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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pitbull clinches.
Pitbull pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pitbull taking a breather.#TD2#
Pitbull gets control of Mcleod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pitbull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pitbull is trying to keep Mcleod in close.
Pitbull has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mcleod stands up and waves to Pitbull to follow him.
Leo Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mcleod rushes Pitbull and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Pitbull tries to pull guard but Mcleod won't allow it.
Mcleod taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcleod to keep the fight standing.
Pitbull jumps guard but Mcleod stands there with Pitbull around his waist. Pitbull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dane Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Pitbull.
Mcleod jumps guard but Pitbull turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pitbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Pitbull. #CL#
Mcleod moves into range and clinches up with Pitbull.
Mcleod tries to break the clinch but Pitbull is controlling the position. #BC2#
Pitbull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##TD2#
Pitbull lands a takedown into guard.
Mcleod is wriggling around but Pitbull manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Mcleod tries to roll over but Pitbull keeps him under control.
Mcleod is in trouble now - Pitbull has advanced to mount!
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!
Pitbull with good strikes from the mount here!
Mcleod is looking to get to half guard.
Mcleod sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mcleod is looking to escape.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcleod regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pitbull looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Mcleod has his hands on Pitbull's head, controlling the position.
Mcleod lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mcleod stopping the sweep attempt from Pitbull.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pitbull holds on and takes a little breather.
Pitbull striking off his back but it's not causing Mcleod any problems.
Pitbull working a defensive guard but Mcleod manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Pitbull is trying to control Mcleod's posture but Mcleod avoids it.
Pitbull is looking to regain half guard here but Mcleod keeps moving and retains side control.
Pitbull is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pitbull is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcleod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull keeping hold of Mcleod's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mcleod closes the distance and clinches.
Mcleod working hard to break the clinch.
Pitbull throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcleod tries to throw a body punch but Pitbull avoids it by throwing Mcleod back against the cage. #BC2#
Pitbull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pitbull manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Mcleod shoots in and bounces Pitbull off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcleod really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pitbull wants to hit a switch here but Mcleod passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pitbull there! #T1#
Pitbull flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pitbull is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pitbull tries to hold on but Mcleod postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pitbull manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pitbull is trying to maintain the position but Mcleod is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Mcleod seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pitbull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SU#
Mcleod stands and steps away. Pitbull gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Mcleod has Pitbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitbull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pitbull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcleod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcleod misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Mcleod manages to get underhooks.
Dane Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Pitbull.#BC2#
Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches.
Mcleod tries a knee to the head but Pitbull blocks it.
#T4#
Pitbull is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leo Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitbull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcleod defending well as Pitbull loads up on a big left hand.
Pitbull darts in looking for a takedown but Mcleod gets double underhooks and turns Pitbull into the cage.
Pitbull is breathing heavily.
Pitbull tries to clinch up.
It looked like Mcleod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcleod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcleod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Mcleod dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcleod leaves Pitbull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcleod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Mcleod. No joy for Pitbull on that attempt.
Mcleod is looking to clinch but Pitbull is avoiding it.
Mcleod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcleod manages to avoid it.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Mcleod is having none of it.
Mcleod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcleod.
Mcleod is looking to clinch.
Mcleod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitbull.
Dane Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Pitbull.#T1##TD#
Mcleod throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pitbull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcleod is in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitbull trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcleod won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Pitbull is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcleod dives into side control.
Mcleod controls the position. #T2#
Pitbull is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mcleod is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mcleod sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pitbull tries to hold on but Mcleod postures up.#T3#
Pitbull can't escape the position.
Pitbull wants to hold on but Mcleod pushes him away.
Mcleod controlling his opponent.
Dane Mcleod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pitbull tries to buck Mcleod off but he can't manage it.
Mcleod manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pitbull to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitbull is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Mcleod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcleod has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Mcleod!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pitbull walks into a jab.
Pitbull lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Adam McDonough has been cut.
Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonough lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD2#
McDonough cracks Pitbull with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pitbull looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDonough finish him?
#ROC2#
Pitbull is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonough finds Pitbull's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pitbull flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McDonough lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pitbull will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam McDonough!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Winters misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Pitbull pushes Winters up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitbull taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winters looking for a takedown.
Winters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pitbull gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Pitbull wants the takedown. Winters is fighting it off but Pitbull persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Winters's guard against the cage.#ES#
Winters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Winters is looking to control Pitbull's arms but Pitbull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winters has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Pitbull manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Pitbull has his foot on Winters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winters works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pitbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winters's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Winters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pitbull passes into side control.
Pitbull content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Winters tries to bench press Pitbull off him but Pitbull keeps the position.
