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Event:
Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Carnevore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips. #KD#
Carnevore lands a big right hand that sends Phillips crashing to the mat! Carnevore stays standing though and waves Phillips back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Maxwell Phillips has been cut.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carnevore sprawls well. Carnevore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Crack! Carnevore connects with the perfect overhand right and Phillips falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Carnevore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilir Carnevore!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ilir Carnevore thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Phillips feints and as Barca raises his hands in defense, Phillips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.
Phillips lands a couple of elbows.
Phillips distracts Barca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phillips throws a strike but Barca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phillips's guard.
Phillips trying to control but Barca postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca is pressing down on Phillips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phillips is holding on for now.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barca is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barca trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barca passes to full mount!
Phillips tries to hold on but Barca postures up.
Barca wants to take his opponent's back but Phillips doesn't allow it.
Barca trying to control but Phillips is having none of it. #T2#
Barca fails to move to back control.
Barca tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips is controlling an arm, preventing Barca from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barca trying to control but Phillips is having none of it.
Barca pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Barca's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barca swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Phillips is now in Barca's guard. A big mistake from Barca there, giving up the dominant position!
Phillips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phillips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Barca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Barca!#REVR#
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Barca wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Barca stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Phillips managing to control the position.
Phillips being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that 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.
#R2#
Phillips connects with a right hand. Barca shakes it off.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Phillips landing a few strikes.
Barca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phillips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phillips in side control lands a decent elbow.
Phillips looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barca is avoiding damage well.
Phillips looks up at the clock and then as Barca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Phillips smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Phillips's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barca is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barca gets full guard.
Phillips landing some decent shots from guard.
Maxwell Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Phillips working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Phillips content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barca has locked up a guillotine! Barca's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Phillips is holding on here and Barca must be using up a lot of energy. Phillips has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barca gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca very nearly forgot to thank Juggernaut And Gladiators amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prihoda. #TD2#
Prihoda tries to sprawl but Phillips drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prihoda pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phillips wants to control but Prihoda is keeping him busy.
Prihoda is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phillips 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prihoda trying to hold on to Phillips's head to control him but Phillips postures up.
Phillips scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Prihoda trying to control but Phillips postures up.
Phillips landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prihoda wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips is pressing down on Prihoda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prihoda is holding on for now.
Phillips scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prihoda trying to control here.
Phillips prevents Prihoda from improving his position.
Prihoda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prihoda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Prihoda taking some punishment here, with Phillips in his half guard.
Prihoda tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg. #T2#
Phillips is thwarting Prihoda's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Phillips is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phillips scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prihoda taking some punishment here, with Phillips in his half guard.
Prihoda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Prihoda is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prihoda wants to get back to full guard but Phillips has mounted him!
Phillips is landing with some decent strikes but Prihoda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Prihoda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phillips raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
BOOM! Phillips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phillips lands a big shot there that rocks Prihoda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Phillips lands a big shot there that rocks Prihoda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Phillips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phillips with a couple of short strikes.
Phillips landing punches.
Phillips is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prihoda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Phillips has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prihoda's face.
Prihoda is breathing heavily.
Phillips landing strikes from the mount and Prihoda is in trouble!
Phillips landing strikes, looking to finish!
Phillips fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Prihoda is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phillips cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Prihoda tries to lock up and control but Phillips gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phillips lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Prihoda taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phillips cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Phillips looking to control but Prihoda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phillips is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prihoda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Prihoda is squirming around, avoiding Phillips's attempts to control the action.
Phillips lands with some strikes.
Phillips scoring with strikes but Prihoda is staying in there.
Phillips putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Phillips with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Phillips 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##TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prihoda quickly recovers to half guard.
Prihoda trying to hold on to Phillips's head to control him but Phillips postures up.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prihoda wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Phillips drops an elbow to the side of Prihoda's head.
Prihoda tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Phillips is trying to control. Prihoda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phillips lands a nice short elbow.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phillips landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prihoda taking some punishment here, with Phillips in his half guard. #T1#
Phillips drops an elbow to the side of Prihoda's head.
