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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Italo moves into the clinch.
Sellers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Italo blocks it with crossed arms.
Sellers has had enough of the clinch but Italo keeps him there for the moment.
Italo has Sellers pressed against the cage, preventing Sellers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sellers wants a takedown but no success here.
Sellers is stalling here.
Italo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Italo lands an elbow inside.
Sellers jumps guard but Italo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Italo misses with some punches.
Italo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sellers can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sellers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Italo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Italo.
Italo has a couple of punches blocked by Sellers.
Sellers jumps guard but Italo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Italo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Italo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Italo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Italo. #ROC2#
Sellers is rocked!
Italo working the clinch nicely. Sellers is working for position but Italo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sellers crumples up against the cage and Italo lands two more shots before the ref can save Sellers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
BK fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sellers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BK bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sellers's head backwards.
BK punishes Sellers's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
BK gets tackled into the cage by Sellers. Sellers maintains the clinch.
BK tries to work over Sellers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BK wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from BK.
BK throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sellerss head.
BK lands a hook that snaps the head of Sellers backwards.
Sellers is trying to maintain a safe position but BK gets an underhook and turns Sellers into the cage.
BK works on Sellers's body with a couple of short punches.
BK gets through Sellers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Brett Sellers has been cut.
BK makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Sellers is rocked!
Sellers is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BK pushes Sellers against the cage. BK is working some dirty boxing. BK pushes off with a quick right hook! Sellers goes down! Sellers tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! BK moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ BK!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Ohara misses with a head kick.
As Ohara looks to move away, Sellers throws a big counter combo but Ohara just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Ohara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sellers to the mat! Sellers manages to get full guard. #ES#
Sellers pushes Ohara off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Ohara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sellers did well to prevent Ohara getting side control.#ES#
Sellers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ohara keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sellers being controlled against the cage.
Sellers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohara walks away with a smile on his face. Sellers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sellers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ohara . #CL2#
Ohara pushes Sellers up against the cage in a clinch.
Sellers has Ohara pressed against the cage.
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Sellers taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Ohara .
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Ohara breaks the clinch.
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Sellers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ohara breaks the clinch.
Sellers stuffs the takedown attempt from Ohara . Ohara gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Sellers tries to keep at a distance but Ohara has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ohara pulls Sellers into guard.
Sellers throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Ohara pulls Sellers in close to his closed guard and prevents Sellers from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Sellers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sellers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ohara wants to sweep here but Sellers controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ohara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sellers escapes and throws Ohara 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ohara looks winded!#T3##SUB#
Sellers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ohara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ohara is trying to improve his position.
Ohara can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sellers 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.
You can see the frustration on Ohara 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ohara looking for a sweep but Sellers has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sellers punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sellers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sellers manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ohara to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Sellers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sellers tries to clinch there but Ohara circles away.
Sellers moves out of range of the body kick from Ohara .
Ohara tries for a takedown but Sellers circles away easily#TD#
and Sellers counters with a single leg into guard. Ohara didn't expect that.
Sellers throws a big elbow that misses.
Ohara trying to strike off his back.
Sellers with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sellers wants to control from the top but Ohara keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ohara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sellers defends it easily.
Ohara is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sellers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sellers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ohara 's head.
Sellers 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.
Ohara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sellers's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sellers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sellers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ohara is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sellers trying to keep a closed guard but Ohara is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Sellers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sellers has his foot on Ohara 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ohara works his way back into a safe position though.
Ohara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ohara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sellers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohara wants to stand but Sellers is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Ohara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sellers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ohara has managed to get both his arms back between Sellers's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Sellers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ohara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Ohara stands and steps away. Sellers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sellers gets a clinch. #TD#
Sellers jumps into guard, dragging Ohara to the mat.
#T4#
Ohara pushing down on Sellers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sellers tries to kick Ohara off but Ohara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sellers gets full guard.
Ohara passes into half guard.
Ohara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sellers is looking for a sweep. Ohara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sellers is working hard here to advance position.
Ohara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sellers keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Sellers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sellers fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Ohara , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sellers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ohara has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Sellers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sellers.
Ohara wants to sweep here but Sellers controlling him for the moment.
Sellers scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohara trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ohara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ohara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ohara has Sellers pulled in close to control his posture.
