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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Vodka moves into the clinch.#BC2# Vodka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Vodka moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has Vodka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vodka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Barnes pulls Vodka into guard.
#SUB# Barnes pushes a forearm under Vodka's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vodka is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buford Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1# Hyman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Hyman - just one landing. Hyman connects with the punch. Hyman throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hyman connects with a jab.#CL2# Hyman closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyman is trying to stall.
Hyman can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
#BC2# Hyman breaks the clinch.
#T1# Hyman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hyman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2# Hyman clinches with his opponent.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Hyman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyman to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Hyman breaks the clinch.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyman. Hyman misses with a leg kick #TD# and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hyman won't be happy with that. Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes staying calm. Hyman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound. Barnes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hyman wants to get back to his feet. Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3# Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Hyman looks winded! Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now. Barnes 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. Sloppy strikes there by Barnes. Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Hyman uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard. Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time. Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hyman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU# Barnes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4# Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Hyman is out of range. Hyman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyman.
Hyman avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and Hyman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hyman shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well. Barnes has a takedown stuffed. Hyman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Hyman will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Hyman's defenses. Hyman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
William Hyman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hyman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hyman just manages to avoid it. Hyman fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Barnes. Barnes darts in looking for a takedown but Hyman gets double underhooks and turns Barnes into the cage. #T1# Barnes throws a hook but Hyman blocks it. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hyman swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL# Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hyman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Barnes tries to pull guard but Hyman holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes keeps control of Hyman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Barnes jumps guard.
Barnes has his hands on Hyman's head, controlling the position. Hyman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Barnes working for a triangle but Hyman defends it easily.
#T3# Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES# Barnes pushes Hyman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4# Hyman works the jab nicely. A combination from Hyman does no damage. #CL2# Hyman closes the distance and clinches. Barnes is pushing Hyman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Barnes jumps guard but Hyman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyman to keep the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buford Barnes will probably get the nod. 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##CL2# Hyman closes the distance and clinches. Hyman trying to land knees to the body.
Hyman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hyman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Barnes. Hyman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hyman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hyman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1##CL2# Hyman closes the distance and clinches. Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Hyman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hyman has a takedown stuffed. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Hyman gets a clinch. #TD# Barnes has clasped his hands together around Hyman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2# Hyman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow. Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control. Hyman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barnes misses with the ground and pound. Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Hyman defends. Barnes working the head and body with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Hyman is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Hyman dodges the ground and pound from Barnes. Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB# Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hyman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3# Barnes working the ground and pound. Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB# Barnes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hyman is trying to escape and Barnes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hyman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barnes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buford Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Llock. You can see the frustration on Mccarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2# Llock stands up. A left and a right from Llock both land. Nice combination. #CL# Mccarthy clinches up with Llock and pushes him back against the cage. Llock is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage. Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Llock walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Llock goes for a double leg but Mccarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccarthy continues to drive forward.#T1# Llock fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Llock.#CL2# Mccarthy tries to keep at a distance but Llock has taken the fight into the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Llock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Llock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Llock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Llock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mccarthy did well to prevent Llock getting side control. Mccarthy is trying to get back to full guard. Llock is looking to take a break and control but Mccarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Llock misses with a head shot. Mccarthy uses the momentum to regain guard. Mccarthy is pulling down on Llock's head to control his posture. Llock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Llock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mccarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mccarthy wants to sweep but no luck. Llock throws a strike but Mccarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3# Llock being controlled here, momentarily. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Llock keeps moving. Mccarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mccarthy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mccarthy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mccarthy working some strikes from top position. Llock being controlled here, momentarily. Mccarthy throwing strikes from guard but Llock blocks nicely. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Llock looking for a sweep. Not yet Llock, not yet. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Llock keeps moving. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Mccarthy instigates a clinch. Mccarthy prevents Llock from breaking the clinch. Llock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccarthy just stands there and leans against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Llock is working for takedown but Mccarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Llock manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Llock dominated that round. 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##CL2# Llock clinches. Llock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing. Mccarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llock's efforts to push away. Mccarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Llock stalling.
Mccarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llock or not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Llock stalls. #BC2# Llock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Mccarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Llock. Mccarthy is looking to counter the offense by Llock and move into the clinch. Llock misses with a two punch combination.
Mccarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bo Llock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Llock throws a body kick that misses and Mccarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# Mccarthy rushes Llock and presses him up against the cage. Mccarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Llock shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Llock has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mccarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Llock.
Mccarthy tries to pull guard but Llock holds him up against the cage and eventually Mccarthy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Mccarthy jumps guard and drags Llock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Mccarthy is pulling down on Llock's head to control his posture. #T2# Llock trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bo Llock has got the better of the ground game so far. Llock stands up over Mccarthy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mccarthy keeping moving, preventing Llock from controlling successfully. Mccarthy controlling Llock's posture. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Llock shoots in for a takedown but Mccarthy shows good takedown defense. Mccarthy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Llock misses with a takedown attempt and Mccarthy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Llock is lucky that one didn't land flush. Good exchange - Llock coming out on top. Llock darts in looking for a takedown but Mccarthy gets double underhooks and turns Llock into the cage. Llock is breathing heavily. A jab from Llock finds it's way through Mccarthy's defenses. Llock shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Llock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Mccarthy instigates a clinch. #T4# Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Llock walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mccarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Llock misses with a takedown attempt and Mccarthy counters with a leg kick. Mccarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Llock.
Mccarthy appears to be looking for a big counter. Roberto Mccarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Llock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Llock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mccarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Llock. Roberto Mccarthy is winning the standup battle so far. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mccarthy tries to clinch up. Llock dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Mccarthy dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Llock with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Mccarthy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2# Llock pulls guard. Mccarthy controlling from the top position. Mccarthy continues to stall. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Llock keeps moving. Mccarthy scoring with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Llock wants to stand but Mccarthy is controlling the position. Mccarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mccarthy stops Llock from standing up. #T1# Mccarthy content to stall in guard here. Llock throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mccarthy works over Llock with some ground and pound from guard. Llock wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mccarthy is now in half guard. Llock is trying to control but can't.
Llock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Mccarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Mccarthy is looking for a kimura but Llock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mccarthy to get the leverage. Mccarthy not doing much here.
Mccarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Llock's head. #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. Llock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Mccarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Mccarthy slows the pace down in half guard. Llock is refusing to be controlled, as Mccarthy sits in half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Mccarthy pushes Llock up against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Llock misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Llock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Llock moves into the clinch successfully.
Llock misses with a body punch.
