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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Kelly lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a counter combo.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Kelly's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Gonzalez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kelly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Kelly's guard.
Gonzalez 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. #T2##SU2#
Gonzalez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Gonzalez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ROC2#
Kelly is rocked!
Kelly is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gonzalez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gonzalez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kelly screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gonzalez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fransisco Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Klein avoids a kick to the body.
Vargas with a hook.#CL#
Klein forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Klein keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Klein manages to pull guard.
Klein really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Klein keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas 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. #T1#
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Vargas won't allow Klein to get back to his feet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Klein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vargas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Vargas gets control of Klein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vargas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vargas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas looking to control.
#T2#
Klein won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.
Klein distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas 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.
Klein throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Klein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Klein keeps control of Vargas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klein prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Klein really is a fat lump.#T3#
Klein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klein tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Klein drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laverne Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klein has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vargas backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Vargas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vargas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vargas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Klein scoring with some ground and pound.
Vargas is striking from the bottom but Klein uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vargas is defending against the submission attempts here by Klein.
Vargas is trying to maintain the position but Klein is very close to passing his half 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 Laverne Klein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klein!#ES#
Klein explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vargas throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klein swinging wildly here.
Vargas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Klein backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Klein manages to avoid it all.
Klein misses with a combination
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Klein.
Laverne Klein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Klein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#
Klein is rocked!#CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Klein back into the cage.
Oh Klein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Vargas pulls guard successfully.
Klein seems to have got his legs back now.
Klein preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vargas is looking for a triangle but Klein pushes his legs off easily.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Vargas looking to control.
#SUB2#
Vargas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Klein gets to his feet. Vargas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Klein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klein sets himself, and Vargas steps forward looking for the clinch! Klein avoids it this time.
Klein throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease. #T3##CL2#
Vargas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klein, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Vargas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laverne Klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vargas wants to improve his position but instead Klein has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klein pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Klein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klein is working away from the top position though.
Vargas is trying to stand back up but Klein is controlling him
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.
Vargas keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas moves into full guard.
Vargas seems keen to control Klein's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fernando Vargas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Klein drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.
#TD#
Klein pulls guard effortlessly.
Vargas stops Klein from standing up.
Klein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Klein controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Klein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Klein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klein misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Vargas clinches. #TD2#
Vargas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Klein is trying to keep an underhook but Vargas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Klein has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vargas is on him like a limpet, forcing Klein back against the cage.#T2#
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Klein is controlling the position. #TD2#
Vargas tightens his grip and picks Klein up, before dumping him to the ground. Klein manages to land in guard. #ES#
Klein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Klein jumps guard and drags Vargas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Klein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Vargas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vargas is in Klein's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klein keeping full guard, as Vargas tries to pass.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Klein 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.
Klein is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture.
Klein is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Klein 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.
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Klein is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klein wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klein's guard.
Klein is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Vargas trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom.
Vargas postures up.
Vargas trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom. #ES#
Klein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klein's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Klein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Klein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Rigondeaux lands with a nice combination. Fitzgerald backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Fitzgerald has been cut.
A nice combination there by Rigondeaux.
#ROC2#
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rigondeaux throws an overhand right that drops Fitzgerald like a sack of potatoes! Rigondeaux dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Rigondeaux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Ramsey throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
#TD2#
Ortiz 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.
Ortiz advances to half guard.
Ramsey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ramsey continues to stall.
Ramsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Ramsey is a slippery customer.
Ramsey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ortiz won't allow Ramsey to get back to his feet.
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.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Ramsey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Ramsey looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Ortiz tightens his grip and picks Ramsey up, before dumping him to the ground. Ramsey manages to land in guard.
Ramsey is controlling Ortiz's posture.
Ramsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramsey wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.
Ramsey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ortiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ortiz won't allow Ramsey to sweep him here.
Ramsey striking off his back but it's not causing Ortiz any problems.
Ramsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ortiz shoots in and bounces Ramsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortiz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ramsey.
Ortiz moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ramsey.
Ramsey is trying to improve his position.
Ortiz wants to control but Ramsey is keeping him busy.
Ramsey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ramsey is working hard here to advance position.
Ortiz looking to control but instead Ramsey has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ortiz stops Ramsey from getting back to his feet.
Ramsey controlling the position well.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Ramsey is a slippery customer.#ES#
Ramsey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Ortiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Ramsey pushes Ortiz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortiz showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsey has hold of Ortiz's hands but Ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ramsey wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramsey keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is thwarting Ramsey's attempts to control the position.
Ramsey is concentrating on defense, preventing Ortiz from advancing position.
