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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Kusuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Howell 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.
Howell trying to control the action but Kusuma is working from the bottom.
Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusuma keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell in side control, throwing shots but Kusuma defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kusuma down.
Kusuma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howell really is a fat lump.
Howell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kusuma is avoiding damage well.
Howell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kusuma has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Howell controls the position.
Howell working away.
Kusuma looks winded!
Kusuma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howell scoring with punches from side control.
Kusuma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Howell lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusuma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back!
Howell is trying to stand back up.
Howell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howell striking from the bottom. #ES#
Howell kicks off Kusuma and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kusuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Howell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Howell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell is not content to let Kusuma control the position.#T3#
Howell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kusuma manages to mount him!
Howell is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kusuma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Howell is looking to improve his position but Kusuma isn't that keen on the idea.
Howell is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Howell tries to control Kusuma's body but Kusuma pushes him off. Howell squirms to his side and now Kusuma has his back!
You can see the frustration on Howell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kusuma.
Howell 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.
Can Howell hold on?! Kusuma is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kusuma is controlling the position but Howell somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kusuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howell missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell dominated that 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.
#R2#
Kusuma throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily. #TD#
Howell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kusuma is trying to defend but Howell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma is trying to stand.
Kusuma is breathing heavily.
Kusuma is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Howell seems content to control.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Howell lands a nice short elbow.
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. Howell connects with a nice short shot to Kusuma's temple.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuma can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kusuma defends it well.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kusuma trying to control from the bottom.
Howell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kusuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell. #SUB#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kusuma sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Howell lands strikes from half guard.
Kusuma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kusuma is trying to stand back up but Howell is controlling him
Howell trying to pass the guard but Kusuma defending well.
Well, if Howell 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.
Howell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kusuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howell prevents Kusuma from improving his position.#SUB#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Kusuma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kusuma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Howell slips a nice elbow through Kusuma's hands, connecting with Kusuma's forehead.
Kusuma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kusuma is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
Howell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kusuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #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.
Kusuma pushes Howell off looking to stand but Howell dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kusuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell is trying to control. Kusuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kusuma is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kusuma throws a sloppy body shot
and Howell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Howell gets a double leg takedown into Kusuma's guard.
Howell trying to control but Kusuma is working from the bottom.
Kusuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell 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##TD2#
Kusuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Howell looking for a guillotine here but Kusuma defends easily.
Kusuma wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Howell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Howell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Howell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kusuma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howell is in Kusuma's guard.
Kusuma has Howell pulled in close to control his posture.
Howell with a nice head shot there.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Douglas Howell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howell is working Kusuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kusuma working a defensive guard here.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell postures up in Kusuma's guard and throws a big left but Kusuma blocks it.
Howell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kusuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses.
Howell distracts Kusuma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kusuma wants to stand but Howell is controlling the position.
Howell postures up and lands a big shot to Kusuma's brow.
Howell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusuma has wrist control.
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howell 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kusuma keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Howell looking to score a takedown here. Kusuma is defending well but Howell drives through and ends up in Kusuma's guard.
Kusuma pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kusuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusuma has wrist control.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Howell wants to control from the top but Kusuma keeps moving.
Kusuma is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kusuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Howell wants to control from the top but Kusuma keeps moving.
Howell postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kusuma gets caught flat footed, as Howell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kusuma pushes Howell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anthony Kusuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howell 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kusuma.
Kusuma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dickerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kusuma's waist but Kusuma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickerson off to one side.
Dickerson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kusuma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dickerson somewhat.
Anthony Kusuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickerson.
Kusuma closes the distance and clinches up with Dickerson, looking for a takedown. Kusuma pushes Dickerson against the cage but Dickerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Kusuma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dickerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dickerson.
Dickerson distracts Kusuma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dickerson 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.
Dickerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickerson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Dickerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dickerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Dickerson stands and steps away. Kusuma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dickerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kusuma swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Dickerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dickerson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kusuma's guard.#SU#
Dickerson gets to his feet. Kusuma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dickerson shoots in for a takedown but Kusuma shows good takedown defense.
Dickerson has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kusuma enables Dickerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kusuma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Dickerson stands up from Kusuma's guard - Dickerson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD#
Dickerson drives through with a takedown into Kusuma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Dickerson drops back looking for a leg! Kusuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kusuma manages to kick Dickerson off! Dickerson jumps back into Kusuma's guard.
Dickerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dickerson with a nice head shot there.
Dickerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Dickerson 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.
Dickerson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dickerson wants to control from the top but Kusuma keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dickerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kusuma defends it nicely.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Kusuma moves into range and clinches up with Dickerson.
Kusuma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickerson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kusuma breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Dickerson drives through with a takedown into Kusuma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Kusuma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dickerson closes the distance and clinches up with Kusuma, looking for a takedown. Dickerson pushes Kusuma against the cage but Kusuma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Curt Dickerson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kusuma clinches up with Dickerson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dickerson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dickerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kusuma won't allow it.
Kusuma blocks an elbow strike.
Dickerson just leaning against Kusuma, taking a breather. #BC2#
Kusuma breaks the clinch.
Anthony Kusuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kusuma as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Kusuma drives through and clinches with Dickerson against the cage.
Kusuma is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dickerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dickerson tries to break the clinch but Kusuma is controlling the position.
Kusuma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kusuma breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Dickerson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Dickerson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kusuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickerson.
Ground and pound from Dickerson. #T2#
Dickerson is thwarting Kusuma's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dickerson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dickerson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dickerson is thwarting Kusuma's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Dickerson is working for a submission of some sort.
Dickerson throwing shots but Kusuma is blocking nicely.
