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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFA 16:03
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Wilder swings for the body but Laws moves out of range.
Rick Laws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Wilder tries to sprawl but Laws drives through with a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Laws is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Laws eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Laws seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wilder has recovered full guard. #SUB# Laws drops back looking for a leg! Wilder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilder manages to kick Laws off! Laws jumps back into Wilder 's guard. Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder , not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Laws drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laws jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Laws pushes down on Wilder 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB# Laws seems to be working for a kimura but Wilder defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Laws looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Laws is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Laws is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Laws is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilder defends it well. #T2##SUB# Laws is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Laws is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wilder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Laws! A victorious Rick Laws thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UPF 2: Brutality
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Keer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Keer is now in Silva's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keer postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it. Keer wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position. Keer's corner is telling him to maintain position. Keer looking to pass the guard. Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Silva wants to stand and escape but Keer is having none of it. Keer throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Keer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Keer with a flurry of punches that miss. Keer sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Keer throws a head kick that misses. Keer misses with a head kick.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Keer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Keer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Keer scores with a spinning back kick! Silva looks winded!#TD# Keer looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Keer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# Keer wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position. Keer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Keer trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Silva wants to stand and escape but Keer is having none of it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Silva 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. Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Silva avoids the head kick by Keer.
#CL2# Silva rushes Keer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Silva stops a takedown attempt from Keer.
Keer is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage. Keer avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Keer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Silva tries a knee to the head but Keer blocks it.
Keer jumps guard but Silva stands there with Keer around his waist. Keer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twee Keer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Keer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Keer misses with a takedown attempt and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Keer clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Silva. Keer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing. Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keer avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Twee Keer has been cut. Silva crunches a lovely knee into Keer's ribcage. 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 Twee Keer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Twee Keer's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Keer forces Silva back against the cage and clinches. Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Keer avoids the damage to the body. Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keer's defenses. Keer looking for a takedown. Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva keeps control of Keer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keer avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD# Keer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Keer manages to get the takedown into half guard. Keer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though. #T1# Keer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keer. Keer misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard. Keer won't allow Silva to get back to his feet. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Silva is breathing heavily.#TD# Keer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Keer is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2# Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Keer content to control rather than advance. Keer thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Keer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Twee Keer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Keer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Keer is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Keer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Silva is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Silva clinches up with Keer and pushes him back against the cage. Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Anderson Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Keer blocks with his arms.
Keer is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4# Silva scores with a shot to the side of Keer's head. Keer blocks an uppercut.
Keer avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Keer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Keer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keer managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Silva connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Twee Keer's cut. That's time! Keer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Keer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Keer appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Keer instigates a clinch. Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Keer is blocking nicely.
Silva misses with a knee to the head. Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva lands a knee to the body.
Keer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Keer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Keer looking for a takedown. #TD# Keer lands a takedown into guard.
Keer throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keer's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB# Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keer's guard. Keer is controlling Silva's posture. Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keer's guard.#T2# Keer wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position. Keer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Keer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Keer throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. Keer throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Keer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3# Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keer's guard. Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Keer. Keer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Silva is looking to stand up but Keer won't let him. #SU2# Silva stands and steps away. Keer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Keer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes. Nice sprawl there from Keer as Silva shoots in.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Keer misses with a head kick.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Keer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Twee Keer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva. Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keer defends it nicely. Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Twee Keer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Keer. #SUB# Keer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Twee Keer. I think Keer 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twee Keer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Kamaru closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adesanya's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Adesanya looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Kamaru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Adesanya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamaru on the ground. Kamaru cracks Adesanya with a solid left hand. Kamaru loads up on a big left hand. Adesanya felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kamaru looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adesanya can't hide his disappointment, as Kamaru celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Kamaru!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Salinas gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Salinas manages to retain guard. Salinas is adopting a defensive guard. Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Salinas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salinas holds on and takes a little breather. Salinas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES# Salinas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Page successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salinas is aware though and is defending well. Salinas won't allow Page to get back to his feet. #T1# Salinas sitting in guard here, content to control. Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page , not yet. Salinas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page wants to stand up but Salinas is controlling him. Salinas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Page trying to control the position.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Salinas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there. Salinas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Page has his foot on Salinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salinas works his way back into a safe position though. Salinas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3# Salinas works over Page with some ground and pound from guard. Salinas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU# Salinas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Salinas gets caught flat footed, as Page shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Page throws a big elbow that misses. Page throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Salinas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salinas managing to control the position. #SUB# Salinas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Page wants to pass the guard but Salinas is keeping the position.#T4##SUB# Salinas working for submissions but it's allowed Page to get to half guard.
