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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Schmelzer lands a head kick!
Iron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iron or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmelzer, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Iron gets a clinch.
Iron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iron slows down the pace here.
Schmelzer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iron to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmelzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmelzer but Schmelzer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schmelzer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andreas Schmelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron.#T1#
Iron keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Iron closes the distance and clinches.
Iron is stalling here.
Schmelzer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmelzer prevents it.
Iron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Iron decides to pull guard.
Schmelzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmelzer is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Iron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmelzer defends it easily.#T2#
Schmelzer looking to sit in guard and control but Iron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Iron preventing the sweep.
Iron sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Iron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schmelzer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Schmelzer won't allow Iron to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Schmelzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schmelzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmelzer won't allow Iron to sweep him here.
Iron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmelzer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmelzer advances position into side control!
Schmelzer wants to control but Iron is keeping him busy.
Iron is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmelzer trying to control the position but Iron is working away.
Schmelzer controls the position from side control.
Schmelzer is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmelzer working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andreas Schmelzer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Iron moves into the clinch.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmelzer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmelzer tries for a takedown but Iron manages to get underhooks.
Iron displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmelzer up against the cage.
Iron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmelzer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Iron manages to pull guard.
Iron pulls Schmelzer in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schmelzer has passed into side control.
Schmelzer trying to control the action but Iron is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Iron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Iron is not content to let Schmelzer control the position.
Schmelzer working away.
Schmelzer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron keeps working.
Iron is looking for a sweep.
Schmelzer trying to control the action but Iron is working from the bottom.
Iron is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schmelzer is controlling him well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iron dodges the ground and pound from Schmelzer.
Schmelzer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schmelzer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron keeps working.
Iron sneaks back into half guard.
Iron wants to improve his position but Schmelzer is controlling well.
#T3#
Schmelzer is keen to just control but Iron is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schmelzer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmelzer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iron avoids the head kick by Schmelzer.
#CL2#
Iron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iron gets through Schmelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmelzer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Schmelzer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Schmelzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmelzer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iron leaning against his opponent.
Schmelzer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iron tries to pull guard but Schmelzer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Iron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schmelzer is trying to pull guard but Iron turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Schmelzer pulls Iron into guard.
Schmelzer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schmelzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Schmelzer tenderised Iron's leg. Iron is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Iron moves into the clinch.
Schmelzer prevents the takedown attempt.
Iron displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmelzer up against the cage.
Schmelzer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iron leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dan Iron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmelzer takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Iron scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Iron jumps guard.
Schmelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Schmelzer is looking to work some ground and pound but Iron has wrist control.
Iron pulls Schmelzer in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmelzer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schmelzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iron is keeping the position for now.
Schmelzer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmelzer pushing down on Iron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmelzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Iron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schmelzer moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Iron is not content to let Schmelzer control the position.
Andreas Schmelzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmelzer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Iron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Iron is looking for a sweep.
Schmelzer is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schmelzer is really struggling to control Iron but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmelzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iron somewhat.
Andreas Schmelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron.
Iron moves in looking to clinch but Schmelzer pushes him off.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iron tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schmelzer counters with a low kick, right behind Iron 's knee.
Dan Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Iron has closed the distance and engaged Schmelzer in a clinch.
#TD#
Schmelzer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schmelzer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schmelzer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iron forces his way into half guard.
Iron takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmelzer moves into full guard.
Iron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Iron.
I think Iron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andreas Schmelzer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Iron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Iron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Iron decides to stand back up. Iron steps back and let's Tanlagu get back to his feet.#CL#
Iron gets a clinch. #TD#
Iron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Iron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Iron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanlagu for as long as he can get away with.
Iron stands and throws Tanlagu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SU#
Iron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanlagu to his feet.
Tanlagu looks winded!
Tanlagu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iron.
Tanlagu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanlagu wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Iron drives through and clinches with Tanlagu against the cage.
Iron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanlagu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron has Tanlagu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanlagu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iron.
Tanlagu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanlagu gets underhooks to prevent Iron's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Iron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Tanlagu wants to stand and escape but instead Iron has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Iron passes Tanlagu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iron content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Iron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanlagu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Iron moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Iron politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Iron prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tanlagu tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Iron easily slips into full mount!
Tanlagu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanlagu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Iron tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Iron controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Iron throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tanlagu blocking the ground and pound. #SU#
Iron get's back to his feet.
Iron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Iron forces Tanlagu back against the cage and clinches.
Iron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Iron pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Iron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tanlagu misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Iron looks for a takedown but Tanlagu sprawls well.
Tanlagu unleashes a big counter combination but Iron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Iron has Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanlagu is trying to break the clinch but Iron is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Iron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Tanlagu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanlagu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Iron has Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanlagu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Iron tries for a takedown but Tanlagu manages to get underhooks.
Tanlagu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iron.
Iron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanlagu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iron prevents it.
Iron lands a right hand.