Curt Dickerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickerson winds up and cracks Kusuma with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Dickerson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice sprawl there from Kusuma as Dickerson shoots in.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kusuma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickerson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Dickerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kusuma rushes Dickerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kusuma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dickerson has had enough of the clinch but Kusuma keeps him there for the moment.
Kusuma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dickerson walks away with a smile on his face. Kusuma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dickerson shoots in for a takedown but Kusuma shows good takedown defense.
Dickerson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kusuma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Kusuma moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Dickerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickerson is defended easily by Kusuma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Kusuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kusuma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kusuma working away.
Dickerson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dickerson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickerson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Dickerson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dickerson trying to control but Kusuma postures up.
Kusuma wants to take a breather but Dickerson is having none of it.
Kusuma wants to stand but Dickerson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickerson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kusuma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Kusuma drives through and clinches with Dickerson against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kusuma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dickerson walks away with a smile on his face. Kusuma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Dickerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dickerson prevents Kusuma from getting back to his feet.
Dickerson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kusuma's head.
Kusuma controls Dickerson momentarily but Dickerson frees himself.
Dickerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kusuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickerson is one step ahead there.
Dickerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dickerson stops Kusuma from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dickerson throwing strikes from guard but Kusuma blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickerson lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Dickerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Kusuma pushes Dickerson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Kusuma has managed to clinch.
#T4##BC#
Dickerson breaks from the clinch.
Kusuma misses with a body shot.
Dickerson throws a sloppy head kick and Kusuma moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kusuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickerson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kusuma blocks an elbow strike.
Dickerson being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Kusuma.
I think Kusuma 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Kusuma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kusuma looks winded!
Kusuma shoots for a takedown but Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Kusuma tries to get set, Rocha tries to push him back and clinch up but Kusuma manages to avoid the attempt.
Kusuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Kusuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Rocha.
Rocha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rocha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kusuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocha.
Rocha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kusuma has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kusuma.
Rocha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rocha tries to break free but Kusuma pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Rocha wants to get back to striking at distance but Kusuma won't allow it.
#TD2#
Kusuma jumps guard and drags Rocha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rocha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rocha cracks Kusuma with a solid left hand.
Rocha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusuma has wrist control.
Kusuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kusuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocha landing with the ground and pound.
Rocha throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Rocha is working Kusuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kusuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocha throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocha stands up over Kusuma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kusuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rocha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kusuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocha scoring with some ground and pound.
Kusuma is trying to keep Rocha in close.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kusuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rocha is working Kusuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kusuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rocha throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kusuma holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rocha clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Rocha stalling in the clinch.
Rocha working hard to break the clinch.
Rocha tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Rocha.
Kusuma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kusuma connects with a knee to the head.
Rocha can't get the takedown.
Rocha is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha stalling in the clinch but Kusuma improves position.
Rocha gets underhooks to prevent Kusuma's takedown attempt.
Kusuma is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Rocha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Kusuma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rocha forces Kusuma back against the cage and clinches.
Rocha is trying to drag Kusuma to the mat but Kusuma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kusuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Kusuma.#BC#
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
Rocha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kusuma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rocha rushes Kusuma and presses him up against the cage.
Kusuma is breathing heavily.
Kusuma jumps guard but Rocha stands there with Kusuma around his waist. Kusuma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Rocha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocha wants to clinch up but Kusuma keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rocha rushes Kusuma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kusuma gets underhooks to prevent Rocha's takedown attempt.
Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Kusuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha is trying to drag Kusuma to the mat but Kusuma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocha looking for a takedown.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuma can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Rocha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kusuma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocha moves in looking to clinch but Kusuma pushes him off.#CL#
Rocha has managed to clinch.
Rocha is looking to break free of the clinch but Kusuma has double underhooks.
Rocha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kusuma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocha.
Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kusuma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Kusuma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kusuma trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Rocha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kusuma stacks Rocha on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kusuma!
Kusuma just content to control the position.
Rocha is trying to get back to his feet.
Rocha misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kusuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kusuma is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Kusuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Kusuma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rocha tries to clinch there but Kusuma circles away.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusuma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kusuma shoots and misses
and Rocha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
Rocha drives through and clinches with Kusuma against the cage.
#TD#
Rocha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kusuma uses from the top position. #SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kusuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma postures up in Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Rocha blocks it.
Noah Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kusuma defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kusuma is aware though and is defending well.
Kusuma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocha bucks up and tries to throw Kusuma off but instead Kusuma has got his back!#T2#
Kusuma controlling well, preventing Rocha from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Rocha is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kusuma gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rocha is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kusuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kusuma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocha defends it well.#CL#
Rocha darts in and clinches Kusuma up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Rocha pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Rocha has his feet on Kusuma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kusuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kusuma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rocha moves in looking to clinch but Kusuma pushes him off.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kusuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kusuma darts in looking for a takedown but Rocha gets double underhooks and turns Kusuma into the cage. #CL#
Rocha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocha wants a takedown.
Noah Rocha has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Kusuma manages to pull guard.
Rocha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Kusuma wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kusuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocha defends it easily.
Kusuma trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha working some strikes from top position.
Kusuma managing to control the position.
Rocha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocha 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Rocha!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Joshua there.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Kusuma has been cut.
Kusuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Joshua lands a big right hand that sends Kusuma crashing to the mat! Joshua stays standing though and waves Kusuma back to his feet!
Joshua grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kusuma takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Joshua cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Joshua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Kusuma has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Wilder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilder.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder postures up in Kusuma's guard and throws a big left but Kusuma blocks it.
Wilder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kusuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kusuma looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wilder is defending well. Kusuma quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wilder has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kusuma celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Kusuma!
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