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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Harry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Leonard is not content to let Harry control the position. Harry scoring with strikes to the body and head. Leonard has hold of Harry's hands but Harry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harry sitting and controlling from the half guard. Harry working the head and body with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harry is stalling here. Leonard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Harry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leonard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Harry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leonard's best efforts.#SUB# Leonard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB# Leonard is looking for a kimura but Harry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leonard to get the leverage. Harry punching from the bottom.
Leonard winds up and cracks Harry with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Leonard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Leonard is working for a kimura but Harry is defending it quite comfortably.
Harry is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Leonard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harry sees it coming and defends easily. Harry is concentrating on defense, preventing Leonard from advancing position. #ES2# Harry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2# Harry takes the fight into the clinch. Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but Harry blocks with his arms.
#TD2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Harry drags the fight down to the ground.
Harry has control of Leonard's left arm, preventing Leonard from doing any damage. #SU# Leonard gets to his feet. Harry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##CL# Leonard darts in and clinches Harry up against the cage. Leonard is trying to break the clinch but Harry is controlling him.#TD2# Harry pulls guard. Leonard lands a couple of elbows. Harry should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Leonard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harry's guard. Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Harry has wrist control. Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harry works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Harry has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though. Harry looks winded! Leonard lands a couple of digs. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harry has eaten all the pies! Harry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harry wants to get back to his feet but Leonard is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Leonard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4# Harry wants to control the position but Leonard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB# Leonard is trying to work for a kimura but Harry is defending well.
#SUB# Leonard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Harry defend it? Leonard steps over the head and cranks it - Harry is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Leonard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1# Munchie shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldonado tries to sprawl out of it but Munchie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldonado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Maldonado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Maldonado looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Maldonado 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. Munchie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Munchie is trying to control but Maldonado manages to pass to mount!
Munchie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1# Munchie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Munchie tries to reverse the position but Maldonado maintains control. Maldonado scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Munchie?
Maldonado lands a big shot there that rocks Munchie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maldonado has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Munchie's face.
Munchie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Maldonado working away from the top, dropping strikes. Munchie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Munchie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Maldonado is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Munchie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Munchie wants to hold on but Maldonado pushes him away. Maldonado pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Maldonado pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Maldonado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Maldonado working away from the top, dropping strikes. Maldonado looking to finish Munchie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Munchie! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maldonado in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Munchie is trying to escape the mount.
Maldonado looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maldonado landing strikes from the mount. Maldonado 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# Maldonado blocks Munchie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Munchie wants to hold on but Maldonado pushes him away. Munchie taking shots to the head. Maldonado landing strikes from the mount and Munchie is in trouble! Munchie tries to reverse the position but Maldonado maintains control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Maldonado has isolated one of Munchie's arms. Munchie looking to fight him off but Maldonado twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Maldonado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1# Gomes looks for a takedown but Forbes sprawls well. Forbes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Gomes closes the distance and clinches. Gomes wants a takedown.
Gomes jumps guard but Forbes stands there with Gomes around his waist. Gomes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ambrose Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Gomes. Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forbes smiles and moves away.
Renato Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Forbes misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Forbes pushes Gomes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Forbes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Forbes moves into range and clinches up with Gomes.#TD# Forbes decides to pull 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. Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Forbes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forbes swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gomes advances position into side control! Forbes can't do much from the bottom here. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! A lull in the action here as Gomes stalls from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Forbes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Forbes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomes on the ground.#SUB2# Gomes is trying to get an arm triangle but Forbes is defending well. #SUB2# Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Gomes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gomes misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2# Gomes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Forbes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gomes yanks on the arm and Forbes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gomes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Gomes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Hammer closes the distance and pushes Maldonado back into the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Maldonado tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position. Maldonado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maldonado is pushing Hammer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Maldonado tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage. Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2# It looks like Harrison Maldonado has been cut. Hammer trying to control the position but instead, Maldonado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hammer into the cage. Hammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maldonado is breathing heavily. Hammer lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2# Maldonado is rocked! Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hammer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Maldonado to his knees! Hammer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Hammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Mendoza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leonard's guard. Leonard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendoza controls the pace. Leonard can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendoza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Leonard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground. Mendoza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Mendoza gets to his feet - back to striking we go! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leonard fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##TD2# Mendoza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Mendoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Leonard wants to get back to full guard.#SU2# Mendoza gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leonard to the mat! Leonard manages to get full guard. Leonard can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendoza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB# Leonard looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mendoza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Mendoza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mendoza wants to free his trapped foot but Leonard is holding on for dear life with his legs. Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. It looks like Mendoza might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3# Leonard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mendoza has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Mendoza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Mendoza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Leonard hang on? Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# Mendoza is landing with some decent strikes but Leonard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Mendoza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mendoza lands a big shot there that rocks Leonard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mendoza content just to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mendoza lands a heavy elbow. Mendoza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Mendoza dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Mendoza clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Mendoza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendoza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Leonard wanted to stand there but Mendoza had control of the position. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendoza holds on and takes a little breather. Leonard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leonard wants to get up but he can't break Mendoza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Leonard being controlled here momentarily. Let's hope that Mendoza has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard. Mendoza cracks Leonard with a solid left hand. Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mendoza passes Leonard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mendoza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2# Mendoza works his foot free and advances to mount. Mendoza looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leonard tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2# Mendoza has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Leonard is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Mendoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Belfort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Maldonado is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maldonado down to the mat. Maldonado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Maldonado enables Belfort to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maldonado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Belfort lands a couple of elbows. Belfort is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Belfort gets to his feet and stands over Maldonado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Maldonado felt that one! Belfort unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Maldonado from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopoldo Belfort!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Dani moves into the clinch.#BC# Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Maldonado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dani to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dani stays in close to Maldonado's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Dani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maldonado is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dani, into his guard. #REVR# Maldonado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dani wants to improve his position but instead Maldonado has moved into half guard.
