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Event:
OFC 240: Ravager
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rashford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldo off the cage and back into range.
Rashford shoots in but no luck this time.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Rashford misses.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Rashford with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Rashford.
Rashford misses with a two punch combination.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Rashford misses. #T1#
Rashford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo defending well as Rashford loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Rashford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford is breathing heavily.
Rashford tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rashford dives in and grabs Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes down on Rashford's head and hops out.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rashford. #T2#
Rashford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo leaves Rashford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rashford tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Rashford backing up. Rashford nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcus Rashford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rashford fails with the takedown.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Rashford dives in for a single leg takedown but Aldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rashford throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Rashford throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford wants to clinch.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford misses with a series of wild punches.
Rashford missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Rashford throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Rashford.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Rashford misses.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rashford is defended easily by Aldo.
Rashford misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a two punch combo.
Rashford misses with a two punch combination.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
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 Marcus Rashford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rashford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rashford tries to clinch up.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rashford throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.#CL#
Rashford forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Rashford wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
#BC#
Rashford manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashford tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford misses with the combination.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rashford throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Rashford.
Rashford tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Rashford throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Rashford.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Rashford.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rashford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rashford.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Rashford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashford wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Rashford throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rashford misses with a double jab.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Rashford clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rashford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rashford has double underhooks. #T3#
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Rashford.
#BC#
Rashford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rashford shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rashford.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford wants to clinch.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rashford.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marcus Rashford is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Rashford tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford misses with the combination.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Rashford misses.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Marcus Rashford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Rashford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Rashford misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Rashford backing up. Rashford nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rashford looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Rashford dominated that second round.
That's time! Rashford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rashford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rashford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Rashford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Rashford backing up. Rashford nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Rashford has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashford tries to clinch up.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Rashford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rashford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Rashford throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rashford throws out the jab.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aldo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rashford just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rashford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford closes the distance but Aldo moves to the side
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rashford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Rashford.
The fighters circling - Rashford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL#
Rashford clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo is trying to push Rashford away but Rashford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rashford is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rashford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rashford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Rashford clinches up against the cage.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rashford breaks from the clinch.
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Rashford throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rashford.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rashford missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Rashford.
Rashford shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Rashford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Rashford 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.
Rashford throws a head kick that misses.
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 Marcus Rashford.
Well Rashford 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Rashford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Doyle drives through and clinches with Rashford against the cage.
Rashford looks winded!
Doyle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doyle lands an elbow inside.
Doyle misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Doyle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rashford uses from the top position.
Doyle lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Doyle keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Doyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Doyle drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle working over Rashford with some ground and pound. Rashford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doyle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doyle lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doyle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Rashford has hold of Doyle's hands but Doyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Doyle.
Doyle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doyle drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Doyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doyle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doyle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doyle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rashford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doyle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doyle 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.
Doyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doyle working over Rashford with some ground and pound. Rashford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Doyle there. #T2#
Doyle is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rashford has hold of Doyle's hands but Doyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doyle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rashford has hold of Doyle's hands but Doyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Doyle 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.
Doyle 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.
Doyle lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Doyle connects with a nice short shot to Rashford's temple.
Doyle working over Rashford with some ground and pound. Rashford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rashford has hold of Doyle's hands but Doyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doyle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rashford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Doyle there.
Doyle working Rashford over with strikes.
Doyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doyle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Rashford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doyle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doyle slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Doyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doyle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rashford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doyle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doyle drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Ground and pound from Doyle.
Doyle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doyle slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Rashford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doyle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Doyle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Doyle working the head and body with strikes.
Doyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doyle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rashford taking some punishment here, with Doyle in his half guard.
Doyle drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Rashford pushes Doyle off looking to stand but Doyle dives back in and keeps control.
Rashford taking some punishment here, with Doyle in his half guard. #SU#
Doyle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rashford to stand up. #TD2#
Rashford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doyle was covering up waiting for the punch and Rashford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rashford is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Doyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Doyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Rashford tries to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling the position.
