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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1# Sanford throws a body punch but Minchin moves out of range. #CL2# Minchin has closed the distance and engaged Sanford in a clinch.
Sanford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Minchin jumps guard and drags Sanford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Sanford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Minchin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sanford should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Minchin has tightened it up now! Sanford should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lester Minchin! The defeated Tiff Sanford had this to say: 'I did the J.O.B.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1# Alva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mingannourmagomedov. Alva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Alva is looking to score with low kicks. Mingannourmagomedov avoids the head kick by Alva .
#CL# Mingannourmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alva missing with knees to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov dodges an elbow strike from Alva .
Alva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mingannourmagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Alva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mingannourmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mingannourmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Alva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Alva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mingannourmagomedov's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mingannourmagomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alva avoids it. Alva trying to stall but Mingannourmagomedov improves his position.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to circle away but Alva has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Mingannourmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly. Alva postures up.
#T1##SUB# Mingannourmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alva preventing the sweep. Mingannourmagomedov looking to control.
Mingannourmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alva wants to control from the top but Mingannourmagomedov keeps moving. Mingannourmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Mingannourmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Mingannourmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mingannourmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Mingannourmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alva keeps working. Mingannourmagomedov prevents Alva from standing back up.
#T3##SUB# Mingannourmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alva sees it coming and defends easily. Mingannourmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Alva is defending well. Mingannourmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Alva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mingannourmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mingannourmagomedov works his way into full mount! #T4# Mingannourmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Alva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Mingannourmagomedov tries to control but Alva wriggling away. Mingannourmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alva ?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alva is in a horrible position here. Mingannourmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Mingannourmagomedov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stancis Mingannourmagomedov 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# Mingannourmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alva .#CL# Mingannourmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwardo Alva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Mingannourmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Alva misses with an elbow over the top.#TD# Mingannourmagomedov pulls Alva into guard.
Mingannourmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Mingannourmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mingannourmagomedov working some strikes from top position. Alva is breathing heavily. Mingannourmagomedov looking to pass the guard. #T1# Alva is looking to stand up but Mingannourmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea. Mingannourmagomedov trying to control but Alva is working from the bottom. #SU# Mingannourmagomedov gets to his feet. Alva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Mingannourmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mingannourmagomedov cracks Alva with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Edwardo Alva has been cut. We've been informed that Alva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Stancis Mingannourmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Alva . No joy for Mingannourmagomedov on that attempt. Alva leaves Mingannourmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2# Mingannourmagomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mingannourmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alva walks away with a smile on his face. Mingannourmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Mingannourmagomedov rushes Alva and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a push kick but Alva slaps the foot to one side. Mingannourmagomedov dives in and grabs Alva 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alva pushes down on Mingannourmagomedov's head and hops out.#CL# Mingannourmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
#T3##BC2# Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alva scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Mingannourmagomedov with that takedown attempt. Mingannourmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alva tries to avoid it but Mingannourmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alva to the ground. Alva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Alva moves into range and clinches up with Mingannourmagomedov. Alva avoiding damage as Mingannourmagomedov throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Alva breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alva as Mingannourmagomedov shoots in.#CL2# Alva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mingannourmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage. Mingannourmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alva can do to turn this around? Both guys are working to get underhooks. Alva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to pull guard but Alva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4# Alva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mingannourmagomedov.
Alva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Alva stalling in the clinch but Mingannourmagomedov improves position. Mingannourmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alva keeps control of Mingannourmagomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mingannourmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Mingannourmagomedov jumps guard and drags Alva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Mingannourmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stancis Mingannourmagomedov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Edwardo Alva 's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Alva gets tackled into the cage by Mingannourmagomedov. Mingannourmagomedov maintains the clinch. Mingannourmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Alva is controlling him. A right hook to the body lands for Alva .
Mingannourmagomedov looking for a takedown. Alva swings wildly with an uppercut but Mingannourmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. Mingannourmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Alva . Mingannourmagomedov tries for a takedown but Alva manages to get underhooks.
Alva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alva trying to land knees to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mingannourmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alva 's waist but Alva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mingannourmagomedov off to one side. #CL# Mingannourmagomedov forces Alva back against the cage and clinches. Alva throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Mingannourmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alva pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mingannourmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mingannourmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple. A knee to the head by Alva .
Alva tries to land a knee to the head but Mingannourmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Mingannourmagomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alva prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Mingannourmagomedov pulls guard successfully.
Alva postures up.
Alva pushing down on Mingannourmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Alva prevents Mingannourmagomedov from improving his position.#T2# Mingannourmagomedov is looking to control Alva 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mingannourmagomedov avoid being mounted? Alva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mingannourmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mingannourmagomedov gets full guard.#SUB# Mingannourmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Alva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB# Mingannourmagomedov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alva has his hands clasped together but Mingannourmagomedov extends and breaks Alva 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mingannourmagomedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stancis Mingannourmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Middleton takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Hudson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Middleton blocks the leg kick.
Middleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Middleton. #TD2# Middleton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Middleton showed some decent athleticism there. Hudson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Middleton. Middleton forces his way into half guard. Hudson regains full guard. Nicely done. Middleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Middleton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Middleton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Middleton throws a big elbow that misses. Middleton landing with the ground and pound. Hudson has his hands on Middleton's head, controlling the position. Hudson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hudson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Middleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Middleton looking to sit in guard and control but Hudson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Middleton wants to stand and escape but Hudson is having none of it. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Middleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Middleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Middleton is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Hudson has gone for a leg lock! Middleton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hudson's guard.#REVB# Hudson has Middleton pulled in close to control his posture. #T3# Middleton throwing strikes from guard but Hudson blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Middleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Middleton wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. Hudson has control of Middleton's left arm, preventing Middleton from doing any damage. Middleton throws a big right hand that misses. Middleton chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Middleton wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Middleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Middleton being controlled here momentarily. Middleton postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hudson misses with a low kick. Hudson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Middleton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2# Middleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hudson wriggles free and stands up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Middleton dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Middleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hudson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hudson attempts a counter takedown but Middleton avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Hudson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Middleton was covering up waiting for the punch and Hudson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Middleton has wrist control. Hudson wants to control from the top but Middleton keeps moving. Hudson throws a big right hand that misses. Hudson won't allow Middleton to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Hudson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Hudson tries to clinch but Middleton moves out of range. Middleton leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Hudson rushes Middleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2# Middleton gets a trip takedown into half guard. Hudson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Middleton is on him like a limpet, forcing Hudson back against the cage.#BC2# Middleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Middleton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hudson back to the cage. Middleton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander Middleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Middleton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch but Middleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fighters circle momentarily. Middleton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Middleton blocks a leg kick. Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Middleton paws at him with a jab and circles away. Middleton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Middleton misses with a double jab.
#T2# Hudson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Middleton doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudson circles away.
#TD2# Middleton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hudson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Middleton. Hudson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudson. Middleton throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Middleton working some strikes from top position. Middleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hudson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Middleton. #SUB# Middleton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hudson has locked up a guillotine! Hudson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Middleton is holding on here and Hudson must be using up a lot of energy. Middleton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hudson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Hudson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2021 |
#R1# Alva tries to clinch there but Bost circles away.
The crowd cheers as Bost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alva doesn't seem phased though. Alva is looking to land body kicks. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alva is defended easily by Bost. Alva throws a right hand that Bost ducks under and follows up with a left that Bost also avoids with ease. Bost scores with a jab. Alva acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bost clobbers Alva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Alva tries to close the distance and clinch but Bost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bost moves into range and connects with a jab. Alva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bost with a jab. Alva throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alva takes one on the button. Bost lands a jab to the head.
Alva wants to clinch.#T1# Alva on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bost misses with a straight right. Alva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Alva throws a right and a left that Bost avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Bost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alva 's head backwards. Bost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Bost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Left hook, right uppercut from Bost. Bost connects with a single shot there. Bost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from Alva misses. Alva lands a head kick!
Bost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bost lands a lovely overhand right. Bost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bost dodges the punch combination from Alva .
#T2# A head kick misses from Alva . Bost scores with a decent looking hook. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alva is defended easily by Bost. Bost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alva with a body shot. Alva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bost sizes up Alva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Edwardo Alva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Alva tries to clinch up. Alva ducks right into an uppercut from Bost. Bost scores with a punch to the head. Bost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3# Alva wants to clinch. Alva throws a head kick but Bost moves out of range.
Bost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Alva throws a push kick but Bost slaps the foot to one side. Bost might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Alva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bost misses with a few strikes there.
Alva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bost.
Bost slips a jab from Alva . Nice jab there from Bost. Alva wants to clinch but Bost slips to the side and Bost counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Alva is looking to clinch but Bost is avoiding it.
Bost swats away the attempt to clinch by Alva . Alva throws a low kick but Bost avoids it. Bost misses with a double jab.
#T4# Bost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Alva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Bost finds it's way through Alva 's defenses. Bost connects with a single shot there. Alva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bost paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bost scores with a nice right hand.
Bost looks to land a right hand but Alva moved out of range. Alva wants to clinch up but Bost keeps it at a distance. Bost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alva .
Alva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bost throws a right hand that Alva ducks under and follows up with a left that Alva also avoids with ease. A leg kick checked by Bost. Alva throws a series of strikes that have Bost backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Das Bost has been cut. Bost jabs at Alva 's body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Das Bost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Das Bost's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Bost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Das Bost seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alva is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alva misses with a double jab.
Bost keeps the fight on the outside. Bost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alva . Alva wants to clinch up but Bost keeps it at a distance. Bost looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bost stalks Alva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alva 's face. Alva staggers backwards, shaken. Bost cracks Alva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Alva slips a jab from Bost. Bost lunges at Alva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alva 's hand. Bost stuns Alva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Alva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Alva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alva wants to clinch.#T1##CL# Alva forces Bost back against the cage and clinches. Alva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bost wants to get back to striking at distance but Alva won't allow it.
