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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1# Schmelzer lands a head kick!
Iron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iron or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmelzer, which made it look bad. #CL2# Iron gets a clinch. Iron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iron slows down the pace here.
Schmelzer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iron to keep the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmelzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmelzer but Schmelzer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Schmelzer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Andreas Schmelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron.#T1# Iron keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Iron closes the distance and clinches. Iron is stalling here.
Schmelzer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmelzer prevents it.
Iron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Iron decides to pull guard. Schmelzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Iron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmelzer is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Iron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmelzer defends it easily.#T2# Schmelzer looking to sit in guard and control but Iron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Iron preventing the sweep. Iron sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Iron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Schmelzer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3# Schmelzer won't allow Iron to sweep him here. #SUB2# Schmelzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schmelzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Schmelzer won't allow Iron to sweep him here. Iron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmelzer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Schmelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schmelzer advances position into side control! Schmelzer wants to control but Iron is keeping him busy. Iron is looking for a sweep.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Schmelzer trying to control the position but Iron is working away. Schmelzer controls the position from side control. Schmelzer is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schmelzer working away. 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 Andreas Schmelzer will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Iron moves into the clinch. Iron lands with a short shot to the head. Schmelzer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmelzer tries for a takedown but Iron manages to get underhooks.
Iron displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmelzer up against the cage. Iron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmelzer just stands there and leans against the cage. Iron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Iron manages to pull guard.
Iron pulls Schmelzer in to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schmelzer has passed into side control.
Schmelzer trying to control the action but Iron is working from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Iron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Iron is not content to let Schmelzer control the position. Schmelzer working away. Schmelzer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron keeps working. Iron is looking for a sweep. Schmelzer trying to control the action but Iron is working from the bottom. Iron is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schmelzer is controlling him well.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Iron dodges the ground and pound from Schmelzer. Schmelzer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Schmelzer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron keeps working. Iron sneaks back into half guard. Iron wants to improve his position but Schmelzer is controlling well.
#T3# Schmelzer is keen to just control but Iron is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Schmelzer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Schmelzer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Iron avoids the head kick by Schmelzer.
#CL2# Iron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iron gets through Schmelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmelzer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Schmelzer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Schmelzer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Iron working some nice short punches in the clinch. Iron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmelzer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Iron leaning against his opponent.
Schmelzer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iron tries to pull guard but Schmelzer forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Iron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Schmelzer is trying to pull guard but Iron turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Schmelzer pulls Iron into guard.
Schmelzer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Schmelzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# That kick from Schmelzer tenderised Iron's leg. Iron is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2# Iron moves into the clinch. Schmelzer prevents the takedown attempt.
Iron displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmelzer up against the cage. Schmelzer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Iron leaning his opponent against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dan Iron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schmelzer takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Iron scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Iron jumps guard.
Schmelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Schmelzer is looking to work some ground and pound but Iron has wrist control. Iron pulls Schmelzer in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmelzer from doing any damage or advancing position. Schmelzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iron is keeping the position for now. Schmelzer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Schmelzer pushing down on Iron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Schmelzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Iron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Schmelzer moves nicely into side control. #T2# Iron is not content to let Schmelzer control the position. Andreas Schmelzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Schmelzer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Iron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3# Iron is looking for a sweep. Schmelzer is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Schmelzer is really struggling to control Iron but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Iron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmelzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iron somewhat. Andreas Schmelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron. Iron moves in looking to clinch but Schmelzer pushes him off.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Iron tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Schmelzer counters with a low kick, right behind Iron 's knee. Dan Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Iron has closed the distance and engaged Schmelzer in a clinch.
#TD# Schmelzer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schmelzer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Schmelzer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iron forces his way into half guard. Iron takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Iron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Schmelzer moves into full guard.
Iron 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.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dan Iron. I think Iron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andreas Schmelzer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Lion rushes Vavilov and presses him up against the cage. Vavilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vavilov to keep the fight standing. Still in the clinch, Vavilov scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Edine Lion has been cut. Vavilov is struggling to control the position. Vavilov lands an uppercut. Lion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vavilov. Vavilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lion's elbow. Vavilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lion backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vavilov is defending well against a takedown attempt. Vavilov misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hand to the body from Vavilov.
Lion looks winded! Vavilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vavilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lion backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vavilov works on Lion's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by Vavilov.
#T1# Vavilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vavilov lands a right hand. Vavilov lands a right hand. Vavilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vavilov mutters something to Lion before pushing him back against the cage. As Lion comes back towards him, Vavilov unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Lion clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Vavilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1# Chaeir with a hook.#CL2# Chaeir tries to keep at a distance but Huge has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Huge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Huge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Huge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaeir is one step ahead there. Huge seems keen to control Chaeir's posture. Huge is looking to stand up but Chaeir isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chaeir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Chaeir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Huge seems keen to control Chaeir's posture. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Chaeir trying to control the position from guard on top but Huge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chaeir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huge swivels and escapes. Horrible takedown attempt by Huge or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaeir, which made it look bad. Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaeir swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chaeir throws a quick counter head kick but Huge was just out of range. Chaeir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Huge forces Chaeir back against the cage and clinches. Huge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaeir backwards. Chaeir wants a takedown.
#TD# Chaeir pulls guard successfully.
Huge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2# Huge drops back looking for a leg! Chaeir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chaeir manages to kick Huge off! Huge jumps back into Chaeir's guard. Chaeir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaeir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chaeir looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chaeir is trying to keep Huge in close.
Huge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##ES# Chaeir has his feet on Huge's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2# Huge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Huge effectively controlling the action here. Huge swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaeir uses good head movement to avoid it. Chaeir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Chaeir. That's going to take a lot out of him. Huge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Huge misses with some punches.
Chaeir pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Huge wants a takedown.
Chaeir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4# Huge lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaeir backwards. Huge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chaeir prevents it.
Huge is pushing Chaeir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD# Chaeir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chaeir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaeir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Huge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaeir is keeping the position for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Huge throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Huge will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Huge tries for a takedown but Chaeir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Chaeir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huge's waist but Huge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chaeir off to one side. Despite the aggression on Huge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Huge looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Huge closes the distance and clinches up with Chaeir, looking for a takedown. Huge pushes Chaeir against the cage but Chaeir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Huge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaeir. Huge dives in and grabs Chaeir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chaeir pushes down on Huge's head and hops out. Micheal Chaeir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Huge. Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaeir paws at him with a jab and circles away. Huge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaeir is fending him off so far but Huge persists. Nope, Chaeir circles away and we're back to standing. Huge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaeir's waist but Chaeir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huge off to one side. Huge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaeir but Chaeir pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Chaeir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Huge is breathing heavily. Huge is trying to pull guard but Chaeir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Huge blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Chaeir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Huge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chaeir has a takedown stuffed. Huge shoots in looking for a takedown. Chaeir tries to sprawl out of it but Huge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chaeir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Chaeir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Huge closes the distance and clinches. Huge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chaeir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huge dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaeir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Huge moves in looking to clinch but Chaeir pushes him off. Nice takedown defense from Huge. No joy for Chaeir on that attempt. Chaeir shoots in for a takedown but Huge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Chaeir throws a chopping leg kick but Huge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2# Chaeir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chaeir throws a right and a left that Huge avoids nicely. Huge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaeir. Huge goes for a double leg but Chaeir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chaeir continues to drive forward. Chaeir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huge but Huge pushes him off and we're back to square one. Chaeir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huge swivels and escapes. Chaeir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huge tries to avoid it but Chaeir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huge to the ground. Huge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Huge instigates a clinch. Huge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chaeir up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huge is trying to drag Chaeir to the mat but Chaeir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Chaeir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3# Huge lands with a light punch inside. Huge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short right from Huge. Huge is struggling to control the position. Huge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Huge is working for takedown but Chaeir is calmly controlling the position for now. Come on Chaeir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4# Huge just leaning against Chaeir, taking a breather. #BC# Chaeir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Micheal Chaeir is winning the standup battle so far. Chaeir throws a wild body kick that Huge sees coming a mile off. Chaeir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Good work by Huge as he checks the leg kick.#CL2# Chaeir gets tackled into the cage by Huge. Huge maintains the clinch. #BC# Chaeir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Huge closes the distance and pushes Chaeir back into the cage. Chaeir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huge is defending well. Huge wants to take the fight to the mat but Chaeir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Huge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaeir to keep the fight standing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Huge prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaeir tries to score a body lock takedown but Huge shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Huge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chaeir just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Micheal Chaeir 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Huge forces Chaeir back against the cage and clinches. Huge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaeir.
