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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1# Welton misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welton. As Welton tries to get set, Gray tries to push him back and clinch up but Welton manages to avoid the attempt. Welton throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Gray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gray prevents Welton from standing back up.
Welton is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Gray is looking for a kimura but Welton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage. #SUB# Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Welton sees it coming and defends easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gray in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Welton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julian Gray! Dj Welton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry for losing today but tomorrow is a other day and a better day and after this loss I will be better that's why I can come speak to my fans friends and families even haters because a lose makes me better so net week I will be better !!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1# Delgado stuffs the takedown. Hasani moves to clinch but Delgado breaks away #TD# and Delgado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Delgado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Delgado not doing much here.
Delgado missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU# Delgado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hasani to stand up. Hasani wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hasani darts in trying to clinch and Hasani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Hasani dives in for a single leg takedown but Delgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hasani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Delgado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hasani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delgado.
Delgado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hasani has him pressed against the cage. Hasani scores with a knee to the head.
#BC# Delgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice shot lands for Delgado. Hasani with a poor takedown #TD# and Delgado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delgado. Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pal Hasani. Delgado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Delgado is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Delgado 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. #T2# Delgado postures up and lands a big shot to Hasani's brow. 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! Delgado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2# Hasani manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Hasani taking a breather. Hasani putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Delgado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hasani looks winded! Delgado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hasani has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC# Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delgado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hasani doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Delgado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delgado. Delgado scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU# Delgado decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hasani, up you get! Delgado misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Hasani has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Pal Hasani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hasani shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Delgado moves into range and clinches up with Hasani.#BC# Delgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hasani tries for a takedown but Delgado circles away easily and Delgado counters with a one-two to the body. Delgado scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hasani darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Delgado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hasani! #SUB# Delgado has hold of Hasani's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hasani tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Delgado cranks the arm and Hasani screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hasani, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sanford Delgado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Crane closes the distance and clinches. Crane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haruma up against the cage.#TD2# Haruma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haruma is taking a breather. Crane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2# Haruma wants to work for an arm triangle but Crane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Haruma looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Crane trying to get back to full guard but Haruma takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Crane tries to reverse the position but Haruma maintains control. Haruma avoids the attempt from Crane to control. Crane is trying to escape the mount.
Haruma unloading with bombs! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Crane swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Haruma controlling the position easily from mount. Crane is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2# Haruma working for a guillotine from mount but Crane is in no mood to give up. Crane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Crane is squirming around, avoiding Haruma's attempts to control the action. Crane is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haruma content just to control the position here. Haruma lands a big shot there that rocks Crane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crane can't escape the position.
Haruma cracks Crane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Haruma isn't that keen on the idea.#T2# Haruma avoids the attempt from Crane to control. Haruma lands with some strikes. Crane prevents Haruma from taking his back.#SU2# Haruma is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Crane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haruma as he jumps to the side. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Haruma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crane sprawls well initially but Haruma persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2# Haruma escapes and gets back to his feet. Haruma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2# Haruma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Haruma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Haruma advances to mount. Haruma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crane's face.
#ROC2# Crane is rocked! Haruma loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Crane scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Haruma land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Haruma stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LC Haruma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1# Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Gray.
#CL2# McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD# Gray jumps guard and drags McGregor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gray wants to get back to his feet but McGregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McGregor wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well. McGregor is pushing down on Gray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1# McGregor content to control rather than advance. Gray wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gray! Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGregor punching from mount but Gray doing a good job of avoiding damage. Gray is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McGregor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2# McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gray is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. McGregor controlling from the full mount. Gray is trying to stand. McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gray is trying to stand up. McGregor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. You get the feeling that Gray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gray is desperately trying to improve his position but McGregor has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# McGregor controlling from mount. Gray wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gray wants to hold on but McGregor pushes him away. Gray is looking to get to half guard. Gray is working hard here to advance position. Gray is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Gray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McGregor. Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McGregor tries to control but Gray wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy McGregor dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# It looks like Julian Gray has been cut. McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. McGregor tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Gray counters into the clinch. Nicely done. McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Julian Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Gray counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well. McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gray gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Gray is blocking nicely.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Gray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
#T2##CL2# McGregor drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
#TD2# McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Gray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gray wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #T3# Gray controlling from the top position. Gray wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Gray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for McGregor on that attempt. Gray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way. Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4# McGregor with a poor takedown #CL# and Gray counters by clinching up. McGregor being controlled against the cage. Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
#CL2# McGregor gets a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gray misses with the head strike.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Gray won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Julian Gray's cut. That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Gray fails to land the takedown. Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor. Gray misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. McGregor goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward. Gray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# McGregor clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gray prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.#T1# Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well. McGregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Gray breaks the clinch.
#CL# Gray pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch. Gray is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gray tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD# Gray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# McGregor manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2# McGregor instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC# Gray breaks the clinch.
#CL2# McGregor clinches up against the cage. McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Gray has double underhooks. McGregor tries to pull guard but Gray won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gray up against the cage. Gray wants a takedown.