Iron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dan Iron has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Tanlagu pulls guard successfully.
Iron throwing strikes from guard but Tanlagu blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Iron drops back looking for a leg! Tanlagu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanlagu manages to kick Iron off! Iron jumps back into Tanlagu's guard. #T2##SUB#
Iron drops back looking for a leg! Tanlagu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanlagu manages to kick Iron off! Iron jumps back into Tanlagu's guard.
Iron is pushing down on Tanlagu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanlagu is fighting to maintain full guard but Iron has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Iron decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Iron darts in looking for a takedown but Tanlagu gets double underhooks and turns Iron into the cage. #CL#
Iron closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Iron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Iron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanlagu trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanlagu's guard. #REVR##T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iron controls from within his opponent's guard.
Iron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Iron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Tanlagu is working an open guard so Iron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Iron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanlagu avoids it really well and circles away.
Iron shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanlagu tries to sprawl out of it but Iron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanlagu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanlagu tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanlagu leaves Iron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanlagu defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tanlagu fails to land the takedown.
Tanlagu shoots in and drives through. Iron sprawls well.
As Tanlagu looks to move away, Iron throws a big counter combo but Tanlagu just gets out of the way.
Iron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanlagu's waist but Tanlagu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iron off to one side.
Iron shoots in for a takedown but Tanlagu shows good takedown defense.
Dan Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Iron clinches.
Iron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Iron decides to pull guard.
Dan Iron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iron holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Tanlagu throws a strike but Iron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Iron landing with the ground and pound.
Iron stays in close to Tanlagu's body and controls the position. #SU#
Iron stands and steps away. Tanlagu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanlagu can do to turn this around?
Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanlagu swivels and escapes.
Tanlagu cracks Iron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3##CL#
Iron pushes Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Iron.
Iron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanlagu prevents it.
#TD#
Iron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Iron is pulling down on Tanlagu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tanlagu, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Iron has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanlagu doesn't defend quickly enough and Iron has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanlagu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Iron on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Iron!
The defeated David Tanlagu had this to say: 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Tran slaps away a takedown attempt from Iron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iron but Iron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iron only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Iron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tran has been working on his balance at Better Than Cozad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Iron.
Iron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tran backs up against the cage.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
Tran shoots and misses
and Iron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron dives in and grabs Tran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tran pushes down on Iron's head and hops out.
Tran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tran wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tran misses the target.
Dave Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron.
Iron throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iron or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad. #T1##TD#
Tran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iron sprawls well initially but Tran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tran is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tran working Iron over with strikes. #SUB#
Tran wants to work for an arm triangle but Iron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tran prevents Iron from improving his position.
Iron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tran lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tran connects with a nice short shot to Iron's temple.
Nice strikes from Tran there.
Tran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tran is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tran lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Iron is rocked!
Tran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Iron is still in real trouble! Can Tran finish him?
Iron pushes Tran off looking to stand but Tran dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Tran wants to work for an arm triangle but Iron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tran is taking a breather. Iron says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tran is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iron tries to get to full guard but Tran has control of the leg.
Iron looks winded!#T3#
Tran scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Tran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iron defends it well.
Iron is trying to control but can't.
Tran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tran is controlling the pace.
Tran working Iron over with strikes.
Tran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tran scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Iron is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tran fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Iron from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tran! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Iron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maidana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Iron eats them both and turns towards Maidana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maidana lands a really nice looking cross but Iron seems unphased.
Iron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maidana sprawls well. Maidana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iron gets slowly back to his feet.
Iron misses with a takedown #KD#
and Maidana counters with a beautiful punch that sends Iron to the canvas! #ROC#
Iron is rocked!
Lucas Maidana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Iron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Iron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maidana defends well.
Iron is still in real trouble! Can Maidana finish him?
Maidana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maidana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iron seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##ES2#
Iron pushes Maidana off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Iron rushes Maidana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Iron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Maidana fails to land.
Iron is looking to break free of the clinch but Maidana has double underhooks.
Iron stalling the fight.
Maidana trying to control the position but instead, Iron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maidana into the cage.
Iron can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Iron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maidana is trying to force a seperation but Iron has the dominant position.
Iron manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maidana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maidana has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Maidana tries to circle away but Iron has him pinned against the cage.
Iron leaning against his opponent.
Maidana is looking to break free of the clinch but Iron has double underhooks.
Iron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iron is trying to pull guard but Maidana has him pressed against the cage.
Iron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maidana just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Iron successfully pulls guard.
Maidana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maidana scoring with some ground and pound.
Iron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maidana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maidana stops Iron from standing up. #T4#
Iron is adopting a defensive guard.
Maidana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iron on the ground.
Maidana postures up in Iron's guard and throws a big left but Iron blocks it.
Iron pulls Maidana in close to prevent any damage.
Iron is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Iron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maidana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Iron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Maidana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maidana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maidana wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Maidana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron lands a nice hook to Maidana's body. Maidana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maidana connects with a looping right hand.