#TD2# Llock drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Llock keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses. #SU# Mccarthy stands and steps away. Llock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL# Mccarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mccarthy gets underhooks to prevent Llock's takedown attempt.
Llock is trying to maintain a safe position but Mccarthy gets an underhook and turns Llock into the cage. Llock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Roberto Mccarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2# Llock jumps guard.
Mccarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mccarthy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Mccarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Llock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Mccarthy. I think Mccarthy 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1# Nurmagodedov shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick. A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2# and Nurmagodedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that. Barnes trying to remain calm as Nurmagodedov controls from the top position. Nurmagodedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Nurmagodedov trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes tries to bench press Nurmagodedov off him but Nurmagodedov keeps the position. Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Nurmagodedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagodedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Barnes is trying to control Nurmagodedov's posture but Nurmagodedov avoids it. Barnes is not content to let Nurmagodedov control the position. Barnes is looking for a sweep. Nurmagodedov controls the position. You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagodedov keeps moving and retains side control. Nurmagodedov wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. Nurmagodedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. Barnes is trying to escape the position but Nurmagodedov is controlling the position. #T3# Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. Barnes is trying to buck Nurmagodedov off. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nurmagodedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nurmagodedov misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabub Nurmagodedov. Nurmagodedov tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagodedov avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Nurmagodedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagodedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Nurmagodedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Nurmagodedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nurmagodedov looks winded! Nurmagodedov prevents Barnes from improving his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nurmagodedov controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kabub Nurmagodedov will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagodedov moves away.#TD2# Nurmagodedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Nurmagodedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Barnes is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes is not content to let Nurmagodedov control the position. Barnes is trying to stand.
Well, if Nurmagodedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1# Nurmagodedov passes the guard and advances to mount! Nurmagodedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagodedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Let's hope that Nurmagodedov 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.#T2# Barnes tries to lock up and control but Nurmagodedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Nurmagodedov content just to control the position here. Nurmagodedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. Barnes wants to control but Nurmagodedov is having none of it. Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. Nurmagodedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Nurmagodedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Barnes tries to reverse the position but Nurmagodedov maintains control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent. Nurmagodedov trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. Nurmagodedov content just to control the position here. Nurmagodedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nurmagodedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nurmagodedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Nurmagodedov avoids the attempt from Barnes to control. Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. Nurmagodedov looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabub Nurmagodedov 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# Nurmagodedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nurmagodedov is lucky that one didn't land flush. Nurmagodedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagodedov gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Nurmagodedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that. Nurmagodedov moves into full mount! Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent. Nurmagodedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nurmagodedov is continuing to stall.#T2# Barnes is looking to improve his position but Nurmagodedov isn't that keen on the idea. Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent. The adventures of Nurmagodedov the control monster continue. Boring. Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Nurmagodedov is taking a breather. Barnes 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. Nurmagodedov is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Barnes tries to kick Nurmagodedov off but Nurmagodedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Nurmagodedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Nurmagodedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Barnes is staying active underneath Nurmagodedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagodedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Barnes tries to roll over but Nurmagodedov keeps him under control. Nurmagodedov is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nurmagodedov closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Nurmagodedov pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabub Nurmagodedov.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Nurmagodedov blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Nurmagodedov feints the counter takedown. Barnes stuffs the takedown. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nurmagodedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagodedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nurmagodedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kabub Nurmagodedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barnes wants to clinch. Nurmagodedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Buford Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Nurmagodedov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabub Nurmagodedov! Kabub Nurmagodedov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage. Tyson is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage. Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Mccarthy stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson looking for a takedown. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.#TD2# Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccarthy uses from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mccarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely. Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies! Tyson 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. Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1# Mccarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mccarthy, not yet. Mccarthy keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass. Tyson wants to control from the top but Mccarthy keeps moving. Tyson content to stall in guard here. Mccarthy looking to control.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Mccarthy. Tyson throws a big elbow that misses. Mccarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccarthy is retaining full guard. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Mccarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson defends it easily. Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Tyson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mccarthy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyson has Mccarthy in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Mccarthy defends easily.
#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mccarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mccarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3# Mccarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully. Mccarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mccarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard. Tyson wants to control but Mccarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mccarthy throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely. Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mccarthy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tyson tries to lock up and control but Mccarthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# Mccarthy punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #ES2# Tyson bucks Mccarthy off and manages to get back to his feet! #CL# Mccarthy has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccarthy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mccarthy fails to pull guard.
Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tyson keeps the fight on the outside. Mccarthy scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Tyson moves into the clinch. Tyson is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Mccarthy pulls guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Mccarthy 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# Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Mccarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccarthy but Mccarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Tyson takes the fight into the clinch. Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson. Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccarthy sitting in guard here, content to control. Mccarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson. Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. Mccarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tyson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1# Mccarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. Mccarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. Mccarthy lands a couple of digs. Tyson pulls Mccarthy in close to prevent any damage. Mccarthy throwing strikes but missing. Tyson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tyson looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage. Mccarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle. Mccarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Tyson wants a takedown.
Tyson is trying to drag Mccarthy to the mat but Mccarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tyson tries to pull guard but Mccarthy won't allow it.
#TD2# Tyson pulls guard effortlessly. Mccarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.#T3# Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Tyson is breathing heavily. Tyson preventing the sweep. Mccarthy is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Mccarthy 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. Mccarthy has Tyson pulled in close to control his posture. Mccarthy keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mccarthy controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself. Tyson passes Mccarthy's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mccarthy tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.#SUB2# Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mccarthy is just riding it out for now. Tyson eventually gives up the hold. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mccarthy defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Tyson closes the distance and pushes Mccarthy back into the cage. Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing. Tyson tries for a takedown but Mccarthy manages to get underhooks.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.#BC# Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mccarthy as Tyson shoots in.#CL2# Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Mccarthy blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2# Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mccarthy is one step ahead there. Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mccarthy sitting in guard here, content to control. Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2# Mccarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully. Mccarthy is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him. Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tyson controls Mccarthy momentarily but Mccarthy frees himself. Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Tyson.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Mccarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage. Mccarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Mccarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tyson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mccarthy is defending well. Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. Tyson being controlled here, momentarily. #T3# Mccarthy chips away with some ground and pound. Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully. Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mccarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mccarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tyson looking to control but Mccarthy passes into half guard.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tyson regains full guard. Nicely done. Mccarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. Tyson wants to hit a switch here but Mccarthy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyson there! Mccarthy landing shots from mount. Mccarthy scoring with strikes but Tyson is staying in there. Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mccarthy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccarthy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tyson is in a horrible position here. Mccarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mccarthy controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Roberto Mccarthy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mccarthy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Mccarthy! The defeated Steve Tyson had this to say: 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1# Marquez dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut! Marquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Marquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Marquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Marquez connects with a body shot. Marquez cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2# Barnes is rocked! 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! Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Marquez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Barnes! Marquez continues to tee off on Barnes, landing with a left and a right! Marquez connects with a right hand that leaves Barnes sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Marquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julian Marquez! Julian Marquez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'No bitch niggas'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1# Foresno looks for the body kick but Mccarthy saw that one coming. Foresno is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Mccarthy instigates a clinch. #TD2# Foresno is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mccarthy can't fight it off and eventually Foresno manages to take the fight to the floor. Mccarthy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Foresno postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foresno throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccarthy controls Foresno momentarily but Foresno frees himself. Foresno throws a strike but Mccarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2# Foresno working for a triangle but Mccarthy defends it easily.
Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Foresno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foresno looking for a sweep. Not yet Foresno, not yet. Foresno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mccarthy's guard. #REVB# Foresno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Foresno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# Mccarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Foresno passes into half guard. Foresno throwing shots but Mccarthy is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Foresno wants to work for an arm triangle but Mccarthy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foresno is nestled in close to Mccarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Foresno prevents Mccarthy from improving his position. Foresno controlling the action here.#T3# Foresno is looking to advance position but Mccarthy won't allow it. Mccarthy is looking to improve his position.
Foresno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Mccarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foresno on the ground. Foresno performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mccarthy tries to roll over but Foresno keeps him under control. Mccarthy wants to control but Foresno is keeping busy and won't allow it. Foresno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mccarthy is trying to get back to full guard. Foresno scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Foresno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mccarthy sees it coming and defends easily. Mccarthy is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Foresno dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Foresno has Mccarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccarthy is pressed up against the cage. Foresno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccarthy down to the mat. Mccarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Foresno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mccarthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Foresno lands with a right hand. Foresno throws a big shot that misses. Mccarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Foresno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mccarthy defends well and Foresno ends up having to push Mccarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Mccarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mccarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foresno's brow. A right hand to the body from Foresno.
#T1# Mccarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Foresno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Foresno. Mccarthy lands an elbow that stopped Foresno in his tracks for a moment. Mccarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Foresno. Foresno tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Foresno has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mccarthy regains guard immediately. Foresno lands a couple of decent looking shots. Foresno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foresno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mccarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Foresno is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Mccarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foresno. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foresno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Foresno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mccarthy 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. Foresno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Foresno scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Foresno forces his way into half guard. Foresno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2# Foresno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mccarthy defends it well. Foresno content to control rather than advance. Foresno throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mccarthy to regain full guard. Mccarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mccarthy is trying to control the position but Foresno postures up. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Foresno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Foresno controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Foresno stopping the sweep attempt from Mccarthy.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Foresno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Foresno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccarthy is pressed up against the cage. Foresno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccarthy down to the mat. Mccarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mccarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Foresno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL# Foresno gets tackled into the cage by Mccarthy. Mccarthy maintains the clinch. Mccarthy jumps guard but Foresno stands there with Mccarthy around his waist. Mccarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Mccarthy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Foresno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccarthy to the mat. Mccarthy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Foresno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Foresno's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mccarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foresno is one step ahead there. Foresno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Foresno stays in close to Mccarthy's body and controls the position. Foresno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Foresno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Noah Foresno has got the better of the ground game so far. Foresno won't allow Mccarthy to sweep him here. Mccarthy is adopting a defensive guard. Foresno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Roberto Mccarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Foresno scores with a takedown into Mccarthy's guard.#T2# Foresno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Foresno is pushing down on Mccarthy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mccarthy is fighting to maintain full guard but Foresno has managed to sneak the leg through. Foresno is controlling the pace.
Mccarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Foresno controlling the action here. Let's hope that Foresno 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.#T3##SUB2# Foresno is trying to work for a kimura but Mccarthy is defending well.
Mccarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Foresno is figuring out what he wants to do next. Foresno wants to pass the guard but Mccarthy is defending well. Foresno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mccarthy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccarthy is looking to control Foresno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mccarthy avoid being mounted? Foresno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight! Noah Foresno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Foresno 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Foresno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Mccarthy as Ferg shoots in. Mccarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferg paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mccarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferg swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccarthy. Ferg lands with an uppercut that bounces Mccarthy off the cage and back into range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferg is defended easily by Mccarthy. Tony Ferg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Mccarthy as Ferg shoots in. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferg. Ferg fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2# Ferg clinches. Mccarthy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferg is defending well. Ferg wants to break free but Mccarthy has control.
Ferg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Ferg drives through and clinches with Mccarthy against the cage.
#T2# Ferg tries to break free but Mccarthy pushes him back against the cage. Ferg wants to break free but Mccarthy has control.
#TD2# Ferg successfully pulls guard.
Mccarthy trying to control but Ferg is working from the bottom. Mccarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferg's head.#SUB2# Ferg has his foot on Mccarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mccarthy works his way back into a safe position though. Mccarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mccarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Ferg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mccarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Ferg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mccarthy is one step ahead there. Ferg keeping full guard, as Mccarthy tries to pass. Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ferg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2# Ferg moves into the clinch. Mccarthy letting Ferg take a breather here. Ferg lands a left hand.
#TD2# Ferg manages to pull guard.
Mccarthy is looking to stand up but Ferg won't let him. Ferg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccarthy stops Ferg from standing up. Ferg striking off his back but it's not causing Mccarthy any problems. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mccarthy lands a couple of elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferg dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Mccarthy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mccarthy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ferg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy defends it nicely.#CL2# Ferg moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferg struggles to land a body shot inside as Mccarthy controls his hands.
#TD2# Ferg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccarthy uses from the top position. Mccarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Mccarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Ferg keeps moving. Mccarthy is really struggling to control Ferg but he's trying to hold on to the position. Ferg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Ferg keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Ferg keeps moving. Ferg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ferg throws a head kick that misses and Mccarthy counters with a right hand to the body. #CL# Mccarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferg, pushing him back against the cage. Ferg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mccarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mccarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferg's efforts to push away. Ferg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferg pushes Mccarthy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Ferg.
Ferg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccarthy.