Buddy McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gray stops a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3##TD2# McGregor pulls Gray into guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully. Gray sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Gray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGregor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# McGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Gray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4# McGregor wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it. Gray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Gray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregor for as long as he can get away with. Gray stops McGregor from standing up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Julian Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Buddy McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Buddy McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McGregor 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy McGregor! Post fight, an emotional Buddy McGregor said 'You'r nightmare is over'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1# Egorovich takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses. Gray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Egorovich shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Egorovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Egorovich ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Egorovich clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Egorovich manages to break the clinch.
Egorovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Gray pulls guard. Gray is looking to stand up but Egorovich isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Gray pushes Egorovich off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2# Egorovich rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Gray stops a takedown attempt from Egorovich.
Julian Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Egorovich. Gray is trying to break free.#TD# Gray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Egorovich uses from the top position. Egorovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.#SUB# Gray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Egorovich is defending well. Gray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Egorovich has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Gray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1# Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Falkenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Delgado counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Delgado jumps guard but Falkenberg stands there with Delgado around his waist. Delgado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Falkenberg pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Delgado throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Falkenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delgado defends well. Falkenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falkenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU# Delgado stands up from Falkenberg's guard - Delgado perhaps looking for a knockout. Delgado misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Falkenberg wants to clinch up but Delgado keeps it at a distance. Falkenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delgado's waist but Delgado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Falkenberg off to one side. As Falkenberg looks to move away, Delgado throws a big counter combo but Falkenberg just gets out of the way. Delgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falkenberg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Delgado moves into the clinch. Delgado jumps guard but Falkenberg stands there with Delgado around his waist. Delgado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falkenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Delgado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Falkenberg. Falkenberg jumps guard but Delgado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Delgado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Falkenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Falkenberg darts in looking for a takedown but Delgado gets double underhooks and turns Falkenberg into the cage. Delgado attempts a counter takedown but Falkenberg avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Falkenberg has managed to clinch.
#T2# Delgado is trying to push Falkenberg away but Falkenberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Delgado tries to break the clinch but Falkenberg is controlling the position. Delgado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falkenberg's elbow. Falkenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delgado after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Delgado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Delgado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Delgado working some strikes from top position. Delgado landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Falkenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delgado is aware though and is defending well. Delgado landing with the ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Delgado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Delgado lands a couple of elbows. Falkenberg has a closed guard, preventing Delgado from standing up. Falkenberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Falkenberg is trying to keep Delgado in close.
#SUB2# Falkenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falkenberg looks winded! Falkenberg working a defensive guard here.
Delgado 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. Delgado trying to control but Falkenberg is working from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Delgado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Falkenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Delgado scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Falkenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Delgado connects with a couple of short punches. Delgado lands a couple of elbows. Delgado scoring with punches to the head and body. Delgado prevents Falkenberg from getting back to his feet. Delgado is stalling in the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Delgado is working Falkenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Delgado postures up and lands a big shot to Falkenberg's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Falkenberg fails with the takedown.#CL2# Falkenberg darts in and clinches Delgado up against the cage. Falkenberg fails to pull guard.
Falkenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falkenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Falkenberg.#BC# Delgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falkenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delgado defends well and Falkenberg ends up having to push Delgado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Delgado wants to slow Falkenberg down by chopping away at his legs. Delgado misses with a takedown and Falkenberg counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL2# Falkenberg darts in and clinches Delgado up against the cage. Delgado tries to pull guard but Falkenberg won't allow it.
Falkenberg looking to throw knees to the head but Delgado is blocking nicely.
Falkenberg jumps guard but Delgado stands there with Falkenberg around his waist. Falkenberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falkenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delgado's elbow. Falkenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delgado smiles and moves away.
Delgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Delgado gets tackled into the cage by Falkenberg. Falkenberg maintains the clinch. #BC2# Falkenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Delgado. Delgado sets himself, and Falkenberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Delgado avoids it this time. Nice sprawl there from Delgado as Falkenberg shoots in. As Falkenberg tries to get set, Delgado tries to push him back and clinch up but Falkenberg manages to avoid the attempt. Falkenberg is breathing heavily.#T2# Falkenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delgado paws at him with a jab and circles away. Delgado misses with a body kick.#CL2# Falkenberg moves into the clinch.#BC# Delgado manages to break the clinch.
Anders Falkenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Delgado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falkenberg tries to avoid it but Delgado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falkenberg to the ground. Falkenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Falkenberg misses with the body kick#TD# so Delgado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Delgado stands up over Falkenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Delgado lands a couple of elbows. Delgado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Falkenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delgado defends well. Delgado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2# Falkenberg is looking for a triangle but Delgado pushes his legs off easily.
