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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFL 20
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Road looking to score a takedown here. Gest is defending well but Road drives through and ends up in Gest's guard. Gest looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Road preventing the sweep. Gest has momentary wrist control but Road slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC# Gest is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gest wants to sweep here but Road controlling him for the moment. Gest is still in real trouble! Can Road finish him? Gest keeping moving, preventing Road from controlling successfully. Road definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gest controls Road momentarily but Road frees himself. Gest seems to have recovered his senses. Road preventing the sweep. Road missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Road lands a couple of elbows. Road's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Road looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1# Road wants to stand up but Gest is controlling him. Road is trying to control the position but Gest postures up. Road wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gest throws a big right hand that misses. Gest with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Gest throws a sloppy strike and Road has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gest is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Road!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ash Road!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1# A punch combination from West misses. West swinging wildly here.
West fails with the takedown#CL# and Morales counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Morales stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Morales jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. West controls from within his opponent's guard. Morales is trying to keep West in close.
#T1# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morales holds on and takes a little breather. West prevents Morales from getting back to his feet. Morales keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. Morales trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. West is fighting to break Morales's control of his arms but Morales is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morales. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. West fails with a takedown attempt. Morales is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch. West looks winded! Morales with a poor takedown letting West counter with a right hand. Morales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and West counters with a lovely straight right hand! Morales misses with the combination.
#T3##CL2# West clinches with his opponent.
West is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burl Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Morales breaks the clinch.
Morales slips a jab and a cross from West.
Morales goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.#T4# West scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morales on the side of the head. West looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land. No joy there for Morales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morales throws a nice head kick!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morales misses the shot to the body. West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John West dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Morales fails with a takedown attempt. West tries to counter with a clinch but Morales shakes him off and moves away. John West seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morales tries for a takedown but West circles away easily and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burl Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# West takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD# Morales pulls West into guard.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Morales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Morales has West pulled in close to control his posture. Morales controls West momentarily but West frees himself. #SUB# Morales has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. West postures up.
Morales seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morales 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. Morales is trying to control the position but West postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Morales shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense. A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Burl Morales has been cut. Jab from West.#T3##CL2# West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Morales breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. West lands the left hand. Morales fails with the takedown and West counters with a nice uppercut. Burl Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. West pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morales back to the cage. West follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4##CL# Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Morales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Morales is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Morales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Burl Morales's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# West lands a lovely overhand right. West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though. Morales misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. As Morales backs off West throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all. West has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales throws a combination that misses and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Morales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1# West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. West stuffs the takedown attempt from Morales. Morales gets slowly back to his feet. And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Morales pushes his down on his head and steps out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burl Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morales needs to keep his hands up - West had a free shot at his head there. John West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# West with a jab. Morales with a lazy takedown attempt and West counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# West gets a clinch. #TD# Morales manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Morales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morales keeping full guard, as West tries to pass. #T3# Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there. West prevents Morales from getting back to his feet. West controls from within his opponent's guard. West trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! West connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! John West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John West!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Carson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Carson jumps guard and drags Horton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Horton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horton's guard. #REVR# Carson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Carson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Horton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carson controls the pace. Horton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Horton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Carson 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carson distracts Horton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Carson working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Carson drops back looking for a leg! Horton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horton manages to kick Carson off! Carson jumps back into Horton's guard. Horton looks winded! Carson lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Carson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Carson scoring with punches to the head and body. Carson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Carson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Carson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Horton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carson controls the pace. Carson cracks Horton with a solid left hand.#T2# Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC# Horton is rocked! Carson stops Horton from standing up. Horton is still in real trouble! Can Carson finish him? Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Carson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Horton's head. Carson lands a couple of elbows. Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Carson gets to his feet and stands over Horton, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Horton felt that one! Carson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Horton from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Carson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Pearson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for West! West looks winded! Pearson scoring with punches and elbows. Check out the look on Pearson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB# Pearson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. West takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU# Pearson stands up and we're back to a striking position. Pearson throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action! Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pearson misses with a body kick. #TD# West gets caught flat footed, as Pearson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1# Pearson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC# West is rocked! Pearson loads up on a big left hand. West felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pearson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! West can't hide his disappointment, as Pearson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban Pearson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Ashley moves into the clinch. Horton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC# Ashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Ashley clinches up against the cage. Ashley trying to control the position but instead, Horton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ashley into the cage.#BC# Ashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ashley lands an overhand right.#CL2# Horton has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Horton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ashley just stands there and leans against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ashley prevents a body shot from Horton. Ashley working hard to break the clinch. Horton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# Ashley breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Ashley pushes Horton up against the cage in a clinch. Ashley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horton up against the cage.#T1##BC# Ashley manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Ashley moves into the clinch. Horton lands an elbow inside. Ashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ashley's defenses. Ashley trying to land knees to the body.