Salinas keeping control of the position. Page trying to control from half guard but Salinas is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salinas's head. Page trying to mount his opponent but Salinas defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Page not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Page will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salinas sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Salinas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Salinas tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control. Salinas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Page drops an elbow to the side of Salinas's head. Salinas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page 's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salinas has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Page . Page rolls, trying to escape but Salinas keeps control of the position.
Salinas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Page trying to control but not successfully. #T1# Salinas looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Page tries to break free.
#SUB# Salinas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Page knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Page for a finish. Page is in bad spot here.
#T2# Page trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Salinas cracks Page with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Page from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB# Salinas working for a choke but Page is defending well. Salinas is not going to allow Page to sit and survive in this position. Salinas softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T3# Page rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2# Page actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Salinas wants to work for an arm triangle but Page is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Salinas is trying to work for a kimura but Page is defending well.
#SUB2# Page actively working from the bottom here.#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. Salinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Page looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Page wants to control but Salinas is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salinas drops an elbow to the side of Page 's head. Salinas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Salinas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Salinas dominated that second round. That's time! Salinas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Salinas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page , not yet. Salinas controls from within his opponent's guard. Page has momentary wrist control but Salinas slips an elbow through the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salinas landing some decent shots from guard. #SU# Salinas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Page decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Salinas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Mario Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD# Salinas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Salinas lands a couple of decent looking shots. Salinas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Page working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salinas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salinas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Page is trying to keep Salinas in close.
#SUB2# Page looking for a guillotine here but Salinas defends easily.
#T2##SU# Salinas stands up and waves to Page to follow him. Salinas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Page tries to clinch up but Salinas circles away and keeps his distance. Salinas attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Salinas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Salinas taking a breather here. Page is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Page keeps trying to improve his position. Salinas cracks Page with an elbow. That is naaassty. Salinas controls the position. Page is trying to improve his position. Salinas taking a breather here. #SU# Salinas decides to stand back up. Salinas steps back and let's Page get back to his feet.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Page lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Page sprawls well. Page wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet. Page misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Salinas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Salinas showed his dominance in that final round. I think Salinas 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Salinas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1# Broner cracks a nice hook into Sweeney's ribs. Broner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Broner looks to land a combination but Sweeney avoids it well. As Broner looks to move away, Sweeney throws a big counter combo but Broner just gets out of the way. Sweeney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broner circles away quickly and effectively. Broner throws a right and a left that Sweeney avoids nicely. Sweeney fails with a takedown attempt.#TD# Sweeney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sweeney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Broner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sweeney throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses. Sweeney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sweeney lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sweeney lands a couple of digs. Sweeney landing with the ground and pound. Broner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sweeney lands a couple of digs.#T2# Sweeney distracts Broner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sweeney stands up over Broner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sweeney working some strikes from top position. Sweeney throwing strikes but missing. Sweeney is working Broner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sweeney scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Sweeney stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD# Sweeney dives in and scores a takedown into Broner's guard. Sweeney is standing up over Broner. Broner looks to escape but Sweeney dives into side control.
#REVB# Sweeney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Broner to see if he's OK. Sweeney cracks Broner with a big right hand but Broner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sweeney lands a decent elbow from side control. Sweeney lands a nice forearm strike. Sweeney scoring with punches and elbows. Broner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sweeney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sweeney cracks Broner with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB# Sweeney is working to tighten his grip on Broner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Broner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sweeney is really squeezing tight and eventually Broner passes out! Sweeney breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Sweeney!