Prihoda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phillips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Prihoda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prihoda trying to control the position.
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
Phillips makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prihoda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A right-left combo lands from Phillips.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Prihoda won't allow it.
Phillips winds up and cracks Prihoda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Phillips scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prihoda is trying to control but Phillips manages to pass to mount!
Maxwell Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
BOOM! Phillips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phillips in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Prihoda wants to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Prihoda is desperately trying to improve his position but Phillips has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prihoda is bucking up trying to escape but Phillips cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Prihoda taking shots to the head.
Prihoda tries to lock up and control but Phillips gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phillips lands with some strikes.
Prihoda is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Phillips lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prihoda hang on?
Phillips in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Phillips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Prihoda is looking to escape.
Phillips working the ground and pound effectively.
Phillips lands a heavy elbow.
Phillips with a couple of short strikes.
Prihoda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phillips lands a big shot there that rocks Prihoda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Phillips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prihoda hang on?#ROC2#
Prihoda is rocked!
Prihoda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Prihoda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips working Prihoda over with strikes here.
Phillips looking to finish Prihoda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Prihoda!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Prihoda seems to have got his legs back now.
Prihoda is trying to maintain the position but Phillips is very close to passing his half guard.
Phillips wants to control but Prihoda is keeping him busy.
Phillips is nestled in close to Prihoda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Prihoda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phillips is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is keen to just control but Prihoda is a slippery customer.
Prihoda trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Phillips prevents Prihoda from improving his position.
Phillips looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prihoda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prihoda moves into full guard.
Phillips is in close to Prihoda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Phillips lands a couple of elbows.
Prihoda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Phillips chips away with some ground and pound.
Phillips forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Phillips working Prihoda over with strikes.
Prihoda wants to control the action here but instead Phillips manages to pass to full mount!
Phillips lands a nice shot to the head.
Phillips looking to finish Prihoda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Prihoda!
A nice elbow there by Phillips.
A nice elbow there by Phillips.
Phillips lands a big shot there that rocks Prihoda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Phillips landing shots from mount.
Phillips is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Phillips is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prihoda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prihoda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phillips landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Phillips connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Phillips landing shots from mount.
Phillips landing strikes from the mount and Prihoda is in trouble!
Phillips lands a big shot there that rocks Prihoda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Phillips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phillips working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phillips scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prihoda?
Phillips content just to control the position here.
Phillips is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prihoda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Phillips scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Phillips landing punches.
Phillips scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prihoda?
#T4#
Phillips unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Prihoda wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Phillips celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Phillips!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Phillips avoids the body shot from Country.
And Phillips tries to counter it with a takedown but Country pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Country throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Country.
Country misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Country jabs at Phillips's body.
Country stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Country swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Country lands an overhand right.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Country swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Country avoids it well.
Country is looking to wear down Phillips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Phillips scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phillips prevents Country from standing back up.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Country pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
Phillips working Country over with strikes.
Phillips with the ground and pound but Country uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Country utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Country has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Country controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Country keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Phillips landing with the ground and pound.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Country is breathing heavily.#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.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Country quickly recovers to half guard.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips throwing shots but Country is blocking nicely.
Country is trying to stand back up but Phillips is controlling him
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Country is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Country pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Phillips there.
Phillips scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phillips not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phillips lands with a punch from half guard.
Phillips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Country's head.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips working Country over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Country is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phillips scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phillips is trying to control the action in half guard but Country is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Phillips connects with a nice short shot to Country's temple. #T4#
Phillips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Country defending well though.
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Country taking some punishment here, with Phillips in his half guard.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Phillips connects with a nice short shot to Country's temple.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Country with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phillips slips a nice elbow through Country's hands, connecting with Country's forehead.
Phillips lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Phillips dominated that 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.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Phillips defending well as Country loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Country appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Country circles away.
Country misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Country misses with a wild body shot.
Country throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Phillips counters with a single leg into guard. Country didn't expect that.
Phillips throws a strike but Country rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Country stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips controlling the position.