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 Wilmer Ramsey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Ortiz circles away.
A jab lands there for Ramsey.
Ramsey is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Ortiz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramsey is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz keeps control of Ramsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortiz pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey looking to stall.
#BC2#
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramsey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortiz defends well and Ramsey ends up having to push Ortiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD#
Ramsey gets a double leg takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz lands a decent punch to the body there.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Ramsey throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortiz looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2##CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz keeps control of Ramsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramsey tries to stall but Ortiz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ortiz unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Ortiz tightens his grip and picks Ramsey up, before dumping him to the ground. Ramsey manages to land in guard.
Ortiz trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilmer Ramsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortiz pushes down on Ramsey's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortiz lands a nice short elbow.
Ortiz is trying to control. Ramsey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Ortiz wants to control but Ramsey is keeping him busy.
Ramsey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Ramsey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramsey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramsey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ortiz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ortiz is trying to control. Ramsey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortiz wants to stand up but Ramsey has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ortiz wants to pass to mount but Ramsey is defending the position. #SUB#
Ramsey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortiz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ramsey actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramsey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Ortiz gets control of Ramsey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ortiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramsey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramsey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortiz has wrist control.
Ramsey 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.
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramsey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey is in close to Ortiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ortiz is trying to keep Ramsey in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Ortiz misses #TD#
and Ramsey counters with a single leg into guard. Ortiz didn't expect that.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramsey is one step ahead there.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz wants to control but Ramsey passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Ramsey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Ramsey drops an elbow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Ramsey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz moves into full guard.
Ortiz looking to control but Ramsey passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ramsey is nestled in close to Ortiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortiz has a hand on Ramsey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramsey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ramsey unloading with bombs!
Ramsey lands a nice shot to the head.
Ramsey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramsey 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.
Ramsey landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Ortiz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramsey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ramsey lands a heavy elbow.
Ramsey working Ortiz over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramsey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsey with good strikes from the mount here!
Ortiz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilmer Ramsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramsey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whittaker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
James gets caught flat footed, as Whittaker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James is pulling down on Whittaker's head to control his posture.
Whittaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whittaker's guard. Nice move by James!#REVR#
Whittaker being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Whittaker for as long as he can get away with.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Whittaker is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whittaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like James is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SU#
James stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Whittaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whittaker lands in his opponent's guard.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James gets to his feet. Whittaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James working the ground and pound.
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Whittaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Whittaker's face as James controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orval James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whittaker!
Whittaker trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.#SU#
James stands up. #CL#
James has closed the distance and engaged Whittaker in a clinch.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whittaker is defending well.
We've been informed that Whittaker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
James manages to pull guard.
#T1#
James has Whittaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Whittaker slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from James.
James has his hands clasped together around Whittaker's back. He's all about the action.
James is trying to maintain the position but Whittaker is very close to passing his half guard.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whittaker can do to turn this around?
James striking from half guard on the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Whittaker sits in half guard.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whittaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whittaker's back!
I would not like to be Whittaker right now.
Whittaker is covering up but some of the strikes from James are getting through and doing damage.
James is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Whittaker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
What can Whittaker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Further stalling from James.#T3#
James lands strikes to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Whittaker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James controls the position.
James connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Whittaker to escape the position.
James scores with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. James controlling the positon.#T4#
James connects with a big shot to the side of Whittaker's head.
James biding his time, looking for the opening.
James lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Orval James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orval James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
James gets the takedown into side control.
Whittaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whittaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
James stands up. #TD#
Whittaker gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James continues to stall.#SU#
James gets to his feet. Whittaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Whittaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James stays in close to Whittaker's body and controls the position. #T2#
More hug and hope from James.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
James stands up and waves to Whittaker to follow him. #TD#
James 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.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by James.#T4#
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervonta Whittaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orval James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orval James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orval James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kelly rushes Grays and presses him up against the cage.
Grays is trying to break free.#BC2#
Grays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Grays changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grays misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grays lands an elbow.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kelly trying his best to control but Grays has mounted him.
Kelly wants to control but Grays is having none of it.
Grays lands a big shot there that rocks Kelly but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grays prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Grays working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Kelly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grays controlling from the full mount.
Oh Kelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Grays looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Grays working for a guillotine from mount but Kelly is in no mood to give up.
Grays takes Kelly's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Grays patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Grays working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kelly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Grays is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kelly is defending well though. Grays let's go of the attempt for now.
Grays trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kelly doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Kelly fending off the submission attempt from Grays. #SUB2#
Kelly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grays's arms.