Ashley is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks. Horton looking to slow down the pace here. Ashley avoids the elbow strike from Horton, against the cage.
#BC# Ashley breaks the clinch.
Horton misses with a wild body shot. Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashley defends it nicely.#T2# Ashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horton is fending him off so far but Ashley persists. Nope, Horton circles away and we're back to standing. Horton defending well as Ashley loads up on a big left hand. Horton throws a fast counter high kick but Ashley manages to duck under it in time. Ashley misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Horton closes the distance and clinches. Horton misses with the head strike.
Horton keeps control of Ashley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Horton missing with knees to the body.
Ashley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Horton looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3# Ashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Horton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Ashley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Ashley keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass. #ES# Ashley pushes Horton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Ashley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horton defends it nicely. And Horton responds with a good body kick, but Ashley manages to step out the way in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlie Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horton looks to throw a body kick and Ashley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ashley avoids a kick to the body.
Ashley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4##CL# Ashley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ashley prevents a body shot from Horton. Ashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Horton misses with a short punch on the inside. Ashley is trying to stall.
#BC# Ashley manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Ashley takes the fight into the clinch. Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ashley goes for a takedown attempt but Horton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ashley moves out of range of the body kick from Horton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlie Ashley dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Ashley tries to land a front kick but Horton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Horton moves out of range of the body kick. Horton is looking for the big counter here.#CL# Horton tries to keep at a distance but Ashley has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Horton tightens his grip and picks Ashley up, before dumping him to the ground. Ashley manages to land in guard. #ES# Ashley pushes Horton off and gets back to his feet.
Horton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashley. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horton defending well as Ashley loads up on a big left hand. Nice sprawl there from Horton as Ashley shoots in. Horton is breathing heavily.#T1# Ashley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horton tries to counter with a clinch but Ashley shakes him off and moves away. Ashley moves out of range of the body kick from Horton.
#CL# Ashley moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Ashley breaks the clinch.
Ashley tries a head kick but it misses.
Horton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ashley. Ashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horton is fending him off so far but Ashley persists. Nope, Horton circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# Ashley has Horton up against the cage in a clinch.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2# Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD# Ashley jumps into guard, dragging Horton to the mat.
Ashley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?#ES# Ashley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Horton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Ashley tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage. Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Ashley controls the action.
#TD# Ashley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horton uses from the top position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ashley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Horton wants to stand and escape but instead Ashley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Horton keeping moving, preventing Ashley from controlling successfully. #SUB# Ashley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3# Ashley trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom. #SUB# Ashley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ashley trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom. #SUB# Ashley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Horton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashley escapes and throws Horton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Horton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ashley is one step ahead and moves to full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlie Ashley dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Ashley moves into range and clinches up with Horton. Ashley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horton's efforts to push away. Ashley tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage. Ashley is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position. Ashley fails to pull guard.
#BC# Ashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashley. Ashley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Ashley moves into the clinch. Ashley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlie Ashley has scored more points in the clinch so far. Horton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ashley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ashley is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks. #T1# Ashley swings wildly with an uppercut but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it. Horton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ellis Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Ashley has managed to clinch.
#TD# Ashley pulls Horton into guard.
Ashley is adopting a defensive guard. Ashley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horton's guard. #REVR##T2# Ashley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horton's guard. #SUB# Ashley is trying to work for a kimura but Horton is defending well.
