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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Girlea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Cline.
Cline shoots for a double leg takedown but Girlea sprawls well. He's pushed Cline's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ian Girlea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cline shoots in for a takedown but Girlea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Girlea misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Cline bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Girlea throws Cline to one side and escapes!
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!#CL#
Cline closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cline being controlled against the cage.
Girlea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Cline fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girlea swings wildly with an uppercut but Cline uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Girlea manages to break the clinch.
Girlea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cline is out of range and Girlea settles back down.
Girlea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Cline looking to score a takedown here. Girlea is defending well but Cline drives through and ends up in Girlea's guard.#SU#
Cline decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Girlea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Cline shoots in looking for a takedown but Girlea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cline's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Girlea slaps away a takedown attempt from Cline, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Girlea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cline's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Girlea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Girlea.
Cline tries to roll over but Girlea keeps him under control.#T3#
Girlea is trying to control. Cline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girlea wants to stand up but Cline is controlling the position.
Cline taking some punishment here, with Girlea in his half guard.
Cline is trying to get back to full guard.
Cline won't allow Girlea to pass to mount.
Girlea seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Girlea working over Cline with some ground and pound. Cline looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cline wants to control but Girlea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cline controlling the position for now.#T4#
Cline tries to kick Girlea off but Girlea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cline controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cline is staying active underneath Girlea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cline keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Girlea maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cline could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Girlea has cracked it and Cline is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Girlea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Girlea!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Boyle finds it's target.#TD#
Boyle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cline throws an elbow that misses. Boyle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cline's guard. Nice move by Boyle!#REVB#
Boyle is looking to stand up but Cline won't let him.
Boyle wants to stand and escape but instead Cline has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Cline missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cline is controlling him. #SU#
Cline stands up from Boyle's guard - Cline perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cline's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cline scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Boyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cline on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Cline is rocked!
Boyle lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Cline falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam Boyle!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Boyle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Cline, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Cline fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Cline persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Knight pushes Cline off and gets back to his feet.
Knight throws a right and a left that Cline avoids nicely.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cline tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Cline shoots in.
Knight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Patrick Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cline shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cline's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and pushes Cline back into the cage.
Cline dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cline has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cline is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Cline jumps guard.
#T2##SUB#
Cline is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Cline is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cline works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Knight stands and steps away. Cline gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Cline shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight looks to land a combination. Cline sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
A nice combination there by Knight.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cline wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight is trying to break free.
Cline has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Cline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
Knight throws a right and a left that Cline avoids nicely.
Cline seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Cline has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cline is defended easily by Knight.
Knight throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Knight clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Cline's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Cline closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Cline to work.
Cline stalling.
Cline can't get the takedown.
Cline is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cline uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Cline is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Cline postures up.
Cline scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight throws a leg kick but Cline checks it.
Cline misses with the combination.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cline shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Cline's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cline has a takedown stuffed.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.
Cline tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edgardo Cline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knight.#CL2#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Cline keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Cline stalling in the clinch.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Cline has him pressed against the cage.
Knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cline taking a breather.#T4#
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight letting Cline take a breather here.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Knight is trying to push Cline away but Cline has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline is looking for a takedown.
Cline is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight throws a head kick but Cline moves out of range.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Cline.
Cline 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.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cline is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Cline circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Cline counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cline tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cline has him pressed against the cage.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cline has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Cline - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Cline has him pressed against the cage.
Cline leaning his opponent against the cage.
Patrick Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight is pressed up against the cage. Cline has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knight down to the mat. Knight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Cline 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Cline moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cline is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Knight lands a really nice looking cross but Cline seems unphased.
#T4#
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cline is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Cline circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Cline counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cline distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edgardo Cline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cline has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline postures up.
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 Edgardo Cline.
I think Knight 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Knight!
Patrick Knight bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Clancy.
#CUT2#
It looks like Edgardo Cline has been cut.
Luke Clancy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clancy throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Cline counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Clancy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Clancy moves into the clinch.
Cline is trying to break free.#BC2#
Clancy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but Cline shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clancy lands a big head kick that sends Cline to the canvas! Clancy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Clancy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Greenacre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greenacre wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenacre shoots for a takedown but Cline saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cline fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greenacre avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Greenacre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenacre moves in looking to clinch but Cline pushes him off.
Cline looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greenacre is fending him off so far but Cline persists. Nope, Greenacre circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenacre fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenacre fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Cline fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Greenacre closes the distance and pushes Cline back into the cage.
Cline effectively controlling the action here.
Greenacre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cline is keeping busy.
Cline drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenacre is leaning against Cline and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Cline blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cline blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greenacre wants to get back to striking at distance but Cline won't allow it.