#BC# Chaeir breaks from the clinch.
Huge shoots for a takedown but Chaeir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Huge shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaeir sprawls well. He's pushed Huge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chaeir shoots in but Huge avoids the takedown attempt easily. Huge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Chaeir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Micheal Chaeir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Huge. Huge tries to clinch but Chaeir is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Huge closes the distance and clinches. Huge taking a breather. Huge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Huge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chaeir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huge looking to slow down the pace here.#T1# Chaeir tries to pull guard but Huge forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chaeir scores with a hook to the body. Huge stalling against the cage.
Huge can't get the takedown.
Huge misses with a hook from the clinch. Huge tries to pull guard but Chaeir forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Huge throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaeir. #BC# Chaeir breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Chaeir rushes Huge and presses him up against the cage. Chaeir tries to pull guard but Huge won't allow it.
Huge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chaeir just stands there and leans against the cage. Huge fails to pull guard.
#T2# Chaeir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chaeir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Huge pulls guard effortlessly. Huge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaeir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chaeir trying to control but Huge is working from the bottom. Huge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3# Huge wants to sweep here but Chaeir controlling him for the moment. Chaeir looking to sit in guard and control but Huge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Chaeir looking to control.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaeir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chaeir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huge is one step ahead there. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Chaeir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaeir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Chaeir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huge. Huge dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaeir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Huge stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaeir. Chaeir gets slowly back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Huge shoots in and drives through. Chaeir sprawls well. Chaeir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mark Huge. I think Huge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mark Huge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Iron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Iron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU# Iron decides to stand back up. Iron steps back and let's Tanlagu get back to his feet.#CL# Iron gets a clinch. #TD# Iron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Iron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Iron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanlagu for as long as he can get away with. Iron stands and throws Tanlagu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SU# Iron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanlagu to his feet. Tanlagu looks winded! Tanlagu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iron. Tanlagu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanlagu wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Iron drives through and clinches with Tanlagu against the cage.
Iron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanlagu pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Iron has Tanlagu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanlagu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short right hand to the side of the head by Iron. Tanlagu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanlagu gets underhooks to prevent Iron's takedown attempt.
#TD# Iron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Iron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# Tanlagu wants to stand and escape but instead Iron has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Iron passes Tanlagu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Iron content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Iron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanlagu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3# Iron moves nicely into side control. The referee asks Iron politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Iron prefers to stall for the moment though. Tanlagu tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Iron easily slips into full mount! Tanlagu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tanlagu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Iron tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Iron controlling his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Iron throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Tanlagu blocking the ground and pound. #SU# Iron get's back to his feet. Iron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Iron forces Tanlagu back against the cage and clinches. Iron working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Iron scores with a nice hook to the head. Iron pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD# Iron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Tanlagu misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely. Iron looks for a takedown but Tanlagu sprawls well. Tanlagu unleashes a big counter combination but Iron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Iron has Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanlagu is trying to break the clinch but Iron is controlling him. The referee is keeping an eye on Iron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Tanlagu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron shoots in but no luck this time. Tanlagu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iron. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Iron has Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanlagu is breathing heavily.#T1# Iron tries for a takedown but Tanlagu manages to get underhooks.
Tanlagu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iron.
Iron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanlagu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iron prevents it.
Iron lands a right hand. Iron lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dan Iron has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2# Tanlagu pulls guard successfully.
Iron throwing strikes from guard but Tanlagu blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iron 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# Iron drops back looking for a leg! Tanlagu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanlagu manages to kick Iron off! Iron jumps back into Tanlagu's guard. #T2##SUB# Iron drops back looking for a leg! Tanlagu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanlagu manages to kick Iron off! Iron jumps back into Tanlagu's guard. Iron is pushing down on Tanlagu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanlagu is fighting to maintain full guard but Iron has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU# Iron decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dan Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Iron darts in looking for a takedown but Tanlagu gets double underhooks and turns Iron into the cage. #CL# Iron closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Iron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Iron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanlagu trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Iron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanlagu's guard. #REVR##T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Iron controls from within his opponent's guard. Iron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Iron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU# Tanlagu is working an open guard so Iron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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# Iron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Iron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanlagu avoids it really well and circles away. Iron shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanlagu tries to sprawl out of it but Iron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanlagu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tanlagu tries to counter by closing the distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tanlagu leaves Iron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanlagu defends it nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Tanlagu fails to land the takedown. Tanlagu shoots in and drives through. Iron sprawls well. As Tanlagu looks to move away, Iron throws a big counter combo but Tanlagu just gets out of the way. Iron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanlagu's waist but Tanlagu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iron off to one side. Iron shoots in for a takedown but Tanlagu shows good takedown defense. Dan Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Iron clinches. Iron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD# Iron decides to pull guard. Dan Iron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iron holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Tanlagu throws a strike but Iron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Iron landing with the ground and pound. Iron stays in close to Tanlagu's body and controls the position. #SU# Iron stands and steps away. Tanlagu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanlagu can do to turn this around? Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanlagu swivels and escapes. Tanlagu cracks Iron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3##CL# Iron pushes Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Iron.
Iron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Iron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanlagu prevents it.
#TD# Iron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Iron is pulling down on Tanlagu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tanlagu, at least for the moment.#SUB# Iron has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanlagu doesn't defend quickly enough and Iron has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanlagu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Iron on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Iron! The defeated David Tanlagu had this to say: 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.
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Event:
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Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1# Borashikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Borashikov 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. Borashikov wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving. Lion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Lion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borashikov is one step ahead there. Borashikov wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borashikov wants to pass the guard but Lion is keeping the position.#T1# Borashikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've been hearing good reports from Borashikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lion is trying to control the position but Borashikov postures up. Lion keeping full guard, as Borashikov tries to pass. Lion wants to sweep here but Borashikov controlling him for the moment. Borashikov scoring with punches to the head and body. Borashikov works a leg free and moves into half guard. Lion has hold of Borashikov's hands but Borashikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Borashikov wants to pass to mount but Lion is defending the position. Borashikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Lion wants to get back to full guard. Lion pushes Borashikov off looking to stand but Borashikov dives back in and keeps control.
Borashikov controlling the pace. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Lion is looking for a sweep. Borashikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Borashikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lion is refusing to be controlled, as Borashikov sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Lion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Borashikov tries for a takedown but Lion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Borashikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lion circles away. Borashikov tries to clinch there but Lion circles away.
Lion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borashikov avoids it really well and circles away. Borashikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lion pinned against the cage. Lion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Borashikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Borashikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lion avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Lion closes the distance and pushes Borashikov back into the cage. Lion can't break the clinch.
Lion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borashikov just stands there and leans against the cage. Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lion prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Borashikov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Lion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Borashikov is breathing heavily. Lion looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Borashikov dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Borashikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borashikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Evgeniy Borashikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lion scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2# Lion gets a clinch. Borashikov stops a takedown attempt from Lion.