Rashford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rashford tries to circle away but Doyle has him pinned against the cage.
Rashford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle throws an elbow but it misses.
Doyle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Doyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Doyle.
Rashford takes a shot to the head.
Doyle looking to throw knees to the head but Rashford is blocking nicely.
Rashford is breathing heavily.
Doyle lands an elbow inside that Rashford shrugs off. #T1#
Doyle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rashford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rashford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doyle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rashford's brow.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but Rashford blocks it.
#TD#
Doyle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rashford uses from the top position.
Rashford wants to stand and escape but instead Doyle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Doyle lands a couple of digs.
Doyle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doyle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doyle cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Doyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doyle connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Doyle postures up and lands a big shot to Rashford's brow.
Doyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doyle stands up over Rashford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Doyle chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Doyle is in close to Rashford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doyle connects with a couple of short punches.
Doyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Doyle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doyle lands a couple of elbows.
Doyle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doyle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doyle cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Doyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doyle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doyle won't allow Rashford to get back to his feet. #T3#
Doyle lands a couple of elbows.
Doyle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doyle lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doyle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doyle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Doyle lands a couple of elbows.
Doyle distracts Rashford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Derrick Doyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rashford wants to stand but Doyle is controlling the position.
Doyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doyle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rashford's head.
Doyle stands up over Rashford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Doyle distracts Rashford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doyle prevents Rashford from getting back to his feet.
Doyle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Doyle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doyle cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Doyle landing with the ground and pound.
Doyle connects with a couple of short punches.
Rashford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doyle is controlling him.
Doyle works over Rashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Doyle stands up over Rashford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Doyle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rashford's head.
Doyle landing with the ground and pound.
Doyle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rashford can do to turn this around?
Doyle landing with the ground and pound.
Doyle is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Doyle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Doyle moves into the clinch.#BC#
Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Doyle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rashford's half guard.
Doyle winds up and cracks Rashford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doyle working Rashford over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Doyle.
Doyle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rashford has hold of Doyle's hands but Doyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doyle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rashford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doyle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rashford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doyle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doyle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rashford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rashford is trying to stand back up but Doyle is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doyle lands a nice short elbow.
Doyle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Doyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doyle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doyle working over Rashford with some ground and pound. Rashford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doyle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rashford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doyle lands strikes from half guard.
Doyle stops Rashford from getting back to his feet.
Doyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle lands with a punch from half guard.
Rashford taking some punishment here, with Doyle in his half guard.
Rashford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rashford tries to kick Doyle off but Doyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doyle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doyle scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Doyle slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Doyle working Rashford over with strikes.
Doyle lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Doyle connects with a nice short shot to Rashford's temple.
Doyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rashford taking some punishment here, with Doyle in his half guard. #ROC#
Rashford is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle working Rashford over with strikes.
Rashford is still in real trouble! Can Doyle finish him?
Rashford has hold of Doyle's hands but Doyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rashford wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle lands strikes from half guard.
Doyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rashford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rashford tries to kick Doyle off but Doyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doyle slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Doyle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Doyle stands up from half guard. #CL#
Doyle has closed the distance and engaged Rashford in a clinch.
Rashford takes an elbow to the temple. #T3##TD#
Doyle jumps guard.
Doyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rashford manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Doyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doyle is in close to Rashford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rashford seems to have recovered his senses.
Doyle won't allow Rashford to get back to his feet.
Rashford is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Doyle landing with the ground and pound.
Rashford wants to stand and escape but Doyle is having none of it.
Doyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Doyle landing some decent shots from guard.
Rashford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doyle won't allow Rashford to get back to his feet. #T4#
Doyle is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doyle is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doyle is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doyle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rashford wants to stand and escape but Doyle is having none of it.
Doyle landing some decent shots from guard.
Doyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rashford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rashford has momentary wrist control but Doyle slips an elbow through the middle.
Doyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcus Rashford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Doyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doyle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Doyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doyle 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 Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Doyle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Rashford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Two is right now.