#SU# Ashley stands up out of the half guard. Nice sprawl there from Horton as Ashley shoots in. Ashley misses with a looping right. Horton tries to counter with a clinch but Ashley shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Horton tries to keep at a distance but Ashley has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3# A frustrated look appears on Ashley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ashley tries to throw a body punch but Horton avoids it by throwing Ashley back against the cage. Ashley is trying to pull guard but Horton has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlie Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ashley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton misses with a body punch.
Horton looking to stall.
Horton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ashley walks away with a smile on his face. Horton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Ashley clinches up against the cage. Ashley fails to pull guard.
Ashley can't get the takedown.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
Ashley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horton has him pressed against the cage. Ashley working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Ashley manages to break the clinch.
Ashley tries to score with a low kick but Horton moves his leg out of the way. Horton misses with a takedown attempt - Ashley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ashley is looking to counter the offense by Horton and move into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ashley lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight! Arlie Ashley showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ashley 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlie Ashley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1# Gest shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank tries to sprawl out of it but Gest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gest throws a head kick that misses. Gest shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frank pinned against the cage. Frank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gest misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Frank counters with a single leg into guard. Gest didn't expect that. Gest tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gest is trying to hold Frank in close to prevent damage but Frank has managed to pass into half guard.
Gest is trying to get back to full guard. Gest is looking to get back to is feet but Frank passes into side control.
#T1# Frank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Frank working the head with strikes. Frank in side control lands a decent elbow. Gest tries to improve position but can't. Gest on the wrong end of some ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gest can do anything to dispel that myth. Sloppy strikes there by Frank.#T2# Frank cracks Gest with a big right hand but Gest just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frank looks up at the clock and then as Gest takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gest gets back to half guard. Frank passes into side control, despite Gest's attempt to control the position.
Frank scores with a couple of short elbows. Frank controlling the position. Frank scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gest to see if he's OK. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frank trying to control the position but Gest is working away. Gest is looking for a sweep.#T3# Gest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gest is trying to get back to full guard. Frank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Frank is nestled in close to Gest, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Frank slips a nice elbow through Gest's hands, connecting with Gest's forehead. Frank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frank lands a nice short elbow.#T4# Gest is trying to get back to full guard. Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gest taking some punishment here, with Frank in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gest trying to control from the bottom.
Frank 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. Gest flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Frank prevents Gest from improving his position. Gest regains full guard. Nicely done. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gest throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gest wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Frank dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Frank tries to close the distance and clinch but Gest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gest tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Gest shoots in and gets a takedown into Frank's guard. Gest is standing up over Frank. Frank looks to escape but Gest dives into side control.
Darryl Frank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVR# Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gest can do to turn this around? Gest in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Gest trying to control the position but Frank is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gest works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Frank can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2# Gest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gest connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Frank dodges the ground and pound from Gest. Gest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working. #SUB2# Gest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gest working away.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Gest is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well. Frank regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gest's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Gest looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Frank wants to control but Gest is keeping busy and won't allow it. Frank is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Gest sitting and controlling from the half guard. Frank wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB# Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gest misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Gest looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frank!#SUB2# Gest working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gest landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Frank is not content to let Gest control the position. #T4# Frank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gest lands a few punches from side control. Gest is putting a hurting on Frank here, landing some big shots from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Gest keeps moving and retains side control. Gest working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Frank shoots in and bounces Gest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Frank scoring with punches to the head and body. Gest wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gest controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself. Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Gest.#T1# Gest working a defensive guard but Frank passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Gest looking for submissions off his back. Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gest defending well though. Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Frank prevents Gest from improving his position. Frank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gest moves into full guard.
#SUB# Frank drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Frank seems to have locked his on tight now - Gest screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Frank, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Darryl Frank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# You drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. You makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells You's corner. There ya go! There ya go! You scores with a decent looking elbow strike. You connects with a couple of short punches. Washburn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for You on the ground. Hammerfist, elbow! yells You's corner. There ya go! There ya go! You stands up over Washburn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Lee Washburn has been cut. Washburn has momentary wrist control but You slips an elbow through the middle. You is pushing down on Washburn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washburn is fighting to maintain full guard but You has managed to sneak the leg through. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. You lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Washburn! More strikes land and this one is all over! You jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Own You!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1# Fatu avoids the head kick by West.