Delgado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Delgado with a nice head shot there. Falkenberg keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully. Delgado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Delgado scoring with punches to the head and body. Delgado landing some decent shots from guard. Delgado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falkenberg's head. Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falkenberg can do to turn this around?#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delgado's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Delgado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delgado's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Delgado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Delgado lands a couple of elbows. Delgado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Delgado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Falkenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delgado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Delgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falkenberg is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Falkenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Delgado sprawls well. He's pushed Falkenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Falkenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Falkenberg wants to clinch. Falkenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Delgado counters by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Delgado decides to pull guard. #SU2# Falkenberg stands up and waves to Delgado to follow him. Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Falkenberg. A counter left hand to the body from Delgado misses its target. Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Falkenberg. Falkenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL# Delgado moves into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Delgado's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Falkenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Delgado stuffs the takedown. Delgado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Falkenberg dives in and grabs Delgado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes down on Falkenberg's head and hops out. Falkenberg misses with a head kick.
Falkenberg looks to clinch #TD# and Delgado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Falkenberg! Delgado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Falkenberg some visible discomfort.
Sanford Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Falkenberg taking a bit of punishment here - Delgado scoring with strikes. Delgado lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2# Delgado working the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Delgado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Falkenberg some visible discomfort.
#SU# Delgado decides to stand back up. Delgado steps back and let's Falkenberg get back to his feet.#CL# Delgado rushes Falkenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Delgado fails to pull guard.
Delgado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falkenberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delgado tries to break the clinch but Falkenberg is controlling the position. Falkenberg tries for a takedown but Delgado manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Delgado jumps guard and drags Falkenberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3# Delgado controlling the position. Delgado continues to stall. Delgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falkenberg's guard. #REVR##SU# Delgado gets to his feet - Falkenberg follows without any prompting. Falkenberg blocks a leg kick. Falkenberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delgado as he avoids it easily. #TD# Falkenberg tries to sprawl but Delgado drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU# Delgado stands up out of the half guard. Falkenberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Falkenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delgado sprawls well. Delgado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falkenberg gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Jab, jab by Delgado - just one landing. Delgado throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Delgado forces Falkenberg back against the cage and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Falkenberg has Delgado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delgado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Anders Falkenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sanford Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Delgado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falkenberg smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Sanford Delgado showed his dominance in that final round. Well Delgado 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Delgado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1##KD2# Klyushev drops Gray with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gray looks back up at him and smiles so Klyushev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2# It looks like Julian Gray has been cut. Klyushev cracks Gray with a left hook right on the temple and Gray goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Klyushev lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gray is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Klyushev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Davolee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crane quickly recovers to half guard. Davolee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Davolee blocks the strikes from Crane.
Davolee tries to stand and escape but Crane is controlling the position. #SUB2# Davolee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crane defend it? Davolee steps over the head and cranks it - Crane is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Davolee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Davolee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1# Fox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Workman throws a counter high kick but Fox was just alert enough to avoid it. Workman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Fox feints and as Workman raises his hands in defense, Fox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB# Workman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2# Fox stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Fox enables Workman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Workman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Workman really is a fat lump. Fox is trying to keep Workman in close.
#T1# Workman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Workman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Fox wants to sweep here but Workman controlling him for the moment. Workman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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. Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Workman gets caught napping as Fox dives in and scores a takedown. Workman manages to retain guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Workman is on top in guard.
#REVR# Workman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Workman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Workman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fox for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Workman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Workman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fox controls Workman momentarily but Workman frees himself. Workman lands a couple of digs. Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Fox is looking for a triangle but Workman pushes his legs off easily.
Workman content to stall in guard here. Workman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Workman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Workman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Workman gets the takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Workman throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily. Fox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Workman sprawls well. Workman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fox gets slowly back to his feet. Workman throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Fox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox. Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Workman misses with the combination.
It seemed like Fox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Workman drives through with a takedown into guard. Workman with a nice head shot there.#T1# Fox wants to sweep but no luck. Workman postures up.
Workman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Workman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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. Fox wants to clinch up but Workman keeps it at a distance. Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox. Fox dips to his left and cracks Workman with an uppercut! Workman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fox fails with a takedown attempt. Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Workman swivels and escapes. No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox. Fox is breathing heavily.#T3# Fox throws a combination that misses #CL# and Workman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Workman breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
#TD# Workman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fox is looking for a sweep. Workman slows the pace down. Workman landing a few strikes. #T4# The referee asks Workman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Workman prefers to stall for the moment though. Workman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around? Workman is working Fox over with some ground and pound from side control. Fox seems a little lost for a moment, as Workman dominates the positioning. This is a sustained period of stalling by Workman. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Workman'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Workman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fox tries to buck Workman off but Workman is having none of it. Workman scores with a couple of short elbows. Workman looks up at the clock and then as Fox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Workman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Workman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fox's shoulder. That is not cool. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Workman scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1# Workman working the head and body with strikes. Workman working the head with strikes. Workman gets to mount! Fox was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Workman 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. Workman controlling the pace for now. Fox tries to hold on but Workman postures up. BOOM! Workman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Workman landing strikes from the mount. Workman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fox?
Workman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. BOOM! Workman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2# Workman moves to the back position. Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Workman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Workman softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Workman is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fox up.
#ROC# Fox is rocked! Workman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fox.
Fox is still in real trouble! Can Workman finish him? Workman is looking to finish with some ground and pound! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee is taking a good look at Fox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Workman!