Dani taking some punishment here, with Maldonado in his half guard. #T1# Maldonado prevents Dani from improving his position. Dani wants to control but Maldonado is keeping busy and won't allow it. Maldonado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Maldonado throwing shots but Dani is blocking nicely. Maldonado lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dani trying to control from the bottom.
Dani throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Maldonado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dani has hold of Maldonado's hands but Maldonado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Maldonado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Dani controlling the position for now. Dani gets back to full guard.
Dani wants to sweep here but Maldonado controlling him for the moment. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Maldonado postures up.
Dani wants to sweep here but Maldonado controlling him for the moment. Maldonado postures up.
Maldonado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB2# Dani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Maldonado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Maldonado lands a couple of digs. Maldonado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dani tries to land a sweep but no joy. Maldonado 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. Dani looks winded! Maldonado throwing strikes from guard but Dani blocks nicely. Maldonado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Maldonado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Maldonado stands up over Dani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Maldonado throws a strike but Dani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maldonado lands some strikes from the bottom. Dani wants to control from the top but Maldonado keeps moving. Dani stopping the sweep attempt from Maldonado. Dani trying to control but Maldonado is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dani stopping the sweep attempt from Maldonado. Maldonado looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Dani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Maldonado throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Dani.
#CL# Maldonado clinches with his opponent.
Maldonado looking to stall.
Dani is trying to break the clinch but Maldonado has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dani leaves Maldonado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dani has his takedown stuffed enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Dani misses with a head kick.
#TD# Maldonado drives through with a takedown into Dani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Dani working a defensive guard but Maldonado passes into half guard.
Dani is trying to get back to full guard. Dani trying to control but Maldonado postures up.
Dani is breathing heavily. Maldonado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dani to regain full guard. Maldonado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dani can do to turn this around? Dani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# Dani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Harrison Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Maldonado lands a couple of digs. Maldonado postures up in Dani's guard and throws a big left but Dani blocks it. Maldonado won't allow Dani to sweep him here. Maldonado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Dani has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maldonado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dani. Maldonado working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB# Maldonado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Maldonado working the head with strikes. Check out the look on Maldonado's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maldonado lands a few punches from side control. Maldonado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dani some visible discomfort.
Maldonado postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maldonado is putting a hurting on Dani here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4# Dani tries to improve position but can't. Dani tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maldonado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! BOOM! Maldonado connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dani tries to reverse the position but Maldonado maintains control. Maldonado landing strikes from the mount and Dani is in trouble! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dani wants to hold on but Maldonado pushes him away. Maldonado with good strikes from the mount here! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dani tries to buck Maldonado off but he can't manage it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Maldonado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Maldonado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Maldonado misses with a body punch.
Maldonado trying to control the position but instead, Dani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maldonado into the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Maldonado.
Dani fails to pull guard.
Maldonado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Dani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maldonado to keep the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado can't break the clinch.
