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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Darmody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kairuz shoots for a double leg takedown but Darmody sprawls well. He's pushed Kairuz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darmody!
Darmody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kairuz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darmody to score with a decent uppercut.
James Darmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darmody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kairuz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darmody throws a looping overhand right but Kairuz ducks down to avoid it.
Kairuz throws a fast counter high kick but Darmody manages to duck under it in time.
Darmody lands a glancing blow to the side of Kairuz's head.
A low kick from Darmody misses #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kairuz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kairuz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kairuz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darmody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kairuz. #T1#
Kairuz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darmody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kairuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darmody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kairuz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Darmody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darmody throws a body shot but no joy.
Kairuz avoids the head kick by Darmody.
Darmody moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kairuz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darmody circles away quickly and effectively.
Darmody throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Darmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kairuz was well out of range. Poor timing from Darmody.
Darmody is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.#CL#
Darmody has Kairuz up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Darmody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darmody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.
James Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kairuz.#TD2#
Kairuz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kairuz cracks Darmody with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kairuz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kairuz is working Darmody over with some ground and pound from side control.
Darmody seems a little lost for a moment, as Kairuz dominates the positioning.#T3#
Kairuz tries to advance to mount but Darmody denies him.
Kairuz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kairuz landing a few strikes.
Kairuz controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Kairuz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kairuz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kairuz working the head and body with strikes.
Kairuz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kairuz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Darmody dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Darmody.
Darmody digs a good body shot into Kairuz's ribs.
Darmody connects with a leg kick. Kairuz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kairuz misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Darmody was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kairuz.
Kairuz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kairuz ducks under a wild hook from Darmody.
Kairuz throws a fast counter high kick but Darmody manages to duck under it in time.
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darmody.
Darmody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darmody clobbers Kairuz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darmody lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Darmody.
Darmody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kairuz can do to turn this around?
Darmody throws a body punch but Kairuz moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darmody throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a single leg into guard. Darmody didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kairuz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kairuz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael Kairuz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darmody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darmody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kairuz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darmody cracks Kairuz with an open hand slap.
Darmody scores with a jab to the body.
Darmody misses with a wild body shot.
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Kairuz.
Darmody misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Kairuz blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Kairuz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kairuz in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Darmody is trying to stand up here but Kairuz is controlling him well.
Kairuz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kairuz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Darmody to regain full guard.
Kairuz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kairuz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kairuz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kairuz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kairuz throws a strike but Darmody rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kairuz pulls Darmody in close to his closed guard and prevents Darmody from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Darmody dominated that second round.
That's time! Darmody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darmody throws a big shot that misses.
Kairuz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kairuz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kairuz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kairuz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darmody throws out a loose jab but Kairuz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kairuz tries to counter with a clinch but Darmody shakes him off and moves away.
Darmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kairuz moves away.
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.
Darmody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kairuz in his tracks.
Kairuz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darmody.
Darmody scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darmody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kairuz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darmody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Darmody tries to bum rush Kairuz with a series of wild strikes but Kairuz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Darmody.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Darmody misses #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kairuz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kairuz working Darmody over with strikes.
Kairuz is taking a breather. Darmody says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Darmody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darmody on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darmody tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Kairuz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James Darmody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kairuz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kairuz working over Darmody with some ground and pound. Darmody looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kairuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darmody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kairuz. #T3#
Kairuz controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Darmody misses the target.
Kairuz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darmody throws out the jab.
Kairuz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darmody closes the distance but Kairuz moves to the side #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darmody won't be happy with that.
Kairuz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Darmody is letting Kairuz control him for a moment.
Kairuz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Kairuz.
Kairuz working the ground and pound.
Kairuz in side control, throwing shots but Darmody defends.
Kairuz cracks Darmody with a big right hand but Darmody just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kairuz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Darmody's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kairuz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kairuz is working Darmody over with some ground and pound from side control.
Darmody pushes Kairuz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kairuz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Kairuz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kairuz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Kairuz.
I think Darmody 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Darmody!
A very excited looking James Darmody rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
KFC #3
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Faber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kairuz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kairuz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Faber manages to circle out of the way.
Kairuz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kairuz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kairuz 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.
Kairuz passes Faber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kairuz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kairuz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kairuz lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz working Faber over with strikes.
Kairuz is controlling the pace.
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. Kairuz connects with a nice short shot to Faber's temple. #T1#
Kairuz slips a nice elbow through Faber's hands, connecting with Faber's forehead.
