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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Assad's guard.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Assad looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pate connects with a couple of short punches.
Pate with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Assad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Assad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pate throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Assad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pate defends it easily.
Assad is trying to keep Pate in close.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Assad pushes a forearm under Pate's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pate is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Assad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pate gets tackled into the cage by Peltastis. Peltastis maintains the clinch.
Pate effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Pate.
Peltastis tries for a takedown but Pate manages to get underhooks.
Peltastis trying to control the position but instead, Pate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peltastis into the cage.
Peltastis is trying to maintain a safe position but Pate gets an underhook and turns Peltastis into the cage.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peltastis decides to pull guard.
Pate landing some decent shots from guard.
Pate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Peltastis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peltastis keeping moving, preventing Pate from controlling successfully.
Pate stopping the sweep attempt from Peltastis.
Peltastis is trying to keep Pate in close.
Pate is in close to Peltastis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peltastis is striking from the bottom but Pate uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Peltastis wants to improve his position but Pate is controlling well.
#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.
Pate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pate is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peltastis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltastis.
Peltastis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peltastis pulls Pate in close to his closed guard and prevents Pate from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Pate throwing strikes from guard but Peltastis blocks nicely.
Pate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peltastis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Peltastis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pate stacks Peltastis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pate!
Peltastis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Peltastis wants to control but Pate postures up.
Pate with the ground and pound but Peltastis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Peltastis is trying to maintain the position but Pate is very close to passing his half guard.
Pate stops Peltastis from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pate prevents Peltastis from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peltastis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Ahmed Pate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Peltastis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peltastis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pate but Pate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahmed Pate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peltastis.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartiatis Peltastis.
Peltastis throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Pate counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peltastis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Peltastis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltastis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peltastis wants to sweep here but Pate controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pate throws a big right hand that misses.
Pate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pate is looking to work some ground and pound but Peltastis has wrist control.
Pate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peltastis is trying to control the position but Pate postures up.
Pate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pate works over Peltastis with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Peltastis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peltastis.
Peltastis is trying to escape the position but Pate is controlling the position. #T2#
Pate scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Peltastis to see if he's OK.
Peltastis is trying to get back to his feet.
Pate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peltastis can do to turn this around?
A control attempt from Peltastis but he's now mounted!
Peltastis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Peltastis wants to control but Pate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peltastis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltastis on the ground.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Peltastis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pate stopping the sweep attempt from Peltastis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peltastis controls Pate momentarily but Pate frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peltastis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pate tries to avoid it but Peltastis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pate to the ground. Pate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peltastis lands a jab.
Peltastis shoots in for a takedown but Pate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pate stuffs the takedown attempt from Peltastis. Peltastis gets slowly back to his feet.
Peltastis is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Peltastis gets a clinch. #T4#
Pate gets underhooks to prevent Peltastis's takedown attempt.
Peltastis tries to break the clinch but Pate is controlling the position.
Pate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Pate.
Pate has Peltastis pressed against the cage, preventing Peltastis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Peltastis successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peltastis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pate postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Pate dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Peltastis moves into range and clinches up with Pate.
Pate lands with a short shot to the head.
Peltastis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Peltastis jumps guard and drags Pate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pate lands a couple of digs.
Peltastis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pate is trying to keep Peltastis in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate pulls Peltastis in close to his closed guard and prevents Peltastis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Peltastis wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving. #T1#
Pate wants to sweep but no luck.
Pate keeping moving, preventing Peltastis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pate is looking for a triangle but Peltastis pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Peltastis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pate trying to keep a closed guard but Peltastis is proving a slippery customer.
Peltastis advances position into side control!
Pate is not content to let Peltastis control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pate is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Peltastis.
Pate is looking to regain half guard here but Peltastis keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Peltastis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pate, who protects the arm well.
Pate is looking to regain half guard here but Peltastis keeps moving and retains side control.
Pate is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Peltastis in side control, throwing shots but Pate defends.
Pate is looking to regain half guard here but Peltastis keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Peltastis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A thudding body kick lands there by Peltastis!
Peltastis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pate.
Peltastis feints the counter takedown.
Peltastis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pate avoids it really well and circles away.
Peltastis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartiatis Peltastis.#T4##CL2#
Peltastis darts in and clinches Pate up against the cage.
Pate can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Peltastis pulls guard.
Pate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peltastis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peltastis is looking to sweep but instead, Pate has passed into half guard.
Peltastis is trying to stand.
Spartiatis Peltastis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmed Pate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peltastis works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartiatis Peltastis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Pate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Pate swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Asscrack clinches.
Asscrack scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
Pate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asscrack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Asscrack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pate regains guard immediately.
Pate working a defensive guard here.
Asscrack chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Pate is rocked!