Workman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fox doesn't escape. Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Workman continues to hold on tight. Workman is landing big shots and Fox is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1# Delgado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Higgins unleashes a big counter combination but Delgado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Delgado. Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delgado smiles and moves away.
Higgins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delgado but Delgado pushes him off and we're back to square one. Higgins closes the distance and clinches up with Delgado, looking for a takedown. Higgins pushes Delgado against the cage but Delgado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Higgins.#CL# Delgado drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Delgado tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position. #TD# Delgado decides to pull guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Higgins 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. Higgins wants to stand but Delgado has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1# Higgins wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving. Higgins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Higgins throws a strike but Delgado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Delgado wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving. Delgado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Delgado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Delgado working some strikes from top position. Higgins wants to sweep but no luck. Higgins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Delgado 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. Higgins being controlled here, momentarily. Delgado postures up.
Delgado stopping the sweep attempt from Higgins.#T3##SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Delgado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higgins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delgado has managed to get both his arms back between Higgins's legs - danger averted. Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Higgins lands a high kick!
Delgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins misses with a takedown attempt - Delgado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Delgado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Delgado stuffs the takedown attempt from Higgins. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet. #T4# Higgins shoots for a takedown but Delgado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Higgins looks winded!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Delgado is pushing Higgins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Higgins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delgado's efforts to push away. Higgins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delgado just stands there and leans against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Delgado jumps guard.
Higgins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado 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# Higgins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Delgado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Delgado finishes the takedown easily into guard. Delgado postures up.
Delgado preventing the sweep. Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Delgado trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom. Delgado is really struggling to control Higgins but he's trying to hold on to the position. Higgins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delgado's guard. #REVB##T1# Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Higgins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Higgins looking to sit in guard and control but Delgado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Higgins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sanford Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Delgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Higgins looking for a sweep. Not yet Higgins, not yet. Higgins trying to control the position.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Delgado controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Delgado trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom. Higgins being controlled here, momentarily. Higgins is trying to keep Delgado in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Higgins has momentary wrist control but Delgado slips an elbow through the middle. Delgado chips away with some ground and pound. Higgins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Delgado controlling from the top position. Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Delgado wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving. #SUB# Delgado drops back looking for a leg! Higgins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Higgins manages to kick Delgado off! Delgado jumps back into Higgins's guard. Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Higgins. #CL# Delgado pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Higgins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delgado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Higgins. Higgins is breathing heavily. Higgins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Higgins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delgado uses from the top position. Higgins has momentary wrist control but Delgado slips an elbow through the middle. Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Higgins can't keep his opponent in guard - Delgado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Delgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Delgado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Higgins wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy.
Delgado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Delgado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Delgado looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Delgado tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it. Higgins dives in for a single leg takedown but Delgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Delgado throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it. Delgado tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Higgins throws a counter combo. Higgins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delgado defends well and Higgins ends up having to push Delgado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Delgado half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL# Delgado clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Delgado drags the fight down to the ground.
Higgins wants to get up but he can't break Delgado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Delgado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Higgins controls the pace. Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Delgado managing to control the position. Delgado wants to stand and escape but Higgins is having none of it. Delgado trying to keep a closed guard but Higgins is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Higgins throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Higgins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Delgado circles away. Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Higgins. Delgado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Higgins checks a leg kick nicely. Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higgins. Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Delgado stuffs the takedown attempt from Higgins. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet. Delgado looks to land a body kick but Higgins moved away. Some wild striking there from Higgins.
#T3# Higgins shoots in but Delgado avoids the takedown attempt easily. Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it. Delgado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Higgins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Delgado loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch. Delgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins goes for a double leg but Delgado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delgado continues to drive forward.#CL# Delgado clinches with his opponent.
#T4# Higgins is trying to pull guard but Delgado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Higgins is defended easily by Delgado. Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around? Delgado misses with a series of wild punches.
As Delgado backs off Higgins throws a huge counter combo but Delgado manages to avoid it all. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Delgado misses with a body kick. Jack Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sanford Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Higgins fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Sanford Delgado showed his dominance in that final round. Well Delgado 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Delgado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1# Workman fails with the takedown. Lord keeps the fight on the outside. Workman throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Lord shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Lord pushes Workman up against the cage in a clinch. Workman is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position. Workman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lord wants to take the fight to the mat but Workman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Workman taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lord shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jungle Lord. Lord doesn't manage to clinch there - Workman circles away.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up but Workman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lord shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Workman as he jumps to the side. Jungle Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# A head kick by Workman misses #CL2# and Lord counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Workman working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Lord jumps guard and drags Workman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Workman with a flurry of punches that miss. Workman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Workman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Workman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Workman working some strikes from top position. Workman controls from within his opponent's guard. Workman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Workman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Workman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lord looking to control but Workman passes into half guard.