Greenacre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cline just leaning against Greenacre, taking a breather.
Greenacre prevents the takedown attempt.
Cline stalling.
#BC#
Cline breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Greenacre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cline, pushing him back against the cage.
Greenacre is looking to control Cline's arms but Cline gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greenacre has his back to the cage. #T3##BC#
Cline breaks the clinch.
Cline shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenacre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Greenacre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cline but Cline pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cline half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cline shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greenacre sprawls well. Greenacre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cline gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Cline gets caught flat footed, as Greenacre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cline working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greenacre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cline has his foot on Greenacre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greenacre works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenacre's guard. #REVR#
Cline is fighting to break Greenacre's control of his arms but Greenacre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren Greenacre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Cline fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenacre, pushing him back against the cage.
Cline is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greenacre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cline misses with a punch to the body.
Cline is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Cline 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.
Greenacre misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Cline counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Greenacre has his foot on Cline's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cline works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Cline stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cline closes the distance and clinches up with Greenacre, looking for a takedown. Cline pushes Greenacre against the cage but Greenacre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgardo Cline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cline swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greenacre tries to clinch up.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Cline has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cline closes the distance and pushes Greenacre back into the cage.#BC#
Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cline swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenacre.
Darren Greenacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cline changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenacre tries to avoid it but Cline manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenacre to the ground. Greenacre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greenacre doesn't manage to clinch there - Cline circles away.
Cline dives in and grabs Greenacre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greenacre pushes down on Cline's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Greenacre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenacre shoots in for a takedown but Cline shows good takedown defense.
Greenacre is breathing heavily.
Greenacre is looking to clinch.
Greenacre wants to clinch up but Cline keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Greenacre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cline pinned against the cage. Cline gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Cline dives in for a single leg takedown but Greenacre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greenacre tries to clinch up.
Cline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greenacre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cline manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edgardo Cline is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenacre goes for a double leg but Cline avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cline continues to drive forward.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greenacre stuffs the takedown attempt from Cline. Cline gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenacre tries to clinch there but Cline circles away.
#CL#
Cline has closed the distance and engaged Greenacre in a clinch.
Greenacre is trying to pull guard but Cline has him pressed against the cage.
Cline stalling in the clinch.
Cline drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenacre taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgardo Cline dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cline or perhaps it was just good defense by Greenacre, which made it look bad. #CL#
Cline fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenacre, pushing him back against the cage.
Cline prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cline goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greenacre prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greenacre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cline content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Cline is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cline looking for a takedown.
Greenacre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cline has Greenacre pressed against the cage, preventing Greenacre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greenacre tries to clinch but Cline is having none of it.
Cline throws a big counter combination but Greenacre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Greenacre as Cline shoots in.
Greenacre doesn't manage to clinch there - Cline circles away.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Cline keeps the fight on the outside.
Greenacre misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cline paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Cline fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenacre is looking for the big counter here.
Greenacre tries to clinch there but Cline circles away.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Cline is looking for a counter combo.
Greenacre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Cline closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greenacre to the mat! Greenacre manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cline gets to his feet. Greenacre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Greenacre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Greenacre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch but Cline swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cline fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greenacre avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenacre tries to clinch up but Cline circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Cline fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greenacre to the ground. Cline is now in Greenacre's guard.
Greenacre trying to keep a closed guard but Cline is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgardo Cline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cline 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgardo Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Cline darts in looking for a takedown but Pettis gets double underhooks and turns Cline into the cage.
Pettis scores with a jab to the body.
Pettis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pettis lands a hook that stumbles Cline back into the cage. Pettis follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Cline to the canvas! Pettis pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Cline has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
A victorious Anthony Pettis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cline has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taumalolo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taumalolo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cline pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taumalolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cline sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taumalolo somewhat.
Hale Taumalolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taumalolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cline defends well and Taumalolo ends up having to push Cline into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edgardo Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hale Taumalolo.#TD#
Cline throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taumalolo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cline is in Taumalolo's guard.
Cline lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cline accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Cline stands and steps away. Taumalolo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taumalolo enables Cline to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taumalolo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cline 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.
Cline wanted to stand there but Taumalolo had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Taumalolo blocks nicely. #T1#
Taumalolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cline.
Cline connects with a couple of short punches.
Cline has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taumalolo is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Cline decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Cline shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taumalolo is trying to defend but Cline finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taumalolo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cline manages to mount him!
#T2#
Taumalolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cline is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taumalolo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cline lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Cline is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taumalolo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taumalolo shrugs it off. #SUB#
Cline looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cline punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3##SU#
Cline is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Cline closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cline taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#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.
Cline is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Cline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cline shoots in looking for a takedown but Taumalolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cline's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cline shoots in but no luck this time.