Country controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Phillips has control of Country's left arm, preventing Country from doing any damage.
Country tries to stand but Phillips is controlling from the bottom.
Country stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Phillips is pulling down on Country's head. It's preventing any offense from Country, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Country trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Country enables Phillips to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Country manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phillips is working Country over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips is working Country over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Phillips throws a strike but Country rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Country throws a big elbow that misses.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Phillips keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips pulls Country in close to his closed guard and prevents Country from doing any damage or advancing position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country misses the shot to the body.
Country takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Country keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Country wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxwell Phillips will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Country shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Country throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Big Country is winning the standup battle so far.
Country stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Big Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Phillips.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Country.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips defending well as Country loads up on a big left hand.
Country is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Country looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Country throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Country looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Maxwell Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD2#
Phillips shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Country manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Country uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Country!#REVR#
Phillips has control of Country's left arm, preventing Country from doing any damage.
Country trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Country has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phillips pulls Country in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Country is one step ahead there.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Country lands a head shot.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Country throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Big Country is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips walks into a jab.
Phillips works over Country's head and body with a nice combination.
Country dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Country misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Country loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Phillips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips working the strikes but Country uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phillips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Country avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Phillips working over Country with some ground and pound. Country looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Country keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Country has hold of Phillips's hands but Phillips slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Country.
I think Phillips 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maxwell Phillips!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Phillips is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spiliopoulos's half guard.
Spiliopoulos is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spiliopoulos gets back to full guard.
Phillips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spiliopoulos keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spiliopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiliopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spiliopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spiliopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
Phillips postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spiliopoulos 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.
Spiliopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Spiliopoulos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phillips stops Spiliopoulos from passing to mount.
Spiliopoulos is working hard here to advance position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Phillips trying his best to control but Spiliopoulos has mounted him.
Spiliopoulos fails to take his opponent's back.
Phillips wants to hold on but Spiliopoulos pushes him away.
Spiliopoulos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Spiliopoulos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Phillips manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Spiliopoulos keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Spiliopoulos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spiliopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spiliopoulos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Spiliopoulos trying to control the position but Phillips is working away. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spiliopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spiliopoulos tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiliopoulos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Phillips!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Spiliopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spiliopoulos is defended easily by Phillips.
Spiliopoulos goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Spiliopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Phillips avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Spiliopoulos gets caught flat footed, as Phillips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phillips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Spiliopoulos has wrist control.
Spiliopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spiliopoulos controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself. #T1#
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spiliopoulos is adopting a defensive guard.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiliopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips postures up and lands a big shot to Spiliopoulos's brow. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spiliopoulos controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Phillips misses.
Phillips displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Spiliopoulos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Spiliopoulos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spiliopoulos stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips tries to buck Spiliopoulos off but Spiliopoulos is having none of it.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Phillips is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spiliopoulos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Phillips!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spiliopoulos looking to control but Phillips is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Phillips turns into him and now he's in Spiliopoulos's guard.
Phillips trying to control but Spiliopoulos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxwell Phillips will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spiliopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spiliopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Spiliopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spiliopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos pushes a forearm under Phillips's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Phillips is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonidas Spiliopoulos!
Our winner, Leonidas Spiliopoulos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ribeiro shoots in but Phillips avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
Phillips feinted with a counter takedown.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maxwell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Ribeiro.#TD#
Phillips gets a double leg takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Phillips landing with the ground and pound.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed Phillips to get to half guard.
#T1#
Ribeiro is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Phillips drops an elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Phillips has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Ribeiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Phillips is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has gone for a leg lock! Phillips slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribeiro's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Phillips slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phillips connects with a couple of short punches.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Phillips trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Phillips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribeiro wants to hit a switch here but Phillips passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribeiro there!
Phillips lands a heavy elbow.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Phillips counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Phillips lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Ribeiro shoots in.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Ribeiro.#TD#
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phillips looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Phillips postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it.
Phillips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Phillips working some strikes from top position.
Phillips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phillips's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!