Alva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bost's efforts to push away. Bost is trying to break free. Alva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bost has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Alva throws an elbow but it misses.
Alva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bost is breathing heavily. Alva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bost as Alva tries to tie him up. Alva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bost avoids it.#T2# Bost wants to get back to striking at distance but Alva won't allow it.
Alva throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Alva 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alva moves in looking to clinch but Bost pushes him off. Bost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bost avoids the head kick by Alva .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bost darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Alva misses with a double jab.
Bost misses with a few strikes there.
Alva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Alva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bost checks the leg kick. Bost swinging wildly here.
Bost throws a right hand that Alva ducks under and follows up with a left that Alva also avoids with ease. Alva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bost swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bost avoids a kick to the body.
Bost looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Bost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bost. That snapped Alva 's head back.
Alva throws out a loose jab but Bost uses good head movement to avoid it. Bost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bost avoids the head kick by Alva .
Donk. Bost catches Alva right on the button with a cross. Bost tries to bum rush Alva with a series of wild strikes but Alva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Alva moves into range and clinches up with Bost. Alva lands a nice elbow. Bost is trying to break free. Alva has Bost pressed against the cage, preventing Bost from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bost takes an elbow to the temple. Alva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bost's efforts to push away. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bost's brow. Alva misses with a knee strike.
#T4# Alva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bost working hard to break the clinch. Alva prevents Bost from breaking the clinch. Alva keeps control of Bost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Alva wants to stall.
Bost is trying to break the clinch but Alva is controlling him.#BC# Alva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bost keeps the fight on the outside. Alva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alva wants to clinch. Alva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bost swats him away and circles back towards the center. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Das Bost will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Das Bost's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Bost throws a hook but Alva avoids it easily. Bost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alva on the side of the head. Bost scores with a jab to the jaw. Bost looks to score with a jab to the body but Alva is just out of range. Alva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bost swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alva misses with a body kick. Alva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Alva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bost's head. Bost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alva . Alva throws a right and a left that Bost avoids nicely. Bost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bost cracks Alva with an open hand slap. Bost cracks Alva with a right hand to the side of the head. 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! Bost lands a really nice looking cross but Alva seems unphased.
Edwardo Alva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Alva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alva walks into a stiff left hand from Bost. A nice combination there by Bost.
Bost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Alva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Bost misses. Alva tries a head kick but it misses.
Bost throws a counter combo. Alva moves out of range as Bost strikes. Bost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bost misses with a hook. Alva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alva fails in his attempt to clinch. Alva tries to clinch and Bost counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alva swings for the body but Bost moves out of range.
Bost looks like he wants to counter punch here. Das Bost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alva wants to clinch. Sloppy strikes from Bost. Those never looked like landing. Alva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bost. Alva throws a nice looking combination but Bost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# Bost throws a combination. Alva tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Alva throws a sloppy head kick and Bost moves out of range easily. Alva wants to clinch up but Bost keeps it at a distance. 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! Bost throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A head kick misses from Alva . Alva takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bost misses the shot to the body. Alva throws a head kick that misses. Bost scores with a jab to the jaw. Alva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alva lands with a right hand. Bost misses with an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Bost misses the target. Bost misses with a hook. Alva ducked under it nicely. Alva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3# Alva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alva tries to move into range but Bost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Alva on the wrong end of a nice hook. Alva doesn't manage to clinch there - Bost circles away.
Bost now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bost swinging wildly here.
Alva tries to clinch but Bost is having none of it. It seemed like Bost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bost keeps the fight on the outside. Bost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alva 's head. Bost blocks a head kick by Alva .
Alva tries to clinch but Bost is having none of it. Bost swinging wildly here.
#T4# Alva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from Alva lands but Bost takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alva works Bost's body with a nice hook. Bost ducks under a wild hook from Alva . Bost misses with a body shot.
Alva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alva tries to clinch up but Bost circles away and keeps his distance. Bost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bost lands a nice shot that snaps Alva 's head back.
Das Bost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bost looks like he wants to counter punch here. Alva tries to close the distance and clinch but Bost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alva wants to clinch. Bost feints a jab promting Alva to slip. Bost then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Das Bost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bost winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Das Bost! |
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Event:
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Date: Aug 19, 2021 |
#R1# Stonk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Minchin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Stonk lands a jab to the head.
Stonk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Minchin throws a shot from downtown. Stonk moves away and avoids it. Stonk throws a right and a left that both miss. Stonk throws a jab when Minchin was well out of range. Stonk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Minchin. Stonk throws a hook to the side of Minchin's head but Minchin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minchin lands a nice hook to Stonk's body. Stonk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Minchin fails with a takedown attempt. Stonk throws a shot from downtown. Minchin moves away and avoids it.#T1# Minchin swinging wildly here.