Lion gets underhooks to prevent Borashikov's takedown attempt.
Borashikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lion to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Borashikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Borashikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD# Borashikov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lion is trying to keep an underhook but Borashikov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Lion is looking to escape.#SUB# Borashikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lion looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB# Borashikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Borashikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Borashikov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Lion wants to control but Borashikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Borashikov controlling the pace. Lion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Borashikov controlling the action here. #ES2# Lion makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Lion is looking to score with low kicks. No luck for Lion with that takedown attempt. #T3##TD# Borashikov gets the takedown into side control. Lion is pushing Borashikov's head away, looking to escape. Borashikov manages to hold on to the position though. Lion is looking to reverse the position. Borashikov wants to control but Lion is keeping him busy. Lion is trying to control Borashikov's posture but Borashikov avoids it. Borashikov gets to mount! Lion was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Lion regains half guard.#T4# Borashikov controlling the pace. Lion trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Borashikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Lion looking for submissions off his back. Lion is breathing heavily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lion keeping control of the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edine Lion will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Borashikov is looking to clinch but Lion is avoiding it.
Lion throws out a leg kick but Borashikov moves out of range and Lion only half commits. Nice uppercut there from Lion.#TD# Borashikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lion sprawls well initially but Borashikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Borashikov is thwarting Lion's attempts to control the position. Still in half guard, Borashikov seems content to control. Borashikov wants to stand but Lion has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borashikov stops Lion from getting back to his feet.
Borashikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lion is trying to stand back up but Borashikov is controlling him
#T1##SUB# Borashikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borashikov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Borashikov closes the distance and pushes Lion back into the cage. Borashikov jumps guard but Lion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Borashikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Borashikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Borashikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lion smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Borashikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lion tries to clinch up but Borashikov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Lion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borashikov, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2# Lion pulls guard successfully.
Borashikov looking to pass the guard. Borashikov trying to control but Lion is working from the bottom. #SU# Borashikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Lion shoots in for a double leg but Borashikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Borashikov tries to clinch up. Borashikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borashikov defends it well. Lion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borashikov is fending him off so far but Lion persists. Nope, Borashikov circles away and we're back to standing. Lion shoots in for a takedown but Borashikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3# Borashikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely. Lion fails with the takedown.#TD# Borashikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Lion prevents Borashikov from moving into mount. Lion gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Borashikov lands a big shot there that rocks Lion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lion is desperately trying to improve his position but Borashikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# Borashikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lion is squirming around, avoiding Borashikov's attempts to control the action. Borashikov controlling the pace for now. Borashikov'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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Borashikov trying to control but Lion is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Evgeniy Borashikov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Borashikov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Borashikov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Huge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edd.
Edd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huge counters with a stiff right hand. Huge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Huge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edd. Edd is looking to clinch. And Huge counters with a quick kick to the body but Edd blocks it. Edd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huge.#TD2# Edd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huge! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Huge throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Edd misses with a takedown attempt enabling Huge to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Huge slaps away a takedown attempt from Edd, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mark Huge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Edd. Edd fails with a takedown attempt from distance. It looked like Huge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Edd tries to clinch but Huge moves out of range. #CL2# Edd has closed the distance and engaged Huge in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Huge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Edd should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2# Edd jumps into guard, dragging Huge to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edd is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2# Huge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edd is one step ahead there. Edd passes Huge's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Huge is looking for a sweep. Edd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Huge is trying to stand.
Huge wants to control but Edd is keeping busy.
Edd wants to take a breather but Huge is having none of it. #T3# Edd prevents Huge from improving his position.#SUB2# Edd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huge has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are battling for position here. Huge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Huge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Huge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES# Huge pushes Edd off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4# Edd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edd somewhat. Huge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Edd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Huge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Edd tries to clinch but Huge moves away and Huge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Edd darts in looking for a takedown but Huge gets double underhooks and turns Edd into the cage. Edd looks winded! Edd looks to clinch and Huge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Huge dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Huge moves out of range of the body kick from Edd.
Huge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Edd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Edd misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Edd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Huge throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Edd misses with a shot to the body and Huge counters with a three punch combo that has Edd backing up. Edd nods at Huge to acknowledge the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Edd misses. Huge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Huge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Edd fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Edd is breathing heavily.#T1# Huge avoids a kick to the body.
Huge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edd sprawls and moves away.#TD2# Edd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Huge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Huge is trying to improve his position. Edd trying to control the position but Huge is working away. #T2# Huge is trying to improve his position. The ground and pound from Edd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Edd trying to control the position but Huge is working away. Edd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Edd wants to control but Huge is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Edd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3# Edd is looking to take a break and control but Huge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Huge is trying to control Edd's posture but Edd avoids it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Huge isn't going anywhere.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Edd tries to clinch but Huge is having none of it. It looked like Huge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A nice leg kick lands there from Edd. Horrible takedown attempt by Edd or perhaps it was just good defense by Huge, which made it look bad. Huge throws a quick counter head kick but Edd was just out of range. Edd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Edd scores with a kick to the midsection. Huge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edd can do to turn this around? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Huge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edd. An attempted straight right counter from Huge misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Huge will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Edd wants to clinch but Huge slips to the side and Huge counters with a series of strikes. Edd will be more careful next time no doubt. The fight stays on the outside here - Edd looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Huge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edd. Edd dives in for a single leg takedown but Huge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Huge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2# Edd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huge, pushing him back against the cage. Edd leaning his opponent against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edd tries to score a body lock takedown but Huge shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Huge gets underhooks to prevent Edd's takedown attempt.
Mark Huge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Edd. Edd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Huge is trying to pull guard but Edd has him pressed against the cage. Huge is trying to break the clinch but Edd is controlling him. Edd is looking for a takedown. Edd is trying to break the clinch but Huge is controlling him. Huge prevents Edd from breaking the clinch. Huge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edd tries to clinch but Huge moves out of range. Huge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Edd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huge swats him away and circles back towards the center. Huge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Edd fails with the takedown#CL# and Huge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huge. Huge is looking to break free of the clinch but Edd has double underhooks. #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. Edd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edd wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Huge pulls guard successfully.
Edd trying to control but Huge is working from the bottom. Huge keeping full guard, as Edd tries to pass. Edd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Edd scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB# Huge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Huge wants to sweep here but Edd controlling him for the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB# Huge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Edd wants to clinch. Huge throws a quick counter kick to the body but Edd avoids it.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Edd misses with a left hand #CL# and Huge counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A bit of stalling here from Huge.
Edd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huge pulls him back up using the underhooks. Edd jumps guard but Huge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Edd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huge counters with a series of strikes. Edd will be more careful next time no doubt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Edd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Huge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Dean Edd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mark Huge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Edd throws an overhand right that lands on Huge's shoulder, as Huge tries to avoid the shot. Huge attempts a counter takedown but Edd avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Huge showed his dominance in that final round. Well Huge 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Huge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1# Tran slaps away a takedown attempt from Iron, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iron but Iron pushes him off and we're back to square one. Iron only half commits to the counter leg kick. Iron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tran has been working on his balance at Better Than Cozad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Iron. Iron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tran backs up against the cage.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
Tran shoots and misses and Iron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron dives in and grabs Tran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tran pushes down on Iron's head and hops out. Tran appears to be looking for a big counter. Tran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tran wants it to stay on the feet. An attempted straight right counter from Tran misses the target. Dave Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron. Iron throws out a powerful jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Iron or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad. #T1##TD# Tran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iron sprawls well initially but Tran persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Tran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tran is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tran working Iron over with strikes. #SUB# Tran wants to work for an arm triangle but Iron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tran prevents Iron from improving his position. Iron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Iron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tran lands a nice short elbow.#T2# 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. Tran connects with a nice short shot to Iron's temple. Nice strikes from Tran there. Tran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tran is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Tran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tran lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC# Iron is rocked! Tran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Iron is still in real trouble! Can Tran finish him? Iron pushes Tran off looking to stand but Tran dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Tran wants to work for an arm triangle but Iron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tran is taking a breather. Iron 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. Tran is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Iron tries to get to full guard but Tran has control of the leg. Iron looks winded!#T3# Tran scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Tran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iron defends it well. Iron is trying to control but can't.