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Event:
IFA : 02/03
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Saku throws a nice outside leg kick. Saku throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Deontay Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilder misses with a hook. Saku ducked under it nicely. We've been hearing reports that Wilder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wilder misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Saku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saku. Wilder takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Deontay Wilder has been cut. Saku lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Saku landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Saku. Saku lands an elbow just above Wilder 's eye. Saku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilder is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Saku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Saku lands a nice knee to the body. Saku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder 's defenses. Saku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Saku stalling.
Saku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder 's defenses. Saku lands an elbow inside that Wilder shrugs off. Saku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saku lands a nice elbow. #T1# Saku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Saku lands an elbow inside that Wilder shrugs off. Saku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Saku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Saku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Saku lands a damaging elbow. Saku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder 's defenses. Knees to the body from Saku.
Saku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saku lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment. Saku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A nice glancing elbow lands by Saku. Saku lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment. Saku lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilder won't want to take too many of those. Nice elbow from Saku. Saku lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Saku. #ROC2# Wilder is rocked! Saku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Saku lands a nice elbow. Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Saku lands an elbow inside that Wilder shrugs off. Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Saku has the dominant position. Wilder seems to have got his legs back now. Saku connects with a knee to the head.
Saku lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment. Nice elbow from Saku. Saku has Wilder pressed against the cage. He pushes Wilder back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Saku throws a beautiful elbow that sends Wilder crashing to the floor! Saku piles on the pressure with more strikes! Wilder is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oroku Saku! A victorious Oroku Saku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Roberto feints and as Adesanya raises his hands in defense, Roberto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Adesanya is looking to stand back up but Roberto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adesanya. Adesanya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberto on the ground.#REVR# Roberto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Roberto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Adesanya is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Roberto wants to work for an arm triangle but Adesanya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roberto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Roberto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adesanya defends it well. #T1# Roberto slips a nice elbow through Adesanya's hands, connecting with Adesanya's forehead.#SUB2# Roberto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adesanya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberto. Roberto content to control rather than advance. Adesanya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberto scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Roberto sitting and controlling from the half guard. It looks like Roberto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2# Roberto escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2# Roberto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberto lands in his opponent's guard. Roberto sitting in guard here, content to control. Roberto forces his way into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Still in half guard, Roberto seems content to control. Adesanya taking some punishment here, with Roberto in his half guard. Roberto trying to control the pace. Roberto working the head and body with strikes. #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. Roberto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Roberto passes to side control. Roberto cracks Adesanya with an elbow. That is naaassty. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Adesanya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roberto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Roberto dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Roberto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Roberto not doing much here.
Roberto passes to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roberto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Roberto lands a heavy elbow. #T1# Roberto looking to control and managing it successfully. More stalling from Roberto. Adesanya taking shots to the head. #ROC2# Adesanya is rocked! Roberto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adesanya can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Adesanya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Adesanya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roberto. Roberto is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Adesanya goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Roberto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raphael Roberto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
#TD2# Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next. Souza blocks the strikes from Page .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Page manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there. Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work. Page struggling a bit here.#SU2# Souza decides to take the fight back to the feet. Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Souza moves into range and clinches up with Page .#T2# Page trying to control the position but instead, Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage. Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Souza jumps guard but Page turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Souza.
Page misses with a knee to the head. Page trying to control the position but instead, Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage. Page trying to control the position but instead, Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage.#T3##TD2# Souza pulls guard successfully.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now. Page trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Page looking to control.
#T4# Souza 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. #SUB# Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page is breathing heavily. Page throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Souza controls from within his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round. That's time! Page 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Souza scores with a takedown into Page 's guard. Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace. Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souza controlling from the top position. Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Souza stands up over Page , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Souza is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Page trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Page throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy. Page goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Page tries to clinch #TD2# and Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Page fights it but they end up in guard. Souza 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. Souza landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Page keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Souza cracks Page with a solid left hand. Page is trying to keep Souza in close.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Souza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Souza passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Page is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard. Page wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Page forces Souza back against the cage and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Page 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Souza lands a decent elbow from side control. Souza scores with punches from side control. Souza controlling from side mount. Page is not in a great position here, taking some shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page taking punishment in the form of punches.