Maidana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maidana drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Iron right on the button. Iron goes down! Maidana follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maidana gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Maidana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanlagu checks the leg kick.
Tanlagu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tanlagu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iron but Iron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanlagu swivels and escapes.
Tanlagu looks to clinch
and Iron counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Iron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iron pushes Tanlagu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Iron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iron pulls Tanlagu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Iron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanlagu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Iron content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Tanlagu is working an open guard so Iron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iron shoots in for a takedown but Tanlagu shows good takedown defense.
Iron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron misses with a head kick.
Iron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanlagu tries for a takedown but Iron circles away easily
and Iron counters with a huge left! Tanlagu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Iron isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tanlagu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Iron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Iron!
David Tanlagu was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Iron throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Em counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iron won't be happy with that. #ES#
Iron throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Iron gets a takedown into half guard.
Iron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Em on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Em is looking to control Iron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Em avoid being mounted?
Em wants to get back to full guard.
Iron not doing much here.
Iron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Em works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Em working a defensive guard here.
Em looks winded!
Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Em is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron is stalling in the full guard.
Iron chips away with some ground and pound.
Iron looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Iron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Em gets caught flat footed, as Iron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iron trying to control but Em is working from the bottom.
Em trying to keep a closed guard but Iron is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Em is looking for a triangle but Iron pushes his legs off easily.
Iron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Iron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Em is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Iron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Em has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iron has managed to get both his arms back between Em's legs - danger averted.
Iron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Em works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iron seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Iron has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Iron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Iron has Em up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Iron successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Iron pushes Em off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Iron has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Iron is trying to trip Em. He has hold of a leg but Em is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Iron persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Iron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Em enables Iron to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Em manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Em throws his legs up looking for a submission but Iron uses it to pass to side control.
Iron trying to control the position but Em is working away.
Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Em can do to turn this around?
Iron throws a strike aimed at the side of Em's head but Em avoids it well.
Em is not content to let Iron control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron is really struggling to control Em but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Iron working the ground and pound but Em is defending the strikes.
Em is breathing heavily.#T1#
Em wants to control but Iron postures up.
Em gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Iron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Em is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Em is trying to maintain the position but Iron is very close to passing his half guard.
Iron is controlling the pace.
Em is refusing to be controlled, as Iron sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Em tries to get to full guard but Iron has control of the leg.
Em wants to sweep but Iron has passed to side control!
Iron working away.
You can see the frustration on Em's face as Iron controls the position.
Iron tries to advance to mount but can't.
Iron lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Iron advances nicely into full mount.
Iron lands a couple of good shots and Em has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Em's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Iron's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Em right now.
#SUB#
Iron is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Em do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Em tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Iron is not going to allow Em to sit and survive in this position.
Iron controls the position.#SUB#
Em showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Iron's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Iron looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Iron dominated that second round.
That's time! Iron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Em gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iron.#TD#
Iron is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Em's half guard.#SU#
Iron decides to stand up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Em drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Em takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Iron decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iron controlling the action here.
Em blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iron.
Iron controlling the action here.
Iron's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Em wants to improve his position but Iron is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iron in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Iron.#SUB#
Iron is looking for a kimura but Em is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iron to get the leverage.
Em is trying to control but Iron passes into side control!
Em trying his best to control but Iron has mounted him.
Em tries to hold on but Iron postures up.
Iron throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Em because Iron loaded up on that one. #T3#
Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Em is looking to escape.
Em is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iron sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Iron looking to ground and pound but Em is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Iron get's back to his feet.#TD#
Iron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iron pushing down on Em's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Em defending well though. #SUB#
Iron looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Em is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Iron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Iron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Iron misses.
Iron darts in looking for a takedown but Huginius gets double underhooks and turns Iron into the cage.
Iron avoids the head kick by Huginius.
Huginius misses with a takedown
and Iron counters with a left and a right that stings Huginius.
Huginius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huginius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huginius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Huginius misses.
Iron is looking to counter the offense by Huginius and move into the clinch.
Iron shoots in looking for a takedown but Huginius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iron tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huginius defends well and Iron ends up having to push Huginius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huginius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huginius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron.
Iron jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Iron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huginius is fending him off so far but Iron persists. Nope, Huginius circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##CL#
Iron drives through and clinches with Huginius against the cage.
Iron missing with knees to the body.
Iron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Huginius breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Iron.
Iron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
John Huginius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huginius tries to bum rush Iron with a series of wild strikes but Iron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron tries to counter by clinching up but Huginius breaks away and moves out of range.
Iron shoots in and drives through. Huginius sprawls well.
Iron fails with a takedown attempt.
Iron is breathing heavily.
Whack! Huginius lands a heavy head kick that drops Iron. The ref tackles Huginius to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Iron was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Huginius!
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