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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC 37: Dungey vs Shabazz II
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control the position but Cassidy is working away. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassidy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cassidy actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Cassidy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cassidy.
Cassidy is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cassidy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cassidy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Cassidy is looking to escape.
Cassidy is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Cassidy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Cassidy misses with a punch to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Cassidy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cassidy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cassidy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Diaz covering up well under a series of strikes from Cassidy. #SUB2#
Cassidy tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Cassidy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Cassidy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cassidy to the mat! Cassidy manages to get full guard.
Cassidy is controlling Diaz's posture.
Cassidy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cassidy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cassidy stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T1#
Cassidy tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Cassidy thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cassidy is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cassidy works his way into full mount!
Cassidy avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#T2##SUB2#
Cassidy working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cassidy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Cassidy has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cassidy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cassidy.
#T3#
Diaz tries to hold on but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Cassidy controlling his opponent.
Cassidy avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Cassidy works his way to his opponent's back.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cassidy working for the choke. #SUB2#
Cassidy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cassidy wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Cassidy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control the position but Cassidy manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Cassidy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cassidy to the mat! Cassidy manages to get full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cassidy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cassidy is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cassidy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Cassidy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cassidy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #T1##SU#
Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cassidy, up you get!
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cassidy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SU#
Diaz stands up.
A nice combination there by Cassidy.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cassidy on his heels. He'll look to pass Cassidy's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassidy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cassidy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cassidy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cassidy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diaz is looking to defend but Cassidy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diaz! Cassidy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diaz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Butch Cassidy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Aloha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aloha slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aloha tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in but Aloha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hola Aloha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jones.
Aloha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aloha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Aloha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Aloha has him pressed against the cage.
Aloha misses with a knee strike.
Aloha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aloha tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
#T1#
Jones is working for takedown but Aloha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aloha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Aloha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Aloha landing knees to the head.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aloha prevents it.
Jones looks winded!
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Aloha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aloha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aloha looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Aloha tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Aloha has double underhooks. #T2#
Aloha leaning against his opponent.
Aloha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aloha gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones letting Aloha take a breather here.
Aloha with a knee to the head.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aloha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aloha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aloha pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aloha stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Aloha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Aloha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aloha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aloha tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Aloha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aloha scores with a knee to the head.
Aloha has Jones pressed against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Aloha manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Aloha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Aloha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Aloha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Aloha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aloha has Jones pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hola Aloha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Aloha moves into the clinch.
Aloha trying to land knees to the body.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aloha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aloha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Aloha lands an elbow inside.
Aloha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aloha looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aloha misses with some punches.
#T1#
Aloha gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Aloha manages to get underhooks.
Hola Aloha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Aloha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aloha tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones tries for a takedown but Aloha manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Aloha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Aloha.
Jones has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Aloha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aloha. #T2#
Aloha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aloha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Aloha.
Aloha is struggling to control the position.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aloha lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aloha looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Aloha lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aloha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aloha stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aloha lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Aloha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aloha crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Aloha.
Aloha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aloha misses with the head strike.
Aloha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Aloha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Aloha lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Aloha misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aloha landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aloha pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aloha has Jones pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aloha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hola Aloha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Aloha gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Aloha.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Hola Aloha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aloha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Aloha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Aloha.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Aloha slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Aloha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aloha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Aloha controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hola Aloha.
Jones fails with the takedown.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Aloha. Aloha maintains the clinch.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Hola Aloha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jones.#T2#
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Aloha.
Aloha has Jones pushed against the cage.
Aloha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aloha lands an elbow inside.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Aloha.
Aloha lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Aloha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Aloha pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Aloha.#T3#
Aloha landing knees to the head.
Aloha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aloha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones blocking some punches.
Aloha tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Aloha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aloha crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Aloha lands an elbow inside.
Aloha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Aloha lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
Aloha lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aloha.
Aloha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aloha stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aloha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloha misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jim Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aloha slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloha lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hola Aloha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aloha 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hola Aloha!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1##KD#
Abbot Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Golbonny sprawling to the canvas! Golbonny rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abbot Jr finish him?!