Stonk misses with a looping left. Minchin looks to land a body kick but Stonk moved away. Stonk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Stonk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minchin. Minchin throws a right hand that Stonk ducks under and follows up with a left that Stonk also avoids with ease. The fighters circling - Stonk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Stonk tries to get set, Minchin tries to push him back and clinch up but Stonk manages to avoid the attempt. Minchin tries for a takedown but Stonk circles away easily and Stonk counters with a nice body shot. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Minchin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Minchin is breathing heavily.#KD2# Stonk lands a big uppercut and Minchin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Minchin looks OK. Stonk waves Minchin back to his feet!#ROC2#Minchin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lester Minchin has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stonk fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Minchin square on the jaw! Damn, Minchin is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stinky Stonk! A very excited looking Stinky Stonk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
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Date: Aug 19, 2021 |
#R1# Middleton lands with a nice combination. Hudson backs away looking to recover. Hudson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Middleton is able to avoid easily. Hudson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Middleton defends it nicely. Hudson throws a leg kick but Middleton moved away. Middleton tries to counter with a clinch but Hudson shakes him off and moves away. Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Middleton.
Middleton throws a low kick, looking for Hudson's leg but Hudson calmly moves out of range. Middleton throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range. Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hudson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hudson wants to slow Middleton down by chopping away at his legs. Middleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hudson takes a swing at Middleton's ribcage but misses. Middleton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Middleton throws a lazy right hand but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2# Hudson tries to sprawl but Middleton drives through with a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are battling for position here. Hudson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hudson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU# Hudson gets to his feet. Middleton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Middleton on his heels. He'll look to pass Middleton's guard now, I'm sure. Middleton wants to get back to his feet but Hudson passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB# Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Middleton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Middleton keeping hold of Hudson's head, controlling as best he can. #T2# Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Middleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hudson is just content to waste time from the top position. Middleton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Hudson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Middleton keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB# Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Middleton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Middleton in his guard.#REVB# Hudson keeping moving, preventing Middleton from controlling successfully. Hudson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hudson wants to stand but Middleton is controlling the position. Hudson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Middleton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Middleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Middleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Middleton's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hudson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hudson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hudson throws a hook to the side of Middleton's head but Middleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Middleton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hudson misses with a leg kick. Middleton misses with a body shot.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Middleton scores with a jab to the head.
Hudson throws a jab but it's blocked by Middleton. Hudson tries to clinch but Middleton moves out of range. #TD2# Middleton scores with a takedown into Hudson's guard. Middleton throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson controlling Middleton's posture. Hudson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Middleton's guard. #REVR##T1##SU# Hudson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Middleton loads up on a big right hand but Hudson slips the punch. Middleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hudson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hudson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hudson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. An inside leg kick from Hudson misses. #TD# Hudson drives through with a takedown into guard. Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Middleton blocks nicely. Hudson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# Middleton wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment. Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Middleton is keeping the position for now. Hudson is stalling in the full guard. Hudson is pushing down on Middleton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Middleton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hudson has managed to sneak the leg through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Hudson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB# Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Middleton defends the submission attempt. Nice strikes from Hudson there. #SUB# Hudson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Middleton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudson. #SUB# Hudson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Middleton is just riding it out for now. Hudson eventually gives up the hold. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hudson wants to take a breather but Middleton is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Hudson goes for an armbar but Middleton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Middleton. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Middleton will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A head kick misses from Middleton. Hudson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hudson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Middleton works over Hudson's head and body with a nice combination. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson. Middleton blocks a head kick by Hudson.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Middleton swivels and escapes. Middleton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2# Middleton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hudson to the ground. Middleton is now in Hudson's guard. Middleton is fighting to break Hudson's control of his arms but Hudson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hudson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Middleton is one step ahead there. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Middleton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Middleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudson is keeping the position for now. #T1# Middleton wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. Middleton throws a big right hand that misses. Hudson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Hudson looking to pass the guard. #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.#SUB# Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Paul Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hudson wants to control from the top but Middleton keeps moving. Middleton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hudson has passed into side control.
Middleton tries to improve position but can't. Hudson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Middleton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3# Hudson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Middleton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Hudson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Hudson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hudson is working for a submission of some sort.
Middleton wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well.
Middleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hudson stops Middleton from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Middleton defends it well. #SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura but Middleton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudson to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alexander Middleton. I think Middleton 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Middleton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1# Capitao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santoro to score with a decent uppercut. Capitao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santoro.
Santoro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD# Capitao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santoro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Capitao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Capitao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Capitao 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. Capitao throws a big right hand that misses. Capitao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santoro is proving hard to escape from. Capitao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. 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.#T1# Santoro tries to land a sweep but no joy. Santoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Santoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santoro is looking to chop away at Capitao's legs. Capitao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santoro sprawls and moves away. Capitao lands a jab to Santoro's midsection. Santoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capitao manages to avoid it. Capitao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Santoro throws a sloppy head kick and Capitao moves out of range easily. #T2##TD# Santoro gets caught napping as Capitao dives in and scores a takedown. Santoro manages to retain guard. Capitao is stalling in the full guard. Santoro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Capitao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Capitao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Capitao throwing strikes from guard but Santoro blocks nicely. #T3# Capitao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Santoro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Capitao pushes Santoro up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC# Capitao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Santoro has Capitao up against the cage in a clinch.