Tran scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tran is controlling the pace.
Tran working Iron over with strikes. Tran sitting and controlling from the half guard. Iron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tran scores with a couple of nice shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tran is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Iron is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tran fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Iron from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tran! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Tran!
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Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1# Lion fails to land the takedown. Lion thows a left - swing and a miss! Sweeney attempts a counter takedown but Lion avoids it well and moves away. Lion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sweeney defends it nicely. Lion avoids the body shot from Sweeney.
#TD# Sweeney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lion's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lion pulls Sweeney in close to prevent any damage. Sweeney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sweeney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Lion is looking to sweep but instead, Sweeney has passed into half guard.
Sweeney seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB# Sweeney is looking for a kimura but Lion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweeney to get the leverage. Sweeney prevents Lion from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sweeney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lion is trying is best to control the position here. Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sweeney. Sweeney 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. Lion is trying to control but can't.
Lion is not content to let Sweeney control the position. Lion is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Sweeney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lion is just riding it out for now. Sweeney eventually gives up the hold. #T2# Sweeney scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lion is trying to control but can't.
Sweeney working the head and body with strikes. Lion wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Sweeney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Sweeney seems to be working for a kimura but Lion defends the submission attempt. Sweeney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Sweeney is taking a breather. Lion 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. Lion gets full guard. Sweeney lands a couple of digs. Sweeney is working Lion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sweeney won't allow Lion to sweep him here. Sweeney stops Lion from standing up. #ES2# Lion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lion fails with a takedown attempt. Geraldo Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edine Lion.#T4##CL2# Lion has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Sweeney breaks from the clinch.
Lion shoots in for a takedown but Sweeney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lion misses with a few strikes there.
Sweeney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Edine Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Lion pushes Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sweeney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD# Sweeney lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Sweeney 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##TD# Sweeney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lion is trying to defend but Sweeney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Sweeney prevents Lion from standing back up.
Geraldo Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2# Lion kicks off Sweeney and gets to his feet. Lion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sweeney tries to avoid it but Lion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sweeney to the ground. Sweeney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# Sweeney closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sweeney lands in his opponent's guard. Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sweeney is looking to work some ground and pound but Lion has wrist control.#T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sweeney's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lion is pulling down on Sweeney's head to control his posture. Sweeney is looking to stand up but Lion won't let him. Lion looking for a sweep. Not yet Lion, not yet. Lion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Sweeney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around? Sweeney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sweeney scoring with some ground and pound. Lion wants to sweep but no luck. Lion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #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. Sweeney is in close to Lion's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Lion has momentary wrist control but Sweeney slips an elbow through the middle. Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sweeney is looking to work some ground and pound but Lion has wrist control. Sweeney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lion's head. Sweeney scoring with punches to the head and body. Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lion is breathing heavily. Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sweeney scoring with punches to the head and body. Lion trying to control the position.
#T3# Sweeney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lion's head. Sweeney lands a couple of elbows. Lion tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sweeney postures up and lands a big shot to Lion's brow. Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss. Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Lion. Sweeney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Sweeney is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Sweeney throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Sweeney with a nice head shot there. Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Lion. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sweeney's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Sweeney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses. Lion keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Sweeney dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Sweeney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lion is trying to escape back to his feet but Sweeney uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lion takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Sweeney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lion is trying to get back to half guard. Sweeney is working Lion over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1# Lion is trying to get back to half guard. Lion wants to control but Sweeney postures up. Sweeney looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lion is avoiding damage well.
#SUB# Sweeney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sweeney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sweeney grinds an elbow into Lion's temple. Sweeney in side control lands a decent elbow. Lion can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# The ground and pound from Sweeney seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB# Sweeney is trying to get an arm triangle but Lion is defending well. Lion tries to buck Sweeney off but Sweeney is having none of it. Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Sweeney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Sweeney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Sweeney cracks Lion with a big right hand but Lion just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3# Lion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sweeney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Sweeney is trying to get an arm triangle but Lion is defending well. Sweeney working the ground and pound. Lion struggling a bit here. Lion tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Sweeney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. You can see the frustration on Lion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lion is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Sweeney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sweeney looking to control but instead Lion has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Edine Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Geraldo Sweeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sweeney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Geraldo Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweeney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Sweeney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1# Iron fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Maidana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Iron eats them both and turns towards Maidana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Maidana lands a really nice looking cross but Iron seems unphased.
Iron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maidana sprawls well. Maidana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iron gets slowly back to his feet. Iron misses with a takedown #KD# and Maidana counters with a beautiful punch that sends Iron to the canvas! #ROC# Iron is rocked! Lucas Maidana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Iron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maidana defends well. Iron is still in real trouble! Can Maidana finish him? Maidana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Maidana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Iron looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Iron seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##ES2# Iron pushes Maidana off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2# Iron rushes Maidana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Iron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A head punch on the inside from Maidana fails to land. Iron is looking to break free of the clinch but Maidana has double underhooks. Iron stalling the fight.
Maidana trying to control the position but instead, Iron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maidana into the cage. Iron can't get the takedown.
#T2# Iron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maidana is trying to force a seperation but Iron has the dominant position. Iron manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maidana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maidana has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Maidana tries to circle away but Iron has him pinned against the cage. Iron leaning against his opponent.
Maidana is looking to break free of the clinch but Iron has double underhooks. Iron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iron is trying to pull guard but Maidana has him pressed against the cage. Iron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maidana just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Iron successfully pulls guard.
Maidana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Maidana scoring with some ground and pound. Iron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maidana. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maidana stops Iron from standing up. #T4# Iron is adopting a defensive guard. Maidana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iron on the ground. Maidana postures up in Iron's guard and throws a big left but Iron blocks it. Iron pulls Maidana in close to prevent any damage. Iron is continuing to stall.#SUB2# Iron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maidana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Iron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Maidana dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Maidana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maidana wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Maidana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Iron lands a nice hook to Maidana's body. Maidana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Maidana connects with a looping right hand.
Maidana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iron paws at him with a jab and circles away. Maidana drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Iron right on the button. Iron goes down! Maidana follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maidana gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Maidana!
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Event:
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Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1# Tanlagu checks the leg kick. Tanlagu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Tanlagu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iron but Iron pushes him off and we're back to square one. Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanlagu swivels and escapes. Tanlagu looks to clinch and Iron counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Iron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Iron pushes Tanlagu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD# Iron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Iron pulls Tanlagu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Iron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanlagu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1# Iron content to stall in guard here. #SU# Tanlagu is working an open guard so Iron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Iron shoots in for a takedown but Tanlagu shows good takedown defense. Iron with a body punch. A glancing blow. Iron misses with a head kick.
Iron closes the distance and lands a one-two. Tanlagu tries for a takedown but Iron circles away easily and Iron counters with a huge left! Tanlagu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Iron isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tanlagu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Iron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Iron! David Tanlagu was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Lion gets a double leg takedown into Butler's guard.#ES# Butler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Lion pushes Butler up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Lion tries to sprawl but Butler 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lion trying to hold on to Butler's head to control him but Butler postures up.