Fatu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fatu misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming. West slips under a jab. West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West scores with a hook. Fatu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fatu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily. West appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Fatu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Fatu moves out of range as West strikes. Fatu misses with a shot to the body and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fatu to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fatu scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks. A jab from Fatu misses. A shot to the liver by Fatu. Beautiful body shot.#T1# A combination from West does no damage. Fatu misses with a jab, cross combination.
West misses with a straight right. West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fatu. A big right from West misses. Fatu looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely. Fatu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fatu misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a one-two to the body. West wants to clinch up but Fatu keeps it at a distance. Fatu throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a straight right hand. Fatu looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range. West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Samuel Fatu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West ducks right into an uppercut from Fatu. West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fatu. West misses with a straight left. West moves away from the strike by Fatu. Fatu connects with a single shot there. Fatu misses with a straight left. West is looking to counter punch. Samuel Fatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fatu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West. A telegraphed right hand from Fatu misses the target. West get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. West stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Fatu runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Fatu!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1# Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Horton moves out of range. Horton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2# Horton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard.
#ES# Fitzgerald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Horton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Horton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horton looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Fitzgerald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Fitzgerald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Horton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU# Fitzgerald stands up and waves to Horton to follow him. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Horton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.#TD# Fitzgerald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fitzgerald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Fitzgerald is trying to keep Horton in close.
Fitzgerald tries to strike from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Horton in close.
Fitzgerald 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.#T3# Horton is stalling in the full guard. Horton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzgerald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fitzgerald controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself. Horton wanted to stand there but Fitzgerald had control of the position. Fitzgerald is trying to keep Horton in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Horton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Horton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Horton is quick to defend against it. Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Horton tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance. Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Horton is quick to defend against it. Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 Julio Fitzgerald will probably get the nod. 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##CL# Fitzgerald rushes Horton and presses him up against the cage. Horton is defending well against a takedown attempt. Fitzgerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzgerald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Horton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fitzgerald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horton trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom. Fitzgerald gets back to half guard.#T1# Horton prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horton stalling. Fitzgerald trying to control but Horton postures up.
Horton stalling away here and it's allowed Fitzgerald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Horton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Horton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Horton throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely. Fitzgerald pulls Horton in close to his closed guard and prevents Horton from doing any damage or advancing position. Horton throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU# Fitzgerald stands up from Horton's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout. No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzgerald. #T3##TD2# Horton gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.#ES# Fitzgerald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Horton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Horton is defending well. Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
Horton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Horton lands an elbow just above Fitzgerald 's eye. Horton tries to stall but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Horton pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Horton is breathing heavily. Fitzgerald content to stall in guard here. #SU# Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horton, up you get! #T4# Horrible takedown attempt by Fitzgerald or perhaps it was just good defense by Horton, which made it look bad. Horton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fitzgerald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horton sprawls and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ellis Horton will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Horton instigates a clinch. #TD2# Horton jumps into guard, dragging Fitzgerald to the mat.
Fitzgerald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fitzgerald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Horton is pulling down on Fitzgerald's head. It's preventing any offense from Fitzgerald, at least for the moment. Fitzgerald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzgerald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU# Fitzgerald stands up from Horton's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1# Fitzgerald moves out of range of the body kick from Horton.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Horton fails in his attempt to clinch. Fitzgerald feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2# Horton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzgerald napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Fitzgerald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Horton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Horton counters with a body kick. Horton slips a straight right by Fitzgerald. Horton wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him away. Fitzgerald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Horton counters by clinching up. #T2# Horton tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Horton has picked Fitzgerald up - he's going for a ride! Horton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzgerald trying to control from the bottom.
Horton blocks the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Horton postures up.
Fitzgerald controlling the position for now. Horton throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely. Horton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fitzgerald wants to control but Horton is keeping busy and won't allow it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Horton misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard. Julio Fitzgerald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Fitzgerald looking to control.