Souza working the head with strikes. Page can't do much from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2# Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Page is defending well. Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Page manages to avoid the submission attempt. Page takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2# Souza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. You can see the frustration on Page 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3# Page is looking for a sweep. Page being controlled for a moment. Souza in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2# Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Page is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Page is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Page 's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ronaldo Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Page throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronaldo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Souza 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Whitaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Broner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Broner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whitaker lands a decent elbow from side control. Whitaker is working Broner over with some ground and pound from side control. Whitaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Whitaker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Broner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lon Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1# Vaughn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Vaughn gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Vaughn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vaughn tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vaughn misses the shot to the body. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaughn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Vaughn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Vaughn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice strikes from Vaughn there. Silva is trying to stand up here but Vaughn is controlling him well. Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Vaughn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Vaughn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1# Vaughn throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely. Vaughn stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Vaughn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Vaughn is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vaughn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Vaughn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1# A head kick by Page misses and Webb counters with a series of strikes. Page will be more careful next time no doubt. Page tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily#CL# and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb. Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page fails to pull guard.
Page has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Webb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Page instigates a clinch. Webb is trying to break free. Webb is trying to push Page away but Page has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1# Page wants a takedown.
Darryl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page . Page keeps control of Webb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Webb is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks. Page looking to stall.
Webb avoids the elbow strike from Page , against the cage.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Page has him pressed against the cage. Page lands a shoulder strike. Webb can't break the clinch.
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch. Webb prevents Page from breaking the clinch.#BC# Webb manages to break the clinch.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD# Webb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Page napping and manages to drive through into side control! Webb creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3# Page is trying to improve his position. Page is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Webb throws a strike aimed at the side of Page 's head but Page avoids it well. Webb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Page is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Webb asserts his dominance and retains side control. Page is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Page tries to improve position but can't. #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. Webb scoring with punches and elbows. #SU# Webb stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# Page clinches up against the cage. Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Webb moves out of range of the body kick from Page .
#CL2# Page drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Webb prevents the takedown attempt.
Page effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Webb dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darryl Webb's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Page drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
Page has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Page is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Webb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page .
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Webb.
#T1# Page being controlled against the cage. Page stalling in the clinch but Webb improves position. Webb is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position.#BC# Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Page drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Darryl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page .#CL# Webb closes the distance and clinches. Webb really is a fat lump.#T2# Page tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it. Webb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Page instigates a clinch. Page goes for a takedown attempt but Webb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Webb breaks the clinch.
#T3# Page shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Page motions for Webb to come forward. Page throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Webb clinches with his opponent.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position.#BC# Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page blocks a head kick by Webb.
#CL2# Page closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Page jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##BC# Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Page throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Page lands a jab to Webb's midsection.#CL2# Page has managed to clinch.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Page shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily. Page is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Webb throws a sloppy head kick and Page counters with a series of strikes. Webb will be more careful next time no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Page will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Darryl Webb's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Webb throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2# Page gets a clinch. Page lands with a short shot to the head. Page misses with a knee strike.
Page is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Page looks to throw an elbow but misses. Webb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC# Webb breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Page is predictable there and Webb counters with a two punch combo. #T1##CL2# Page moves into the clinch. Webb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Page gets through Webb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Page throws an elbow that misses.
Webb tries to break free but Page pushes him back against the cage. Page with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page stalls. #BC# Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Webb throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Page throws a counter combo. Page throws a front kick aimed at Webb's knee but Webb avoids it well. Darryl Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Page moves into the clinch. Page throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Webb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard. Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. 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! Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Darryl Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Webb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Page looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Webb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Page is looking to control Webb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Page avoid being mounted?#SU# Webb gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Webb throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2# Page has managed to clinch.