Kairuz stalling.
Faber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kairuz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faber has hold of Kairuz's hands but Kairuz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kairuz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kairuz controlling the action here.
Kairuz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Faber for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Kairuz continues to stall.
Kairuz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kairuz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kairuz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kairuz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kairuz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
More hug and hope from Kairuz.
Kairuz lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Kairuz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kairuz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kairuz working over Faber with some ground and pound. Faber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kairuz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kairuz drops an elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Kairuz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kairuz throws the left hand but Faber avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Faber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kairuz shoots in for a double leg but Faber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Kairuz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kairuz is in Faber's guard.
Kairuz forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kairuz seems content to control.
Kairuz'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Kairuz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faber tries to get to full guard but Kairuz has control of the leg. #T1#
Kairuz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kairuz is nestled in close to Faber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kairuz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Kairuz. #SUB2#
Faber looking to work for a kimura 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.
Kairuz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Kairuz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kairuz defending well as Faber loads up on a big left hand.
Kairuz throws a big counter combination but Faber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chad Faber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Faber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kairuz slips under a jab.
Kairuz tries to counter by clinching up but Faber breaks away and moves out of range.
Faber wants to clinch up but Kairuz keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Kairuz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Faber quickly recovers to half guard.
Kairuz controlling the action here.
Kairuz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kairuz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kairuz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kairuz lands strikes from half guard.
Kairuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kairuz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
Kairuz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kairuz controlling the action here.
Kairuz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD#
Kairuz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kairuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kairuz is nestled in close to Faber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Kairuz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Faber taking some punishment here, with Kairuz in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Kairuz slips a nice elbow through Faber's hands, connecting with Faber's forehead.
Kairuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kairuz lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kairuz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kairuz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kairuz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Kairuz controlling the action here.
Kairuz prevents Faber from improving his position.
Kairuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kairuz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faber defends well and Kairuz ends up having to push Faber into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Faber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Faber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
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.
Donk. Faber catches Kairuz right on the button with a cross.
Faber misses with a hook.
Kairuz shoots in but Faber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kairuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faber throws a right hand that Kairuz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kairuz also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kairuz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kairuz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kairuz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faber circles away.
Kairuz closes the distance and clinches up with Faber, looking for a takedown. Kairuz pushes Faber against the ropes but Faber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Faber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kairuz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Faber. That snapped Kairuz's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Faber as Kairuz shoots in.
Faber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kairuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faber as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Kairuz fails with the takedown.
Faber's corner calls for a 1-2. Faber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Kairuz with that takedown attempt.
Faber missing with a left hand there. Kairuz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faber sprawls well. Faber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kairuz gets slowly back to his feet.
Faber misses with a hook
#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Faber on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kairuz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Faber can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kairuz lands a nice forearm strike.
Kairuz controlling from side mount.
Kairuz cracks Faber with a big right hand but Faber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kairuz happy to just control the position for now.
Further stalling from Kairuz.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kairuz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Faber being controlled for a moment.
Kairuz prevents Faber from escaping the position.
Kairuz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faber is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kairuz scores with punches from side control.
Faber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Faber being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael Kairuz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kairuz has a takedown stuffed.
Kairuz throws a chopping leg kick but Faber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kairuz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faber let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Faber throws a hook to the side of Kairuz's head but Kairuz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kairuz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Faber manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kairuz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kairuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kairuz tries for a takedown but Faber circles away easily
and Faber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Kairuz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Faber takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kairuz scores with punches from side control.
Kairuz is staying tight to Faber's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Kairuz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Kairuz has hold of Faber's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Faber tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kairuz cranks the arm and Faber screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Faber, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Kairuz!
Michael Kairuz retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
KFC #2
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Preto tries to clinch up but Kairuz circles away and keeps his distance.
Preto doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kairuz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Preto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kairuz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Preto sees it coming and defends easily.
Preto is trying to control but can't.
Kairuz prevents Preto from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kairuz thows a huge punch but Preto dodges it nicely.
Preto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Preto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kairuz pulls his head out easily.
Kairuz not doing much here.
#T1#
Preto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Preto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kairuz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kairuz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Preto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kairuz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Preto on the ground.
Kairuz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kairuz controlling Preto's posture.
Preto stands and throws Kairuz's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Preto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kairuz, who protects the arm well.