Golbonny switches off momentarily and Abbot Jr cracks him with a monster right hand! Golbonny topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Abbot Jr dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Abbot Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Abbot Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson tries to stand but Trump is controlling his head. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trump, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trump can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Johnson has an Americana. Trump didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Johnson!
Eric Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Skowronek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skowronek duly obliges.
Trump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skowronek circles away.
Skowronek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Trump counters with a takedown into side control.
Trump looks up at the clock and then as Skowronek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trump smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Skowronek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skowronek stops Trump from passing to mount.
Trump working the ground and pound but Skowronek is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Skowronek's face as Trump controls the position.
Skowronek taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Skowronek is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position. #T1#
Skowronek is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump working the body and head with strikes.
Trump misses with the ground and pound.
Skowronek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Trump has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Trump lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Skowronek is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Skowronek is defending well.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Skowronek tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Trump trying to control the pace.
Trump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
Trump not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump working Skowronek over with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Trump 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.
Trump takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trump controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Trump dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Trump shoots in looking for a takedown but Skowronek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trump's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Skowronek throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skowronek throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Trump drives through with a takedown into Skowronek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump is pushing down on Skowronek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skowronek is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trump on the ground.#T1#
Trump scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt.
Skowronek falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Trump counters with a single leg into guard. Skowronek didn't expect that. #T3#
Trump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skowronek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Trump is in close to Skowronek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump cracks Skowronek with a solid left hand.
Trump is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trump stands and throws Skowronek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skowronek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Don Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Trump shoots in but Skowronek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skowronek lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Skowronek misses.
Skowronek misses with a few strikes there.
Trump lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trump misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skowronek falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Trump counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skowronek's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trump lands a nice short elbow.
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Trump with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Trump tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.
Trump is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skowronek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Trump controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Trump jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Skowronek manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skowronek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skowronek is being controlled here. #T3#
Trump cracks Skowronek with a big elbow.
Trump content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trump working the ground and pound from side control.
Trump taking a breather here.
More stalling from Trump.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Trump looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Trump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trump 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Trump!
In his post fight interview, Don Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Bob takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones cracks Bob with a big elbow.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bob is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Bob wants to control but Jones postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Bob tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Bob is trying to improve his position.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones is working Bob over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones cracks Bob with a big elbow.
Bob taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#
Bob is rocked!
Jones working the ground and pound.
Bob is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a strong strike to the head of Bob. That's dazed him! Jones looking to finish here. Bob is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jones lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palunket counters with a series of strikes. Trump will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for Palunket on that attempt.
Palunket shoots for a takedown but Trump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palunket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Don Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobbie Palunket.
Palunket closes the distance and clinches up with Trump, looking for a takedown. Palunket pushes Trump against the cage but Trump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trump swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palunket fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palunket is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Trump drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Palunket is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palunket is keeping the position for now.
Trump is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palunket swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump stays in close to Palunket's body and controls the position.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Palunket.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palunket fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Trump looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trump 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#
Trump postures up and lands a big shot to Palunket's brow.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trump's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #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.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Palunket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palunket keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump passes into half guard.
Trump not doing much here.
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.
Don Trump dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Palunket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Palunket. No joy for Trump on that attempt.
Palunket tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
Palunket shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Palunket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Don Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Palunket.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Palunket gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palunket can do to turn this around?
Palunket blocks a head kick by Trump.
Palunket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Trump is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Palunket's half guard.
Palunket trying to control here.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Palunket punching from the bottom.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Palunket wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump lands with a punch from half guard.
Trump is taking a breather. Palunket 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palunket has hold of Trump's hands but Trump slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Trump is taking a breather. Palunket 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.
Trump is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Palunket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palunket is breathing heavily.
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. Trump connects with a nice short shot to Palunket's temple. #T3#
Trump scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trump is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palunket with the counter takedown but Trump avoids it easily.#TD#
Trump bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trump controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Palunket's face as Trump controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Trump dominated that second round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Trump decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palunket with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trump controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Palunket is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bobbie Palunket has been cut.