Ohara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sellers throwing strikes from guard but Ohara blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ohara shoots in for a takedown but Sellers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sellers is looking for a counter combo.
Sellers throws a wild body kick that Ohara sees coming a mile off.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sellers throws a looping overhand right but Ohara ducks down to avoid it.
Sellers tries to clinch but Ohara moves out of range.
Sellers misses with a two punch combination.
Sellers scores with a jab to the body.
Sellers throws a right and a left that Ohara avoids nicely.
Ohara throws out a counter right but Sellers avoids it with no problem.
Sellers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sellers takes a swing at Ohara 's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Sellers swinging wildly here.
Ohara doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Sellers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ohara won't be happy with that.
Ohara is looking to get back to his feet here but Sellers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ohara 's back.
Brett Sellers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boco Ohara .
Sellers is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ohara up.
Brett Sellers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ohara fending off the submission attempt from Sellers. #T4#
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Sellers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohara can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
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Ohara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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Brett Sellers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brett Sellers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
#SUB#
Boco Ohara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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Ohara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sellers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Brett Sellers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Bassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sellers.
Sellers tries to counter with a takedown but Bassi is quick to defend against it.
Bassi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sellers.
Bassi misses with a looping right.
Bassi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bassi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sellers manages to avoid it.
Bassi lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Brett Sellers has been cut.
Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Sellers ducks down to avoid it.
Sellers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Bassi misses the target.
Sellers walks into a straight right hand from Bassi.
Sellers moves out of range as Bassi strikes.
Sellers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bassi sprawls and moves away.
Sellers avoids the body shot from Bassi.
Bassi scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bassi misses the target.
Sellers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bassi sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sellers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bassi.
Bassi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sellers falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bassi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bassi!
Leon Bassi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Banderez forces Sellers back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sellers pulls Banderez into guard.
#SU2#
Sellers is working an open guard so Banderez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sellers slips under a jab from Banderez.
Sellers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banderez sprawls and moves away.
Banderez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sellers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Sellers gets tackled into the cage by Banderez. Banderez maintains the clinch.
Sellers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banderez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sellers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banderez misses with a knee strike.
Banderez dodges an elbow strike from Sellers.
Banderez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Brett Sellers has been cut.#BC#
Sellers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banderez has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL2#
Sellers gets tackled into the cage by Banderez. Banderez maintains the clinch.
Sellers tries to pull guard but Banderez won't allow it.
Banderez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Sellers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Banderez. That snapped Sellers's head back.
Banderez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sellers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Banderez clinches up against the cage.
Sellers tries to score a body lock takedown but Banderez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sellers wants to take the fight to the mat but Banderez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Banderez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sellers blocks it with crossed arms.
Sellers looking for a takedown. #BC#
Sellers breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Banderez clinches up with Sellers and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sellers pulls Banderez into guard.
#SU2#
Banderez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sellers stuffs the takedown attempt from Banderez. Banderez gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Banderez moves into range and clinches up with Sellers.
Sellers jumps guard but Banderez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sellers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banderez up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Sellers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Banderez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sellers napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Sellers sneaks out the side door and pushes Banderez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sellers is breathing heavily.
Banderez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banderez tries for a takedown but Sellers circles away easily#TD#
and Sellers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sellers content to control rather than advance.
Banderez manages to get to full guard.
#T4##ES2#
Banderez pushes Sellers off and gets back to his feet.
Sellers looks for the body kick but Banderez saw that one coming. #CL2#
Banderez has closed the distance and engaged Sellers in a clinch.
Sellers is trying to pull guard but Banderez has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Banderez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banderez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banderez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banderez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banderez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Banderez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Sellers's cut.
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##CL2#
Banderez moves into the clinch.
Sellers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banderez smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Banderez gets a clinch.
Sellers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banderez prevents it.
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Sellers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Banderez clinches up against the cage.
Banderez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banderez working Sellers over with knees to the body.#T1#
Sellers tries a body shot but Banderez blocks it.
Nice elbow from Banderez. #BC#
Sellers breaks the clinch.
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Banderez has Sellers up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricardo Banderez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Sellers jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Banderez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Banderez pushes Sellers up against the cage in a clinch.
Banderez misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Banderez to work.
Banderez stops a takedown attempt from Sellers.
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Sellers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banderez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sellers is fending him off so far but Banderez persists. Nope, Sellers circles away and we're back to standing.