Webb is trying to break free. Page is trying to pull guard but Webb has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Page rushes Webb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Page missing with knees to the body.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
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 Darryl Webb. I think Webb 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1# Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder . Beach Boy does a little dance to reset his feet. Wilder takes a swing at Beach Boy's ribcage but misses. #CL# Beach Boy darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage. Beach Boy stalling in the clinch.
Beach Boy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Beach Boy has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Beach Boy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wilder regains guard immediately. Beach Boy is pushing down on Wilder 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilder is fighting to maintain full guard but Beach Boy has managed to sneak the leg through. Ground and pound from Beach Boy. Wilder tries to roll over but Beach Boy keeps him under control. Beach Boy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1# Wilder is staying active underneath Beach Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wilder pushes Beach Boy off looking to stand but Beach Boy dives back in and keeps control.
Wilder trying to control but Beach Boy postures up.
Beach Boy is controlling the pace.
Beach Boy prevents Wilder from improving his position.#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. Beach Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground. Wilder wants to control but Beach Boy is keeping busy.
Beach Boy not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wilder looks to throw the jab but Beach Boy is out of range. #TD# Beach Boy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilder to the ground. Beach Boy is now in Wilder 's guard. Beach Boy won't allow Wilder to sweep him here. Beach Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilder wants to stand and escape but Beach Boy is having none of it. #T3# Wilder wants to sweep here but Beach Boy controlling him for the moment. Wilder is trying to control the position but Beach Boy postures up. Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Beach Boy wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2# Wilder has his foot on Beach Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach Boy works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wilder cracks Beach Boy with a right hand to the side of the head. Wilder throws a combination that misses and Beach Boy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Beach Boy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Deontay Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Beach Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beach Boy somewhat. Wilder misses with the combination.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beach Boy has time to react. Good shot there by Wilder . Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Beach Boy clinches with his opponent.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach Boy has him pressed against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilder is trying to break free. Beach Boy tries for a takedown but Wilder manages to get underhooks.
Wilder prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deontay Wilder 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# A right-left combo lands from Wilder . #CUT2# It looks like Mitch Beach Boy has been cut. Beach Boy drops his hands momentarily and Wilder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Deontay Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wilder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beach Boy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD2# Wilder lands a left and a right that send Beach Boy crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Beach Boy is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beach Boy. Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Beach Boy moves away and avoids it. Beach Boy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilder .#CL# Beach Boy pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Beach Boy breaks from the clinch.
Beach Boy walks straight into a right hand from Wilder - that's dropped him! Wilder jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Beach Boy from any more punishment! Beach Boy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deontay Wilder !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1# Campos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Broner is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Broner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Campos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Broner defends it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Broner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Broner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campos. Campos misses with an uppercut. Broner saw that one coming. Campos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Broner avoids it really well and circles away. Broner tries to counter by clinching up but Campos breaks away and moves out of range. Adrien Broner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timidus Campos. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Campos drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1# Campos content to stall in guard here. Campos lands a couple of digs. Campos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Broner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Campos controls the pace. Campos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Broner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Campos connects with a decent elbow. Campos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Broner some visible discomfort.
#T2# Campos scoring with punches and elbows. Campos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Campos cracks Broner with an elbow. That is naaassty. Campos cracks Broner with a big right hand but Broner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Campos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Campos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Broner down.
Campos cracks Broner with an elbow. That is naaassty. Broner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Campos landing a few strikes. Campos scoring with punches from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Campos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Broner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2# Broner is rocked! Broner tries to escape but Campos is in control. Oh Broner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Campos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Broner down.
Campos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Campos scores with a couple of short elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Campos lands a strong strike to the head of Broner. That's dazed him! Campos looking to finish here. Broner is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Campos lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timidus Campos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Meyers moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Rick Meyers has been cut. Silva lands a nice elbow. Meyers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Meyers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Meyers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Meyers closes the distance and clinches. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Meyers tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Meyers jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges. Silva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Meyers with a big uppercut! Meyers tries to clinch up but Silva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Meyers to the mat! Meyers covers up and Silva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anderson Silva! Anderson Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Adesanya closes the distance and clinches. Adesanya looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Sharpe has picked Adesanya up - he's going for a ride! Sharpe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Adesanya scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sharpe manages to mount him!