Grays looks winded!
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!#SUB2#
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grays. #SUB2#
Grays is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kelly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The referee is taking a good look at Kelly as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Grays!
Grays lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Grays scores with strikes from the back.
Grays controls the position.
Grays drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Kelly is in real trouble here! Grays lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Grays is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Grays!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Bloom misses.
Bloom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ortiz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses
and Bloom counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Bloom is having none of it.
Bloom scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Bloom avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Bloom.
Ortiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ortiz needs to keep his hands up - Bloom had a free shot at his head there.
Bloom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloom scores with a one two! Ortiz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloom counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bloom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Bloom lands with a straight right. Ortiz didn't see that one coming.
Bloom works Ortiz's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Bloom. Those never looked like landing.
Bloom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bloom connects with the punch.
Bloom cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Bloom lands with a straight right. Ortiz didn't see that one coming.
A left and a right from Bloom both land. Nice combination.
Bloom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Bloom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz misses with a body shot
and Bloom counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Bloom.
Bloom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortiz's head.
Bloom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Bloom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ortiz backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Bloom is avoiding it.
Bloom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ortiz walks into a straight right hand from Bloom.
Ortiz fails with the takedown
and Bloom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloom stuns Ortiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jason Bloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bloom tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bloom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Bloom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ortiz back to the cage. Bloom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Bloom sprawls well. He's pushed Ortiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bloom counter with a right hand.
Bloom jabs Ortiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Bloom.
Bloom scores with a one two! Ortiz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Luis Ortiz has been cut.
Bloom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ortiz under the eye.
Bloom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ortiz on the side of the head.
Bloom scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Bloom.
Ortiz shoots and misses
and Bloom counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloom connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bloom, which made it look bad. #T4#
Bloom connects with a nice looking jab.
Bloom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bloom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortiz momentarily.
Bloom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bloom duly obliges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloom.
Donk. Bloom catches Ortiz right on the button with a cross.
Ortiz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses
and Bloom counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloom cracks Ortiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Bloom finds it's target.
Bloom lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bloom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Ortiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bloom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bloom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ortiz moves to clinch but Bloom breaks away
and Bloom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortiz's head.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Bloom moves out of range.
Bloom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Bloom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ortiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloom lands a jab to the nose.
Bloom lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Bloom - just one landing. #T1#
Bloom connects with a single shot there.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bloom avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bloom!
A jab lands there for Bloom.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bloom sprawls well. Bloom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloom counters with a two punch combo.
Bloom misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bloom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bloom lunges at Ortiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortiz's hand.
Ortiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Bloom closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ortiz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloom prevents it.
Bloom can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Bloom is trying to push Ortiz away but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bloom manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Bloom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bloom pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
Ortiz takes one to the side of the head.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bloom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bloom with a hook.
Bloom lands a slapping body shot.
Bloom dips to his left and cracks Ortiz with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Bloom finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloom, as that shot connected.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloom cracks Ortiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Bloom as he connects with a hook.
Ortiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bloom counters with a series of strikes. Ortiz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bloom throws a series of strikes that have Ortiz backpedaling.
Bloom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bloom is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bloom tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloom scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloom scores with a jab. Ortiz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Bloom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bloom.
Bloom cracks Ortiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bloom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luis Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bloom jabs Ortiz right on the nose. Ortiz blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Bloom.
Bloom cracks Ortiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ortiz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortiz scrambles back to his feet.
Ortiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz jumps guard but Bloom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bloom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Bloom breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Bloom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bloom wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bloom does it's job there.
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Bloom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloom throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Bloom.
Ortiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bloom scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Bloom.
Bloom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bloom swinging wildly here.
It looked like Ortiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Ortiz misses with a leg kick
letting Bloom counter with a right hand.
Bloom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ortiz tries to move into range but Bloom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bloom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz moves to clinch but Bloom breaks away
and Bloom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloom misses with the combination.
Bloom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Ortiz scores with a push kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ortiz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ortiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloom defends well and Ortiz ends up having to push Bloom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bloom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bloom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloom scores with a three punch combo!
Luis Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bloom drives through and clinches with Ortiz against the cage.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Bloom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bloom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Bloom won't allow it.
Bloom tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bloom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bloom's efforts to push away.
Ortiz prevents Bloom from breaking the clinch.
Luis Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bloom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloom 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bloom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Rigondeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Kemp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rigondeaux to the ground. Kemp is now in Rigondeaux's guard.
Kemp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rigondeaux controls Kemp momentarily but Kemp frees himself.