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Fitzgerald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Fitzgerald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horton to score an easy takedown into full guard. Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Horton looking to pass the guard. Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horton sitting in guard, not really doing much. Fitzgerald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fitzgerald scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ellis Horton. I think Horton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ellis Horton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1# Robles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gest is looking for the big counter here. Gest misses with a few strikes there.
Robles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Robles moves in looking to clinch but Gest pushes him off. Robles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gest misses the shot to the body. Gest looks to score with a jab to the body but Robles is just out of range. Gest throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Gest looking to score a takedown here. Robles is defending well but Gest drives through and ends up in Robles's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robles wants to sweep here but Gest controlling him for the moment. Gest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Robles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Robles 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. Gest with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Robles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gest is one step ahead there. Robles has momentary wrist control but Gest slips an elbow through the middle. Robles keeping moving, preventing Gest from controlling successfully. Gest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robles's head. Gest postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gest looking to pass the guard. Gest preventing the sweep. Gest lands a couple of elbows.#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gest's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gest is stalling in the full guard. Robles wants to hit a switch here but Gest passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robles there! Gest landing strikes from the mount. Gest lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2# Robles is rocked! Gest looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Robles is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Robles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Gest with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gest scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robles?
Gest is landing with some decent strikes but Robles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Gest lands a big shot to the head and Robles winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Don Gest!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Washburn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Washburn.
Washburn lands with a straight right. You didn't see that one coming. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2# Washburn gets caught napping as You dives in and scores a takedown. Washburn manages to retain guard. You postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. You's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You is in close to Washburn's body, working some short punches and elbows. You is working Washburn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. You stands up over Washburn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. You landing with the ground and pound. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! You landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2# Washburn is rocked! You lands a couple of elbows. Oh Washburn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! You scoring with punches to the head and body. You gets to his feet and stands over Washburn, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Washburn felt that one! You unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Washburn from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Own You!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# West misses with a head kick.
Margarito Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. West fails to land the takedown. Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side. Key shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily. Key swats away the attempt to clinch by West. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Key moves into the clinch successfully.
West has had enough of the clinch but Key keeps him there for the moment.#T1# West looking to stall.
West drops down looking for an ankle pick but Key pulls his leg out and moves away.
West throws a series of punches but Key moves out of range. Key tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him. West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. West stalks Key and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Key's face. Key staggers backwards, shaken. Jab from West. Key fails to land the takedown. It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Key misses with a takedown attempt and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Key shoots and misses and West counters with a left and a right that stings Key. #CUT2# It looks like Margarito Key has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Decent striking displayed by West there. Key with a lazy takedown attempt and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Key is rocked! Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side. Key is breathing heavily. West shoots in but no luck this time. Key swats away the attempt to clinch by West. Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key fails with a takedown attempt from distance. West throws out a counter right but Key avoids it with no problem.#T3# Key shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Key sprawls well. Key wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet. West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Key under the eye. Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Left hook, right uppercut from West. Jab, jab by West - just one landing. Oh Key is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# West connects with a stiff jab that staggers Key - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John West!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Horton pushes Mcgee up against the cage in a clinch. Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Horton. Mcgee is stalling here.
Horton lands an elbow inside that Mcgee shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Leonard Mcgee has been cut. Horton'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. Horton wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgee avoids it. Mcgee takes an elbow to the forehead. Mcgee presses Horton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Horton misses with a knee to the head. Horton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgee to keep the fight standing. Horton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Leonard Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Horton. Horton tries for a takedown but Mcgee manages to get underhooks.
Horton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcgee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horton blocks it with crossed arms. Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcgee is trying to break free. Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgee after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Mcgee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Mcgee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES# Mcgee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL# Mcgee forces Horton back against the cage and clinches.#T2# Horton is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Horton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horton tries to work over Mcgee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Horton wants a takedown.
Mcgee is trying to maintain a safe position but Horton gets an underhook and turns Mcgee into the cage. Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee prevents a body shot from Horton. Horton trying to control the position but instead, Mcgee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horton into the cage.#T3# Horton misses with an elbow strike.