Taumalolo misses with a takedown #TD#
and Cline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taumalolo's guard.
Cline postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline lands a couple of elbows.
Cline tries to stand but Taumalolo is controlling from the bottom.
Cline trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgardo Cline 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#
Cline shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Cline stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Cline throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taumalolo was covering up waiting for the punch and Cline finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cline makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taumalolo 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.
Edgardo Cline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cline postures up and lands a big shot to Taumalolo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taumalolo has momentary wrist control but Cline slips an elbow through the middle.
Taumalolo is breathing heavily.
Cline scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cline landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Taumalolo working a defensive guard but Cline manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Cline is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taumalolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taumalolo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cline thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Taumalolo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Cline decides to stand back up. Cline steps back and let's Taumalolo get back to his feet.#CL#
Cline clinches with his opponent.
Taumalolo is trying to stall.
Cline stalls. #T3#
Cline has Taumalolo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taumalolo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cline content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cline is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taumalolo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taumalolo letting Cline take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edgardo Cline.
Cline tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taumalolo defends well and Cline ends up having to push Taumalolo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#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.
Cline shoots for a double leg takedown but Taumalolo sprawls well. He's pushed Cline's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taumalolo. #CL#
Cline clinches. #TD#
Cline gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Taumalolo is wriggling around but Cline manages to pass to half guard.
Cline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taumalolo can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Cline looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taumalolo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline prevents Taumalolo from improving his position.
Cline tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taumalolo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgardo Cline dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cline moves into the clinch.
Cline stalling the fight.
Taumalolo wants to take the fight to the mat but Cline manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cline just leaning against Taumalolo, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Cline.
Cline seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Cline bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taumalolo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Taumalolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cline looking for a guillotine from mount but Taumalolo is having none of it.
Cline landing punches. #T1#
Cline lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Taumalolo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cline. #SUB#
Cline looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cline lands a big shot there that rocks Taumalolo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Cline with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Cline has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Taumalolo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edgardo Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cline shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hernandez pulls Cline in close to his closed guard and prevents Cline from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cline tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cline is controlling him.
Cline wants to get up but he can't break Hernandez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez is controlling Cline's posture.#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cline has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Hernandez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cline throws a strike but Hernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cline looking to control.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cline working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Cline keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cline throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hernandez stays in close to Cline's body and controls the position.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Cline is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cline is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Hernandez forces Cline back against the cage and clinches.
Hernandez digs a right hand underneath Cline's ribcage. Cline let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Hernandez manages to pull guard.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet. #T3#
Cline trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cline doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cline manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cline trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hernandez's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cline accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez pulls Cline in close to his closed guard and prevents Cline from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cline manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Cline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez is fighting to break Cline's control of his arms but Cline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hernandez trying to control but Cline is working from the bottom.
Cline knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cline.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Hernandez 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#
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Cline throwing a counter right hand but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Cline counters with a takedown into side control.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hernandez is proving hard to escape from.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cline. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Hernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cline escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Cline had control of the position.
Hernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cline is looking to stand back up but Hernandez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cline.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Cline's head.
Cline wants to get back to full guard.
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. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Cline's temple.
Hernandez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Cline won't be happy about that!
Cline in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Hernandez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Cline is rocked!
Hernandez controlling from mount.
Oh Cline is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cline tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
Hernandez dominating with strikes here.
Hernandez content just to control the position here.
Hernandez is continuing to stall.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hernandez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cline bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hernandez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Hernandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Cline gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bell counters with a three punch combo that has Cline backing up. Cline nods at Bell to acknowledge the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Cline.
Shaun Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cline as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Bell has Cline up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bell taking a breather.#T1#
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cline walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edgardo Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Bell.
Bell stuffs the takedown attempt from Cline. Cline gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bell dives in and grabs Cline's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cline pushes down on Bell's head and hops out.
Bell throws a right and a left that Cline avoids nicely.
Cline darts in looking for a takedown but Bell gets double underhooks and turns Cline into the cage. #CL#
Cline closes the distance and clinches.
Cline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Cline shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cline counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Cline on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cline darts in looking for a takedown but Bell gets double underhooks and turns Cline into the cage.
Bell tries to counter with a clinch but Cline shakes him off and moves away.
Cline tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bell looks winded!
A head kick by Bell misses #TD#
and Cline counters with a takedown into side control. #T3##SUB#
Cline is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline taking a breather here.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cline thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Bell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Cline tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bell wants to control but Cline postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaun Bell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Bell. No joy for Cline on that attempt.
Bell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Cline drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cline presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cline is trying to push Bell away but Bell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bell has managed to clinch.
Cline stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cline.
#BC2#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cline is able to avoid easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bell - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Bell clinches.
Bell controlling the action here for a moment.