#SUB# Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lion has managed to free his arm - good work. Lion throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Butler manages to pass to side control. Lion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1# Lion tries to roll over but Butler keeps him under control. Lion is controlling Butler's trapped leg to prevent Butler from advancing to side control. Lion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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. Lion trying to hold on to Butler's head to control him but Butler postures up.
Lion taking some punishment here, with Butler in his half guard. Lion is concentrating on defense, preventing Butler from advancing position. Lion regains full guard. Nicely done. Butler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Butler lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lion working a defensive guard but Butler passes into half guard.
#T3# Lion is looking for a sweep. Butler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butler is working away from the top position though. Lion regains full guard. Nicely done. Lion trying to control the position here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Lion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD# Butler shoots in and bounces Lion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Lion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Butler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD# Butler pulls guard successfully.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Butler wants to sweep here but Lion controlling him for the moment. Butler lands an upkick as Lion stands over him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Butler dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Lion looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Butler keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. #SU2# Lion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Lion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Butler wants to stand back up but Lion manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The strikes coming from Lion are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lion tries to move to mount but Butler blocks the move with his legs. Butler is looking for a sweep.#T1# Butler regains half guard. Lion prevents Butler from improving his position. Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Butler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lion pushing down on Butler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Butler regains full guard. Nicely done. Lion trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. #T2# Lion wants to stand but Butler is controlling his posture from full guard. Lion trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. Butler wants to sweep but no luck. Butler keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass. Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Clifford Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Butler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lion works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Lion pulls Butler in close to prevent any damage. Butler stopping the sweep attempt from Lion. Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lion wants to stand but Butler is controlling the position. #SUB2# Lion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butler is aware though and is defending well. Lion is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Lion has his foot on Butler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butler works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Lion tries to clinch but Butler is having none of it. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Butler swings for the body but Lion moves out of range.
#TD2# Lion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Butler to the ground. Lion is now in Butler's guard.#SUB# Lion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lion has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Butler looking for a guillotine here but Lion defends easily.
#SUB# Butler working for submissions but it's allowed Lion to get to half guard.
Butler trying to hold on to Lion's head to control him but Lion postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Butler moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clifford Butler will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Lion gets tackled into the cage by Butler. Butler maintains the clinch. #BC# Butler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely. Nice uppercut lands for Lion. That snapped Butler's head back.
#CUT2# It looks like Clifford Butler has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Lion drives through with a takedown into guard. Butler keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. Lion throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB# Lion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lion has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted. Lion postures up in Butler's guard and throws a big left but Butler blocks it. Lion throwing strikes from guard but Butler blocks nicely. Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Butler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Butler really is a fat lump. Butler wants to sweep but no luck. Lion trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Lion throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Butler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Butler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lion escapes and throws Butler's legs to the side, diving into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Butler is not content to let Lion control the position. Butler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lion's best efforts. Lion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Butler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lion forces his way into half guard. Lion prevents Butler from improving his position.#T3##SUB# Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lion pulls his head out easily. Lion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butler's head. Lion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butler defending well though. Lion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Lion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lion. Lion performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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. Lion wants to get back to his feet.
Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Butler regains full guard. Nicely done. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lion wants to pass the guard but Butler is keeping the position. Edine Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clifford Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Edine Lion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Butler 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clifford Butler!
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Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# Angel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Crum tries to close the distance and clinch but Angel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No joy there for Angel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angel shoots in looking for a takedown. Crum tries to sprawl out of it but Angel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Angel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crum.#CL2# Crum darts in and clinches Angel up against the cage.#BC2# Crum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crum pinned against the cage. Crum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Angel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Crum jumps guard but Angel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Adam Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kas Crum.#TD# Angel jumps into guard, dragging Crum to the mat.
#SUB# Angel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crum defends well. Crum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Crum throws a strike but Angel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Crum throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Angel escapes and throws Crum's legs to the side, diving into side control! Angel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Crum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2##SU# Angel decides to stand back up. Angel steps back and let's Crum get back to his feet. Crum tries to clinch up. Angel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crum. Crum stuffs the takedown.#CL# Angel instigates a clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Crum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angel walks away with a smile on his face. Crum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Angel misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Crum clinches. #T3# Crum wants a takedown.
Crum tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Angel drags the fight down to the ground.
Angel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Crum preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Crum has gone for a leg lock! Angel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crum's guard.#REVR# Crum can't keep his opponent in guard - Angel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crum looks winded! Angel stalling. #T4# Crum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Angel controlling the pace. Angel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Angel dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Angel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crum defends it nicely. Angel fails with a takedown attempt. Angel shoots in for a takedown but Crum shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Angel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crum counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crum fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Angel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crum fails with the takedown and Angel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Angel closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Crum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crum is looking to break free of the clinch but Angel has double underhooks. #TD# Angel successfully pulls guard.
Crum throwing strikes from guard but Angel blocks nicely. Crum wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving. Crum being controlled here momentarily. Angel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crum is one step ahead there. Crum throws a strike but Angel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2# Angel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Angel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Angel passes into half guard. Crum is looking to control Angel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crum avoid being mounted? The fighters are battling for position here. Crum manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Angel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3# Crum being controlled here, momentarily. Angel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crum can do to turn this around?#SU# Angel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Angel forces Crum back against the cage and clinches. Angel keeps control of Crum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Angel tries to land a knee to the head but Crum blocks with his arms.
Crum pushes off an throws an elbow but Angel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2# Crum breaks from the clinch.
Adam Angel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL# Angel clinches up with Crum and pushes him back against the cage. Crum is trying to stall.
#TD# Angel jumps guard and drags Crum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Angel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Angel tries to pull guard but Crum won't allow it.
Angel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crum.
Crum jumps guard but Angel stands there with Crum around his waist. Crum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crum is breathing heavily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crum wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Angel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Crum bucks up and tries to throw Angel off but instead Angel has got his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Angel dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Angel has managed to clinch.
Angel has Crum pressed against the cage, preventing Crum from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Angel fails to pull guard.
Crum stops a takedown attempt from Angel.
Crum keeps control of Angel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Angel stalls. Angel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Angel successfully pulls guard.
Crum trying to control but Angel is working from the bottom. Crum looking to sit in guard and control but Angel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Angel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Crum working a defensive guard here.
Crum wants to sweep here but Angel controlling him for the moment. Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crum is keeping the position for now. #SU# Angel gets to his feet - Crum follows without any prompting. #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.#CL# Angel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Angel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Angel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crum uses from the top position. Angel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB# Angel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crum defends well. Crum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Angel has his hands on Crum's head, controlling the position. #T3# Crum looking to sit in guard and control but Angel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Crum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Angel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Crum trying to control the position.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Angel sitting in guard here, content to control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crum is keeping the position for now. Angel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Angel'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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Angel showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Angel!
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Event:
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Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# Iron throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Em counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iron won't be happy with that. #ES# Iron throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD# Iron gets a takedown into half guard. Iron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Em on the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Em is looking to control Iron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Em avoid being mounted? Em wants to get back to full guard. Iron not doing much here.
Iron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Em works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Em working a defensive guard here.
Em looks winded! Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Em is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Iron is stalling in the full guard. Iron chips away with some ground and pound. Iron looking to pass the guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU# Iron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Em gets caught flat footed, as Iron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Iron trying to control but Em is working from the bottom. Em trying to keep a closed guard but Iron is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Em is looking for a triangle but Iron pushes his legs off easily.
Iron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Iron showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Em is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Iron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Em has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iron has managed to get both his arms back between Em's legs - danger averted. Iron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Em works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Iron 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Iron has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC# Iron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Iron has Em up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Iron successfully pulls guard.