Sellers looks to land a combination. Banderez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sellers tries to clinch up but Banderez circles away and keeps his distance.
Banderez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Banderez rushes Sellers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sellers breaks the clinch.
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Banderez moves into range and clinches up with Sellers.
Banderez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sellers's defenses. #TD2#
Banderez manages to pull guard.
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Sellers prevents Banderez from getting back to his feet.
Brett Sellers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banderez pulls Sellers in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Banderez 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.
Banderez is continuing to stall.
Banderez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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Banderez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sellers stacks Banderez 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 Sellers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banderez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sellers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sellers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Banderez's face.
Banderez is looking to improve his position but Sellers isn't that keen on the idea.
Banderez tries to lock up and control but Sellers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banderez is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Sellers turns him over and now has his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banderez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Banderez is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Banderez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brett Sellers'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!
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Banderez shoots in and drives through. Sellers sprawls well.#CL2#
Banderez darts in and clinches Sellers up against the cage.
Sellers wants to take the fight to the mat but Banderez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Sellers gets control of Banderez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sellers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banderez wants to stand but Sellers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sellers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Banderez working a defensive guard but Sellers manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banderez is pushing Sellers's head away, looking to escape. Sellers manages to hold on to the position though.
Banderez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Sellers avoids the attempt from Banderez to control.
Banderez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banderez is trying to stand but he's just given Sellers his back.
Banderez is trying to get back to his feet but Sellers has full control of the position and if anything, Banderez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Banderez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sellers is hanging on to Banderez's back as he tries to escape.
Ricardo Banderez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brett Sellers is winning the standup battle so far.#SUB#
Brett Sellers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#SUB#
Ricardo Banderez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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Brett Sellers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Brett Sellers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Sellers missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sellers as he avoids it easily.
Ribeiro shoots and misses #CL#
and Sellers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Sellers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sellers throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sellers scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sellers moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sellers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sellers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sellers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sellers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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Sellers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sellers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sellers controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself. #SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sellers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Sellers's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sellers is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
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Sellers working for submissions but it's allowed Ribeiro to get to half guard.
Ribeiro not doing much here.
Ribeiro tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sellers controls his leg. #T3#
Ribeiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribeiro wants to stand up but Sellers manages to regain full guard.
Sellers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro looking to control.
Sellers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro has his foot on Sellers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sellers works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Sellers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sellers scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sellers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sellers moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sellers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Sellers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Sellers has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sellers has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sellers breaks from the clinch.
Sellers throws a right hand that Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Sellers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sellers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sellers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ribeiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sellers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Sellers manages to break the clinch.
Sellers tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Ribeiro blocks the low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ribeiro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sellers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ribeiro to the mat. Ribeiro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ribeiro is trying to hold Sellers in close to prevent damage but Sellers has managed to pass into half guard.
Sellers trying to control the pace.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Sellers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sellers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brett Sellers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sellers is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sellers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sellers prevents Ribeiro from standing back up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sellers wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is trying to escape back to his feet but Sellers uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU#
Sellers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sellers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Sellers has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Sellers 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sellers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeiro somewhat.
Sellers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Sellers throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Sellers moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Sellers throws a series of punches but Ribeiro avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sellers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sellers wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sellers clinches up with Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Sellers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Sellers breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Sellers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Sellers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Sellers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sellers throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sellers misses with a wild combination.
Sellers is looking to chop away at Ribeiro's legs.
Ribeiro wants to counter with a clinch but Sellers pushes him away.#CL2#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Sellers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Sellers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sellers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Sellers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brett Sellers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ribeiro.
Sellers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Sellers.
Sellers stuffs the takedown.
Sellers tries to clinch there but Ribeiro circles away.
#CL#
Sellers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Sellers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Ribeiro drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed Sellers to get to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Sellers is controlling well.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sellers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sellers's back!
Will Ribeiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Sellers is really stuck here.
Ribeiro scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sellers can't escape the position.
Ribeiro controlling from the back.
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Sellers looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Sellers right now.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back.
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 Sellers.
Well Sellers 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Sellers!
The defeated Gabriel Ribeiro had this to say: 'Lutamos bem, mas não pudemos trazer a vitória. Agora é treinar mais e se preparar para a próxima'.
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