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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Martin is pulling down on Thomas 's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas , at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Thomas has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas .
Thomas fails with the takedown#CL#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Martin holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Phil Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Thomas .
Martin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.#T4#
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Thomas manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Martin jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet. Martin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Thomas tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #T1##TD2#
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martin did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Martin trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas wants to stand but Martin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thomas is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.#T2##SUB#
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas prevents Martin from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phil Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Thomas .
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Thomas shrugs it off.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#CL#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Martin stumbling back into the cage.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD2#
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Thomas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martin wants to control but Thomas postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas scoring with punches and elbows.
Thomas tries to advance to mount but Martin denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Thomas 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Martin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thomas is on him like a limpet, forcing Martin back against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but Martin stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Martin manages to pull guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T1#
Thomas works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Martin 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.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thomas advances position into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Thomas decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
Phil Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Thomas .#T3##BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
Thomas working the head with strikes.
Thomas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well. #T4#
Martin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Thomas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
Phil Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Martin is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Thomas !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Maki throws a nice looking combination but Slobodyanyuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maki throws a head kick but Slobodyanyuk moves out of range.
Slobodyanyuk throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Maki counters by clinching up.
Slobodyanyuk prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Maki has hold of one of Slobodyanyuk's legs. Slobodyanyuk is fighting the takedown attempt but Maki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Slobodyanyuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maki prevents Slobodyanyuk from getting back to his feet.
Maki trying to control the position from guard on top but Slobodyanyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slobodyanyuk looking to control.
#T1#
Maki wants to control from the top but Slobodyanyuk keeps moving.
Maki postures up and lands a big shot to Slobodyanyuk's brow.
Maki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Maki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slobodyanyuk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slobodyanyuk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maki trying to keep a closed guard but Slobodyanyuk is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Slobodyanyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slobodyanyuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maki is looking to sweep but instead, Slobodyanyuk has passed into half guard.
Maki is staying active underneath Slobodyanyuk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slobodyanyuk is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Maki trying to control but Slobodyanyuk postures up.
Slobodyanyuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control from half guard but Maki is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Maki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maki postures up and lands a big shot to Slobodyanyuk's brow.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to keep Maki in close.
Slobodyanyuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Slobodyanyuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Maki keeping moving, preventing Slobodyanyuk from controlling successfully.
Maki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Slobodyanyuk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Slobodyanyuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maki trying to control but Slobodyanyuk postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roman Slobodyanyuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Slobodyanyuk connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Justin Maki has been cut.#CL2#
Maki closes the distance and pushes Slobodyanyuk back into the cage.
Slobodyanyuk looking to stall.
Slobodyanyuk is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Slobodyanyuk moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roman Slobodyanyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Maki closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slobodyanyuk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slobodyanyuk counters with a series of strikes. Maki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slobodyanyuk is looking to clinch but Maki is avoiding it.
Maki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Maki moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Maki wants a takedown.
Roman Slobodyanyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Maki.
Slobodyanyuk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maki is breathing heavily.
Slobodyanyuk tries to pull guard but Maki won't allow it.
Slobodyanyuk stops a takedown attempt from Maki.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Slobodyanyuk.
#BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Slobodyanyuk misses with the combination.
Slobodyanyuk tries for a takedown but Maki circles away easily
and Maki counters with a right hand to the body.
Slobodyanyuk fails with the takedown.#T2#
Maki shoots in for a double leg but Slobodyanyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slobodyanyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maki swivels and escapes.
Maki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slobodyanyuk counters with a left to the body.
Slobodyanyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slobodyanyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Slobodyanyuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maki is fending him off so far but Slobodyanyuk persists. Nope, Maki circles away and we're back to standing.
Slobodyanyuk closes the distance and clinches up with Maki, looking for a takedown. Slobodyanyuk pushes Maki against the cage but Maki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Slobodyanyuk with that takedown attempt.
Maki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slobodyanyuk is defended easily by Maki.
Slobodyanyuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maki's waist but Maki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slobodyanyuk off to one side.
Maki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slobodyanyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slobodyanyuk is looking to clinch.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slobodyanyuk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Slobodyanyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maki pinned against the cage. Maki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maki wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Maki shoots in and bounces Slobodyanyuk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slobodyanyuk wants to stand up but Maki is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Maki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slobodyanyuk is fending him off so far but Maki persists. Nope, Slobodyanyuk circles away and we're back to standing.
Slobodyanyuk tries to clinch but Maki moves away
and Maki counters with a big head kick but Slobodyanyuk shrugs it off.
Slobodyanyuk doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Maki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slobodyanyuk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maki prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Slobodyanyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slobodyanyuk gets underhooks to prevent Maki's takedown attempt.
Maki tries to pull guard but Slobodyanyuk won't allow it.
#T1#
Slobodyanyuk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maki prevents it.
Maki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slobodyanyuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Maki pushes Slobodyanyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Maki leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Maki drives through and clinches with Slobodyanyuk against the cage.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Slobodyanyuk controls the action.
Maki lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slobodyanyuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slobodyanyuk closes the distance and clinches up with Maki, looking for a takedown. Slobodyanyuk pushes Maki against the cage but Maki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slobodyanyuk throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Maki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maki digs a right hand underneath Slobodyanyuk's ribcage. Slobodyanyuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maki tries to pull guard but Slobodyanyuk holds him up against the cage and eventually Maki drops back down to his feet.
Maki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slobodyanyuk stalling in the clinch but Maki improves position. #TD2#
Maki pulls guard successfully.
Slobodyanyuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Slobodyanyuk wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Maki trying to keep a closed guard but Slobodyanyuk is proving a slippery customer.
Slobodyanyuk content to stall in guard here.
Roman Slobodyanyuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slobodyanyuk wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki wants to stand and escape but Slobodyanyuk is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Slobodyanyuk from controlling successfully.
Slobodyanyuk throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Justin Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maki slaps away a takedown attempt from Slobodyanyuk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slobodyanyuk lands with a hook. Maki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Maki closes the distance and pushes Slobodyanyuk back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slobodyanyuk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maki walks away with a smile on his face. Slobodyanyuk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Maki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slobodyanyuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slobodyanyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maki 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Maki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Siebert clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Siebert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siebert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That kick from Siebert tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roberts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roberts.#CUT#
It looks like Travis Siebert has been cut.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Siebert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siebert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Siebert throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Siebert in a clinch.
Siebert working Roberts over with knees to the body.#BC#
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Matt Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siebert fails to land the takedown.
Siebert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siebert gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Siebert.#T1#
Siebert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Siebert in a clinch.
#BC#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siebert thuds his shin into the meat of Roberts's side.
Roberts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Siebert eats them both and turns towards Roberts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into Siebert's guard.
Roberts trying to control but Siebert is working from the bottom.
Siebert is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Siebert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Siebert's brow.
Siebert wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Roberts trying to control but Siebert is working from the bottom.
Siebert 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Siebert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siebert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts scores with a body shot.
Roberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siebert at a distance.
Siebert looks winded!#TD#
Roberts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Siebert wants to stand back up but Roberts manages to pass into side control.
Roberts trying to control the action but Siebert is working from the bottom.
Roberts is staying tight to Siebert's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Roberts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Siebert wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Siebert is letting Roberts control him for a moment. #SU#
Roberts stands up and beckons Siebert to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Roberts coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Siebert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Siebert clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Roberts on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Siebert wants to stall.
Siebert jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siebert tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Siebert sees coming a mile off.#KD#
Roberts lands a left and a right that send Siebert crashing to the mat, dazed. Roberts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Siebert is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Siebert is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberts finish him?
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siebert can do to turn this around?#CL#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Siebert is breathing heavily.
Roberts is stalling here.
#T1#
Siebert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Roberts jumps guard and drags Siebert to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Siebert seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siebert manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Siebert keeps moving.
Siebert thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Roberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Siebert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Matt Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Siebert.#TD#
Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Siebert on his heels. He'll look to pass Siebert's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siebert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siebert throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Siebert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Siebert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts trying to control but Siebert is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Roberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Siebert misses with a straight left.
Siebert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roberts.
Roberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Siebert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siebert avoids the head kick by Roberts.
#TD2#
Siebert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roberts on his heels. He'll look to pass Roberts's guard now, I'm sure.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Siebert is proving a slippery customer.
Siebert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matt Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Siebert is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - Siebert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siebert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Siebert seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Roberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Siebert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Siebert with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Roberts counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Roberts gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Siebert is trying to escape back to his feet but Roberts uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Siebert is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Siebert wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siebert struggling a bit here.#T1#
Siebert taking punishment in the form of punches.
Siebert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberts scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Siebert tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Siebert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Siebert wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Siebert is trying desperately to improve position.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Siebert is in trouble!
Roberts looking to control but Siebert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roberts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Siebert's face.
Siebert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Siebert is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.
Siebert wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
Roberts unloading with bombs!
Roberts loads up with a big shot that hurts Siebert! He's pulled Roberts in close but Roberts has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Siebert survive? More strikes from Roberts and Siebert is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Roberts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cloud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cloud breaks from the clinch.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Cloud sprawls well.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cloud moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Cloud drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Cloud's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Cloud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cloud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cloud wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
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.
Cloud stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cloud's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB#
Cloud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cloud has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Diaz 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.
Cloud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Diaz has an active guard here but Cloud has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cloud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cloud is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cloud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cloud controlling from mount. #T3##SU2#
Cloud is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Cloud sprawls well.#TD2#
Cloud shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cloud is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cloud is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cloud pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Cloud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Cloud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Cloud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Cloud counters with a big head kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Cloud circles away.
Cloud shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Cloud keeps it at a distance.
Cloud keeps the fight on the outside.
As Diaz backs off Cloud throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cloud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cloud tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trenton Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloud swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Cloud shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Cloud has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cloud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cloud.
Cloud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloud not doing much here.
Cloud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Cloud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Cloud closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cloud to keep the fight standing.
Cloud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Cloud tightens his grip and picks Diaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Diaz manages to land in guard.
Diaz is wriggling around but Cloud manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Diaz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cloud pushes past his half guard into mount!
Cloud working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Cloud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cloud stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
#T4##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cloud pulls his head out easily.
Cloud wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position. #SU2#
Cloud stands up from half guard.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Cloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Cloud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
A head kick from Cloud lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Cloud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cloud thinking.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Cloud counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Cloud has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cloud pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Cloud dives into Diaz's guard.
Cloud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Diaz is looking to stand up but Cloud isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cloud defends it easily.
Cloud connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Cloud decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cloud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz clobbers Cloud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Cloud misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz dives in and grabs Cloud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cloud pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cloud moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Cloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cloud stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cloud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cloud's waist but Cloud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side. #T3##CL2#
Cloud rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Cloud jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cloud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cloud controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz passes Cloud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cloud wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Cloud is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Cloud is keeping him busy.
Cloud wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cloud is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Cloud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Cloud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cloud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Cloud!
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