#BC# Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maldonado thuds his right hand into Dani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dani's waist but Dani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side. #T1##TD2# Dani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Dani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldonado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Maldonado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Maldonado tries to get to full guard but Dani has control of the leg. Maldonado is not content to let Dani control the position. Maldonado wants to control but Dani is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dani is trying to control. Maldonado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Dani is taking a breather. Maldonado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Dani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldonado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Maldonado closes the distance and clinches. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
Maldonado throws a nice looking combination but Dani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Dani closes the distance and clinches. Maldonado is looking to break free of the clinch but Dani has double underhooks. Maldonado tries to break the clinch but Dani is controlling the position. Maldonado is looking to control Dani's arms but Dani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maldonado has his back to the cage. Maldonado has Dani pressed against the cage, preventing Dani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC2# Dani breaks the clinch.
Dani swats away the attempt to clinch by Maldonado. Dani shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Specialist Dani. Dani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldonado defends well and Dani ends up having to push Maldonado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dani shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldonado pinned against the cage. Maldonado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Maldonado clinches with his opponent.
Maldonado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dani blocks it with crossed arms. #T4##BC2# Dani breaks the clinch.
Dani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldonado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Maldonado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2# Dani moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado. Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
Maldonado missing with knees to the body.
Maldonado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Maldonado landing knees to the body.
#BC# Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dani tries for a takedown but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Maldonado appears to be looking for a big counter. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maldonado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Decision Specialist Dani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harrison Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Dani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maldonado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Harrison Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maldonado 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Maldonado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1# Branum shoots for a takedown but Maldonado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Branum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Maldonado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branum with a lazy takedown attempt and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Maldonado gets a clinch. Branum is leaning against Maldonado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Branum blocks an uppercut.
Branum is looking to take this one to the mat. Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Branum. A bit of stalling here from Branum.
#TD2# Branum gets a trip takedown into half guard. Maldonado trying to hold on to Branum's head to control him but Branum postures up.
Branum working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Maldonado manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maldonado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Branum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Branum works over Maldonado with some ground and pound from guard. Branum looking to pass the guard. Maldonado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maldonado trying to control the position here. Maldonado looking for a sweep. Not yet Maldonado, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Branum postures up.
#SUB# Maldonado throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Branum escapes and throws Maldonado's legs to the side, diving into side control! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Branum tries to move to mount but Maldonado blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2# Branum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Maldonado is not content to let Branum control the position. Branum working the ground and pound.#SU2# Branum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Maldonado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branum throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Horrible takedown attempt by Branum or perhaps it was just good defense by Maldonado, which made it look bad. #T4# Branum tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Maldonado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Branum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maldonado is trying to keep an underhook but Branum manages to get the takedown into half guard. Maldonado wants to get back to his feet.
Branum slips a nice elbow through Maldonado's hands, connecting with Maldonado's forehead. Branum is controlling the pace.
Branum scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Branum dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Branum has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Branum tries to pull guard but Maldonado won't allow it.
#TD2# Branum jumps guard and drags Maldonado to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Maldonado with a nice head shot there. Maldonado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Branum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Branum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maldonado. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Branum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses. Maldonado throws an elbow that misses. Branum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maldonado's guard. Nice move by Branum!#REVB##T1# Branum trying to control but Maldonado is working from the bottom. Maldonado is trying to control the position but Branum postures up. Maldonado pulls Branum in to control the position. Maldonado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zachary Branum has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Maldonado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Maldonado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branum controls the pace.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Branum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Branum trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldonado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Branum misses with a takedown and Maldonado counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Maldonado moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Branum manages to break the clinch.
Branum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maldonado as he jumps to the side. Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Branum. Maldonado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# A head kick misses from Branum. Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination! The fight stays on the outside here - Maldonado looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Maldonado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branum is fending him off so far but Maldonado persists. Nope, Branum circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Branum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maldonado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Maldonado working a defensive guard but Branum passes into half guard.
Maldonado punching from the bottom.
Branum scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4# Maldonado manages to get to full guard.
Branum passes into half guard. Branum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Branum is pressing down on Maldonado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maldonado is holding on for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Branum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maldonado to stand up. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Branum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Maldonado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2# Branum has closed the distance and engaged Maldonado in a clinch.
Branum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maldonado to keep the fight standing. Maldonado struggles to land a body shot inside as Branum controls his hands.
Maldonado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maldonado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Branum blocks an elbow strike from Maldonado.
#BC# Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Branum shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Branum. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Branum has a takedown stuffed. As Branum looks to move away, Maldonado throws a big counter combo but Branum just gets out of the way.#TD# Branum tries to sprawl but Maldonado drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1# Maldonado landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Maldonado blocks the strikes from Branum.