#ES# Iron pushes Em off and gets back to his feet.
#CL# Iron has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Iron is trying to trip Em. He has hold of a leg but Em is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Iron persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Iron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Em enables Iron to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Em manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Em throws his legs up looking for a submission but Iron uses it to pass to side control.
Iron trying to control the position but Em is working away. Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Em can do to turn this around? Iron throws a strike aimed at the side of Em's head but Em avoids it well. Em is not content to let Iron control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron is really struggling to control Em but he's trying to hold on to the position. Iron working the ground and pound but Em is defending the strikes. Em is breathing heavily.#T1# Em wants to control but Iron postures up. Em gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Iron not landing any meaningful shots this time. Em is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Em is trying to maintain the position but Iron is very close to passing his half guard. Iron is controlling the pace.
Em is refusing to be controlled, as Iron sits in half guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Iron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Em tries to get to full guard but Iron has control of the leg. Em wants to sweep but Iron has passed to side control! Iron working away. You can see the frustration on Em's face as Iron controls the position. Iron tries to advance to mount but can't. Iron lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3# Iron advances nicely into full mount. Iron lands a couple of good shots and Em has given up his back, trying to escape the position! You can see the frustration on Em's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Iron's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Em right now.
#SUB# Iron is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Em do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Em tries to escape the position.
#T4# Iron is not going to allow Em to sit and survive in this position. Iron controls the position.#SUB# Em showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Iron's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Iron looking for the choke from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that second round. That's time! Iron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Em gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iron.#TD# Iron is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Em's half guard.#SU# Iron decides to stand up. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Em drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Em changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Em takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD# Iron decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Iron controlling the action here. Em blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iron. Iron controlling the action here. Iron'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. Em wants to improve his position but Iron is controlling well.
#T2# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iron in particular looking to stall. Further stalling from Iron.#SUB# Iron is looking for a kimura but Em is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iron to get the leverage. Em is trying to control but Iron passes into side control!
Em trying his best to control but Iron has mounted him. Em tries to hold on but Iron postures up. Iron throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Em because Iron loaded up on that one. #T3# Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Em is looking to escape. Em is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iron sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Iron looking to ground and pound but Em is blocking nicely. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU# Iron get's back to his feet.#TD# Iron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Iron pushing down on Em's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Iron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Em defending well though. #SUB# Iron 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.
Em is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Iron showed his dominance in that final round. Well Iron 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Iron!
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Event:
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Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Dyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Dyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Covalev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Covalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Dyer has wrist control. Covalev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Dyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Covalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Dyer has wrist control. Covalev pushes down on Dyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Covalev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Covalev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dyer is just riding it out for now. Covalev eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covalev pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2# Covalev stands up and beckons Dyer to join him on the feet. Dyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2# Covalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dyer, pushing him back against the cage. Dyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Covalev has double underhooks. Come on Covalev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dyer tries to break the clinch but Covalev is controlling the position. Covalev controlling the action here for a moment.
Dyer is trying to stall.
#T2##TD2# Covalev jumps guard and drags Dyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Dyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Covalev on the ground.#ES2# Covalev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dyer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Dyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Covalev wants to break free but Dyer has control.
#TD2# Covalev has Dyer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Covalev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dyer tumbling to the mat - Covalev dives into Dyer's guard. Dyer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Covalev manages to pass to side control. #REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Covalev 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.
Dyer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3# Covalev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dyer manages to get to full guard.
Covalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyer is keeping the position for now. Covalev passes Dyer's left leg - he's now in half guard. Dyer trying to control from the bottom.
Covalev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Covalev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB2# Covalev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dyer manages to avoid the submission attempt. Dyer is trying to control Covalev's posture but Covalev avoids it. Dyer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dyer wants to control but Covalev postures up. Covalev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Dyer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Covalev throws some wild stikes that Dyer manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Covalev dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Covalev has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dyer's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Covalev has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Covalev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Covalev is looking for a triangle but Dyer pushes his legs off easily.
Covalev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Covalev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Covalev content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Covalev forces his way into half guard.#T1# Covalev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Covalev moves nicely into side control. Dyer trying his best to control but Covalev has mounted him. Covalev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Covalev.
Dyer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Covalev throws some wild stikes that Dyer manages to avoid easily.
Covalev controlling from mount. Dyer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dyer is trying to stand up. Sergey Covalev has got the better of the ground game so far. Covalev controlling his opponent. #T2# Covalev looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Covalev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2# Covalev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dyer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Covalev content just to control the position here. #SUB2# Covalev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dyer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dyer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Covalev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Covalev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Dyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Covalev has a good base and remains in mount.#T3# Covalev content just to control the position here. Dyer regains half guard. Covalev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Covalev passes to side control. #SU2# Covalev stands up and beckons Dyer to his feet. #TD2# Dyer gets caught flat footed, as Covalev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB# Covalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Covalev has managed to get both his arms back between Dyer's legs - danger averted. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dyer is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4# Covalev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dyer is controlling him. Dyer is fighting to break Covalev's control of his arms but Covalev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Covalev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dyer defends well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Covalev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Covalev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Dyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Covalev to score an easy takedown into full guard. Covalev stands and throws Dyer's legs to the side, diving into side control. You can see the frustration on Dyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dyer parries the strikes from Covalev easily there. Covalev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dyer to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Covalev is trying to get an arm triangle but Dyer is defending well. Covalev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Dyer struggling a bit here.#T1# Covalev has knee on belly and moves into mount. Dyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Covalev.
Covalev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Dyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Covalev.
Covalev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Covalev thowing shots but they're missing. You get the feeling that Dyer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T2# Dyer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Dyer is trying to stand. Covalev looking to control and managing it successfully. Covalev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Dyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Covalev blocks Dyer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Covalev controlling his opponent. Covalev looking to finish with strikes here!
Dyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2# Covalev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3##TD2# Covalev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Covalev lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2# Covalev stands and steps away. Dyer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Covalev gets a takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Covalev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Dyer is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Covalev controlling the action here. Covalev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Covalev thows a huge punch but Dyer dodges it nicely.
Dyer punching from the bottom.
#SU2# Covalev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Covalev throws a nice looking combination but Dyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Covalev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dyer to the mat! Dyer manages to get full guard. Covalev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Dyer looking for a guillotine here but Covalev defends easily.
Dyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergey Covalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Covalev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Covalev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1# Huffman tries to clinch but Huge moves out of range. Huge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Huge looks to move away, Huffman throws a big counter combo but Huge just gets out of the way. Huge tries a head kick but it misses.
Huffman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. No joy there for Huge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2# Huge gets a takedown into half guard. Huffman trying to control but Huge postures up.
Huffman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huge. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Huffman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Huffman pulls Huge in to control the position. #ES# Huffman kicks Huge off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Huge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Huffman's guard.#T1# Huffman trying to control the position.
Huffman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Huge is looking to stand up but Huffman won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huffman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Huffman is trying to keep Huge in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Huge has Huffman up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Huge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Huffman uses from the top position. #ES2# Huge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Huffman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Huffman looking for a takedown. Huffman really is a fat lump.#BC# Huffman breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Huffman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Huge trying to hold on to Huffman's head to control him but Huffman postures up.
#T3# Huge is trying to stand back up but Huffman is controlling him
Huffman working Huge over with strikes. Huge wants to control but Huffman passes into side.
#SU# Huffman stands up and beckons Huge to his feet. #TD2# Huge 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.#ES# Huffman has his feet on Huge's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Huffman misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Huge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4##SUB# Huffman looking for submissions off his back. Huffman is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Huge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huffman tries to get to full guard but Huge has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Huge will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Huge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Huffman is trying to pull guard but Huge has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Huge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Huge manages to end up in side control. Huffman gets back to half guard. Huffman manages to get to full guard.
