Ford looking for a submission but Torres manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Marcellus Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Torres wants to stand up but Ford is controlling him. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torres is proving hard to escape from. Torres wants to get back to his feet but Ford is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Torres is breathing heavily. Torres is looking to clinch. A combination from Ford does no damage. Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Ford moves out of range of the body kick. Torres thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ford if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch combination from Torres misses. Torres looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Ford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. It looks like Ford is going to stand back up.
Torres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ford. #T1##SU# Ford decides to return to a standing position. Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Torres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nicolas Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Torres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Ford counters with a nice double leg into guard. Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ford works over Torres with some ground and pound from guard. Ford cracks Torres with a solid left hand. Ford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ford cracks Torres with a solid left hand. Ford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Torres being controlled here, momentarily. Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Ford distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ford with a flurry of punches that miss. Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ford is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicolas Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3##SUB# Ford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The referee asks Ford politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ford prefers to stall for the moment though. Ford lands a nice forearm strike. Ford controlling from side mount. #SUB# Ford goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ford's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Ford pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Ford continues to stall.#SUB# Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ford's guard. Torres trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ford controlling Torres's posture.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcellus Ford showed his dominance in that final round. I think Torres 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Torres!
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