Branum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maldonado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maldonado's back! Branum really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maldonado. Branum softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2# Maldonado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Branum's arms. Maldonado is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2# Branum scores with punches and elbows. Maldonado looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Branum is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maldonado has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Oooh a big shot gets through from Branum. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Branum controls the position. Branum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# You can see the frustration on Maldonado's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2# Maldonado won't enjoy being in this position. Branum looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maldonado is tapping - it's over boys! Branum picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zachary Branum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1# Grundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Grundy has a closed guard, preventing Forbes from standing up. Forbes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Grundy looking for a guillotine here but Forbes defends easily.
Forbes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Forbes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet. #T1# Forbes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Grundy keeping full guard, as Forbes tries to pass. Grundy being controlled here, momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Forbes throwing strikes from guard but Grundy blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Grundy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Grundy throws a combination that misses #CL# and Forbes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Forbes. Grundy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Forbes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ambrose Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Grundy.#CL# Forbes pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch. Grundy is looking for a takedown. Grundy looks winded! Grundy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forbes prevents it.
#TD# Forbes jumps guard and drags Grundy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3# Forbes is pulling down on Grundy's head. It's preventing any offense from Grundy, at least for the moment. Grundy pushing down on Forbes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Forbes is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard. Forbes lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Forbes is trying to control but can't.
Forbes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grundy on the ground. Forbes is not content to let Grundy control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Forbes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Grundy is thwarting Forbes's attempts to control the position. Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working. Forbes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Grundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Forbes closes the distance and pushes Grundy back into the cage. Grundy tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Forbes 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# Grundy moves out of range of the body kick from Forbes.
Grundy dives in and grabs Forbes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forbes pushes down on Grundy's head and hops out. Ambrose Forbes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Forbes moves into the clinch.#TD# Forbes pulls guard successfully.
Forbes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Grundy won't allow Forbes to sweep him here. Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forbes is controlling Grundy's posture. Grundy wants to pass the guard but Forbes is keeping the position.#T1# Forbes has his hands on Grundy's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Grundy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Forbes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grundy is looking to defend but Forbes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grundy! Forbes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grundy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ambrose Forbes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Tugger pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch. Steele tries to break free but Tugger pushes him back against the cage. Steele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Tugger gets control of Steele's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Tugger tries to land a sweep but no joy. Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Tugger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Steele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tugger is controlling him. Tugger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Tugger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tugger is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tugger's corner is telling him to maintain position. Tugger wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position. Tugger wants to stand but Steele is controlling his posture from full guard. Tugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Tugger stands up from Steele's guard - Tugger perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Steele gets tackled into the cage by Tugger. Tugger maintains the clinch. Tugger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage. Tugger effectively controlling the action here. Tugger is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks. #BC# Steele manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Tugger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steele sprawls well initially but Tugger persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Steele makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##TD2# Tugger dives in and scores a takedown into Steele's guard.#ES# Steele has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tugger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Steele is looking to take this one to the mat. Tugger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tugger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tugger stalling the fight.
#TD# Steele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Tugger scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Steele 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. Steele really is a fat lump. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tugger working some strikes from top position.#SU2# Tugger stands and steps away. Steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Tugger moves into the clinch.#TD2# Tugger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steele regains guard.
#ES# Steele has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tugger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2# Tugger wants the takedown. Steele is fighting it off but Tugger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steele's guard against the cage.#ES# Steele has his feet on Tugger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Tugger looks winded!#TD2# Tugger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Steele pushes Tugger off and gets back to his feet. 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 Abel Steele will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Tugger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele. Tugger throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2# Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Steele wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Tugger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steele! #REVR# Tugger is not content to let Steele control the position. Tugger is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it. #T1# Steele lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tugger down.
Tugger on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Tugger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steele's best efforts. Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Steele trying to control the action but Tugger is working from the bottom. Tugger trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB# Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tugger defends it well. #SU# Steele stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Tugger scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2# Tugger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Steele has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tugger is on him like a limpet, forcing Steele back against the cage. Tugger is breathing heavily.#T3# A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2# Tugger pulls guard successfully.
Tugger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele. #SU# Tugger is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Steele misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Tugger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard. Tugger postures up and lands a big shot to Steele's brow. #T4# Tugger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Tugger postures up.
Abel Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Tugger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steele has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Steele pushes down on Tugger's leg and manages to get into half guard. Steele trying to control from half guard but Tugger is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Steele dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Tugger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steele was covering up waiting for the punch and Tugger finishes the takedown easily into guard. Steele lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Tugger sitting in guard here, content to control. Steele keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tugger passes into half guard. Steele is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T1# Steele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tugger's guard. #REVR# Tugger 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. Tugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Steele scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Steele drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tugger dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2# Tugger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Tugger wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. Tugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tugger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tugger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Steele is trying to keep Tugger in close.