Capitao tries to pull guard but Santoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Santoro jumps guard but Capitao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Capitao gets control of Santoro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Capitao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Santoro wants to control from the top but Capitao keeps moving. Capitao wants to get back to his feet but Santoro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Capitao dominated that round. That's time! Capitao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Santoro lands with a nice combination. Capitao backs away looking to recover. Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capitao circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Capitao has closed the distance and engaged Santoro in a clinch.
#TD# Capitao pulls guard. Capitao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Capitao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santoro can do to turn this around? Capitao is pulling down on Santoro's head to control his posture. #SUB2# Santoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Capitao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Capitao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capitao. #T1# Capitao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Capitao is pushing down on Santoro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santoro is fighting to maintain full guard but Capitao has managed to sneak the leg through. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Capitao seems to be looking for submissions.
Santoro wants to control but Capitao is keeping busy.
Capitao controlling the action here. Santoro tries to roll over but Capitao keeps him under control.#T2# Capitao sitting and controlling from the half guard. Capitao wants to stand but Santoro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU# Capitao escapes and gets back to his feet. Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Capitao fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Capitao moves into range and clinches up with Santoro. Santoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capitao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Capitao throws a head kick that misses and Santoro counters with a body kick that stops Capitao in his tracks momentarily. Capitao tries to clinch up. Capitao closes the distance and clinches up with Santoro, looking for a takedown. Capitao pushes Santoro against the cage but Santoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Capitao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Santoro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Capitao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Capitao lands with a nice combination. Santoro backs away looking to recover. Santoro misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Capitao counters by clinching up. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##BC2# Santoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Capitao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matthew Santoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Capitao gets in close and instigates a clinch. Santoro stops a takedown attempt from Capitao.
#TD# Capitao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Capitao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santoro throws a big elbow that misses. Santoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Capitao has his hands on Santoro's head, controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Capitao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Capitao dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Santoro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Capitao checks a low kick from Santoro. Capitao slips a jab and a cross from Santoro.
Capitao closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT# It looks like Matthew Santoro has been cut. Joao Capitao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capitao circles away quickly and effectively. Capitao fails with the takedown. Santoro is looking for the big counter here.#TD# Capitao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santoro did well to prevent Capitao getting side control. Capitao works his foot free and advances to mount. Capitao punching from mount but Santoro doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1# Capitao content just to control the position here. The referee warns Santoro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Capitao controlling from the full mount. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Capitao lands a couple of good shots and Santoro has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Capitao is riding his opponent, not letting Santoro buck him off. Capitao avoiding Santoro 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB# Santoro fending off the submission attempt from Capitao. #SUB# Capitao is cranking Santoro's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Santoro! He's tightened the choke and Santoro is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Capitao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1# Tomlinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomlinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tomlinson moves forwards but Mouse connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT# It looks like Craig Tomlinson has been cut.#TD2# Tomlinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tomlinson showed some decent athleticism there. Tomlinson lands with a punch from half guard. Nice strikes from Tomlinson there. Mouse taking some punishment here, with Tomlinson in his half guard. Tomlinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mouse is trying to maintain the position but Tomlinson is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mouse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tomlinson scores with a couple of nice shots. Tomlinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tomlinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Tomlinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Mouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomlinson on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Tomlinson seems to be working for a kimura but Mouse defends the submission attempt. Ground and pound from Tomlinson. Ground and pound from Tomlinson. Tomlinson working the head and body with strikes. Tomlinson working over Mouse with some ground and pound. Mouse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tomlinson trying to control the pace. Mouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Tomlinson is nestled in close to Mouse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tomlinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2# Mouse is rocked! Tomlinson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mouse! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tomlinson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Tomlinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1# Samson tries to clinch but Barrows is having none of it. Barrows throws a counter combo. Jordy Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barrows thumps Samson with a low kick. Barrows is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Barrows drives through and clinches with Samson against the cage.
Barrows tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barrows letting Samson take a breather here.#TD# Samson lands a takedown into guard.
Barrows controlling Samson's posture. #SUB# Samson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barrows dives on top into guard.#REVB# Samson has momentary wrist control but Barrows slips an elbow through the middle.#T1# Barrows trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samson's guard. Barrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Barrows passes Samson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Samson has his hands clasped together around Barrows's back. He's all about the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Samson is trying to stand up here but Barrows is controlling him well. Samson is refusing to be controlled, as Barrows sits in half guard. Samson wants to improve his position but Barrows is controlling well.