Sharpe landing strikes, looking to finish! Sharpe landing strikes from the mount. Sharpe 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. Sharpe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sharpe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sharpe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Adesanya takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Sharpe controlling the position easily from mount. Sharpe dominating with strikes here.#T1# Sharpe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Adesanya that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharpe punishing his opponent with strikes. Sharpe with the ground and pound from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sharpe breaks from Adesanya's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC# Adesanya is rocked! Sharpe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adesanya looks a forlorn figure.
Adesanya is still in real trouble! Can Sharpe finish him? Sharpe lands a big elbow - Adesanya is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Adesanya is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arnoldo Sharpe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1# Page doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Townsend holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Page tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Townsend just stands there and leans against the cage. Page is looking to control Townsend's arms but Townsend gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the cage. Page looking to stall.
#BC# Townsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page has a takedown stuffed. James Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page . Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side. #T1# Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Townsend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Page darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Townsend counters with a single leg into guard. Page didn't expect that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Townsend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Townsend's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Page controls Townsend momentarily but Townsend frees himself. Townsend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2# Townsend seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Page for as long as he can get away with. Townsend scoring with some ground and pound. Page has momentary wrist control but Townsend slips an elbow through the middle. Page has momentary wrist control but Townsend slips an elbow through the middle. Townsend looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Townsend cracks Page with a solid left hand. Townsend 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. #T3##SUB2# Page is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Townsend slips nicely into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Page is looking to improve his position.
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. Townsend connects with a nice short shot to Page 's temple. Townsend performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Townsend postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Page to stand up. #CL# Townsend drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Townsend. #TD# Townsend has hold of one of Page 's legs. Page is fighting the takedown attempt but Townsend gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Townsend slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Townsend continues to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Townsend dominated that round. That's time! Townsend's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Townsend is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Page . A lazy left from Page finds it's target. Page misses the shot to the body. Page misses with a shot to the body #TD# and Townsend counters with a takedown into side control. Townsend happy to just control the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Townsend scores with punches from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Townsend lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Page down.
#T1# Townsend moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Page is looking for a sweep. Townsend cracks Page with a big right hand but Page just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Page tries to buck Townsend off but Townsend is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Page 's face as Townsend controls the position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Townsend is putting a hurting on Page here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU# Townsend decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Townsend to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Townsend sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Page has his foot on Townsend's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Townsend works his way back into a safe position though. Page is breathing heavily. Townsend looking to pass the guard. Townsend is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SU# Townsend gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting. No luck for Page with that takedown attempt. Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but Townsend circles away. Page fails with the takedown and Townsend counters with a body kick. James Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page .#TD# Townsend looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Page !#T4# Townsend controlling from side mount. Townsend creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Townsend happy to just control the position for now. James Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Townsend is working Page over with some ground and pound from side control. Page trying to remain calm as Townsend controls from the top position. Page tries to bench press Townsend off him but Townsend keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Townsend dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Page misses with a two punch combination.
#TD# Page gets caught flat footed, as Townsend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Townsend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around? Page throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Townsend 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. #SU# Townsend stands up and waves to Page to follow him. #TD# Townsend looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Townsend stalling. #SU# Townsend decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Townsend swats away the attempt to clinch by Page .#TD# Townsend feints and as Page raises his hands in defense, Townsend changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Townsend controlling from the top position. Townsend pushes down on Page 's leg and manages to get into half guard. Townsend controlling the pace. #T2# Page wants to control but Townsend is keeping busy and won't allow it. Townsend slows the pace down in half guard. More hug and hope from Townsend.#SU# Townsend decides to return to a standing position. Page moves to clinch but Townsend breaks away #TD# and Townsend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Page 's guard. Townsend is stalling in the full guard. #T3# Page trying to keep a closed guard but Townsend is proving a slippery customer.