Asscrack gets to his feet and stands over Pate, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pate felt that one! Asscrack unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pate from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Asscrack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Pate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dean defends it nicely.
Dean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Dean.
Danny Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Pate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Pate. 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.
Dean throws out a powerful jab.
Dean goes for a double leg but Pate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pate continues to drive forward.
As Dean looks to move away, Pate throws a big counter combo but Dean just gets out of the way.#T1#
Pate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from Pate. Pate gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean throws a fast counter high kick but Pate manages to duck under it in time.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pate sprawls well. Pate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean defending well as Pate loads up on a big left hand.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pate defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Pate, which made it look bad. #T2#
Pate scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Pate gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage. #CL#
Pate rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dean pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Dean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dean tries to strike from the bottom.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dean 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#
Pate is trying to maintain the position but Dean is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SU2#
Dean escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Dean moves into the clinch.
Pate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dean goes for a takedown attempt but Pate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pate doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pate. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Pate.#T4##CL2#
Dean closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Pate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pate shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Dean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pate pinned against the cage. Pate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Pate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dean is trying to maintain the position but Pate is very close to passing his half guard.
Pate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dean controlling the position for now.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dean.
Dean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pate lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Pate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dean.#CL2#
Dean closes the distance and pushes Pate back into the cage.#TD2#
Dean jumps into guard, dragging Pate to the mat.
Dean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pate.
Dean is controlling Pate's posture.
Pate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Dean looking for a guillotine here but Pate defends easily.
Pate is working Dean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pate shoots in looking for a takedown. Dean tries to sprawl out of it but Pate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pate tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Pate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pate off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Pate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Pate tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dean doesn't seem bothered though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Dean has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Dean jumps into guard, dragging Pate to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Pate, which made it look bad.
Dean tries for a takedown but Pate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pate swivels and escapes.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Dean.
Pate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dean defends it nicely.
Ahmed Pate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pate tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pate to the ground. Pate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pate is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pate defends it nicely.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pate.
Pate tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Pate backing up. Pate nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Dean drives through and clinches with Pate against the cage.
Pate looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Dean ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB2#
Dean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dean.
Pate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dean on the ground.#ES2#
Dean explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown but Pate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pate is defended easily by Dean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Pate shoots in looking for a takedown. Dean tries to sprawl out of it but Pate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Dean instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pate uses from the top position.
Pate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pate content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pate manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pate wants to control the position but Dean says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pate is trying to get back to full guard.
Dean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pate wants to sweep but Dean has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean taking a breather here.
Ahmed Pate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Dean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pate darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Macaou forces Pate back against the cage and clinches.
Macaou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pate is defending well for now.
Pate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Macaou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pate walks away with a smile on his face. Macaou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pate throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macaou as he avoids it easily.
Pate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pate stuffs the takedown.
Pate goes for a double leg but Macaou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macaou continues to drive forward.#T1#
Pate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macaou as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Pate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macaou misses with a double jab.
Pate misses with a takedown attempt - Macaou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macaou dips to his left and cracks Pate with an uppercut!
Pate leaves Macaou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macaou lands a slapping body shot.
Macaou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Pate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macaou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pate has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Macaou has Pate up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Macaou drags the fight down to the ground.
Macaou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Macaou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pate throwing strikes from guard but Macaou blocks nicely. #T3#
Pate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macaou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pate won't allow Macaou to sweep him here.
Macaou has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pate has passed into side control.
Pate lands a nice forearm strike.
A control attempt from Macaou but he's now mounted!
Macaou wants to control but Pate is having none of it.#T4#
Macaou is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pate moves to the back position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pate is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pate gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pate gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pate apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Macaou will probably get the nod.
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#
Macaou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Macaou tries for a takedown but Pate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macaou avoids the body shot from Pate.
Macaou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pate as he avoids it easily.
Pate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macaou is trying to pull guard but Pate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Macaou.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macaou - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Pate tries to pull guard but Macaou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macaou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pate has him pressed against the cage.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short right from Macaou on the inside.
Pate misses with the head strike.
Macaou has had enough of the clinch but Pate keeps him there for the moment.
Macaou tries to break free but Pate pushes him back against the cage.
Macaou throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macaou jumps guard but Pate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Macaou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pate displaying some good clinch control by pressing Macaou up against the cage.
Macaou scores with a hook to the body.
Macaou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pate is stalling here.
Pate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macaou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macaou's efforts to push away.
Pate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macaou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Pate jumps guard but Macaou turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Macaou is leaning against Pate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macaou working hard to break the clinch.
Pate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macaou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Macaou clinches up with Pate and pushes him back against the cage.
Macaou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pate after a bit of a struggle.
Macaou looking for a takedown. #T4#
Macaou is trying to force a seperation but Pate has the dominant position.
Macaou effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Pate successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pate is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pate scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macaou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macaou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pate puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ahmed Pate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Macaou takes the fight into the clinch.