Phillips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Can Phillips finish him?#T3#
Phillips lands a couple of digs.
Phillips loads up on a big left hand. Ribeiro felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Phillips looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ribeiro can't hide his disappointment, as Phillips celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Phillips!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Pringle throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Pringle shoots in.
Pringle connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Phillips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pringle misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Pringle tries to sprawl but Phillips drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pringle wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillips controlling the action here.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pringle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pringle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phillips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Pringle is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pringle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pringle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phillips in his tracks.
Pringle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pringle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maxwell Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Phillips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Phillips lands a few punches from side control.
Phillips works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Phillips content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ground and pound from Phillips seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pringle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pringle can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pringle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phillips creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pringle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Phillips landing strikes.
Pringle can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips trying to control the action but Pringle is working from the bottom.
Pringle is trying to improve his position.
Phillips in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips 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.
Phillips working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips working the body and head with strikes.
Pringle is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
Pringle is trying to improve his position.
Pringle struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pringle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pringle's legs.
Pringle seems a little lost for a moment, as Phillips dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Pringle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pringle to the mat! Pringle manages to get full guard.
Pringle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Pringle keeps moving.
Pringle trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips 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.
Pringle wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips controlling from the top position.
Phillips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB#
Pringle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pringle 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.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pringle trying to control the position.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pringle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pringle looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Phillips gets a takedown into half guard.
Pringle is looking to improve his position.
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Phillips winds up and cracks Pringle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pringle gets full guard.
Pringle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips landing some decent shots from guard.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pringle is keeping the position for now.
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
Pringle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phillips controls the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pringle trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.#TD2#
Phillips gets a takedown into half guard.
Phillips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pringle gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pringle throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pringle tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pringle to the ground. Pringle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pringle to the ground. Phillips is now in Pringle's guard.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pringle is keeping the position for now.
Pringle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pringle trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Pringle wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips controlling Pringle's posture.
Pringle throwing strikes but missing.
Pringle throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pringle is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Phillips gets a double leg takedown into Pringle's guard.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Pringle trying to control the position.
Phillips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Pringle controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Pringle is retaining full guard.
Phillips pushes down on Pringle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Pringle won't allow it.
Pringle is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pringle avoid being mounted?
Pringle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pringle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pringle misses with an uppercut.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pringle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
It looked like Pringle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pringle to the mat! Pringle manages to get full guard.
Pringle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pringle 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.
Chip Pringle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Phillips!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Phillips looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Phillips slips a jab from Petrov.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Phillips shoots in.
Maxwell Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Phillips attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phillips fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
#T1##TD#
Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Petrov is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Petrov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov controlling the position.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips.
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov is controlling Phillips's posture.
Phillips lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov seems keen to control Phillips's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Radoslav Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phillips is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov has his hands clasped together around Phillips's back. He's all about the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Petrov is not content to let Phillips control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Phillips is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phillips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Phillips dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Phillips 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.
Petrov controlling Phillips's posture.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
Maxwell Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Phillips landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Phillips scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Phillips won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.
Petrov throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov jabs Phillips right on the nose. Phillips blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Petrov gets caught napping as Phillips dives in and scores a takedown. Petrov manages to retain guard.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Phillips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #T3#
Petrov pulls Phillips in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Petrov trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Maxwell Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Radoslav Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phillips dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phillips moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phillips scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phillips on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
#ROC2#
Phillips is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Phillips right on the button. Phillips goes down! Petrov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Petrov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radoslav Petrov!
A determined Radoslav Petrov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Bloodfolk jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Phillips scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phillips landing a few strikes.
Phillips landing strikes.
Phillips landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodfolk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bloodfolk tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bloodfolk some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Bloodfolk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Phillips controlling the position.
Phillips cracks Bloodfolk with a big elbow.
Bloodfolk wants to control but Phillips postures up.
Bloodfolk tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips landing strikes. #ROC2#
Bloodfolk is rocked!
Phillips cracks Bloodfolk with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Phillips immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bloodfolk is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Phillips!
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