#TD# Mcgee pulls guard. Mcgee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Horton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgee passes into half guard.
Mcgee is figuring out what he wants to do next. Horton wants to get back to full guard but Mcgee has mounted him!#T4# Mcgee controlling from the full mount. Mcgee works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB# Horton fending off the submission attempt from Mcgee. Horton tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Mcgee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Leonard Mcgee's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Mcgee has managed to clinch.
Horton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow. Horton lands an elbow inside. Mcgee misses with a knee strike.
Horton tries for a takedown but Mcgee manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Horton.
Mcgee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horton smiles and moves away.
Leonard Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgee defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Mcgee moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgee's defenses. Horton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leonard Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Horton. Horton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A head punch on the inside from Horton fails to land. Horton blocks an elbow strike from Mcgee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgee prevents it.
Mcgee prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2# Horton looking for a takedown. Mcgee blocks a body shot from Horton. Horton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgee tries to throw a body punch but Horton avoids it by throwing Mcgee back against the cage. Ellis Horton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Horton gets underhooks to prevent Mcgee's takedown attempt.
Horton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horton is breathing heavily. Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense. Nice sprawl there from Horton as Mcgee shoots in. Horton misses with a kick to the body.
#CL# Mcgee instigates a clinch. #T3# Mcgee blocks a body shot from Horton. Horton misses with an elbow over the top. Mcgee stops a takedown attempt from Horton.
Horton jumps guard but Mcgee stands there with Horton around his waist. Horton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horton tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgee shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Mcgee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mcgee prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgee tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage. Horton is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Horton goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD# Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard. Horton pushes Mcgee off but Mcgee dives into side control.
#T4# Mcgee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Horton's shoulder. That is not cool. Leonard Mcgee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Mcgee dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Leonard Mcgee's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# No luck for Mcgee with that takedown attempt. #CL# Mcgee moves into range and clinches up with Horton. The referee is keeping an eye on Horton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horton is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horton lands an elbow that stopped Mcgee in his tracks for a moment. Horton wants a takedown.
Mcgee can't break the clinch.
#T1# Horton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgee pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Horton closes the distance and clinches. Horton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Horton throws an elbow but it misses.
Horton works on Mcgee's body with a couple of short punches. Horton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcgee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Leonard Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Horton. Horton misses with a hook from the clinch. Mcgee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton throws an elbow that misses.
#T2# Mcgee is looking to control Horton's arms but Horton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgee has his back to the cage. Horton stops a takedown attempt from Mcgee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges. The referee calls for Horton to work.
Horton tries a body shot but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee avoids a wild elbow strike from Horton. Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Horton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgee is defending well for now. Mcgee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3# Horton can't get the takedown.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Horton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks. Horton is leaning against Mcgee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mcgee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mcgee stops a takedown attempt from Horton.
Horton tries to pull guard but Mcgee won't allow it.
Horton is looking to take this one to the mat. Mcgee blocks the elbow strike.
Mcgee wants to break free but Horton has control.
Horton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks. Mcgee is pressed up against the cage. Horton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgee down to the mat. Mcgee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL# Horton gets tackled into the cage by Mcgee. Mcgee maintains the clinch. Mcgee goes for a takedown attempt but Horton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Mcgee instigates a clinch. Mcgee stops a takedown attempt from Horton.
Horton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mcgee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ellis Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonard Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Horton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgee avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Ellis Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mcgee 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Mcgee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Gest closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walsh quickly recovers to half guard. Walsh taking some punishment here, with Gest in his half guard. Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gest drops an elbow to the side of Walsh's head. Walsh taking some punishment here, with Gest in his half guard. Walsh has hold of Gest's hands but Gest slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gest not doing much here.
Walsh is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gest scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gest works his foot free and advances to mount. Walsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gest on the ground.#SUB2# Gest working for a submission but Walsh is keeping him at bay. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Walsh is trying desperately to improve position.#T1# Walsh is in a horrible position here. Gest smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gest lands a big shot there that rocks Walsh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gest connects with a bit shot that sees Walsh covering up! More strikes from Gest and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gest is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Gest!
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