Workman 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. Workman slows the pace down in half guard. #T3# Workman'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. Workman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Workman 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. Workman winds up and cracks Lord with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Workman working the head and body with strikes. Lord controlling the position well. Workman controlling the pace. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lord can do anything to dispel that myth. Workman prevents Lord from improving his position.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Workman sitting and controlling from the half guard. Workman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lord keeps working. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Workman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Workman wants it to stay on the feet. Workman fails to land the takedown. Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#CL2# Lord instigates a clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2# Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lord dives in for a single leg takedown but Workman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Workman will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Lord moves to clinch but Workman breaks away and Workman counters with a series of strikes. Lord will be more careful next time no doubt. Lord tries for a takedown but Workman circles away easily and Workman counters with a left and a right that stings Lord. Lord closes the distance and clinches up with Workman, looking for a takedown. Lord pushes Workman against the cage but Workman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Workman is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
#CL2# Lord clinches up with Workman and pushes him back against the cage. Lord tries to pull guard but Workman holds him up against the cage and eventually Lord drops back down to his feet.
Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jungle Lord. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord is pressed up against the cage. Workman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lord down to the mat. Lord avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lord fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1# Lord shoots for a takedown but Workman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Workman moves out of range of the leg kick from Lord. Workman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Workman shoots for a takedown but Lord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lord tries to clinch there but Workman circles away.
Lord swinging wildly here.
Workman is looking for a counter combo. Workman tries to clinch there but Lord circles away.
Lord is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lord moves in looking to clinch but Workman pushes him off.#TD2# Lord drives through with a takedown into Workman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Workman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2# Workman wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving. Workman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Workman landing some decent shots from guard. Workman works over Lord with some ground and pound from guard. Workman scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Workman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Lord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Workman is aware though and is defending well. Lord being controlled here, momentarily. #T3# Workman stopping the sweep attempt from Lord. Lord trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Workman sitting in guard, not really doing much. Workman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lord's head. Lord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Workman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lord's waist but Lord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Workman off to one side. Lord is looking to land body kicks.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Workman slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Lord throws a body punch but Workman moves out of range. Workman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# Lord closes the distance and clinches. Workman tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lord. Lord keeps control of Workman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Workman's efforts to push away. Lord is looking for a takedown. 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 Andrew Workman will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Workman throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Lord takes the fight into the clinch. Workman tries to circle away but Lord has him pinned against the cage. Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord has Workman pushed against the cage. Still in the clinch, Lord scores with a nice short uppercut. Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Workman's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Workman working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Lord breaks the clinch.
Workman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Workman, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# Workman being controlled against the cage. Workman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lord wants to take the fight to the mat but Workman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Workman tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position. Workman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lord walks away with a smile on his face. Workman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD# Workman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lord tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Workman is in Lord's guard. Workman postures up and lands a big shot to Lord's brow. Workman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Workman is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord has wrist control. Lord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Workman is one step ahead there. #T2# Workman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Lord has an active guard here but Workman has managed to pass into half guard.
Workman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Lord tries to get to full guard but Workman has control of the leg. #T3# Workman is keen to just control but Lord is a slippery customer. Lord is trying is best to control the position here. Workman lands strikes from half guard. Ground and pound from Workman. Lord wants to sweep but Workman has passed to side control! Lord misses with a strike from the bottom. Workman just content to control the position. Lord struggling a bit here.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lord is working to avoid the ground and pound but Workman connects with a decent elbow. Lord is trying to get back to his feet. Workman is looking to take a break and control but Lord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Andrew Workman is winning the standup battle so far. Lord shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Workman as he avoids it easily. Workman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Workman does a little dance to reset his feet. Workman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Workman with that takedown attempt. Lord wants to counter with a clinch but Workman pushes him away. Jungle Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Andrew Workman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Workman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Workman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Workman. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Workman, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1# Fox avoids the head kick by Delgado.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delgado avoids it really well and circles away. Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delgado defends well and Fox ends up having to push Delgado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Delgado throws the kick towards the body but Fox avoids it.#TD2# Fox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fox lands in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fox trying to control but Delgado is working from the bottom. #T1# Delgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fox's guard. #REVR# Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully. Delgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Delgado won't allow Fox to sweep him here. Delgado stops Fox from standing up. #SUB2# Delgado is sitting in close to Fox's body. Fox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Delgado is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Delgado is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toby Fox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1# Simms avoids the head kick by Workman.
Simms with a poor takedown letting Workman counter with a right hand. Simms tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Workman defends well and Simms ends up having to push Workman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Workman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Simms can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Workman controls the pace. Workman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Workman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Workman is one step ahead there. Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Workman controls from within his opponent's guard. Workman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Simms wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Workman instigates a clinch. Workman stalls. Workman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Workman avoiding damage.
#BC# Workman breaks from the clinch.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL# Workman rushes Simms and presses him up against the cage. Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Workman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Workman. #TD2# Simms manages to pull guard.
Workman wants to control from the top but Simms keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Workman 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. Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Workman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Simms keeping moving, preventing Workman from controlling successfully. #T3# Simms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Workman. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simms looking to control.
Workman landing with the ground and pound. Workman throwing strikes from guard but Simms blocks nicely. Simms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Workman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Workman showed some decent athleticism there. Simms is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Workman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Workman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Simms has his hands clasped together around Workman's back. He's all about the action. Simms is not content to let Workman control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Workman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Simms gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simms is on top in guard.