#TD2# Ferg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccarthy uses from the top position. #T3# Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses. Mccarthy landing some decent shots from guard. Mccarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ferg is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB# Mccarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ferg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Ferg pulls Mccarthy in close to prevent any damage. Mccarthy controls from within his opponent's guard. Ferg pulls Mccarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents Mccarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ferg avoids the head kick by Mccarthy.
#CL2# Ferg moves into the clinch. Ferg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ferg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferg. Ferg wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccarthy won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Mccarthy will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Ferg misses with a takedown attempt and Mccarthy counters with a two punch combo. Ferg shoots in for a double leg but Mccarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mccarthy lands with a kick to the temple. Ferg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ferg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Ferg takes the fight into the clinch. Mccarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mccarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferg.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferg. Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferg to keep the fight standing.#T1# Ferg is pressed up against the cage. Mccarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferg down to the mat. Ferg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ferg keeps the fight on the outside. Mccarthy lands with a straight right. Ferg didn't see that one coming. Ferg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mccarthy as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Ferg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ferg goes for a takedown attempt but Mccarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy defends it nicely. Mccarthy is looking to counter with head kicks. Ferg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Mccarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferg paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mccarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mccarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferg. #CL2# Ferg has managed to clinch.
Ferg misses with a body punch.
#T3# Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferg to keep the fight standing. Mccarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferg just stands there and leans against the cage. Ferg tries to circle away but Mccarthy has him pinned against the cage. Mccarthy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ferg to work.
Mccarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ferg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mccarthy after a bit of a struggle. Mccarthy stops a takedown attempt from Ferg.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mccarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Ferg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mccarthy is pressed up against the cage. Ferg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccarthy down to the mat. Mccarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ferg fails with the takedown. Ferg avoids the head kick by Mccarthy.
Ferg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mccarthy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Ferg moves out of range easily. Ferg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy tries to avoid it but Ferg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccarthy to the ground. Mccarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mccarthy throws a big counter combination but Ferg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jab by Mccarthy.
And that's the end of the fight! Roberto Mccarthy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mccarthy 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
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Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Selmy has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Selmy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Selmy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graham on his heels. He'll look to pass Graham's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Selmy wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #SUB# Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Selmy stands up and waves to Graham to follow him. #T1##CL2# Selmy instigates a clinch. #BC2# Selmy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Selmy shoots in. Graham feinted there with a counter leg kick. Selmy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Selmy tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch. Graham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Selmy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Selmy pulls Graham into guard.
Graham really is a fat lump. Selmy looking to control.
#T2# Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Selmy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Selmy wants to sweep but no luck. Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Graham throws a big elbow that misses. Selmy looking for a sweep. Not yet Selmy, not yet. Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Selmy has wrist control. Selmy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Graham working some strikes from top position. Selmy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Graham is in close to Selmy's body, working some short punches and elbows. Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there. Selmy trying to control the position.
#T3# Selmy is looking to stand up but Graham isn't so interested in that idea. Graham postures up.
Graham throws a big elbow that misses. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head. Selmy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graham manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy. Graham has Selmy pulled in close to control his posture. Graham keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully. #T4# Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Selmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Selmy throws a strike but Graham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Selmy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Selmy looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barristan Selmy 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##TD2# Selmy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Selmy looking to control but instead Graham has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Selmy is looking to stall here but Graham recovers full guard. Selmy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graham's guard. Graham keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Graham pulls Selmy in close to prevent any damage. Selmy passes into half guard. Selmy throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Selmy wants to work for an arm triangle but Graham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Selmy is looking to stall here but Graham recovers full guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Graham keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully. Selmy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graham is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Selmy wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance. Selmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Selmy somewhat.#T3# Selmy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graham pinned against the cage. Graham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice sprawl there from Graham as Selmy shoots in. Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barristan Selmy. Selmy is breathing heavily.#CL# Graham drives through and clinches with Selmy against the cage.
Selmy wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Graham tries to pull guard but Selmy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Selmy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Graham has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Selmy is on him like a limpet, forcing Graham back against the cage.#T4# Selmy is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Selmy down to the mat. Selmy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Graham closes the distance and pushes Selmy back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Selmy breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Selmy gets caught napping as Graham dives in and scores a takedown. Selmy manages to retain guard.#ES2# Selmy has his feet on Graham's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Selmy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side. Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Selmy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Selmy throws a fast counter high kick but Graham manages to duck under it in time. Barristan Selmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Graham moves to clinch but Selmy breaks away and Selmy counters with a lovely shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Galen Graham will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Selmy scores with a three punch combo!
Selmy scores with a shot to the body.
Selmy with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Graham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Selmy goes for a takedown attempt but Graham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Selmy gets tackled into the cage by Graham. Graham maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Selmy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Selmy drags the fight down to the ground.
Selmy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graham is controlling him. Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# Selmy trying to control the position here. Graham stands up over Selmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Graham throws a big right hand that misses. Selmy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham with a nice head shot there. Graham throwing strikes but missing. Selmy tries to strike from the bottom.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Graham with a nice head shot there. Galen Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Graham is working Selmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Graham postures up in Selmy's guard and throws a big left but Selmy blocks it. Graham works over Selmy with some ground and pound from guard. Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head. Selmy has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle. Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.#SUB2# Selmy is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Selmy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graham is working Selmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Graham landing with the ground and pound. Graham distracts Selmy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Graham connects with a couple of short punches. Graham connects with a couple of short punches. Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Selmy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Graham is working Selmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Graham scoring with some ground and pound. Graham cracks Selmy with a solid left hand. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Graham cracks Selmy with a solid left hand. Graham scoring with some ground and pound. Selmy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Selmy has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Graham is in close to Selmy's body, working some short punches and elbows. Graham with a nice head shot there. Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow. Selmy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Graham is in close to Selmy's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Graham scoring with punches to the head and body. Graham landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Selmy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Selmy looking for a guillotine here but Graham defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Galen Graham showed his dominance in that final round. I think Graham 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Graham!