Winters is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Winters is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pitbull is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Winters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Pitbull can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winters is looking to escape.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Pitbull can't control as he wanted to and Winters manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pitbull looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winters taking some punishment here, with Pitbull in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Winters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitbull is working away from the top position though.
Pitbull perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Winters gets full guard.#SUB#
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Pitbull dominated that round.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Pitbull takes the fight into the clinch.
Pitbull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pitbull prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winters has Pitbull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pitbull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Pitbull gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Winters regains guard.
#SU2#
Pitbull gets to his feet. Winters looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull throws a sloppy body shot
and Winters counters with a three punch combo that has Pitbull backing up. Pitbull nods at Winters to acknowledge the strikes.
Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Winters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Winters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pitbull is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Pitbull stalling in the clinch.
Winters stops a takedown attempt from Pitbull.
#TD2#
Pitbull pulls guard effortlessly.
Pitbull controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Pitbull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winters manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pitbull showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Pitbull stands up from Winters's guard - Pitbull perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Pitbull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winters as he jumps to the side.
Pitbull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winters counters with a left and a right that stings Pitbull.
Guadalupe Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Pitbull.#T3#
Winters swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitbull.
Pitbull is looking to clinch but Winters is avoiding it.
Winters tries to counter by clinching up but Pitbull breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Pitbull closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winters did well to prevent Pitbull getting side control.
Winters is trying to stand.
Pitbull wants to control but Winters is keeping him busy.
Winters is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Pitbull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Still in half guard, Pitbull seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pitbull moves in looking to clinch but Winters pushes him off.
Guadalupe Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
Winters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leo Pitbull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winters throws a right hand that Pitbull ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitbull also avoids with ease.
Pitbull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Pitbull has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Pitbull manages to pull guard.
Pitbull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pitbull wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Winters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winters landing with the ground and pound.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Winters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winters throws a big right hand that misses.
Pitbull trying to keep a closed guard but Winters is proving a slippery customer.
Pitbull has his hands on Winters's head, controlling the position.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
Pitbull wants to hit a switch here but Winters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pitbull there!
Winters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pitbull's face.
#T2#
Winters thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Winters lands a heavy elbow.
Pitbull prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Winters avoids the attempt from Pitbull to control.
Winters punching from mount but Pitbull doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pitbull is trying desperately to improve position.
Winters putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3##SUB#
Winters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Winters raining down hammerfists from mount.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Winters looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Winters looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitbull bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pitbull passes Winters's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Pitbull is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Winters is trying to stand back up but Pitbull is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Pitbull seems content to control.
Guadalupe Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Pitbull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guadalupe Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pitbull 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Pitbull!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Pitbull shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant controlling the position.#SUB#
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pitbull is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant pulls Pitbull in to control the position.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pitbull wants to stand and escape but instead Grant has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Grant wants to stand but Pitbull is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grant tries to stand but Pitbull is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Grant has gone for a leg lock! Pitbull slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grant's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grant looking for a triangle here. Pitbull is fighting it but it looks tight! Grant pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pitbull is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Coy Grant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Serra clinches. #TD#
Pitbull jumps guard.
#SUB#
Pitbull throws his legs up looking for a submission but Serra uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitbull wants to control but Serra postures up.
Serra is looking to take a break and control but Pitbull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pitbull wants to control but Serra postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Serra controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Serra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pitbull knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Pitbull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Serra trying to control the action but Pitbull is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Serra working the ground and pound. #SU2#
Serra has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Serra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitbull, pushing him back against the cage.
Serra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pitbull has double underhooks.
Pitbull is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Pitbull has hold of one of Serra's legs. Serra is fighting the takedown attempt but Pitbull gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Serra wants to stand up but Pitbull is controlling him. #T3#
Pitbull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serra on the ground.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Serra.
Serra trying to control the position.
Pitbull stops Serra from standing up.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serra 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Serra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitbull circles away.
Pitbull is looking to clinch.
Pitbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitbull wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Pitbull. #CL#
Pitbull gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pitbull gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pitbull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pitbull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serra is trying to control but can't.
Serra is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Leo Pitbull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Serra moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pitbull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitbull misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Pitbull drives through with a takedown into guard.
Serra is controlling Pitbull's posture.
Pitbull's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra has Pitbull pulled in close to control his posture.
Serra tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Serra pulls Pitbull in close to his closed guard and prevents Pitbull from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Serra pushes Pitbull off and gets back to his feet.
Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serra enables Pitbull to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Serra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Serra gets caught flat footed, as Pitbull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Serra kicks Pitbull off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pitbull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Serra to the mat! Serra manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Serra pushes Pitbull off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Serra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Pitbull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Serra is trying to improve his position.
Serra is trying to control Pitbull's posture but Pitbull avoids it.
Pitbull prevents Serra from escaping the position.#T3##SUB#
Pitbull is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Serra is looking to reverse the position.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serra keeps working.
Serra is looking to reverse the position.
Serra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pitbull is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Serra throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitbull. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Pitbull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Serra sprawls well initially but Pitbull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pitbull is thwarting Serra's attempts to control the position.
Pitbull is trying to control. Serra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Serra keeping hold of Pitbull's head, controlling as best he can.
Pitbull prevents Serra from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Serra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Pitbull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Serra manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitbull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitbull.#T1#
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leo Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.#CL2#
Serra moves into range and clinches up with Pitbull.
Pitbull is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Serra jumps into guard, dragging Pitbull to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pitbull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving. #ES2#
Serra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pitbull presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Serra fails to pull guard.
#T2##TD2#
Serra works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Serra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pitbull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitbull striking off his back but it's not causing Serra any problems.
Pitbull trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Serra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Serra tries to clinch but Pitbull moves out of range.
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!
Serra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitbull defends it nicely.#T3#
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitbull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
Pitbull avoids the head kick by Serra.
Pitbull went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Serra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matt Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitbull landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Pitbull is trying to get an arm triangle but Serra is defending well.
Serra is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Serra can't do much from the bottom here.
Serra is trying to improve his position.
Serra striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Pitbull stands up and beckons Serra to his feet.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Serra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serra 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Serra!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 612 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Palms tries to land a front kick but Pitbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitbull checks a low kick from Palms.
Palms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
Palms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palms falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitbull counters with a left and a right that stings Palms.
Palms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Palms gets caught flat footed, as Pitbull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Palms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Palms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pitbull advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Pitbull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Palms has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SU2#
Pitbull decides to stand up, so the ref orders Palms to his feet.
Pitbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Palms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitbull counters with a nice body shot.
Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitbull tries to clinch up but Palms circles away and keeps his distance.
Palms lands a nice shot that snaps Pitbull's head back.
Palms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
Pitbull thows a leg kick but Palms checks it #TD#
and Palms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palms. #SUB2#
Pitbull is looking for a triangle but Palms pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Palms seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Palms with a nice head shot there.
Palms is stalling in the full guard.
Palms's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Palms.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Palms tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Palms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pitbull throws a sloppy head kick and Palms moves out of range easily.
Heron Palms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palms misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Palms.#CL2#
Pitbull clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Palms.
Palms keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Palms tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Palms avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palms.
Pitbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Palms keeps it at a distance.
Palms lands a nice shot that snaps Pitbull's head back.
Pitbull takes one to the chin there.
Palms throws a jab when Pitbull was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pitbull closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palms's guard.
Palms managing to control the position.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Palms's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pitbull prevents Palms from getting back to his feet.
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 Heron Palms will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Palms scores with a four punch combination!
Palms is looking to score with low kicks.
Heron Palms is winning the standup battle so far.
Palms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palms jabs Pitbull right on the nose. Pitbull blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Pitbull feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Palms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitbull is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Palms keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Palms is pulling down on Pitbull's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Pitbull stands and steps away. Palms gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Palms is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Palms looks to land a right hand but Pitbull moved out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitbull.
Pitbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitbull avoids a kick to the body.
Palms is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Pitbull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SUB2#
Pitbull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palms has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pitbull but great work by Palms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palms in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3#
Palms working away.
Palms slows the pace down. #SUB#
Palms tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palms staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull prevents Palms from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heron Palms dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Palms keeps it at a distance.
Palms misses with a hook. Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Palms. Those never looked like landing.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull slips a jab from Palms.#TD2#
Pitbull closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pitbull lands in his opponent's guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Palms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palms pulls Pitbull in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Palms keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palms is trying to control but can't.
Pitbull is looking to stall here but Palms recovers full guard.
Palms has Pitbull pulled in close to control his posture.
Palms wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Palms keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Palms shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palms is one step ahead there.
Palms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palms looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Palms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Palms gets to his feet. Pitbull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pitbull blocks a head kick by Palms.
Palms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull counters with a left and a right that stings Palms.
Leo Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pitbull clinches. #TD#
Palms pulls guard.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Palms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heron Palms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palms content to stall in guard here.
Heron Palms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Palms is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pitbull working a defensive guard but Palms manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Leo Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palms sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 Heron Palms.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palms, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Heron Palms wins by unanimous decision!
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