Rashford wants to stand but Two is controlling his arm.
Two manages to get back to half guard.
Two makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Two connects with a couple of short punches.
Two landing with the ground and pound.
Rashford wants to stand up but Two is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Two works over Rashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Rashford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Two working some strikes from top position.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Two working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Two's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Two working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Two lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Two stops Rashford from standing up.
Two postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashford keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rashford wants to stand up but Two is controlling him. #T2#
Rashford has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Two's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Two works over Rashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Two postures up and lands a big shot to Rashford's brow.
Rashford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Two working some strikes from top position.
Two won't allow Rashford to get back to his feet.
Rashford has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Two connects with a couple of short punches.
Two stops Rashford from standing up.
Rashford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Two landing some decent shots from guard.
Two won't allow Rashford to get back to his feet. #T3#
Two advances position into side control!
Two is putting a hurting on Rashford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Two cracks Rashford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Two cracks Rashford with a big elbow.
Two connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rashford some visible discomfort.
Rashford is trying to get back to his feet.
Two landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Two working the head with strikes.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rashford taking a bit of punishment here - Two scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two trying to control the action but Rashford is working from the bottom.
Two scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rashford to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Two's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Two working the body and head with strikes.
Two working the ground and pound.
Rashford is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Two scores with punches from side control.
Two looks up at the clock and then as Rashford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Two smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rashford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rashford wants to get back to his feet.
Two working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two landing a few strikes.
Two grinds an elbow into Rashford's temple.
Two cracks Rashford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Two working the head with strikes.
Two takes a little break here. Rashford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rashford is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Two 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#
Rashford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rashford avoids the head kick by Two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rashford.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rashford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
Rashford drops Two with a left right combo! Rashford follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rashford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Two sneaks back into half guard.
Two regains full guard. Nicely done.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rashford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Rashford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Two scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rashford is trying to stand.
Test Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Rashford defends it.
Rashford wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Two.
Nice strikes from Two there.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Two is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Two winds up and cracks Rashford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rashford looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rashford is trying to stand back up but Two is controlling him
Two working the head and body with strikes.
Rashford wants to get back to his feet.
Two tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rashford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Rashford is trying to stand back up but Two is controlling him
Two seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rashford pushes Two off looking to stand but Two dives back in and keeps control.
Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two working the head and body with strikes.
Rashford has hold of Two's hands but Two slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Two 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.
Two looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rashford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Two scores with a couple of nice shots.
Two takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two lands strikes from half guard.
Rashford is trying to stand.
Two lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Two lands strikes from half guard.
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.#T4#
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Two is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rashford tries to kick Two off but Two keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Two scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Two trying to control the action but Rashford is working from the bottom.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Rashford pushes Two off looking to stand but Two dives back in and keeps control.
Two winds up and cracks Rashford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Two connects with a nice short shot to Rashford's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rashford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rashford taking some punishment here, with Two in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two lands strikes from half guard.
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rashford fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Nice combo by Rashford! Oh, that's hurt him - Two falls to the canvas and Rashford follows him into side control. #ROC#
Two is rocked!
Two sneaks back into half guard.
Two makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Two.
Two lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Two works over Rashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Two keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rashford's head.
Two scoring with some ground and pound.
Two wants to control from the top but Rashford keeps moving.
Two stands up over Rashford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Two postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Two is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Two working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Two landing with the ground and pound.
Two is in close to Rashford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Two distracts Rashford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashford wants to stand and escape but Two is having none of it.
Rashford has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two pushing down on Rashford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Two takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Two seems content to control.
Two looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rashford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Rashford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rashford tries to kick Two off but Two keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Two landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Two passes to side control.
Two works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Rashford is rocked!
Two landing strikes.
Oh Rashford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Two landing strikes.
Two working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rashford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Two connects with a decent elbow.
Two cracks Rashford with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Two immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rashford is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Two!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kipper gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kipper has hold of Rashford's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rashford tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kipper cranks the arm and Rashford screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rashford, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rob Kipper!
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