Barrows drops an elbow to the side of Samson's head. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Barrows stands up and beckons Samson to join him on the feet. #TD2# Barrows fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Samson sprawls well initially but Barrows persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Barrows is looking to stall here but Samson recovers full guard. Barrows throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely. Barrows stopping the sweep attempt from Samson. Barrows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Barrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Barrows throws an elbow that misses. Samson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barrows's guard. Nice move by Samson!#REVR# Samson postures up.
Barrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrows, not yet. Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Barrows is trying to keep Samson in close.
Samson is stalling in the full guard. Samson looking to sit in guard and control but Barrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4##SU2# Barrows stands up and waves to Samson to follow him. Samson misses with a takedown attempt and Barrows counters with a head kick. That will keep Samson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2# Barrows fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Samson to the ground. Barrows is now in Samson's guard. Barrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Samson wants to stand up but Barrows is controlling him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barrows would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Samson gets caught flat footed, as Barrows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Barrows stopping the sweep attempt from Samson. Samson keeping moving, preventing Barrows from controlling successfully. #SU2# Barrows stands up from guard. Let's bang! Barrows is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jordy Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Barrows forces Samson back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Samson managing to block the knees to the body from Barrows.
Barrows will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samson up against the cage. Samson takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Barrows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrows lands a head kick!
Samson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Samson misses with a combination
and Barrows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Barrows misses with a takedown attempt - Samson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Barrows dives in for a single leg takedown but Samson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jordy Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Barrows.#T2##TD2# Barrows drives through with a takedown into Samson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Barrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Barrows has gone for a leg lock! Samson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barrows's guard.#REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrows is keeping the position for now. Samson trying to control but Barrows is working from the bottom. Barrows 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# Samson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samson tries to get out of the position.#T3# Barrows lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Samson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Alistair Barrows has got the better of the ground game so far. Samson wants to stand but Barrows is controlling the position. Barrows wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving. Barrows throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely. Samson has a closed guard, preventing Barrows from standing up. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Samson looking to control but Barrows passes into half guard.
Barrows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samson defending well though. Ground and pound from Barrows. #SUB# Samson actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Barrows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Samson is refusing to be controlled, as Barrows sits in half guard. Samson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Samson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Barrows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Samson shoots in for a takedown but Barrows shows good takedown defense. #TD# Samson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barrows is trying to defend but Samson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Samson is thwarting Barrows's attempts to control the position. Barrows is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Samson is staying active. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barrows is trying to stand up here but Samson is controlling him well. #T1# Barrows has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samson is working away from the top position though. Barrows desperately trying to maintain half guard. Samson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Samson throws a wild body kick that Barrows sees coming a mile off. A head kick misses from Barrows. Samson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordy Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.#CL2# Barrows closes the distance and pushes Samson back into the cage. Barrows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samson blocks it with crossed arms. Barrows tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Barrows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrows lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Samson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barrows! Barrows bucks up and tries to throw Samson off but instead Samson has got his back! Samson tries to keep control of the position but Barrows is staying busy.#T3##SUB# Samson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Samson is not going to allow Barrows to sit and survive in this position. Samson controlling the position well here. Barrows rolled but Samson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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. Samson wants to control but Barrows is keeping busy. Barrows is trying to remain composed but Samson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB# Samson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barrows has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barrows surviving as best he can, preventing damage. Jordy Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alistair Barrows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Samson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
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 Jordy Samson. Well Barrows 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Barrows!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1# Santoro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk avoids the head kick by Santoro.
Kirk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santoro.#TD2# Santoro looking to score a takedown here. Kirk is defending well but Santoro drives through and ends up in Kirk's guard. Kirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES# Kirk pushes Santoro off and gets back to his feet.
Santoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santoro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Kirk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Santoro is looking for the big counter here.#T1# Santoro throws a head kick that misses. Kirk is looking for a counter combo. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santoro!
Santoro misses with a double jab
#TD# and Kirk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santoro! #SUB# Kirk tries for a kimura but Santoro is defending well. Kirk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kirk working away.#T2# Santoro is looking to regain half guard here but Kirk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Kirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kirk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3# Santoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kirk's best efforts.#SUB# Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Santoro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Kirk is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Kirk seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Santoro has recovered full guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Santoro pulls Kirk in to control the position. Kirk won't allow Santoro to sweep him here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kirk connects with a couple of short punches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santoro wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Santoro pushes Kirk away with a front kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Santoro dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Kirk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santoro to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Santoro wants to stand but Kirk has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Santoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Santoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Santoro wants to pass the guard but Kirk is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santoro won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet. Santoro with a flurry of punches that miss. Kirk is looking to stand up but Santoro isn't so interested in that idea. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1# Santoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Matthew Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A right-left combo lands from Santoro. Santoro tries a head kick but it misses.
Santoro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKirk. Santoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Santoro throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease. Kirk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santoro takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses. Kirk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kirk avoids the head kick by Santoro.