Macaou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pate wants a takedown.
Macaou is stalling here.
Macaou is trying to force a seperation but Pate has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaou can't get the takedown.
Macaou scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Macaou to work.
#T1#
Pate prevents Macaou from breaking the clinch.
Macaou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Macaou.
Macaou jumps guard but Pate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Macaou is leaning against Pate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pate stops a takedown attempt from Macaou.
Macaou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Come on Macaou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Pate pulls guard.
Pate 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#
Pate 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.
Macaou tries to kick Pate off in order to stand up. Pate Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Macaou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pate.
Pate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macaou keeps working.
Macaou is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Pate is chipping away with strikes.
Pate throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Macaou struggling a bit here.
Pate is working Macaou over with some ground and pound from side control.
Macaou tries to control but Pate manages to take his back.
Macaou trying to control but not successfully.
Pate connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Macaou to escape the position.
#T4#
Macaou trying to control the action but Pate just sinks the hooks in.
Pate throwing sloppy strikes.
Macaou is in bad spot here.
#ES2#
Macaou manages to stand up with Pate still on his back. Eventually Pate drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Pate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macaou sprawls well. Macaou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pate gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pate misses with a hook. Macaou ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Pate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Pate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Vlasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vlasov closes the distance and clinches up with Pate, looking for a takedown. Vlasov pushes Pate against the cage but Pate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vlasov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pate misses the jab.
Pate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vlasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vlasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pate's waist but Pate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vlasov off to one side.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Vlasov.
Vlasov misses with a head kick.
Vlasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pate throws a jab when Vlasov was well out of range.#CL2#
Vlasov pushes Pate up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlasov tries to break free but Pate pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Vlasov gets control of Pate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vlasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vlasov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pate throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Pate throwing strikes but missing.
Pate throwing strikes but missing.
Vlasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlasov, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pate content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pate throws an elbow that misses. Vlasov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pate's guard. Nice move by Vlasov!#REVB#
Pate keeping moving, preventing Vlasov from controlling successfully.
Vlasov controlling from the top position.
Vlasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Pate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Pate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Pate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vlasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vlasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vlasov defends well.
Vlasov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vlasov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pate is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vlasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pate defends it nicely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pate stuffs the takedown attempt from Vlasov. Vlasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlasov tries for a takedown but Pate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vlasov. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate attempts a counter takedown but Vlasov avoids it well and moves away.
Pate digs a good hook to Vlasov's body.
Vlasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pate.
Vlasov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pate counters with a two punch combo.
Vlasov looks winded!
Pate darts in looking for a takedown but Vlasov gets double underhooks and turns Pate into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vlasov scrambles back to his feet.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pate stuffs the takedown attempt from Vlasov. Vlasov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Pate 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#
Vlasov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pate counter with a right hand.
Pate throws a series of punches but Vlasov moves out of range. #TD#
Pate gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Vlasov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Vlasov clinches.
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!
Vlasov tries to pull guard but Pate won't allow it.
Pate avoiding damage as Vlasov throws knees to the body.
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Vlasov avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Vlasov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pate has Vlasov pressed against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Pate jumps into guard, dragging Vlasov to the mat.
Vlasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Vlasov stands up and waves to Pate to follow him.
Pate shoots in and drives through. Vlasov sprawls well.
Pate tries to close the distance and clinch but Vlasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vlasov dives in and grabs Pate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pate pushes down on Vlasov's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Pate misses the target.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Vlasov.
Vlasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlasov is breathing heavily.
Pate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vlasov as he avoids it easily.
Vlasov shoots for a takedown but Pate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahmed Pate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Pate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vlasov circles away.
Vlasov tries to land a front kick but Pate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Pate misses its target.
Pate throws a series of strikes that have Vlasov backpedaling.
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vlasov is defended easily by Pate.#TD#
Pate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vlasov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pate works over Vlasov with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Vlasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pate manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pate working a defensive guard here.
Pate lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Vlasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vlasov is controlling him.
Pate 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##T4#
Vlasov trying to hold on to Pate's head to control him but Pate postures up.
Vlasov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vlasov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Vlasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vlasov trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ahmed Pate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Pate with that takedown attempt.
Pate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vlasov circles away.
Pate throws a series of punches but Vlasov moves out of range.
Pate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pate wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vlasov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pate misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Vlasov jumps guard but Pate stands there with Vlasov around his waist. Vlasov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vlasov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pate avoids the damage to the body.
Pate missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Vlasov successfully pulls guard.
Pate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vlasov looking to control.
#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.
Oleg Vlasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vlasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pate. #SUB2#
Vlasov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pate has picked Vlasov up and slammed him! Vlasov can't keep hold of the triangle and Pate manages to pass to side control!
Vlasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pate working away.