Mark Huge has got the better of the ground game so far. Huge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huge is fighting to break Huffman's control of his arms but Huffman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Huffman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB# Huge content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Huffman has locked up a guillotine! Huffman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Huge is holding on here and Huffman must be using up a lot of energy. Huge has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Huffman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malik Huffman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# An inside leg kick from Iron misses. Iron darts in looking for a takedown but Huginius gets double underhooks and turns Iron into the cage. Iron avoids the head kick by Huginius.
Huginius misses with a takedown and Iron counters with a left and a right that stings Huginius. Huginius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huginius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Huginius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Huginius misses. Iron is looking to counter the offense by Huginius and move into the clinch. Iron shoots in looking for a takedown but Huginius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Iron tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huginius defends well and Iron ends up having to push Huginius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Huginius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Huginius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron. Iron jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Iron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huginius is fending him off so far but Iron persists. Nope, Huginius circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##CL# Iron drives through and clinches with Huginius against the cage.
Iron missing with knees to the body.
Iron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Huginius breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Iron. Iron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
John Huginius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Huginius tries to bum rush Iron with a series of wild strikes but Iron uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Iron tries to counter by clinching up but Huginius breaks away and moves out of range. Iron shoots in and drives through. Huginius sprawls well. Iron fails with a takedown attempt. Iron is breathing heavily. Whack! Huginius lands a heavy head kick that drops Iron. The ref tackles Huginius to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Iron was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Huginius!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# Lester shoots in but Angel avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angel as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Lester gets tackled into the cage by Angel. Angel maintains the clinch. Lester really is a fat lump.#TD2# Angel drags the fight down to the ground.
Angel striking off his back but it's not causing Lester any problems. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester stops Angel from standing up. Lester preventing the sweep. Lester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Lester content to stall in guard here. #T1# Lester stops Angel from standing up. Angel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lester's guard. #REVB# Lester is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Lester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Lester slows the pace down in half guard. Lester looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Angel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Angel trying to hold on to Lester's head to control him but Lester postures up.
#SUB# Lester is working for a kimura but Angel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily. #T3# Lester content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Angel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lester scores with a couple of nice shots. Lester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lester takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Angel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Angel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Angel looks to clinch #TD# and Lester counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lester. Lester scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Lester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Angel wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Angel will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Angel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Angel tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Lester seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Angel fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Lester clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Angel throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily. Angel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Lester scores with a takedown into Angel's guard. Angel is wriggling around but Lester manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Angel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1# Angel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lester manages to mount him!
Lester in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Angel working to try and regain half guard.
Lester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angel can do to turn this around? Lester raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2# Angel tries to hold on but Lester postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lester content just to control the position here. Angel is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Lester goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Angel is on top in guard.
Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lester is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2# Angel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lester dives on top into guard.#REVR# Angel controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself. Angel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lester. Angel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lester is controlling him. Lester postures up and lands a big shot to Angel's brow. Angel looking to control.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lester is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Angel has momentary wrist control but Lester slips an elbow through the middle. Lester lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lester throwing strikes from guard but Angel blocks nicely. Lester lands a couple of elbows. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lester looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lester working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Lester dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Angel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Lester gets back to full guard.
Angel wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving. Angel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Lester has an active guard here but Angel has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Lester manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Angel wants to get up but he can't break Lester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Lester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Angel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2# Angel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lester on his heels. He'll look to pass Lester's guard now, I'm sure. Lester punching to the body, from the bottom. #SU2# Angel stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lester shoots in looking for a takedown. Angel tries to sprawl out of it but Lester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Angel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brett Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Angel tries to keep at a distance but Lester has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##TD2# Lester is fighting off a takedown attempt but Angel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lester to the mat. Lester regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Lester manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Angel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Angel is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Angel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lester has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Angel but great work by Lester.#T4# 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! Lester cracks Angel with a big elbow. Angel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Lester stalling. Angel is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angel avoid being mounted? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lester not doing much here.
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 Brett Lester. I think Lester 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Lion drives through with a takedown into Owen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lion is aware though and is defending well. Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Owen wants to stand but Lion is controlling the position. Lion tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard. Lion postures up in Owen's guard and throws a big left but Owen blocks it. #SUB# Owen is looking for a triangle but Lion pushes his legs off easily.
Lion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lion defends well.#SUB2# Lion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lion controlling from the top position. Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. #T1# Lion sitting in guard here, content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lion passes Owen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Lion trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom. Owen pushes Lion off looking to stand but Lion dives back in and keeps control.
Owen trying to get back to full guard but Lion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Owen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Owen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lion wants to control the pace but Owen is squirming around nicely. Owen is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Lion jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Owen manages to avoid the submission attempt. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Owen is looking for a sweep.#T2# Owen wants to get back to his feet but Lion drags him back down. Owen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Lion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Owen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU2# Lion stands up and beckons Owen to join him on the feet. Owen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owen tries a head kick but it misses.
Owen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2# Lion gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Owen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lion keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3# Owen jumps guard but Lion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Owen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lion is trying to break the clinch but Owen has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Owen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lion is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Owen to the mat. Owen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owen is keeping the position for now. Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. Lion looks winded!#SUB# Lion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU2# Lion stands up and waves to Owen to follow him. Lion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Lion drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Owen wriggles free and stands up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A decent looking cross lands there for Owen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edine Lion will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Lion tries to sprawl but Owen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Lion pushes Owen off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Lion rushes Owen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Lion has clasped his hands together around Owen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Owen is looking to reverse the position. Edine Lion has got the better of the ground game so far. Owen tries to escape but Lion is in control. Owen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Owen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Lion tries to advance to mount but can't. Owen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SU2# Lion postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Owen to stand up. #TD2# Lion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lion is in Owen's guard. Lion is breathing heavily. Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Owen working for a triangle but Lion defends it easily.
#SUB# Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Owen keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass. Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2# Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. Lion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lion throwing strikes but missing. Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lion is aware though and is defending well. Owen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3# Owen is not content to let Lion control the position. Owen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lion's back! Owen lands a shot to the head. Lion wants to control his opponent's hands but Owen gets his hands free. Lion tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
Lion trying to control but not successfully. #SUB# Lion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4# Owen has the hooks in. Lion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Lion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lion just trying to survive but Owen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Lion is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edine Lion will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Lion blocks a head kick by Owen.
#TD2# Lion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lion is in Owen's guard. Lion looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2# Lion stands up from Owen's guard - Lion perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Lion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Owen on his heels. He'll look to pass Owen's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lion wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position. Owen strikes from his own guard. Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Lion wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving. #SUB# Owen has his foot on Lion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Owen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lion stacks Owen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lion! Lion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Owen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lion is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Lion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Owen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Lion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Owen is trying to stand up here but Lion is controlling him well. Owen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Owen wants to sweep but no luck. Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB# Lion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lion has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted. Owen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lion trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom. Lion throwing strikes from guard but Owen blocks nicely. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lion stops Owen from standing up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Lion forces Owen back against the cage and clinches. Owen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lion to keep the fight standing.#BC# Owen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Owen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Randell Owen has been cut. Lion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# A head kick misses from Lion. Owen throws a counter high kick but Lion was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2# Lion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Lion trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Owen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Owen wants to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Owen looking for submissions off his back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Owen manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Edine Lion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edine Lion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Covalev closes the distance and pushes Masters back into the cage. Covalev wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Covalev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Covalev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Covalev misses with the combination.