Kirk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2##TD2# Santoro shoots in and bounces Kirk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Santoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Santoro trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom. Kirk pulls Santoro in close to prevent any damage. Santoro postures up in Kirk's guard and throws a big left but Kirk blocks it. Santoro stopping the sweep attempt from Kirk. Matthew Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Kirk keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully. Kirk wants to stand up but Santoro is controlling him. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Santoro tries to get set, Kirk tries to push him back and clinch up but Santoro manages to avoid the attempt. Wilson Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santoro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kirk's calf. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santoro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4##TD# Kirk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Santoro struggling a bit here. Santoro is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Kirk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Kirk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Santoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Kirk tries to clinch up. Santoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Kirk rushes Santoro and presses him up against the cage. Santoro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santoro is defending well. Santoro is trying to break the clinch but Kirk has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Santoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Santoro misses with a double jab.
Santoro misses with a head kick.
#T1# Santoro moves in looking to clinch but Kirk pushes him off. Santoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kirk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Santoro swinging wildly here.
As Santoro tries to get set, Kirk tries to push him back and clinch up but Santoro manages to avoid the attempt. Santoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Santoro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2# Santoro lands with a straight right. Kirk didn't see that one coming. Santoro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Santoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Santoro. Santoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kirk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santoro. Santoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Santoro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3##TD2# Santoro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Kirk throws Santoro to one side and escapes!#TD# Kirk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Kirk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Kirk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# Santoro tries to roll over but Kirk keeps him under control.#SUB# Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matthew Santoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santoro wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Matthew Santoro. I've got Santoro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Santoro!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Harvey dives in for a single leg takedown but Barrows sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Matthew Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Barrows rushes Harvey and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Barrows breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Barrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Harvey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Harvey is looking to control Barrows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harvey is concentrating on defense, preventing Barrows from advancing position. Barrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom. Barrows thows a huge punch but Harvey dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Harvey actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Harvey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrows. Barrows winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Barrows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Harvey trying to control but Barrows postures up.
Barrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Harvey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Harvey gets back to full guard.
Barrows controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Barrows is working Harvey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Barrows landing with the ground and pound. Barrows is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Barrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Harvey keeping moving, preventing Barrows from controlling successfully. Barrows controlling from the top position. Barrows lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU# Barrows decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harvey, up you get! Harvey closes the distance and clinches up with Barrows, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes Barrows against the cage but Barrows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Harvey fails to land the takedown. Alistair Barrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey. Barrows moves out of range of the body kick from Harvey.
Harvey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrows's waist but Barrows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harvey off to one side. Harvey shoots in but no luck this time. Barrows throws a counter high kick but Harvey was just alert enough to avoid it. Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Harvey looks winded!#T3##TD# Barrows closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Barrows working the head with strikes. #SU# Barrows decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL# Barrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Barrows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvey slips a jab and a cross from Barrows.
Barrows buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD# Harvey tries to sprawl but Barrows drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Harvey kicks Barrows off and gets back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harvey tries to clinch there but Barrows circles away.
#CL# Barrows pushes Harvey up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrows has him pressed against the cage. Harvey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harvey just leaning against Barrows, taking a breather. Harvey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barrows is defending well for now.#BC# Barrows breaks from the clinch.
Harvey darts in looking for a takedown but Barrows gets double underhooks and turns Harvey into the cage. #CL2# Harvey takes the fight into the clinch. Harvey digs a right hand into Barrows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrows's gas tank. Harvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barrows controlling the action here for a moment.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrows has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Barrows closes the distance and clinches. Barrows is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harvey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barrows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Barrows scores with a knee to the head.
Barrows is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harvey to keep the fight standing. Barrows misses with a knee strike.
Barrows drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harvey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barrows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harvey blocks it with crossed arms. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows struggles to land a body shot inside as Harvey controls his hands.
Barrows leaning against his opponent.
#T1##BC2# Harvey breaks the clinch.
Harvey shoots in but no luck this time. As Harvey tries to get set, Barrows tries to push him back and clinch up but Harvey manages to avoid the attempt. Harvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Barrows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Alistair Barrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey. Harvey fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Harvey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barrows swivels and escapes. Harvey is breathing heavily.#TD# Barrows drives through with a takedown into guard. Barrows wants to get up but he can't break Harvey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Barrows decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harvey, up you get! Harvey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrows can pounce on him.
#CL# Barrows clinches up against the cage.#BC# Barrows manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Barrows looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2# Harvey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barrows presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harvey stops a takedown attempt from Barrows.
Barrows lands a damaging elbow. Barrows with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC# Barrows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around? Barrows shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Harvey counters with a left and a right that stings Barrows. Barrows tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Barrows closes the distance and clinches. Barrows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harvey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Barrows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alistair Barrows is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL# Barrows moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrows pressing his opponent against the cage. Harvey tries to stall but Barrows uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barrows misses with a knee strike.
Barrows tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barrows misses with a knee to the head. #TD2# Harvey gets control of Barrows's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harvey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Barrows trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. Harvey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Barrows wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving. Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrows. Barrows trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. Harvey working a defensive guard here.