Kairuz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Preto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kairuz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kairuz is doing well to control the position and prevent Preto from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kairuz continues to stall.
Kairuz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kairuz is looking for a sweep. Preto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kairuz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Preto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Preto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Preto wants to pass to mount but Kairuz is defending the position.
Kairuz wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kairuz gets full guard.
Kairuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kairuz, not yet.
Preto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kairuz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kairuz'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.
Kairuz wants to sweep here but Preto controlling him for the moment.
Kairuz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preto trying to control but Kairuz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nelson Preto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kairuz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kairuz sets himself, and Preto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kairuz avoids it this time.#TD#
Kairuz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Preto to the mat! Preto manages to get full guard.
Kairuz content to stall in guard here.
Kairuz prevents Preto from getting back to his feet.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto controls Kairuz momentarily but Kairuz frees himself.
Kairuz stands up over Preto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Kairuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kairuz is in close to Preto's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kairuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kairuz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kairuz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Preto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michael Kairuz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kairuz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kairuz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kairuz content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Preto controls Kairuz momentarily but Kairuz frees himself.
Kairuz postures up and lands a big shot to Preto's brow.
Kairuz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Preto is looking for a triangle but Kairuz pushes his legs off easily.
Kairuz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kairuz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson Preto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preto darts in looking for a takedown but Kairuz gets double underhooks and turns Preto into the cage.
Preto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Kairuz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kairuz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kairuz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kairuz passes into half guard.
Kairuz drops an elbow to the side of Preto's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Preto wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz 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.
#R3#
Preto fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Preto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kairuz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kairuz in particular looking to stall.
Preto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Preto is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Preto actively working from the bottom here.
Kairuz stalling. #T1##SUB#
Kairuz is looking for a kimura here.
Kairuz working over Preto with some ground and pound. Preto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kairuz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Kairuz.
Preto tries to get to full guard but Kairuz has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kairuz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #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.
Kairuz is taking a breather. Preto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kairuz lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Preto is defending against the submission attempts here by Kairuz.
Kairuz slips a nice elbow through Preto's hands, connecting with Preto's forehead.#SUB2#
Preto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kairuz pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kairuz is taking a breather. Preto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Preto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Preto is looking to control Kairuz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Preto avoid being mounted?
Kairuz controlling the action here.
Kairuz lands with a punch from half guard.
Kairuz slips a nice elbow through Preto's hands, connecting with Preto's forehead.
Preto manages to get to full guard.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Kairuz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Preto's head.
Preto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kairuz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kairuz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kairuz controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kairuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kairuz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kairuz throws a body kick that misses.
Preto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kairuz scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Kairuz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Preto!
Preto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kairuz connects with a decent elbow.
Kairuz taking a breather here.
Kairuz looks up at the clock and then as Preto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kairuz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kairuz just content to control the position. #T1#
Preto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Preto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kairuz tries to get to full guard but Preto has control of the leg.
Preto thows a huge punch but Kairuz dodges it nicely.
Preto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kairuz wants to get back to full guard.
Kairuz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kairuz.#T2#
Kairuz pulls Preto in close to prevent any damage.
Preto wants to stand but Kairuz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kairuz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kairuz has Preto pulled in close to control his posture.
Preto wants to control from the top but Kairuz keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Preto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kairuz is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Preto has a takedown stuffed.
Kairuz is looking for a counter combo.
Preto throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Preto!
Kairuz landing a few strikes.
Kairuz just content to control the position.
Kairuz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Preto for as long as he can get away with.
Kairuz scores with punches from side control.
Preto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Kairuz scoring with punches and elbows.
Kairuz taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preto is trying to control Kairuz's posture but Kairuz avoids it.
Kairuz working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz had his way with Nelson Preto in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##TD#
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Preto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kairuz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kairuz slows the pace down.
Preto tries to bench press Kairuz off him but Kairuz keeps the position.
Kairuz taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Preto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kairuz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kairuz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Preto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Preto punching from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kairuz content to control rather than advance.
Preto is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Preto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kairuz winds up and cracks Preto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Preto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kairuz is working away from the top position though.
Kairuz drops an elbow to the side of Preto's head.
Preto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kairuz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kairuz's back!
Preto is trying to stick to Kairuz's back but Kairuz is turning into Preto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Preto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kairuz.
Kairuz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kairuz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kairuz.
Preto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Preto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Preto has his foot on Kairuz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kairuz works his way back into a safe position though.