#T3# Steele throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tugger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Steele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tugger pulls him back up using the underhooks. Steele has Tugger pressed against the cage, preventing Tugger from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Tugger.
#TD2# Tugger gets control of Steele's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SU# Steele stands up and waves to Tugger to follow him. Tugger scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2# It looks like Abel Steele has been cut.#TD2# Tugger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tugger is in Steele's guard.#ES# Steele pushes Tugger off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rip Tugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Abel Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A frustrated look appears on Tugger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Rip Tugger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Steele 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Steele!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2018 |
#R1# Pranjic misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely. Pranjic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pranjic's waist but Pranjic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side. Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Pranjic.
Ivan Pranjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maldonado swinging wildly here.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL# Maldonado has managed to clinch.
Maldonado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pranjic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A knee to the head by Maldonado.
Maldonado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Pranjic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maldonado smiles and moves away.
Maldonado lands a two punch combo.
#T1##CL# Maldonado moves into the clinch. Maldonado has Pranjic pressed against the cage, preventing Pranjic from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage. Pranjic takes a knee to the side of the body. Maldonado tries a body shot but Pranjic blocks it.
#BC# Maldonado breaks the clinch.
Maldonado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2# Pranjic closes the distance and clinches. Maldonado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maldonado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maldonado just leaning against Pranjic, taking a breather. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maldonado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2# Maldonado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maldonado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination! Pranjic throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Maldonado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Pranjic tries to break the clinch but Maldonado is controlling the position. #T3# Pranjic takes a knee to the side of the body. Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body. Maldonado stalling.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pranjic up against the cage. Maldonado seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harrison Maldonado. Maldonado works over Pranjic's head and body with a nice combination. Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pranjic sprawls well. Pranjic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maldonado gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Maldonado clinches up with Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Maldonado slows down the pace here.
Maldonado is stalling here.
#BC2# Pranjic manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Maldonado forces Pranjic back against the cage and clinches. Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pranjic up against the cage. Pranjic working Maldonado over with knees to the body. Pranjic avoiding damage as Maldonado throws knees to the body.
Pranjic working aggressively here.
#BC# Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Maldonado rushes Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Maldonado stalling against the cage.
Harrison Maldonado has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maldonado misses with an elbow over the top. Maldonado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. The referee calls for Maldonado to work.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
Maldonado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body. Maldonado stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pranjic is breathing heavily. Pranjic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Maldonado darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage. Pranjic misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##BC# Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maldonado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harrison Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Pranjic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Maldonado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maldonado is pushing Pranjic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Maldonado struggles to land a body shot inside as Pranjic controls his hands.
Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Maldonado.
Maldonado tries to work over Pranjic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pranjic being controlled against the cage.#T2# Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and Maldonado counters with a series of strikes. Pranjic will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD# Maldonado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pranjic's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pranjic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maldonado is controlling him. Maldonado distracts Pranjic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Maldonado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Maldonado stands up over Pranjic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maldonado is looking to work some ground and pound but Pranjic has wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maldonado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Maldonado lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maldonado's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Maldonado is working Pranjic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pranjic can do to turn this around? Maldonado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches. Maldonado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Maldonado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches. Pranjic wants to stand up but Maldonado is controlling him. Maldonado postures up and lands a big shot to Pranjic's brow. #T4# Maldonado won't allow Pranjic to get back to his feet. Maldonado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses. Maldonado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Maldonado working some strikes from top position. Pranjic wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maldonado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pranjic defends well and Maldonado ends up having to push Pranjic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Maldonado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pranjic to the ground. Maldonado is now in Pranjic's guard. Maldonado stops Pranjic from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that second round. That's time! Maldonado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# Pranjic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maldonado to score an easy takedown into full guard. Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches. Maldonado scoring with some ground and pound. Maldonado cracks Pranjic with a solid left hand. Harrison Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Maldonado lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado is standing up over Pranjic. Pranjic looks to escape but Maldonado dives into side control.
Pranjic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pranjic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SUB# Maldonado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pranjic, who protects the arm well. Maldonado landing strikes. Pranjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pranjic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Maldonado lands a decent elbow from side control. Maldonado scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2# Maldonado scores with punches from side control. Pranjic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maldonado has just dragged him back down to the mat. Maldonado cracks Pranjic with a big right hand but Pranjic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU# Maldonado decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pranjic to his feet. Maldonado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pranjic back to the cage. Maldonado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD# Maldonado dives in and scores a takedown into Pranjic's guard. Pranjic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maldonado lands a couple of digs. Maldonado chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Pranjic is looking to stand up but Maldonado isn't so interested in that idea. Maldonado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pranjic's head. Pranjic wants to stand but Maldonado is controlling the position. Maldonado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pranjic wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado passes into half guard.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Maldonado drops an elbow to the side of Pranjic's head. Maldonado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Maldonado lands strikes from half guard. Pranjic is trying to stand.