Vlasov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pate in side control, throwing shots but Vlasov defends.
Pate working away.#T3#
Vlasov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vlasov defending against the ground and pound.
Pate working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pate cracks Vlasov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pate throws an elbow but Vlasov slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Pate are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pate lands a few punches from side control.
Pate in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vlasov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pate.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Pate looks for a takedown but Vlasov sprawls well.
Vlasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Pate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Pate backs off Vlasov throws a huge counter combo but Pate manages to avoid it all.
Vlasov scores with the left hand. Pate knows he should have avoided that one.
Vlasov shoots in but Pate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pate looks to land a right hand but Vlasov moved out of range.#CL2#
Vlasov closes the distance and pushes Pate back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vlasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Pate jumps guard and drags Vlasov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Pate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Pate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Calandrino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calandrino is looking to advance position but Pate won't allow it.
Pate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calandrino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pate tries to get to full guard but Calandrino has control of the leg.
Calandrino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Calandrino winds up and cracks Pate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calandrino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calandrino tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pate.
Calandrino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pate wants to get back to full guard.
Calandrino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pate tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Calandrino prevents Pate from standing back up.
Calandrino stalling.
Calandrino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pate manages to get to full guard.
Calandrino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Calandrino chips away with some ground and pound.
Pate has a closed guard, preventing Calandrino from standing up.
Calandrino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pate is trying to keep Calandrino in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pate can't keep his opponent in guard - Calandrino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Calandrino is taking a breather. Pate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Calandrino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Let's hope that Calandrino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Calandrino moves nicely into side control.
Pate struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Calandrino has hold of Pate's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pate seems comfortable defending it but Calandrino has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pate is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pate is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Calandrino couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Calandrino!
Nick Calandrino thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Pate controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pate has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate throws a big elbow that misses.
Pate trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Pate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Pate controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Pate off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Pate throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pate is striking off his back. Johnson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is thwarting Pate's attempts to control the position.
Pate is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control the position but Pate manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson is holding onto Pate's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Pate throws strikes from the back but Johnson rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Johnson.
Pate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pate is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pate won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pate throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pate's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVB#
Johnson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pate throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Pate's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pate is trying to work for a sweep but Johnson has mounted him!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Pate wants a takedown.
Johnson tries to stall but Pate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pate won't allow it.
Pate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pate smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson leaves Pate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Pate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
#T1##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Pate back into the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pate tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Pate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Pate is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Pate struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pate is being controlled here.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Pate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pate is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!#T3#
Johnson avoids the strikes from Pate.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pate's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Pate wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Pate looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
Pate trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pate tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#T4#
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pate is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Johnson has control of Pate's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pate regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pate is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pate has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Pate to the mat but Pate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pate counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahmed Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pate wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pate is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Pate wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pate there!
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pate is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pate is looking to escape.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pate tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pate is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pate manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3##SU2#
Johnson stands up and beckons Pate to his feet. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson jumps guard but Pate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
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.
Pate taking a breather.
Pate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Pate tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pate can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Pate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Pate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kim tries for a takedown but Pate circles away easily
and Pate counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Pate.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pate.
Raymond Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pate misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Kim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kim takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##TD#
Pate shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kim tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pate manages to move to mount!
Kim taking shots to the head.
Pate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Pate lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kim regains half guard.
Pate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Kim tries to roll over but Pate keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Pate there.
Kim trying to control here.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kim is looking to sweep but instead, Pate has passed into half guard.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim looks winded!
Pate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim striking off his back but it's not causing Pate any problems.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Pate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Pate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim stands up over Pate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pate's head.
Kim controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Pate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pate has his takedown stuffed
and Kim counters with a left to the body.
Pate leaves Kim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim with the counter takedown but Pate avoids it easily.
Pate shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Kim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim trying to control but Pate is working from the bottom.
Pate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Pate wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
#SUB#
Pate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pate trying to control but Kim postures up.
#SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pate has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pate is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pate manages to get to full guard.
Raymond Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kim is stalling in the full guard.
Pate wants to control but Kim passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pate wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Pate throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pate is trying to maintain the position but Kim is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Kim decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Pate is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Pate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Kim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Kim 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#
Kim throws a body punch but Pate moves out of range.
Kim slips a jab from Pate.#TD2#
Kim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pate on his heels. He'll look to pass Pate's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Pate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pate looking to control.
#SU2#
Kim decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pate as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Pate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pate. #TD#
Pate decides to pull guard. #T1#
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim postures up in Pate's guard and throws a big left but Pate blocks it. #SUB#
Pate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pate wants to sweep but no luck.
Pate controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Pate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Pate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pate is trying to keep Kim in close.
Pate being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Pate wants to control position but Kim is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Pate here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Kim!
After the fight, Raymond Kim was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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