Kemp stopping the sweep attempt from Rigondeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux working a defensive guard but Kemp manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kemp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rigondeaux some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Kemp scores with punches from side control.
Kemp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kemp cracks Rigondeaux with a big elbow.
Rigondeaux is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kemp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kemp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rigondeaux taking a bit of punishment here - Kemp scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemp is putting a hurting on Rigondeaux here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Kemp is working to tighten his grip on Rigondeaux's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rigondeaux has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kemp is really squeezing tight and eventually Rigondeaux passes out! Kemp breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mariano Kemp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Andrews shoots in.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Vargas.
Vargas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vargas.#CUT2#
It looks like Roberto Andrews has been cut.#TD2#
Andrews gets caught napping as Vargas dives in and scores a takedown. Andrews manages to retain guard.
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.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas content to stall in guard here.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrews is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Andrews 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vargas wants to improve his position but instead Andrews has moved into half guard.
Vargas is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Andrews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vargas is just riding it out for now. Andrews eventually gives up the hold.
Andrews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Andrews winds up and cracks Vargas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Andrews slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Andrews moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vargas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vargas regains half guard.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrews is working away from the top position though.
Andrews slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews lands with a punch from half guard.
Vargas is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vargas has hold of Andrews's hands but Andrews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Andrews's cut.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Andrews looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Andrews is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Vargas gets a double leg takedown into Andrews's guard.#ES#
Andrews pushes Vargas off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Andrews 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.
Vargas is wriggling around but Andrews manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Andrews is thwarting Vargas's attempts to control the position.
Vargas strikes from the bottom but Andrews uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T1#
Vargas is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
Check out the look on Andrews's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vargas sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Andrews in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vargas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Andrews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Andrews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rigondeaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard.
Rigondeaux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Downs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Downs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Downs postures up.
Rigondeaux wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux has a closed guard, preventing Downs from standing up.
Downs sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Downs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downs throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigondeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Rigondeaux is working an open guard so Downs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rigondeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rigondeaux as he jumps to the side.
Rigondeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Downs eats them both and turns towards Rigondeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Downs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rigondeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Rigondeaux closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rigondeaux manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Rigondeaux has his foot on Downs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Downs works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigondeaux has a closed guard, preventing Downs from standing up.
Downs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Rigondeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downs is controlling him.
Downs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rigondeaux is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Downs looking to control.
Rigondeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Downs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rigondeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Rigondeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rigondeaux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rigondeaux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Downs to see if he's OK.
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs is working away.
Downs is trying to work for a sweep but Rigondeaux has mounted him!
Downs regains half guard.
Downs is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs won't allow Rigondeaux to pass to mount.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Downs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rigondeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rigondeaux's back!
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs punches Rigondeaux on the ear. #T2#
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs manages to sink in the hooks.
Downs controlling well, preventing Rigondeaux from escaping the position.
Downs is trying to stick to Rigondeaux's back but Rigondeaux is turning into Downs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Downs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rigondeaux.#SUB#
Downs is looking for a triangle but Rigondeaux pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rigondeaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downs can't keep his opponent in guard - Rigondeaux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Downs tries to get to full guard but Rigondeaux has control of the leg.
Rigondeaux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rigondeaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Downs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rigondeaux.
Guillermo Rigondeaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downs tries to get to full guard but Rigondeaux has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigondeaux tries to stand and escape but Downs is controlling the position.
Rigondeaux is looking to take a break and control but Downs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guillermo Rigondeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigondeaux connects with a body shot.
Rigondeaux avoids the body shot from Downs.
Rigondeaux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Downs tries to sprawl but Rigondeaux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Downs moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs working a defensive guard here.
Downs looking for a sweep. Not yet Downs, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigondeaux is aware though and is defending well.
Rigondeaux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rigondeaux wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rigondeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Downs trying to control but Rigondeaux is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rigondeaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downs is looking to sweep but instead, Rigondeaux has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rigondeaux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Downs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigondeaux trying to control from Downs's half guard. Downs has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Rigondeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Rigondeaux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downs 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.
Rigondeaux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rigondeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downs is pulling down on Rigondeaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Rigondeaux, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Downs is looking for a triangle but Rigondeaux pushes his legs off easily.
Rigondeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigondeaux wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Rigondeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rigondeaux 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Rigondeaux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Melton drives through with a takedown into Ortiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ortiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Melton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Melton sprawls well.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ortiz stalling.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burton Melton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ortiz.
Melton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Melton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ortiz forces Melton back against the cage and clinches.
Melton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Melton is pressed up against the cage. Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Melton down to the mat. Melton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Melton slips under a jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Melton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ortiz manages to circle out of the way.