Trump scores with a big shot! Palunket's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Palunket! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Trump!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Cassidy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Cassidy scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith .
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith digs a good hook to Cassidy's body.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looks to land a combination. Cassidy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassidy.
Cassidy shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by Cassidy - just one landing.
Cassidy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cassidy misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Cassidy backing up. Cassidy nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Cassidy is rocked!
Smith throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassidy to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Cassidy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a head kick.
Cassidy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Cassidy misses with a hook.
Cassidy misses with a series of wild punches.
Cassidy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Cassidy.#T2#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Cassidy's head.
Smith misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Smith .
Cassidy is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassidy seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
Cassidy misses with a two punch combination.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Cassidy.#KD#
Smith sends Cassidy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Cassidy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cassidy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cassidy tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cassidy looks winded!#T3#
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cassidys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cassidy slips under a jab from Smith .
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cassidy sprawling to the canvas! Cassidy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Cassidy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cassidy lands the left hand.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Smith .
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Smith .
Cassidy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Cassidy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cassidy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith .
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Smith .
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cassidy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith .
Cassidy throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Cassidy. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Cassidy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassidy moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Jab from Cassidy.
Mike Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Smith .
Despite the aggression on Cassidy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Smith .
Cassidy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith .
#T1#
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassidy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cassidy is breathing heavily.#KD#
Smith drops Cassidy with a beautiful combination! Cassidy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Cassidy.#T2#
Cassidy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cassidy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Smith .
Smith throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Cassidy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassidy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Cassidy closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Cassidy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassidy misses with a low kick.
Cassidy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassidy misses with a wild combination.
Butch Cassidy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cassidy darts in trying to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Cassidy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassidy misses with a double jab.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cassidy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith .
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Smith catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Smith sends Cassidy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Cassidy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smith ! Cassidy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Silvia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Silvia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golbonny shoots in looking for a takedown but Silvia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Golbonny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silvia throws a big shot that misses.
Golbonny shoots in for a takedown but Silvia shows good takedown defense.
Silvia throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Golbonny moves into the clinch.
Golbonny blocks an uppercut.
Silvia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvia being controlled against the cage.
Silvia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Golbonny breaks from the clinch.
Golbonny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Golbonny closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golbonny taking a break here but Silvia is having none of it and regains half guard.
Golbonny content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silvia tries to kick Golbonny off but Golbonny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Golbonny wants to pass to mount but Silvia is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silvia tries to kick Golbonny off but Golbonny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Golbonny controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Golbonny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silvia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silvia keeping moving, preventing Golbonny from controlling successfully.
Golbonny wants to pass the guard but Silvia is keeping the position.
Silvia wants to stand but Golbonny is controlling the position. #T3#
Golbonny throws a strike but Silvia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Silvia stands and steps away. Golbonny gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Golbonny misses with a head kick.
Golbonny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hector Silvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Golbonny.
Golbonny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silvia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Golbonny throws a one two combo.
Silvia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silvia looks to land a right hand but Golbonny moved out of range.
Silvia throws a looping overhand right but Golbonny ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Golbonny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silvia.
Silvia throws an overhand right that lands on Golbonny's shoulder, as Golbonny tries to avoid the shot.
Silvia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Golbonny is defended easily by Silvia.
Silvia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golbonny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silvia swivels and escapes.
Golbonny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Golbonny looks to move away, Silvia throws a big counter combo but Golbonny just gets out of the way.
Silvia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvia. Golbonny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvia throws a right hand that Golbonny ducks under and follows up with a left that Golbonny also avoids with ease.
Golbonny tries to counter with a clinch but Silvia shakes him off and moves away.
Golbonny tries to clinch there but Silvia circles away.
Golbonny slips under a jab.
Silvia throws a jab but it's blocked by Golbonny.
Silvia missing with a left hand there. Golbonny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Hector Silvia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silvia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Golbonny.
Silvia throws a right hand that Golbonny ducks under and follows up with a left that Golbonny also avoids with ease.
Silvia misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Golbonny counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Golbonny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Silvia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hector Silvia is winning the standup battle so far.