Townsend not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Townsend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Townsend looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD# Townsend throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Townsend finishes the takedown easily into guard. Townsend 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. Page wants to sweep but no luck. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Townsend is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! James Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! James Townsend showed his dominance in that final round. Well Townsend 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Townsend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Scrapper dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard. Silva wants to stand but Scrapper is controlling the position. Scrapper wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Silva is looking to stand up but Scrapper isn't so interested in that idea. Scrapper works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2# Silva is rocked! Scrapper loads up on a big left hand. Silva felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Scrapper looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Silva can't hide his disappointment, as Scrapper celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ima Scrapper! An out of breath Ima Scrapper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1# Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2# Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard. Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Page keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Souza looking to pass the guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2# Souza pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch. Page tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position. Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Souza feints and as Page raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Page is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Page manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Page in his guard.#REVR# Souza wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Souza has Page pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Page tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza 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# Page doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2# and Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Page is trying to control but can't.
Souza is pressing down on Page 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Page is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well. #SUB# Page looking for subs from the bottom but Souza mounts him! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Souza is landing with some decent strikes but Page is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Souza is in the full mount, landing strikes. Page flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Page keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2# Page tries to hold on but Souza postures up. Souza controlling the pace for now. Ronaldo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Page manages to avoid the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Page is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it. #T3# Souza just content to control the position. Page manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though. Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #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.#SUB# Page looking for submissions off his back. Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Page trying to control here.
#SUB2# Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Page doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Page wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Souza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Page to the ground. Souza is now in Page 's guard. Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Souza passes Page 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2# Souza stands up and beckons Page to join him on the feet. #CL2# Souza instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Souza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Page tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Souza controlling the pace. Souza wants to pass the guard but Page is defending well. #T1# Souza stalling. Page manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Page manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Page in his guard.#REVR##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. Souza has his hands on Page 's head, controlling the position. Page throws a big elbow that misses. Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Souza has his hands on Page 's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Page throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Page shoots in. Page slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Page tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
#T4# Page misses with a head kick.
Page tries to clinch but fails miserably and Souza counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2# Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Souza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Souza is thwarting Page 's attempts to control the position. Souza is taking a breather. Page 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souza is thwarting Page 's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronaldo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Souza 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Harrington gets a clinch. Harrington working Adesanya over with knees to the body.#TD2# Adesanya manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Harrington controlling from the top position. Harrington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adesanya looks winded! Harrington seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adesanya for as long as he can get away with. Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harrington works over Adesanya with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Harrington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Harrington continues to stall.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Adesanya tries to clinch but Harrington is having none of it. #TD2# Adesanya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adesanya showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Harrington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2##CL# Harrington gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from Harrington. #TD2# Adesanya successfully pulls guard.
Adesanya being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harrington cracks Adesanya with a solid left hand.#T3# Harrington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. This is a sustained period of stalling by Harrington.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Harrington throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease. Harrington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Harrington has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# Adesanya swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrington uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Harrington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Harrington scoring with punches and elbows. Harrington staying calm.#SUB# Harrington tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Harrington is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Adesanya looks calm but he's in trouble here. Harrington gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Adesanya is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Harrington lets go of the hold and Adesanya can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Harrington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1# Broner works over Dennis's head and body with a nice combination. Broner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Broner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# Dennis instigates a clinch. #TD# Dennis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dennis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Dennis wants to sweep here but Broner controlling him for the moment. Broner being controlled here momentarily. Broner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Dennis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1# Dennis shoots in and drives through. Broner sprawls well.#CL# Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Dennis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dennis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Broner is sitting in close to Dennis's body. Dennis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Broner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Broner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dennis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danial Dennis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1# Mcgee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Silva instigates a clinch. A short uppercut from Mcgee. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgee. Mcgee pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mcgee lands on the inside with an uppercut. A hook to the body from Mcgee.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgee.
Silva is breathing heavily. Mcgee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. #ROC2# Silva is rocked! The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mcgee pushes Silva against the cage. Mcgee is working some dirty boxing. Mcgee pushes off with a quick right hook! Silva goes down! Silva tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mcgee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takedown Mcgee!
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