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Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Bunt pulls Graham into guard.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Bunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bunt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunt has wrist control. Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bunt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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. Graham preventing the sweep. Graham landing with the ground and pound. Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand. Graham throwing strikes from guard but Bunt blocks nicely. Graham throwing strikes from guard but Bunt blocks nicely. #T1# Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Graham 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bunt has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle. Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Bunt. Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Graham postures up.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard. Bunt looks winded! Graham scoring with some ground and pound. Bunt wants to sweep but no luck. Graham scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Graham scoring with punches to the head and body. Graham landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Graham scoring with some ground and pound. Graham is working Bunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard. Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots. Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard. Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Graham chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Graham chips away with some ground and pound. Bunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Graham landing with the ground and pound. Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand. Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots. Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows. Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head. Graham stands up over Bunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Graham connects with a couple of short punches.#T4# Graham lands a couple of elbows. Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunt's head.#SUB2# Bunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graham working some strikes from top position. Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand. Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand. Graham connects with a couple of short punches. Graham preventing the sweep. Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham lands a couple of elbows. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Graham working some strikes from top position. Graham landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Graham dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Bunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Bunt gets in close and instigates a clinch. Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graham's calf. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed Bunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bunt is looking to clinch. #T1# Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Bunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graham, pushing him back against the cage. Bunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graham after a bit of a struggle. Bunt is breathing heavily. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
#TD# Graham pulls guard effortlessly. Bunt wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position. Graham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2# Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunt's guard. #REVR# Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham lands a couple of digs. Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Graham is working Bunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Galen Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Graham working some strikes from top position. Graham connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard. Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head. Graham landing some decent shots from guard. Graham lands a couple of elbows. Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Bunt's brow. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham lands a couple of digs. Bunt working a defensive guard here.
Graham landing with the ground and pound. Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4# Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head. Graham working some strikes from top position. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham chips away with some ground and pound. Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bunt has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle. Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Graham lands a couple of digs. Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bunt trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bunt wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Graham dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL# Graham drives through and clinches with Bunt against the cage.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Graham gets an underhook and turns Bunt into the cage. Bunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# It looks like Galen Graham has been cut. Graham is trying to drag Bunt to the mat but Bunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bunt can't get the takedown.
Bunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham stalling in the clinch but Bunt improves position. #T1# Bunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graham to keep the fight standing. Bunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graham to keep the fight standing. Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bunt. Bunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunt trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunt into the cage.#TD# Graham has Bunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Graham pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bunt tumbling to the mat - Graham dives into Bunt's guard. Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows. Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Graham with a nice head shot there. Graham won't allow Bunt to get back to his feet. Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunt's head. Graham lands a couple of elbows. Graham stands up over Bunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Graham landing with the ground and pound. Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Bunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Graham preventing the sweep. Graham landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Graham is working Bunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows. Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Graham connects with a couple of short punches. Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Graham won't allow Bunt to sweep him here. Bunt is trying to keep Graham in close.
Graham with a nice head shot there. Graham lands a couple of digs.#T4# Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunt can do to turn this around? Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head. Bunt has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle. Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Bunt's brow. Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Bunt's brow. Graham scoring with some ground and pound. Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots. Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Bunt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard. Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mark Bunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Galen Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Galen Graham showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Graham!
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Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - JiuJitsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Graham darts in and clinches JiuJitsu up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. JiuJitsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. JiuJitsu wants a takedown but no success here.
JiuJitsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage. Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ JiuJitsu. Graham stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD# Graham manages to pull guard.
#SU2# JiuJitsu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Graham rushes JiuJitsu and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC# Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. JiuJitsu misses with a head kick.
#TD2# JiuJitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into Graham's guard. Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. JiuJitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom. JiuJitsu advances position into side control! JiuJitsu controlling the position from side mount. JiuJitsu has control of an arm but Graham manages to advance to JiuJitsu's back!#T2# Graham connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for JiuJitsu to escape the position.
Graham misses with an elbow to the head. Graham has JiuJitsu flattened out and is raining down punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Even with his hooks in, Graham manages to miss with strikes from the back. JiuJitsu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Graham's guard. Nice work there by JiuJitsu.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from JiuJitsu. JiuJitsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. JiuJitsu stays in close to Graham's body and controls the position. #T3# Let's hope that JiuJitsu 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. Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. JiuJitsu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. JiuJitsu trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. JiuJitsu pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for JiuJitsu on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Graham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from JiuJitsu. #SU2# JiuJitsu escapes and gets back to his feet. JJ JiuJitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by JiuJitsu. 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 Galen Graham will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# JiuJitsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A quick step to the side and Graham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. JiuJitsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. JiuJitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt. JiuJitsu tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Graham moves into the clinch. Graham stalling the fight.
#BC# Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. JiuJitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Graham fires out a quick counter leg kick but JiuJitsu just manages to avoid it. Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##TD# Graham has picked JiuJitsu up - he's going for a ride! Graham dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. JiuJitsu keeping hold of Graham's head, controlling as best he can. JiuJitsu manages to get to full guard.
Graham throws a big elbow that misses. Graham throws a big right hand that misses. Graham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. JiuJitsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Graham throws an elbow that misses. JiuJitsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graham's guard. Nice move by JiuJitsu!#REVB# JiuJitsu postures up in Graham's guard and throws a big left but Graham blocks it. Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# JiuJitsu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. JiuJitsu is pushing down on Graham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graham is fighting to maintain full guard but JiuJitsu has managed to sneak the leg through. JJ JiuJitsu has got the better of the ground game so far. Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from JiuJitsu. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# JiuJitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt. JiuJitsu throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely. #T3# JiuJitsu is looking to pass Graham's guard but actually Graham recovers to full guard. JiuJitsu passes into half guard. JiuJitsu working Graham over with strikes. JiuJitsu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# JiuJitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
JiuJitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. JiuJitsu controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ JiuJitsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# JiuJitsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed JiuJitsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Graham tries for a takedown but JiuJitsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. JiuJitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# JiuJitsu tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch. JiuJitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
JiuJitsu tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually JiuJitsu drops back down to his feet.
JiuJitsu jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ JiuJitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham has JiuJitsu pressed against the cage, preventing JiuJitsu from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Graham wants a takedown.
#T1# JiuJitsu trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed JiuJitsu into the cage.#TD# JiuJitsu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip JiuJitsu to the mat. JiuJitsu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# JiuJitsu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
JiuJitsu throws a head kick that misses. JiuJitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Graham drives through and clinches with JiuJitsu against the cage.
JiuJitsu is trying to maintain a safe position but Graham gets an underhook and turns JiuJitsu into the cage.#T2# JiuJitsu is defending well against a takedown attempt. JiuJitsu is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage. Graham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu is trying to push Graham away but Graham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. JiuJitsu tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
#TD# Graham lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2# JiuJitsu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Graham leaves JiuJitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by JiuJitsu. JiuJitsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet. JiuJitsu tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it. #TD2# JiuJitsu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graham was covering up waiting for the punch and JiuJitsu finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2# JiuJitsu stands up and waves to Graham to follow him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# JiuJitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Graham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. JiuJitsu looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well. Graham wants to clinch. JiuJitsu with the counter takedown but Graham avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. JiuJitsu is looking to clinch. Graham is looking to counter with a shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from JiuJitsu.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to JJ JiuJitsu. I think JiuJitsu 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ JiuJitsu!