Maldonado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maldonado lands a nice short elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maldonado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ivan Pranjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harrison Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU# Maldonado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pranjic to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight! Harrison Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maldonado 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Maldonado! Ivan Pranjic spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Kucharski gets a double leg takedown into Maldonado's guard. Kucharski preventing the sweep. Kucharski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kucharski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maldonado looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Maldonado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maldonado throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kucharski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Maldonado tries to land a sweep but no joy. Maldonado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Maldonado avoids the body shot from Kucharski.
Maldonado slips a jab from Kucharski.#TD2# Kucharski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maldonado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kucharski controls the position from side control. It looks like Kucharski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Kucharski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2# Kucharski controls the position. Kucharski working the ground and pound from side control. Kucharski controlling the position. Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kucharski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maldonado down.
Kucharski takes a little break here. Maldonado wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kucharski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Maldonado struggling a bit here. Kucharski controls the position from side control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kucharski landing a few strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Kucharski dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kucharski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldonado defends well and Kucharski ends up having to push Maldonado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kucharski. Kucharski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it. Maldonado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kucharski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Maldonado moves into the clinch successfully.
Kucharski managing to block the knees to the body from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kucharski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Maldonado is pushing Kucharski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Maldonado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kucharski or not. Knees to the body from Maldonado.
#T1# Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maldonado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Maldonado.
Kucharski tries to circle away but Maldonado has him pinned against the cage. Kucharski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucharski avoiding damage as Maldonado throws knees to the body.
Kucharski looking for a takedown. Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dariusz Kucharski. Maldonado stalling in the clinch but Kucharski improves position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kucharski tries to circle away but Maldonado has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kucharski keeps the fight on the outside. Kucharski feints the counter takedown. Kucharski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a three punch combo that has Kucharski backing up. Kucharski nods at Maldonado to acknowledge the strikes.#T2# Kucharski throws a hook but Maldonado blocks it. Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Maldonado staying out of range there. Nice straight punches there by Kucharski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kucharski.#ROC2# Maldonado is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Harrison Maldonado has been cut.#TD2# Kucharski lands a huge takedown. Maldonado is out but the ref is slow to react and Kucharski lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Maldonado lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dariusz Kucharski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1# Leonard tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range. Leonard is looking to clinch. Leonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fury is fending him off so far but Leonard persists. Nope, Fury circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Fury looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leonard! Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fury landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Fury content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Leonard is not content to let Fury control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Leonard's face as Fury controls the position. #T1# Fury is looking to take a break and control but Leonard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Leonard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.#SUB2# Fury is trying to get an arm triangle but Leonard is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Fury has hold of Leonard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leonard seems comfortable defending it but Fury has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leonard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leonard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fury couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Fury! In his post fight interview, Vladimir Fury started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lightenhammer sprawls well initially but Steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Steele keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Lightenhammer works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Steele throws a sloppy strike and Lightenhammer has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Steele is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lightenhammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Lightenhammer! Thor Lightenhammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1# Leonard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Farias feints and as Leonard raises his hands in defense, Farias changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Farias throws a strike but Leonard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Farias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Farias trying to strike off his back.
Farias is trying to control the position but Leonard postures up. Leonard throws a big right hand that misses. Farias controls Leonard momentarily but Leonard frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him. Leonard wanted to stand there but Farias had control of the position. #T1##SU# Leonard gets to his feet - Farias follows without any prompting. #TD2# Farias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leonard is trying to defend but Farias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Leonard is refusing to be controlled, as Farias sits in half guard. Still in half guard, Farias seems content to control.#T2# Farias looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Farias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Leonard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Farias wants to pass the guard but Leonard is defending well. #T3# Farias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Farias trying to control from half guard but Leonard 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.#TD# Leonard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2# Farias pushes Leonard off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Farias moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2# Farias decides to pull guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Farias is adopting a defensive guard. Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Leonard works over Farias with some ground and pound from guard.#SU# Leonard stands up from Farias's guard - Leonard perhaps looking for a knockout. Leonard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Farias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonard fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonard looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Farias tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nivaldo Farias 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##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Leonard enables Farias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leonard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Farias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leonard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leonard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leonard! #REVR# Farias is trying to control Leonard's posture but Leonard avoids it. #SUB# Leonard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Leonard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Farias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leonard off and has taken his back! Nivaldo Farias has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2# Farias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leonard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leonard for a finish. Leonard wants to control his opponent's hands but Farias gets his hands free. Farias biding his time, controlling Leonard. #SUB2# Farias is persistently looking for the submission but Leonard is defending it well.