#REVB# Workman trying to keep a closed guard but Simms is proving a slippery customer.
Simms preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simms wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving. Simms wants to pass the guard but Workman is keeping the position. Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Simms trying to control but Workman is working from the bottom. #T1# Workman wants to sweep but no luck. Simms trying to control but Workman is working from the bottom. Workman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Simms has passed into side control.
Workman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Simms has hold of Workman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Workman seems comfortable defending it but Simms has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Workman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Workman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Simms couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Simms!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1# Bagatov tries to land a body kick#TD# and Crane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB# Crane in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bagatov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Crane! In defeat, Corki Bagatov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bing bang bing bang bong, bing bing bing badingding.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Crane forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Lee pulls guard effortlessly. Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lee looking to control.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Crane stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Crane scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crane tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#SUB# Crane with the active half guard here but Lee passes nicely into side control. Crane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB# Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Crane.
Crane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though. Lee is trying to get back to full guard. Lee is trying to stand.
#SUB# Crane trying to work for an americana but Lee has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2# Lee working for a triangle but Crane defends it easily.
Crane is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Crane throws a big right hand that misses. Crane with a flurry of punches that miss. Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Crane is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Crane stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Lee throws up his legs and catches Crane in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Crane tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Lee! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pticung Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Crane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Mac Carthaigh successfully pulls guard.
Mac Carthaigh has Crane pulled in close to control his posture. Mac Carthaigh wants to stand but Crane is controlling the position. Crane being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2# Crane stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mac Carthaigh has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Crane manages to get his head free but now Mac Carthaigh has transitioned to an armbar! Crane grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mac Carthaigh! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donal Mac Carthaigh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1# Paul keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Paul closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage. Crane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD# Crane lands a takedown into guard.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Paul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now. Crane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Crane has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though. Crane trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU2# Paul gets to his feet. Crane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Paul takes the fight into the clinch. Crane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL2# Paul closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage. Crane keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Paul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2# Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Crane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Crane is defending well. Crane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Crane tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Crane trying to control but Paul postures up.
#SUB# Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crane tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg. Paul working the head and body with strikes. Paul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Paul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Paul lands a big shot there that rocks Crane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Paul wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Crane swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Paul avoids the attempt from Crane to control. Crane is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount. Paul lands a couple of good shots and Crane has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Paul cracks Crane with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Crane from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2# Paul looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Crane taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Linus Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1# Stanley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Workman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Workman shoots in for a takedown but Stanley shows good takedown defense. Stanley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD# Workman gets the takedown into side control. Workman controls the position from side control. Stanley can't do much from the bottom here. Workman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Workman landing strikes. Stanley trying to remain calm as Workman controls from the top position. Workman'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. Stanley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Workman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Workman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stanley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Stanley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Stanley is looking for a sweep. Workman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stanley to see if he's OK. Workman in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Stanley tries to improve position but can't. Workman working the body and head with strikes. Check out the look on Workman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Workman controls the position. Workman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Workman happy to just control the position for now. Stanley is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Workman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Check out the look on Workman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Workman throwing shots but missing, from side control. Stanley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Workman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. An elbow from Workman crashes against the mat.
Workman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Workman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4# Stanley can't do much from the bottom here. Workman lands an elbow. Workman taking a breather here. Workman grinds an elbow into Stanley's temple. Stanley looking for a sweep but Workman has passed into full mount! Oh no! Workman with a couple of short strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stanley gets back to half guard. Stanley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Stanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Workman swivels and escapes.#TD# Workman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stanley's half guard. Workman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around? Still in half guard, Workman seems content to control. Workman working over Stanley with some ground and pound. Stanley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Stanley has hold of Workman's hands but Workman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Andrew Workman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Workman lands with a punch from half guard. Workman sitting and controlling from the half guard. Stanley is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stanley trying to get back to full guard but Workman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Workman 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. Workman controlling the pace for now. #T1# Stanley is bucking up trying to escape but Workman cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Workman tries to take Stanley's back but instead Stanley uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Workman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Workman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanley for as long as he can get away with. Stanley tries to get to full guard but Workman has control of the leg. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Workman lands a nice short elbow. Workman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Workman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# Stanley trying to control but Workman postures up.
Workman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Workman is controlling the pace.
Workman scoring with strikes to the body and head. Stanley wants to improve his position but Workman is controlling well.
#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stanley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Workman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Stanley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Workman content to stall in guard here. Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Workman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Stanley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Workman, pushing him back against the cage.#T4# Workman stops a takedown attempt from Stanley.
Stanley has Workman pressed against the cage, preventing Workman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Workman breaks from the clinch.
Workman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Workman tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stanley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stanley shoots in but no luck this time. Workman throws a big counter combination but Stanley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Stanley. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stanley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Workman circles away. Stanley is breathing heavily. Stanley dives in for a single leg takedown but Workman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Workman throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Workman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Workman shoots in but no luck this time. Stanley lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2# Stanley drives through and clinches with Workman against the cage.
Stanley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Workman just stands there and leans against the cage. Stanley misses with a body punch.