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Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1# Coleman tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily#CL# and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham. Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now. Coleman is stalling here.
#TD# Graham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coleman can't fight it off and eventually Graham manages to take the fight to the floor. Coleman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Coleman wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him. Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.#T1# Graham scoring with punches to the head and body. Graham throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely. Graham throws a big right hand that misses. Coleman working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graham landing some decent shots from guard. Coleman has his hands on Graham's head, controlling the position. Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Coleman is trying to control the position but Graham postures up. Graham throwing strikes but missing. Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Graham postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it. #T2# Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coleman trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2# Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment. Coleman looking to control.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Graham preventing the sweep. Coleman looks winded! Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Graham with a flurry of punches that miss. Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Graham won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Coleman trying to control the position.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Graham is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Graham postures up.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Graham scoring with some ground and pound. Graham working some strikes from top position. Graham scoring with punches to the head and body. Graham lands a couple of digs. Coleman wants to sweep but no luck. Graham is looking to stand up but Coleman won't let him. Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots. Graham lands a couple of elbows. Graham working some strikes from top position. Graham landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily. Coleman has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle. Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman's head. Graham lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Graham works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard. Graham is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Graham dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Graham pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch. Coleman is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Graham. Coleman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage. Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Coleman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graham is keeping busy. Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman tries to clinch and Graham counters with a big head kick but Coleman shrugs it off. #TD2# Coleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman is in Graham's guard. Coleman is breathing heavily.#T1# Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Coleman preventing the sweep. Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Coleman wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham chips away with some ground and pound. Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Coleman looking to control.
#SUB2# Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Coleman has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle. Coleman 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. Coleman keeps trying to improve his position.#T3# Coleman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman's head. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham chips away with some ground and pound. Graham connects with a couple of short punches. Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU# Graham stands up from Coleman's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout. Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Graham counters with a head kick. That will keep Coleman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL# Graham darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage. Graham is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman is trying to pull guard but Graham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4# Coleman tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage. Graham has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Graham has hold of one of Coleman's legs. Coleman is fighting the takedown attempt but Graham gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Coleman wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it. Coleman trying to control the position.
Graham preventing the sweep. Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman's head. Graham working some strikes from top position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coleman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Coleman trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Graham dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Coleman is trying to pull guard but Graham has him pressed against the cage. Graham is pressed up against the cage. Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graham down to the mat. Graham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Coleman tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Coleman. #ES# Graham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham. Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL# Graham rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage. Graham prevents a body shot from Coleman. Coleman stalling in the clinch but Graham improves position. Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it. Coleman stops a takedown attempt from Graham.
Coleman is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage. Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around? Coleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graham pulls him back up using the underhooks. Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Coleman. Coleman tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Coleman wants to break free but Graham has control.
#TD# Graham lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Graham there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graham connects with a nice short shot to Coleman's temple. Coleman wants to get back to full guard. Graham lands with a punch from half guard. Graham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Coleman trying to hold on to Graham's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Graham slips a nice elbow through Coleman's hands, connecting with Coleman's forehead. Graham working Coleman over with strikes. Coleman is trying to stand.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
#T3# Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots. Graham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Graham. Coleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Graham lands strikes from half guard. Graham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Coleman wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
Graham drops an elbow to the side of Coleman's head. Graham working Coleman over with strikes. Coleman has hold of Graham's hands but Graham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# Graham lands strikes from half guard. Graham is nestled in close to Coleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Graham lands with a punch from half guard. Coleman trying to hold on to Graham's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Graham working the head and body with strikes. Graham slips a nice elbow through Coleman's hands, connecting with Coleman's forehead. Graham blocks the strikes from Coleman.
Graham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Coleman tries to roll over but Graham keeps him under control. Jason Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Galen Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Graham working over Coleman with some ground and pound. Coleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight! Galen Graham showed his dominance in that final round. Well Graham 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Graham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Graham's guard. Graham is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment. Johnson wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground. Johnson trying to control the position but Graham is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson. Graham is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2# Johnson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Graham looks calm but he's in trouble here. Johnson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Graham is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Johnson lets go of the hold and Graham can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boddah Johnson! Boddah Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1# Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily letting Barnes counter with a right hand. Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtudazo is lucky that one didn't land flush. Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.#TD2# Virtudazo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Virtudazo is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virtudazo to get the leverage. #SUB2# Virtudazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#ES# Barnes kicks Virtudazo off and gets back to his feet.#T1# Virtudazo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtudazo. Barnes digs a good hook to Virtudazo's body.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2# Virtudazo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Virtudazo is now in Barnes's guard. 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! Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Virtudazo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Virtudazo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virtudazo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##ES2# Virtudazo kicks Barnes off and gets back to his feet. Barnes jabs Virtudazo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Virtudazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Virtudazo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice. Barnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2# Virtudazo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.#SUB# Barnes is looking for a triangle but Virtudazo pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is breathing heavily. Barnes keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully. #T4# Virtudazo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Virtudazo 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. Virtudazo wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position. Barnes keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully. Barnes wants to sweep here but Virtudazo controlling him for the moment. Virtudazo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtudazo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Virtudazo is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Barnes dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Virtudazo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard. Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Barnes is looking to stand up but Virtudazo isn't so interested in that idea. Barnes wants to sweep here but Virtudazo controlling him for the moment. Virtudazo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes throwing strikes but missing. Virtudazo wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. #T1# Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Barnes stops Virtudazo from standing up. Virtudazo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Barnes scoring with some ground and pound. Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ian Joy Virtudazo has got the better of the ground game so far. Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss. Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Virtudazo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Virtudazo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB2# Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtudazo.