#T2# What can Leonard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Farias lands a shot to the head. #SUB2# Farias working for the choke. #T3# Farias trying to control momentarily.
Farias has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Farias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES# Leonard is trying to shake Farias off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Farias won't be happy about giving up the dominant position. Leonard is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Leonard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL2# Farias moves into the clinch. Leonard wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Farias gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leonard regains guard.
Farias wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving. Farias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Farias throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nivaldo Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Leonard is looking to clinch. Milo Leonard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Leonard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2# Farias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Leonard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2# Farias closes the distance and clinches. Farias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farias smiles and moves away.
Farias misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Farias closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Leonard misses with an elbow over the top. Leonard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farias walks away with a smile on his face. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Farias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Farias showed some decent athleticism there. Leonard is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2# Farias stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Farias misses the shot to the body. Farias punishes Leonard's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Leonard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonard tries to clinch up but Farias circles away and keeps his distance. Nivaldo Farias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farias throws out a leg kick but Leonard moves out of range and Farias only half commits. #TD2# Farias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Leonard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Farias is on him like a limpet, forcing Leonard back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leonard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Farias gets an underhook and turns Leonard into the cage.#TD2# Farias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Farias manages to end up in side control.#T3##SUB2# Farias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leonard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Farias's guard! Nice work there by Leonard! Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Leonard throws an elbow that misses. Farias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonard's guard. Nice move by Farias!#REVB##SUB# Leonard has an active guard here but Farias has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Farias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonard defends it well. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farias lands a nice short elbow.#T4# Farias lands strikes from half guard. Farias controlling the pace. Nice strikes from Farias there. Leonard is trying to stand.
#SUB# Leonard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Nivaldo Farias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Farias 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nivaldo Farias!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Steele tries to keep at a distance but Ricoop has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Ricoop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steele uses from the top position. Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Steele really is a fat lump. Ricoop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steele wanted to stand there but Ricoop had control of the position. #SUB2# Ricoop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steele sitting in guard, not really doing much. Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Steele is looking to stand up but Ricoop won't let him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Steele gets a clinch. Ricoop trying to stall but Steele improves his position.
Ricoop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ricoop misses with a knee to the head. Steele fails to pull guard.
Steele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ricoop pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD# Steele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ricoop is working Steele over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricoop is one step ahead there. Ricoop wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ricoop lands a couple of elbows.#T3# Ricoop is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Ricoop has managed to sneak the leg through. Ricoop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ricoop is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer. Ricoop looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Steele is trying to get back to full guard. Ricoop slips a nice elbow through Steele's hands, connecting with Steele's forehead. Ricoop is nestled in close to Steele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4# Steele tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Steele is trying to get back to full guard. Ricoop is looking to stall here but Steele recovers full guard. Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ricoop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ricoop dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Steele closes the distance and clinches up with Ricoop, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes Ricoop against the cage but Ricoop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Steele misses with a takedown #KD2# and Ricoop counters with a crisp one two that drops Steele! Ricoop thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steele to his feet! Steele is in big trouble!#ROC2# Steele is rocked!#TD2# Ricoop lands a huge takedown. Steele is out but the ref is slow to react and Ricoop lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Steele lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ricoop! An out of breath Ed Ricoop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Armando drives through and clinches with Leonard against the cage.
Leonard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armando is defending well. Leonard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armando gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leonard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armando's efforts to push away.#TD2# Armando has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leonard regains guard immediately. #SUB# Leonard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Leonard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armando defends well. Armando throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Armando throwing strikes from guard but Leonard blocks nicely. Armando connects with a couple of short punches. Armando has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Leonard keeping full guard, as Armando tries to pass. Armando controls from within his opponent's guard. It looks like Armando might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2# Leonard is working an open guard so Armando takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Armando looks to land a body kick but Leonard moved away.#TD2# Armando shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Armando showed some decent athleticism there. Armando takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# Leonard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armando is working away from the top position though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Justin Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armando throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Leonard counters by clinching up. #TD2# Armando ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Armando no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Armando is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Armando uses his free foot to push down on Leonard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leonard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Armando sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Armando is continuing to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Armando 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# Leonard doesn't manage to clinch there - Armando circles away.