Workman is trying to force a seperation but Stanley has the dominant position. Good body shot from Workman.
Stanley wants to take the fight to the mat but Workman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Workman is trying to break the clinch but Stanley is controlling him. Workman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanley lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Andrew Workman has been cut. Stanley scores with a knee to the head.
#T1# Stanley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Workman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanley is defended easily by Workman. Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Stanley. Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. No luck with that takedown attempt from Workman. A head kick by Workman misses and Stanley counters with a good, hard body kick but Workman shrugs it off. Workman shoots in but Stanley avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Workman backs off Stanley throws a huge counter combo but Workman manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Stanley has closed the distance and engaged Workman in a clinch.
Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2# Workman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Stanley.
#TD2# Stanley jumps guard and drags Workman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Workman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Stanley wants to stand but Workman is controlling the position. Workman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Workman controlling from the top position. Workman continues to stall.#T3# Stanley controls Workman momentarily but Workman frees himself. Stanley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Workman controls the pace. Stanley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Workman content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Stanley works over Workman's head and body with a nice combination.#T4##CL2# Stanley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Workman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stanley uses from the top position. Workman wants to sweep here but Stanley controlling him for the moment. Stanley is in close to Workman's body, working some short punches and elbows. Workman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Workman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Workman wants to improve his position but instead Stanley has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stanley missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sean Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Andrew Workman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Workman trying to control but Stanley postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Stanley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Workman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Sanches closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Sanches blocks the strikes from Crane.
#SUB# Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sanches really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanches has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Crane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crane tries to hold on but Sanches postures up. Sanches controlling the pace for now. Sanches avoids the attempt from Crane to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanches is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1# Crane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crane is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crane working to try and regain half guard.
Crane is squirming around, avoiding Sanches's attempts to control the action. Sanches tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# Sanches has control of Crane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crane is working hard here to advance position.#SU2# Sanches is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2# Crane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sanches feints a counter leg kick.#TD2# Sanches manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crane on his heels. He'll look to pass Crane's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2# Sanches decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Crane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanches's waist but Sanches gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crane off to one side. Crane tries to clinch but Sanches moves out of range. Crane tries to clinch there but Sanches circles away.
#TD2# Sanches shoots in and gets a takedown into Crane's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Sanches sitting in guard, not really doing much. Sanches wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #SUB# Crane has his foot on Sanches's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanches works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Sanches controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Crane keeping full guard, as Sanches tries to pass. Crane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Sanches thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Crane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Crane is breathing heavily.#SUB# Crane looking for a guillotine here but Sanches defends easily.
Sanches trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Crane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sanches sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Crane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanches passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sanches lands a few punches from side control. Sanches lands a few punches from side control. Crane is not content to let Sanches control the position. Crane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanches asserts his dominance and retains side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sanches trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanches dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Crane gets caught napping as Sanches dives in and scores a takedown. Crane manages to retain guard. Crane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Crane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanches defends it easily. Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Sanches avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Crane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanches gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sanches pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB# Crane looking for subs off his back but Sanches has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sanches scoring with strikes to the body and head. Sanches content to control rather than advance. Crane tries to get to full guard but Sanches has control of the leg. Sanches performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Crane wants to get back to full guard. Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.#SU2# Sanches postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Crane to stand up. #TD2# Sanches fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crane to the ground. Sanches is now in Crane's guard. Sanches is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanches has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sanches wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. Crane trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Sanches is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sanches stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.#T3##SUB# Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanches 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. #SU2# Sanches decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanches swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Sanches throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crane was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanches finishes the takedown easily into guard. Sanches is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sanches wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #T4##SUB# Crane looking for subs off his back but Sanches has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sanches seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Sanches is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Crane won't allow Sanches to pass to mount. Sanches with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crane tries to roll over but Sanches keeps him under control. Sanches is trying to control. Crane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanches showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Sanches lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crane at a distance.
Crane tries to clinch up. Crane misses with a takedown attempt - Sanches sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2# Sanches darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Sanches controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Sanches is looking for a kimura but Crane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanches to get the leverage. Sanches wants to pass to mount but Crane is defending the position. #SUB# Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Crane is trying to maintain the position but Sanches is very close to passing his half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Sanches 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.
Sanches wants to control but Crane is keeping him busy. #SUB# Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanches pulls his head out easily. #SU2# Sanches stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Crane to get to his feet. #CL2# Sanches closes the distance and clinches.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Sanches has clasped his hands together around Crane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Crane manages to get back to half guard. Sanches with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanches pulls his head out easily. Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sanches has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sanches prevents Crane from getting the reversal. Crane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3# Sanches can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crane is looking to escape. Crane wants to hold on but Sanches pushes him away. Sanches punishing his opponent with strikes. Diego Sanches has got the better of the ground game so far. Sanches looking to control and managing it successfully. Crane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crane is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Crane is looking to improve his position but Sanches isn't that keen on the idea. Sanches controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Crane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crane is bucking up trying to escape but Sanches cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Sanches content just to control the position here. Crane regains half guard. Crane trying to hold on to Sanches's head to control him but Sanches postures up.