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Melton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz is looking to stand back up but Melton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ortiz.
Ortiz looks winded!#T2##REVB#
Ortiz tries to kick Melton off in order to stand up. Melton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ortiz wants to control but Melton postures up.
Melton takes a little break here. Ortiz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Melton landing strikes.
Melton cracks Ortiz with a big elbow.
Melton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Melton scoring with punches from side control.
Ortiz looking for a sweep but Melton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ortiz tries to hold on but Melton postures up.#T4#
Melton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Melton controlling from mount.
Ortiz tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ortiz's face.
Melton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortiz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burton Melton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Melton shows good takedown defense.
Melton throws a big counter combination but Ortiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz with a poor takedown
and Melton counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz fails with the takedown
and Melton counters with a right hand to the body.
Burton Melton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ortiz.#TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Melton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Melton working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton scoring with punches from side control.
Ortiz tries to control but Melton manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Good control from Melton.
Burton Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Melton cracks Ortiz with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ortiz from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Melton has got one arm under Ortiz's chin. This could be trouble... Ortiz trying to control the other hand but Melton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ortiz has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Burton Melton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Botkin tests Whittaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Botkin enables Whittaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Botkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Botkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Whittaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whittaker passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Botkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Botkin is controlling Whittaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SU#
Whittaker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Botkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Whittaker gets the takedown into side control.
Whittaker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Whittaker stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Whittaker scores with a takedown into Botkin's guard.
Botkin wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Whittaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whittaker throwing strikes but missing.
Botkin keeping full guard, as Whittaker tries to pass.
Whittaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Whittaker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Botkin scores with a nice strike.
Whittaker shoots and misses
and Botkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Whittaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whittaker throws a head kick but Botkin moves out of range.
Botkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Whittaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Botkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whittaker's head backwards.
Whittaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Botkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Whittaker 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.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Whittaker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Botkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Gervonta Whittaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Botkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Botkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whittaker takes one on the button.
Gervonta Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker moves to clinch but Botkin breaks away
and Botkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botkin lands a jab.#CL#
Whittaker rushes Botkin and presses him up against the cage.
Whittaker is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Botkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whittaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gervonta Whittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker avoiding damage.
Whittaker tries to pull guard but Botkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Botkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Botkin works Whittaker's body with a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whittaker tries to pull guard but Botkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Whittaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Botkin lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Botkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whittaker throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whittaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Botkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Botkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whittaker. Whittaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Botkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Botkin scores with a hook to the body. Whittaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Botkin.
Botkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Good exchange - Botkin coming out on top.#CL#
Whittaker pushes Botkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker prevents Botkin from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Whittaker to work.
Botkin can't find room to land a body shot as Whittaker controls the action.
#BC#
Whittaker breaks from the clinch.
Botkin cracks Whittaker with an open hand slap.
Levka Botkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whittaker throws a big shot that misses.
Botkin cracks Whittaker with an open hand slap.
Gervonta Whittaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Botkin lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Botkin jabs Whittaker right on the nose. Whittaker blinks but takes it well.
Botkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whittaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Botkin counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Botkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whittaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Botkin to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whittaker with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Botkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Botkin.
Botkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Botkin jabs Whittaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levka Botkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Whittaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whittaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Botkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whittaker somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Botkin.
Botkin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Botkin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker closes the distance but Botkin moves to the side
and Botkin counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD#
Whittaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Botkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Botkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whittaker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Botkin's face as Whittaker controls the position.
Botkin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Whittaker tries for a kimura but Botkin is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Whittaker stands up. #T2#
Botkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whittaker.#TD#
Botkin tries to sprawl but Whittaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Botkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whittaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Botkin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Botkin wants to improve his position but Whittaker is controlling well.
Botkin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Whittaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botkin is trying to stand back up but Whittaker is controlling him
#T3#
Botkin is looking to improve his position.
Botkin trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Botkin connects with a crisp jab.
Whittaker shoots in and drives through. Botkin sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Botkin! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gervonta Whittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Botkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Whittaker's head. #T4#
Whittaker misses with a leg kick
and Botkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Whittaker misses with a takedown
and Botkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Botkin lands a jab to the head.
Botkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Botkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Levka Botkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whittaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Botkin tests Whittaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Whittaker. Whittaker gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levka Botkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Botkin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levka Botkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
KO thows a left - swing and a miss!
KO swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KO throws out the jab.
As KO looks to move away, Kelly throws a big counter combo but KO just gets out of the way.
KO jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
KO drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kelly right on the button. Kelly goes down! KO follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! KO gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nothing KO!
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