#TD2# Armando fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leonard sprawls well initially but Armando persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Armando thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonard's head. Armando has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Leonard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB# Leonard actively working from the bottom here. Armando tries to pass to full mount but Leonard defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Armando is working for a kimura but Leonard is defending it quite comfortably.
Leonard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1# Armando looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Armando not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Armando controlling the pace. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Armando wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Armando moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Armando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonard is trying to pull guard but Armando turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Leonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Armando gets an underhook and turns Leonard into the cage. Leonard tries for a takedown but Armando manages to get underhooks.
Armando working hard to break the clinch. Leonard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Armando keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonard's efforts to push away.#TD2# Armando drags the fight down to the ground.
Armando doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES2# Armando is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Armando has had enough of the clinch but Leonard keeps him there for the moment.#T3# Leonard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armando in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Armando is blocking nicely.
Leonard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Armando 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. Armando passes into half guard. Armando thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Armando winds up and cracks Leonard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SU2# Armando stands up and beckons Leonard to join him on the feet. Leonard throws a wild hook but Armando just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Leonard gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Armando raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Armando!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1# Argus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Forbes moves into the clinch. Forbes tries to pull guard but Argus forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Forbes as Argus tries to tie him up. Forbes jumps guard but Argus stands there with Forbes around his waist. Forbes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Forbes fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Forbes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Argus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Forbes just stands there and leans against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Argus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forbes smiles and moves away.
Forbes stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Argus rushes Forbes and presses him up against the cage. Argus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forbes smiles and moves away.
#T1# Argus shoots in but Forbes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Forbes throws a big counter combination but Argus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Argus shoots in looking for a takedown. Forbes tries to sprawl out of it but Argus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Forbes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Argus connects with an inside leg kick. Dante Argus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Forbes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Forbes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL# Forbes gets a clinch. Argus taking a breather. Forbes is trying to pull guard but Argus has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Forbes successfully pulls guard.
Argus is fighting to break Forbes's control of his arms but Forbes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Forbes has his feet on Argus's thighs here. He's pushed Argus off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Argus screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ambrose Forbes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1# Martial circles away from the clinch attempt and Martial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Milo Leonard has been cut. Martial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martial throws out a counter right but Leonard avoids it with no problem. Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Leonard is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Martial doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Leonard crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Leonard's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mat Martial! Mat Martial was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1# Racing scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2# Racing drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC2# Maldonado is rocked! Racing is staying tight to Maldonado's torso, preventing him from escaping. Oh Maldonado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Maldonado is looking to regain half guard here but Racing keeps moving and retains side control. Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now. Racing in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Racing slows the pace down. Maldonado is trying to control Racing's posture but Racing avoids it. Maldonado is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Racing controlling the position. Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Maldonado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1# Racing content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Maldonado is trying to improve his position. Racing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2# Racing has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Maldonado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Racing swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2# Racing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maldonado to the mat! Maldonado manages to get full guard. #ES# Maldonado pushes Racing off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL# Maldonado rushes Racing and presses him up against the cage. Maldonado tries to stall but Racing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2# Racing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Racing! Maldonado is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Racing!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Campbell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2# It looks like Abel Steele has been cut. Campbell lands a jab-cross combination. Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele. Campbell throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.#TD# Steele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campbell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Campbell tries to buck Steele off but Steele is having none of it.#SUB# Steele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Steele is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Campbell tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Steele controls the position. Campbell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Campbell prevents Steele from moving into mount. #SUB# Steele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campbell has escaped the position, nice work there. Campbell looking for a sweep but Steele has passed into full mount! Oh no! BOOM! Steele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Campbell is trying desperately to improve position. Campbell is still trying to improve position.#T2# Steele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steele dominating with strikes here. Campbell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Steele working for a guillotine from mount but Campbell is in no mood to give up. Steele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steele controlling from the full mount. Steele prevents Campbell from getting the reversal. Steele really is a fat lump. Campbell taking shots to the head. #T3# Campbell is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea. Campbell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2# Campbell actively working from the bottom here.#SU# Steele decides to return to a standing position. Campbell swinging wildly here.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Campbell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Steele successfully pulls guard.
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Steele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Steele keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. Campbell won't allow Steele to sweep him here. Steele keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. Campbell tries to stand but Steele is controlling from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. 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 Abel Steele will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Abel Steele's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Campbell lands a two punch combo.
Campbell misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Steele tried to counter with a leg kick but Campbell avoided it. Campbell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Campbell misses with a body shot.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Steele throws a counter high kick but Campbell was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD# Steele shoots in and bounces Campbell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Steele content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Steele has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Campbell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Steele is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Campbell pulls down on the head and he's put Steele to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamie Campbell!
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