Sanches is figuring out what he wants to do next. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sanches is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Sanches comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sanches 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanches!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Steven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delgado to the mat! Delgado manages to get full guard. Delgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steven is one step ahead there. Delgado keeping moving, preventing Steven from controlling successfully. Steven controlling from the top position. Steven trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steven sitting in guard, not really doing much. Steven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Delgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Delgado, not yet. Steven controls from within his opponent's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Steven pushes down on Delgado's leg and manages to get into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Delgado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delgado.#SU2# Steven stands and steps away. Delgado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. No luck with that takedown attempt from Steven. Steven misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2# Steven looking to score a takedown here. Delgado is defending well but Steven drives through and ends up in Delgado's guard. Steven postures up.
Steven 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. #T3# Steven looking to pass the guard. Steven tries to stand but Delgado is controlling from the bottom. Delgado keeping moving, preventing Steven from controlling successfully. Steven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delgado's guard. Delgado is not content to let Steven control the position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Steven is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Still in half guard, Steven seems content to control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Steven dives in for a single leg takedown but Delgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Steven lands with a good body shot.#TD2# Steven looking to score a takedown here. Delgado is defending well but Steven drives through and ends up in Delgado's guard. Steven stays in close to Delgado's body and controls the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Steven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Steven dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Steven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Steven. Steven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Steven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Steven has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Steven lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delgado, as that shot connected.
Caleb Steven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Steven misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Delgado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steven's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Delgado distracts Steven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Steven with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Delgado can't handle though.
Steven wants to sweep here but Delgado controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Steven controls Delgado momentarily but Delgado frees himself. #T1# Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Steven has a closed guard, preventing Delgado from standing up. Caleb Steven has got the better of the ground game so far. Delgado wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving. Delgado throws an elbow that misses. Steven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by Steven!#REVB# Delgado is trying to control the position but Steven postures up. Steven wanted to stand there but Delgado had control of the position. #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. Steven trying to control but Delgado is working from the bottom. Steven wanted to stand there but Delgado had control of the position. Steven showing good wrestling skills to control the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Steven trying to control but Delgado is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Steven shoots in for a takedown but Delgado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Steven misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Delgado misses. Delgado is looking to clinch. Steven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Delgado slaps away a takedown attempt from Steven, before circling back to the center of the mat. Delgado throwing a counter right hand but Steven manages to avoid it. Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Steven.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Steven. Steven is breathing heavily. Delgado tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Steven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delgado keeps working. Steven throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Delgado works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Steven controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Steven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delgado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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 Sanford Delgado will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Delgado enables Steven to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Delgado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Delgado is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steven dives into side control.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REVR# Steven lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Delgado down.
Delgado wants to control but Steven postures up. Delgado is looking to get back to his feet here but Steven is keeping cool and he's managed to take Delgado's back.#SUB2# Steven working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Steven has got his arm under Delgado's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Delgado has spun round into Steven's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steven can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Steven is pulling down on Delgado's head to control his posture. Steven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delgado. Steven pulls Delgado in to control the position. Delgado throws a big elbow that misses. Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Delgado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steven's head. Steven has Delgado pulled in close to control his posture. Delgado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steven is proving hard to escape from. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Delgado 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Delgado wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving. Delgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Steven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A head kick misses from Steven. Delgado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Steven throws a sloppy head kick and Delgado moves out of range easily. Steven fails with the takedown. Steven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Delgado throws a hook to the side of Steven's head but Steven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Steven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steven wants to slow Delgado down by chopping away at his legs. Delgado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Delgado misses the target. #CL2# Steven has closed the distance and engaged Delgado in a clinch.
Delgado trying to land knees to the body.
Delgado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delgado working hard to break the clinch. Delgado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steven.
#T4# Steven tries to land knees in the clinch but Delgado avoids the damage to the body. Steven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delgado's efforts to push away. Steven misses with a body punch.
Steven wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Steven.#BC2# Steven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steven has a takedown stuffed. An attempted straight right counter from Delgado misses the target. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Delgado rushes Steven and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Caleb Steven. I think Steven 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caleb Steven!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1# Ji throws a nice head kick!
Ji misses with a few strikes there.
Ji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crane with a lazy takedown attempt and Ji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ji throws a head kick that half lands.
Ji throws a head kick that Crane semi-blocks.
Ji lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Crane avoids the head kick by Ji.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ji looks to land a combination but Crane avoids it well. Crane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ji sprawls and moves away. Ji goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ji throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily. Ji throws a right hand that Crane ducks under and follows up with a left that Crane also avoids with ease.#TD# Crane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ji wants to stand back up but Crane manages to pass into side control.
Ji looks winded!#T1# Ji wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Crane tries for a kimura but Ji is defending well. Ji is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB# Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Ji is defending well. #SUB# Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ji, who protects the arm well. #T2# Ji avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crane. Ji is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Ji takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB# Crane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB# Crane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ji rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crane's guard! Nice work there by Ji! #SUB# Crane looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ji is defending well. Crane quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ji has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Crane celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Crane!
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