Bell stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bell tries to throw a body punch but Cline avoids it by throwing Bell back against the cage.
Bell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cline was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell throws a right and a left that Cline avoids nicely. #T2#
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown. Cline tries to sprawl out of it but Bell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cline manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Cline gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Cline tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bell pushes Cline away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cline gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell trying to control here.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Bell is looking to escape.
Cline lands strikes from half guard.#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.
Cline tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Cline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cline. #SUB#
Cline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell missing with a left hand there. Cline was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Bell clinches up with Cline and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cline takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Cline looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bell!#ES2#
Bell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bell tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cline counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Bell wants to improve his position but instead Cline has moved into half guard.
Cline sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Cline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell trying to hold on to Cline's head to control him but Cline postures up.
#SUB#
Cline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cline.
Cline not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell is trying to stand up here but Cline is controlling him well. #SUB#
Cline is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cline sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though. #SU#
Cline decides to return to a standing position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bell shoots in but Cline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Cline dives in and scores a takedown into Bell's guard.
Bell wants to sweep here but Cline controlling him for the moment.
Cline prevents Bell from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Cline postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cline content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cline scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Cline stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bell wants a takedown.
Edgardo Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Bell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Cline shoots in.
Bell throws a counter combo.
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 Edgardo Cline.
I think Bell 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Cline dives in and grabs Geary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geary pushes down on Cline's head and hops out.#CL#
Cline takes the fight into the clinch.
Cline is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geary is defending well for now.
Cline changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Geary fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Geary throws a sloppy head kick and Cline moves out of range easily.
Geary has a takedown stuffed.
Geary misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cline shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Geary has one foot on Cline's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Geary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cline is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geary fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgardo Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Geary.
Cline tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon Geary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cline sprawls well. Cline wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geary gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Geary has Cline up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Geary has Cline pushed against the cage.
Cline is looking to take this one to the mat.
Geary is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Cline manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Geary moves into the clinch successfully.
Cline wants a takedown.
Come on Cline - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cline changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Geary fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Cline tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geary swivels and escapes.
Geary fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cline shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cline landing some decent shots from guard.
Geary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Geary isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cline stacks Geary 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 Cline!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Geary's face as Cline controls the position.
Cline with the ground and pound but Geary regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Cline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geary has managed to free his arm - good work.
Geary is trying to stand up here but Cline is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Geary doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cline.
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 Edgardo Cline will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cline wants to clinch.
Geary wants to clinch.#CL2#
Cline tries to keep at a distance but Geary has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geary lands a body punch in the clinch.
Geary letting Cline take a breather here.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Geary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Geary tries to pull guard but Cline forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Geary drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cline pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Geary has closed the distance and engaged Cline in a clinch.
Cline is trying to stall.
Cline is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Geary gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Cline shoots in and gets a takedown into Geary's guard.#T2#
Geary 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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Geary escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cline gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cline wants to get up but he can't break Geary's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cline lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geary 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#
Cline tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Geary has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Geary throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cline because Geary loaded up on that one.
Geary thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Geary sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cline is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cline tries to lock up and control but Geary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Geary has control of Cline's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cline regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Geary throws some wild stikes that Cline manages to avoid easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Geary looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cline tries to hold on but Geary postures up.
Cline is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Geary is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cline is surviving well by controlling Geary's body position as best he can.
We've been informed that Geary has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jon Geary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline is desperately trying to improve his position but Geary has a good base and remains in mount.
Geary takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Geary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geary is pressed up against the cage. Cline has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Geary down to the mat. Geary avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Geary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cline is fending him off so far but Geary persists. Nope, Cline circles away and we're back to standing.
Cline fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geary tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Cline fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Geary to the ground. Cline is now in Geary's guard.#ES2#
Geary is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cline presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geary tries to clinch but Cline moves out of range.
Cline appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edgardo Cline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Cline stuffs the takedown attempt from Geary. Geary gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Geary gets caught napping as Cline dives in and scores a takedown. Geary manages to retain guard.#SU#
Cline gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Cline changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Geary looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Geary sneaks out the side door and pushes Cline away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Geary with that takedown attempt.
Edgardo Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Geary.
No joy there for Geary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Cline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cline takes one to the side of the head.
Cline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geary.
Geary stuffs the takedown.
Geary fails with the takedown.#TD#
Geary gets caught napping as Cline dives in and scores a takedown. Geary manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Geary has his feet on Cline's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Geary shoots in for a double leg but Cline sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cline shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geary pinned against the cage. Geary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Geary gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cline to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Geary is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Cline holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Geary decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Geary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Geary pushes Cline off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Geary goes for a double leg but Cline avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cline continues to drive forward.
Cline appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Geary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Geary 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Geary!
Jon Geary decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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