#SU# Barrows decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harvey, up you get! #CL# Barrows has Harvey up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrows wants a takedown.
#BC# Barrows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Barrows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barrows lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Harvey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Barrows clinches up with Harvey and pushes him back against the cage. Harvey tries to pull guard but Barrows holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Barrows has him pressed against the cage. Alistair Barrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows stalling against the cage.
Barrows crunches a lovely knee into Harvey's ribcage.#BC# Barrows breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL# Barrows drives through and clinches with Harvey against the cage.
Barrows lands an elbow just above Harvey 's eye. Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barrows stalling.
Barrows is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Harvey prevents a body shot from Barrows. Barrows taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Barrows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Harvey keeps the fight on the outside. Harvey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Good work by Barrows as he checks the leg kick. Barrows swats away the attempt to clinch by Harvey. Barrows moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.#TD# Barrows feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2# Barrows landing with the ground and pound. Barrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harvey wants to sweep but no luck. Barrows looking to pass the guard. Barrows stands up over Harvey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Barrows wants to stand but Harvey is controlling his posture from full guard. Barrows keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harvey's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Harvey is trying to control the position but Barrows postures up. Barrows postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Barrows throws a big elbow that misses. Barrows would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Harvey is looking for a triangle but Barrows pushes his legs off easily.
Barrows content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Barrows with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Barrows working some strikes from top position. Barrows lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Barrows working some strikes from top position. Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Barrows is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU# Barrows stands up from Harvey's guard - Barrows perhaps looking for a knockout. Harvey tries for a takedown but Barrows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD# Barrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harvey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Barrows cracks Harvey with a solid left hand. Alistair Barrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harvey keeping moving, preventing Barrows from controlling successfully. Matthew Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrows defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Alistair Barrows showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barrows 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Barrows! The defeated Matthew Harvey had this to say: 'I feel like that fight was fair and gentle. He had a good fight and I think I will hit the gym and come back again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tomlinson wants to counter the offense by Parker and move into the clinch position.#TD# Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomlinson holds on and takes a little breather. Tomlinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker looking to sit in guard and control but Tomlinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# 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.#T1# Tomlinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.#CUT2# It looks like Orval Parker has been cut. Tomlinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tomlinson scoring with punches to the head and body. Tomlinson cracks Parker with a solid left hand. Tomlinson stands up over Parker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Tomlinson controlling from the top position. Tomlinson working some strikes from top position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tomlinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2# Parker is rocked!#CUT2# Orval Parker's cut is getting worse. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tomlinson loads up on a big left hand. Parker felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tomlinson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Parker can't hide his disappointment, as Tomlinson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Tomlinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Cassel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cassel lands in his opponent's guard. Russell pulls Cassel in to control the position. Russell is trying to keep Cassel in close.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Cassel from controlling successfully. Cassel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Russell's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cassel is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Russell is trying to control Cassel's posture. Cassel takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Russell! Cassel is rotating here... this could be the end... Russell is out! Cassel has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrik Cassel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Tomlinson gets a double leg takedown into Wiggins's guard. Tomlinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tomlinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Wiggins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomlinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomlinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tomlinson slips nicely into half guard. Tomlinson drops an elbow to the side of Wiggins's head. Tomlinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tomlinson lands with a punch from half guard. Nice strikes from Tomlinson there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tomlinson winds up and cracks Wiggins with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2# Wiggins is rocked! Tomlinson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wiggins is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tomlinson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wiggins from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tomlinson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Tomlinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1# Saunders fails with the takedown and Tomlinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2# Tomlinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Saunders is trying to control but can't.
Saunders wants to get back to his feet.
Tomlinson wants to stand up but Saunders is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Tomlinson. #CUT2# It looks like Jim Saunders has been cut. Tomlinson controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tomlinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tomlinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tomlinson connects with a nice short shot to Saunders's temple. #ROC2# Saunders is rocked! Tomlinson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Saunders! Oh, Saunders is in big trouble! Tomlinson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Tomlinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Barrows instigates a clinch. #TD# Chase jumps guard and drags Barrows to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Barrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Chase looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barrows postures up.
Barrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chase is looking to stand up but Barrows isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barrows has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chase is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Barrows works over Chase with some ground and pound from guard. Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2# Barrows gets to his feet. Chase looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1# Barrows throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chase appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Barrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Barrows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chase's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Giovanni Chase has been cut. Chase tries to pull guard but Barrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chase takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2# Barrows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Barrows pushes Chase up against the cage in a clinch. Barrows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barrows.
Chase is breathing heavily. Chase is trying to pull guard but Barrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Chase is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barrows controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2# Barrows decides to pull guard. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barrows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chase's guard. #REVB# Barrows distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2# Barrows stands up and waves to Chase to follow him. #CL2# Barrows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrows presses Chase against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chase takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2# Barrows manages to break the clinch.
Whack! Barrows lands a heavy head kick that drops Chase. The ref tackles Barrows to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chase was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alistair Barrows!
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