Golbonny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silvia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvia throws a hook to the side of Golbonny's head but Golbonny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hector Silvia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvia stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Golbonny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golbonny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvia has a couple of punches blocked by Golbonny.
Golbonny prevents a body shot from Silvia.
Silvia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silvia tries to throw a body punch but Golbonny avoids it by throwing Silvia back against the cage. #T1#
Golbonny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silvia after a bit of a struggle.
Hector Silvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Golbonny.
Silvia managing to block the knees to the body from Golbonny.
Silvia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Golbonny breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Golbonny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silvia, pushing him back against the cage.
Silvia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golbonny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golbonny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvia swings wildly with an uppercut but Golbonny uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golbonny. #BC2#
Golbonny breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Silvia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silvia stuffs the takedown attempt from Golbonny. Golbonny gets slowly back to his feet.
Golbonny swinging wildly here.
#T2##CL2#
Golbonny clinches with his opponent.
Golbonny blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Silvia fails to land.
Golbonny stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golbonny.
Golbonny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silvia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Golbonny misses with a takedown attempt - Silvia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golbonny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silvia swivels and escapes.
Golbonny is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golbonny manages to avoid it.
Silvia misses with a hook.
Silvia misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Golbonny gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Silvia looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Golbonny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Silvia to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Golbonny is looking to advance position but Silvia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Silvia wants to control the pace but Golbonny is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Silvia controlling the pace for now.
Hector Silvia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silvia is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Silvia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Golbonny is working to get back to half guard.
Silvia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silvia controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Silvia dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silvia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golbonny was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvia.
Golbonny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silvia misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Golbonny counters by clinching up.
Golbonny can't get the takedown.
John Golbonny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golbonny is looking to control Silvia's arms but Silvia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Golbonny has his back to the cage.
Golbonny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golbonny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silvia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvia working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Golbonny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golbonny moves away from the strike by Silvia.
Nice jab there from Golbonny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia misses with an uppercut.
Golbonny fails with a takedown attempt.
Hector Silvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Golbonny.#CL2#
Golbonny has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Golbonny jumps guard but Silvia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silvia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvia misses with the head strike.
Golbonny prevents a body shot from Silvia. #BC2#
Golbonny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvia misses with a straight right.
Silvia slaps away a takedown attempt from Golbonny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golbonny shoots in for a double leg but Silvia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Silvia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golbonny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silvia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golbonny manages to avoid it.
Silvia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvia looks to land a right hand but Golbonny moved out of range.
Silvia misses with a combination
and Golbonny counters with a big head kick but Silvia shrugs it off. #T2#
Golbonny throws a leg kick which misses Silvia's front leg but catches the back leg as Silvia tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Golbonny moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Golbonny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Golbonny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Golbonny asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golbonny throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Silvia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Silvia is looking to escape.
Golbonny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silvia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golbonny. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hector Silvia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvia leaves Golbonny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golbonny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Golbonny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silvia jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Golbonny clinches up against the cage.
Golbonny fails to pull guard.
Golbonny avoiding damage.
Golbonny has a couple of punches blocked by Silvia.
Silvia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golbonny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John Golbonny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Golbonny.
I think Silvia 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Silvia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Trump feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trump staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vari wants to control but Trump postures up.
Vari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Vari's face as Trump controls the position.
Vari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vari can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vari is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position.
Vari can't do much from the bottom here.
Vari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Vari wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Trump there.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trump lands with a punch from half guard.
Trump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trump 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.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vari trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Trump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Trump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vari tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump controlling the action here.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Vari defends it. #T3#
Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Trump gets a double leg takedown into Vari's guard.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump passes into half guard.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Trump there. #SUB2#
Vari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vari wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Trump dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vari tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Trump looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vari!
Don Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trump is staying tight to Vari's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trump works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vari tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Trump presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vari is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Vari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trump controlling from mount.
Trump working the ground and pound effectively.
Trump avoids the attempt from Vari to control.
BOOM! Trump connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trump controlling from mount.
Vari tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away. #T2#
Vari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trump looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vari covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Trump!
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