Virtudazo wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. Virtudazo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Virtudazo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Virtudazo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2# Virtudazo tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Virtudazo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Virtudazo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Virtudazo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well. Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2# Virtudazo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Virtudazo's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Virtudazo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Virtudazo wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth. Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtudazo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Barnes trying to control but Virtudazo is working from the bottom. #ES2# Virtudazo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtudazo but Virtudazo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Virtudazo on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Virtudazo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Virtudazo off to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtudazo. Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtudazo is lucky that one didn't land flush. Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2# Virtudazo gets a takedown into half guard. Virtudazo prevents Barnes from improving his position. Barnes is not content to let Virtudazo control the position.#T1# Virtudazo stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Virtudazo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Virtudazo eventually gives up the hold. Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Virtudazo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well. Barnes is looking for a sweep. Virtudazo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Virtudazo wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position. Virtudazo controlling the pace. Barnes punching from the bottom.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Virtudazo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtudazo can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Virtudazo seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt. Virtudazo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. Virtudazo uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Virtudazo looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well. #T3# Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Virtudazo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Barnes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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Event:
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Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Barnes drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Barnes jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Barnes tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
Barnes jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing. Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2# Gracie has hold of Barnes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barnes seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barnes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barnes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie! Our winner, Kron Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Graham moves into range and clinches up with Towellete.#TD2# Towellete gets control of Graham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Towellete will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Towellete utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Graham prevents Towellete from getting back to his feet. Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Towellete has wrist control. Graham throwing strikes from guard but Towellete blocks nicely. Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Towellete works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Towellete is trying to keep Graham in close.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham connects with a couple of short punches. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Towellete preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Towellete wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it. Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Towellete throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Graham prevents Towellete from getting back to his feet. Towellete is trying to keep Graham in close.
Graham lands a couple of digs. Graham postures up in Towellete's guard and throws a big left but Towellete blocks it. Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Towellete is looking to stand up but Graham isn't so interested in that idea. Towellete looking to control.
Graham is working Towellete over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Towellete looking to control.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Graham throws a big right hand that misses. Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Towellete controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself. Towellete looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2# Towellete looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Graham is defending well. Towellete quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Graham has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Towellete celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moist Towellete!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Cawthron moves into the clinch successfully.
Cawthron wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# Cawthron manages to break the clinch.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Cawthron on that attempt. Nice body kick there by Cawthron .#CL2# Cawthron has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
#TD# Barnes pulls Cawthron into guard.
Cawthron trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Barnes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cawthron frees his head nicely. Oh but Barnes has switched to an armbar! Cawthron is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Buford Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Graham gets tackled into the cage by Siu. Siu maintains the clinch. #TD2# Siu drags the fight down to the ground.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Siu wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position. Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Graham throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Siu working for a triangle but Graham defends it easily.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siu working a defensive guard here.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard. #T1# Graham lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graham throws a big right hand that misses. Siu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Siu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Graham works over Siu with some ground and pound from guard. Siu trying to control the position.
Siu pulls Graham in close to prevent any damage. #SU# Graham stands and steps away. Siu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Siu throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.#CL# Graham has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Siu breaks the clinch.
#T2# Siu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Graham moves into range and clinches up with Siu. Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Siu throws an elbow that misses.
Graham wants a takedown.
Graham gets underhooks to prevent Siu's takedown attempt.
Siu tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually Siu drops back down to his feet.
Siu goes for a takedown attempt but Graham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahazen Siu. Siu misses with a series of wild punches.
Siu looks winded!#T3# Siu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Graham forces Siu back against the cage and clinches. Siu wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Siu goes for a takedown attempt but Graham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Graham forces Siu back against the cage and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Siu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
#CL# Graham clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC2# Siu breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Graham closes the distance and clinches. Graham'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. Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Siu shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Siu is trying to pull guard but Graham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Graham is looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Graham dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Siu moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off. Siu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Graham closes the distance and clinches. Graham goes for a takedown attempt but Siu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Graham pushes Siu up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siu is trying to drag Graham to the mat but Graham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1# Siu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Graham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Siu gets control of Graham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Siu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2# Siu has his feet on Graham's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL# Graham rushes Siu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him. Siu taking a breather.#T2# Graham takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2# Siu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Siu gets tackled into the cage by Graham. Graham maintains the clinch. Graham goes for a takedown attempt but Siu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Siu clinches up against the cage.#T3# Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Siu rushes Graham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Siu tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body. Siu is trying to pull guard but Graham has him pressed against the cage. Siu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Siu closes the distance and clinches. #T4##TD2# Siu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Graham throwing strikes but missing. Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Graham throws a big right hand that misses. Graham throwing strikes from guard but Siu blocks nicely. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Siu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham. Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahazen Siu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Siu takes the fight into the clinch. Graham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Siu is pushing Graham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Siu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graham avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Siu cracks the inside of Graham's front leg. Nice sprawl there from Siu as Graham shoots in.#T1##CL2# Siu darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.#TD# Graham pulls guard effortlessly. Siu sitting in guard here, content to control. Siu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graham is proving hard to escape from. Siu trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Graham 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.#T2# Siu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Siu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Graham darts in and clinches Siu up against the cage.#T3# Graham is pressed up against the cage. Siu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graham down to the mat. Graham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Graham clinches up with Siu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Siu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Siu misses with a series of wild punches.
Siu lands a head kick!
#CL# Graham moves into range and clinches up with Siu.#T4##TD2# Siu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Galen Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots. Siu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Graham postures up.
Siu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Siu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham. Graham postures up in Siu's guard and throws a big left but Siu blocks it. Siu looking for a sweep. Not yet Siu, not yet. Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Graham landing with the ground and pound. Graham preventing the sweep. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Galen Graham. I think Graham 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1# Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mcgregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccarthy circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Mccarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mcgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mccarthy thinks about countering with a head kick. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor. Mcgregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Mccarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mccarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mccarthy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mccarthy moves in looking to clinch but Mcgregor pushes him off. As Mccarthy backs off Mcgregor throws a huge counter combo but Mccarthy manages to avoid it all.#T1# Mccarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Roberto Mccarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mccarthy tries to clinch but Mcgregor moves out of range. Mcgregor shoots and misses and Mccarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Mccarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mcgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mcgregor looks winded! Some wild striking there from Mccarthy.
#CL# Mcgregor tries to keep at a distance but Mccarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# Mcgregor is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mcgregor gets underhooks to prevent Mccarthy's takedown attempt.
Mccarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Mccarthy pulls guard successfully.
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. Mccarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mccarthy has his hands on Mcgregor's head, controlling the position. Mcgregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Mcgregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccarthy is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mccarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Mcgregor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Mcgregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mccarthy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mccarthy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcgregor holds on and takes a little breather. Mccarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Mccarthy gets to his feet - Mcgregor follows without any prompting. Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches up with Mccarthy, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes Mccarthy against the cage but Mccarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mccarthy leaves Mcgregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Mcgregor clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Mccarthy dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Mccarthy shows good takedown defense. Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Mccarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches. Mcgregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor. Mcgregor is pushing Mccarthy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mccarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgregor after a bit of a struggle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgregor goes for a takedown attempt but Mccarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Mcgregor moves into range and clinches up with Mccarthy.#T1# Mccarthy gets underhooks to prevent Mcgregor's takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mcgregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mccarthy blocks it with crossed arms. Mcgregor is breathing heavily.#BC# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor dives in and grabs Mccarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mccarthy pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out. Mccarthy avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
#CL# Mccarthy moves into range and clinches up with Mcgregor. Mcgregor jumps guard but Mccarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD# Mccarthy lands a takedown into guard.
Mcgregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mcgregor has momentary wrist control but Mccarthy slips an elbow through the middle. Mccarthy controlling from the top position. Mccarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around? Mccarthy throwing strikes from guard but Mcgregor blocks nicely. #T3# Mccarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Mccarthy postures up.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Mcgregor keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mccarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice takedown defense from Mccarthy. No joy for Mcgregor on that attempt. Mcgregor shoots in but Mccarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mcgregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Mccarthy moves into the clinch.#BC# Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcgregor misses with a takedown enabling Mccarthy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Mccarthy closes the distance and clinches. Mccarthy has Mcgregor pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgregor prevents it.
Mcgregor jumps guard but Mccarthy stands there with Mcgregor around his waist. Mcgregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Mccarthy dominated that second round. 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# Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccarthy to the ground. Mccarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mcgregor has a takedown stuffed. It looked like Mccarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Mccarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor. Mccarthy stuns Mcgregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Mccarthy closes the distance and clinches. Mccarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgregor looking to slow down the pace here. Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mcgregor tries to pull guard but Mccarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgregor drops back down to his feet.
#T1# Mcgregor is looking for a takedown. Mccarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
#CL# Mccarthy rushes Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Mccarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcgregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mcgregor tries to break the clinch but Mccarthy is controlling the position. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgregor walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mcgregor doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mccarthy counters with a series of strikes. Mcgregor will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Mccarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Mccarthy breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mccarthy feints and then cracks Mcgregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgregor down. Nice body punch from Mccarthy. Mccarthy throws a head kick that misses. Mccarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgregor. Mccarthy is looking for a counter combo.#T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
#CL# Mccarthy moves into the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mccarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgregor prevents it.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Mcgregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mcgregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roberto Mccarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4# Mccarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Mccarthy breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcgregor shoots in for a double leg but Mccarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Mcgregor clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Mccarthy jumps into guard, dragging Mcgregor to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mccarthy wants to sweep but no luck. Mccarthy is working hard here to advance position. Conor Mcgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Roberto Mccarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mccarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgregor.
And that's the end of the fight! Roberto Mccarthy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mccarthy 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Barnes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marinov sprawls well initially but Barnes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Marinov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Marinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Marinov regains full guard. Nicely done. Marinov 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. Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marinov's head. Marinov managing to control the position. Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Marinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##ES2# Marinov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barnes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Marinov. Marinov gets slowly back to his feet. Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Marinov moves into the clinch.#TD# Barnes tightens his grip and picks Marinov up, before dumping him to the ground. Marinov manages to land in guard. #SUB2# Marinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well. Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Marinov wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it. Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marinov is on top in guard.
#REVB# 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! Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T2# Marinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marinov tries to stand but Barnes is controlling from the bottom. Barnes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Marinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Marinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Barnes wants to sweep here but Marinov controlling him for the moment. Marinov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SU2# Marinov stands up from Barnes's guard - Marinov perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Marinov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marinov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Barnes tries to bench press Marinov off him but Marinov keeps the position. Marinov works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Marinov looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes! Barnes regains half guard.#SU2# Marinov stands up and beckons Barnes to join him on the feet. #T4##TD2# Marinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Barnes bucks up and tries to throw Marinov off but instead Marinov has got his back! Barnes is breathing heavily. 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! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marinov avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2# Marinov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Barnes is doing well to defend. Marinov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Barnes is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kostya Marinov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1# Kil Em All will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Graham tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kil Em All counters with a one-two to the body. Kil Em All looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kil Em All moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off. Graham really is a fat lump.#CL# Graham forces Kil Em All back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Graham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graham is nestled in close to Kil Em All, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kil Em All is trying to control but can't.
Kil Em All has hold of Graham's hands but Graham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Graham is nestled in close to Kil Em All, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. 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! Graham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Graham 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. Graham working over Kil Em All with some ground and pound. Kil Em All looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kil Em All on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Graham with the ground and pound but Kil Em All uses the opportunity to regain guard. Kil Em All trying to control the position here. Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Graham throws a strike but Kil Em All rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Kil Em All trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. Kil Em All stops Graham from standing up. Graham is trying to keep Kil Em All in close.
Kil Em All wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #T2# Kil Em All pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now. Kil Em All must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graham holds on and takes a little breather. Kil Em All passes into half guard. Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kil Em All. #T3# Kil Em All not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kil Em All throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely. Kil Em All scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kil Em All is trying to control the action in half guard but Graham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kil Em All tries to stand but can't do so whilst Graham controls his leg. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Graham blocks a head kick by Kil Em All.
#CL2# Kil Em All clinches with his opponent.
Kil Em All wants to break free but Graham has control.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.#T4##TD2# Kil Em All pulls guard successfully.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Graham prevents Kil Em All from getting back to his feet. Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kil Em All's head.#SUB2# Kil Em All is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well. Kil Em All looks winded! Kil Em All trying to control the position.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kil Em All wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it. Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU# Kil Em All is working an open guard so Graham takes the opportunity to get 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 Galen Graham will probably get the nod. 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# Kil Em All closes the distance and clinches up with Graham, looking for a takedown. Kil Em All pushes Graham against the cage but Graham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Graham thinks about countering with a head kick. Graham staying out of range there. Kil Em All misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kil Em All shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Kil Em All. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kil Em All. #CL# Graham rushes Kil Em All and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kil Em All is breathing heavily.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Graham. #T1# Graham lands some shots froms side control. Graham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Graham working away. Graham lands an elbow. Graham looks up at the clock and then as Kil Em All takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Graham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Graham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Graham landing strikes. Graham working the ground and pound from side control. Kil Em All takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kil Em All can't do much from the bottom here. Kil Em All taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graham lands a few punches from side control. Graham scoring with punches from side control. Graham scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC# Kil Em All is rocked!#T2# Graham lands some shots froms side control. Kil Em All is still in real trouble! Can Graham finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Graham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kil Em All to see if he's OK. A big shot lands for Graham! That's hurt Kil Em All! Will he recover? Graham fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galen Graham!
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