Kairuz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Preto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kairuz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Preto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Preto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kairuz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kairuz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kairuz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kairuz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kairuz!
Michael Kairuz is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
KFC #1
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Kairuz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kairuz moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kairuz is out of range.
Kairuz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kairuz throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kairuz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Kairuz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Kairuz attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Kairuz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kairuz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kairuz misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Kairuz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kairuz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Kairuz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kairuz is in Smith's guard.
Kairuz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Kairuz wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Kairuz slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Kairuz is controlling him
Kairuz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kairuz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kairuz content just to control the position here. #T3#
Kairuz looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kairuz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kairuz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kairuz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kairuz lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kairuz controlling from the full mount.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Kairuz 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.
Kairuz controlling the pace for now.
Kairuz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
#T4#
Kairuz controlling from the full mount.
Kairuz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kairuz content just to control the position here.
Kairuz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kairuz lands a big elbow.
Kairuz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kairuz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kairuz moved out of range nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kairuz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith tries to bench press Kairuz off him but Kairuz keeps the position.
Kairuz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Kairuz keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kairuz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kairuz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kairuz in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Kairuz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kairuz is chipping away with strikes.
Kairuz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Kairuz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Kairuz'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.
Kairuz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kairuz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Kairuz slows the pace down.
Kairuz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kairuz.
Kairuz continues to stall.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
George Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kairuz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
George Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kairuz checks a leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kairuz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.#T4#
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kairuz circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Kairuz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairuz.#TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Kairuz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kairuz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Kairuz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz 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#
A low kick from Smith misses #TD#
and Kairuz counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Kairuz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kairuz scoring with some ground and pound.
Kairuz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kairuz distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kairuz is stalling in the full guard.
Smith controls Kairuz momentarily but Kairuz frees himself.
Kairuz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kairuz is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kairuz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kairuz connects with a couple of short punches.
Kairuz passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kairuz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kairuz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kairuz stalling. #T3#
Kairuz trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Kairuz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kairuz controlling the action here.
Michael Kairuz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Kairuz in his half guard.
Kairuz controlling the action here.
More hug and hope from Kairuz.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kairuz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kairuz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Kairuz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kairuz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Kairuz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kairuz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kairuz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kairuz, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kairuz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kairuz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kairuz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kairuz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kairuz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kairuz postures up.
#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kairuz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kairuz is one step ahead there.
Kairuz tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Kairuz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kairuz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Reed takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Kairuz drives through with a takedown into Reed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kairuz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kairuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kairuz is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Kairuz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed is looking to stand up but Kairuz isn't so interested in that idea.
Kairuz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed wants to sweep here but Kairuz controlling him for the moment.
Reed is trying to control the position but Kairuz postures up. #SUB#
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed keeping full guard, as Kairuz tries to pass.
Kairuz content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reed throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kairuz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kairuz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kairuz working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kairuz takes a little break here. Reed wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reed is trying to control Kairuz's posture but Kairuz avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz 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#
Reed is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Kairuz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed is pressing down on Kairuz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kairuz postures up.
Kairuz looking to pass the guard.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Kairuz is proving a slippery customer.
Michael Kairuz has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kairuz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kairuz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kairuz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kairuz is continuing to stall.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kairuz looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Kairuz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kairuz 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.#SUB#
Reed postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kairuz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reed, into his guard. #REVB#
Kairuz is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kairuz pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed won't allow Kairuz to pass to mount.
Reed wants to control but Kairuz passes into side.
Kairuz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Kairuz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kairuz working away.
Kairuz working the body and head with strikes.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kairuz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Reed trying to control here.
Kairuz content to control rather than advance.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kairuz stalling.
Reed misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kairuz trying to control the pace.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kairuz 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kairuz misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kairuz circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed pulls Kairuz in close to prevent any damage.
Kairuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kairuz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed looking to control.
Kairuz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kairuz feints and as Reed raises his hands in defense, Kairuz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Kairuz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Kairuz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Kairuz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kairuz is controlling the pace.
Reed tries to roll over but Kairuz keeps him under control.
Kairuz is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Kairuz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kairuz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kairuz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reed!
Reed tries to lock up and control but Kairuz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kairuz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Reed tries to lock up and control but Kairuz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kairuz controlling the pace for now.
Kairuz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Kairuz controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fritz Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Kairuz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kairuz controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kairuz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kairuz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kairuz!
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