Covalev fails with a takedown attempt. Masters shoots and misses and Covalev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. As Masters backs away, Covalev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Covalev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masters defends it nicely. Covalev tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Masters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Covalev is looking to clinch. Masters steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Covalev. Nice uppercut there from Covalev.#CL# Covalev has closed the distance and engaged Masters in a clinch.
Masters prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Covalev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Covalev prevents the takedown attempt.
Masters taking a breather. Masters fails to pull guard.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2# Masters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Covalev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Masters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Masters controls Covalev momentarily but Covalev frees himself. Covalev trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Covalev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Covalev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Covalev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Masters seems keen to control Covalev's posture. Covalev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masters on the ground. Covalev wants to pass the guard but Masters is keeping the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Covalev closes the distance and clinches up with Masters, looking for a takedown. Covalev pushes Masters against the cage but Masters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Masters leaves Covalev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Covalev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Covalev to keep the fight standing. Covalev prevents the takedown attempt.
Masters looking to slow down the pace here. Covalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4##TD2# Masters lands a takedown into guard.
#ES# Covalev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Covalev shoots in looking for a takedown. Masters tries to sprawl out of it but Covalev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Masters is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2# Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Masters drags the fight down to the ground.
Masters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Covalev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Covalev dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt. Covalev shoots in looking for a takedown but Masters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Covalev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Covalev shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Covalev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Covalev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Covalev lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Masters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Covalev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Covalev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Covalev preventing the sweep. #T1# Masters 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# Masters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Masters tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2# Masters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Covalev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Tommy Masters has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Masters is trying for a kimura here. Covalev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Masters wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Masters!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Huge pushes Kirby up against the cage in a clinch. Kirby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kirby stalls. Huge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Huge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kirby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Huge misses with punches from the back. Kirby is in bad spot here.
Huge slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kirby can't escape the position.
Huge keeps control of the position easily here as Kirby tries to buck him off.
Kirby wants to escape the position.
#T1# Huge really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kirby. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huge is not going to allow Kirby to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2# Kirby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huge. #SUB2# Huge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kirby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Kirby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#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. Kirby trying to control the position but Huge manages to sink in the hooks. Huge somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Kirby is really stuck here.
Kirby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Huge missing with punches from the back. Kirby rolls, trying to escape but Huge keeps control of the position.
#SUB2# Huge looking for the RNC. Huge thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2# Huge working for the choke. #SUB2# Huge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kirby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3# Kirby wants to get back to his feet. Huge controlling from the back. Huge keeps control of the position as Kirby tries to break free.
Huge is not going to allow Kirby to sit and survive in this position. Huge biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Huge has got his arm under Kirby's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kirby has spun round into Huge's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Huge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kirby wants to sweep here but Huge controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Huge dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Huge scores with a takedown into Kirby's guard. Huge won't allow Kirby to get back to his feet. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Huge. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Huge controlling from the top position. Kirby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Kirby isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Huge stacks Kirby on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Huge! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huge controls the position. Kirby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1# Huge has knee on belly and moves into mount. Huge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kirby tries to lock up and control but Huge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Huge throwing strikes here but Kirby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Huge trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kirby tries to improve his position but instead Huge has taken his back! #T2# Kirby covering up well under a barage of strikes. Huge misses with punches from the back. Huge has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kirby tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Kirby is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kirby is trying to stand but he's just given Huge his back.#SUB2# Huge working for a choke but Kirby is defending well. Huge has good solid back control here. #T3# Kirby is trying to stand back up. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kirby is keeping busy.
Kirby trying to control the action but Huge just sinks the hooks in. Huge throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Huge controls the position. Huge controlling well, preventing Kirby from escaping the position.
Huge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kirby trying to get back to his feet but Huge is in full control for now. Kirby is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirby trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Huge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Kirby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Huge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirby's guard. Kirby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Kirby isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Huge stacks Kirby on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Huge! Huge throwing shots but missing, from side control. Kirby is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Huge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirby, who protects the arm well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huge tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1# Huge throws an elbow but Kirby slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2# Huge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirby has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES# Kirby sneaks out the side door and pushes Huge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Huge. Huge controlling from side mount. #SU2# Huge decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kirby to his feet. #T2##TD2# Huge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Huge controls from within his opponent's guard. Kirby keeping moving, preventing Huge from controlling successfully. Huge throws a strike but Kirby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Huge pulls Kirby in close to his closed guard and prevents Kirby from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3# Kirby throwing strikes from guard but Huge blocks nicely. Huge controls Kirby momentarily but Kirby frees himself. Huge 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##SU2# Huge stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kirby to get to his feet. Huge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# Huge tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Huge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Huge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kirby gets back to full guard.
Kirby wants to stand and escape but Huge is having none of it. Huge postures up.
#SUB# Kirby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kirby is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Huge dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Huge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Huge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Huge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Angel clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Angel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Kirby tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Kirby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kirby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Angel 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, Kirby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Angel 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, Kirby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kirby tries to escape but Angel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. 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.
#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kirby tries to escape but Angel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Angel struggling to land strikes to the head as Kirby covers up. Angel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kirby's body.
Angel throwing sloppy strikes. #T2# Kirby is trying to stand back up. Angel controls the position.#SUB2# Angel is looking for the choke from the back position but Kirby is controlling his hands well. #SUB2# Angel working for a choke but Kirby is defending well. Kirby tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2# Kirby showing good submission defense here.
Angel is hanging on to Kirby's back as he tries to escape.
Angel controlling the position well here. Kirby rolled but Angel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kirby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Angel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2# Angel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Angel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Adam Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Angel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirby! Kirby is looking for a sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES# Kirby sneaks out the side door and pushes Angel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Angel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Angel dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Angel moves into range and clinches up with Kirby. Angel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Angel tries to land a knee to the head but Kirby blocks with his arms.
Angel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirby backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Grover Kirby has been cut. Angel stalling the fight.
Kirby is trying to stall.
Angel can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angel is trying to break the clinch but Kirby is controlling him.#BC# Kirby breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Angel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kirby sprawls well initially but Angel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Angel passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1# Angel looking to control and managing it successfully. Kirby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Angel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Angel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Adam Angel has got the better of the ground game so far. Angel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2# Kirby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Angel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Angel looking to control and managing it successfully. Kirby tries to improve his position but instead Angel has taken his back! Kirby is trying to get back to his feet but Angel has full control of the position and if anything, Kirby has just worked his way into a worse spot. Angel keeps control of the position easily here as Kirby tries to buck him off.
Angel misses with punches from the back. #T3# Kirby has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Angel. Kirby tries to roll but Angel sticks to his back.
Angel keeps control of the position easily here as Kirby tries to buck him off.
#SUB2# Kirby showing good submission defense here.
Angel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4# Kirby is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Angel biding his time, controlling Kirby. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Angel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Grover Kirby's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Kirby looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An inside leg kick from Kirby misses. #CL2# Angel closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Kirby manages to break the clinch.
Kirby misses with a body shot.
#TD2# Angel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kirby to the ground. Angel is now in Kirby's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Angel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Angel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kirby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Kirby trying to control the position.
Angel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard. Angel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Angel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kirby wants to improve his position but instead Angel has moved into half guard.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Angel is looking for a kimura but Kirby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Angel to get the leverage. #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. Angel slows the pace down in half guard. Angel throwing shots but Kirby is blocking nicely. Angel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Angel sitting and controlling from the half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Angel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Angel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kirby is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Angel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU2# Angel decides to stand back up. Angel steps back and let's Kirby get back to his feet.#CL2# Angel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kirby tries to break the clinch but Angel is controlling the position. #TD2# Angel jumps guard and drags Kirby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Angel looking for a guillotine here but Kirby defends easily.
#SUB2# Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Angel managing to control the position. Angel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirby landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Angel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Angel 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Angel!
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