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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kai fails with the takedown.
As Kai looks to move away, Hicks throws a big counter combo but Kai just gets out of the way.
Kai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Hicks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hicks.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kai is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Kai looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kai's head.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks stands up over Kai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Hicks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kai has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Kai's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kai wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kai's head.
Hicks stands up over Kai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound.
Hicks 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.
Hicks postures up and lands some nice 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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SU#
Hicks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kai is defended easily by Hicks.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Kai.#CL#
Hicks forces Kai back against the cage and clinches.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.
#TD#
Hicks drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Hicks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hicks has tightened it up now! Kai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Slamet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slamet stalls.
Slamet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Slamet controls the action.
#TD#
Hicks drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Slamet gets to his feet. Hicks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Hicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Slamet manages to pull guard.
Hicks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slamet is proving hard to escape from.
Hicks distracts Slamet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slamet looking for a sweep. Not yet Slamet, not yet.
Hicks stands up over Slamet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slamet looking for a sweep. Not yet Slamet, not yet.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Slamet throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hicks 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.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Slamet trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Slamet has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hicks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hicks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slamet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Slamet has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Slamet gets control of Hicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slamet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2##ES2#
Slamet pushes Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Mas Slamet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slamet throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Slamet drives through and clinches with Hicks against the cage.
Slamet lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slamet tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Slamet drops back down to his feet.
Slamet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.
Hicks works on Slamet's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Slamet breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Slamet closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slamet walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Slamet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Slamet fails with the takedown.
Hicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slamet. #CL2#
Slamet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hicks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Slamet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slamet is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Slamet clinches up with Hicks and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Slamet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Slamet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hicks did well to prevent Slamet getting side control.
Hicks trying to control but Slamet postures up.
Slamet prevents Hicks from improving his position.
Slamet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hicks pushes Slamet off looking to stand but Slamet dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slamet pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slamet pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mas Slamet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hicks tries to clinch but Slamet is having none of it. #CL#
Hicks closes the distance and clinches.
Slamet avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Slamet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hicks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slamet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slamet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Slamet with that takedown attempt.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mas Slamet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slamet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hicks misses with a body punch.
Mas Slamet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Slamet jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Slamet around his waist. Slamet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Slamet decides to pull guard.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slamet has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Slamet uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Hicks rushes Slamet and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Slamet jumps guard.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Slamet striking off his back but it's not causing Hicks any problems.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slamet pulls Hicks in to control the position.
Let's hope that Slamet 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.
Slamet controls Hicks momentarily but Hicks frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hicks fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hicks shoots in and drives through. Slamet sprawls well.
Slamet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hicks sprawls well. Hicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slamet gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Slamet moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Slamet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hicks moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Hicks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Slamet closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
Slamet jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slamet avoids it.#BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Slamet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slamet fails to land the takedown.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mas Slamet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slamet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slamet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hicks defends well and Slamet ends up having to push Hicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slamet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Hicks wants to clinch up but Slamet keeps it at a distance.
Slamet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slamet.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slamet sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Hicks has Slamet up against the cage in a clinch.
Slamet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Hicks manages to pull guard.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Slamet tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slamet defends it easily.#SUB#
Slamet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mas Slamet has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hicks has his foot on Slamet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slamet works his way back into a safe position though.
Slamet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Slamet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slamet has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Slamet controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Slamet from controlling successfully.
Slamet slips nicely into half guard.
Slamet is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slamet pulls his head out easily.
Slamet prevents Hicks from improving his position.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slamet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slamet is controlling the pace.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Slamet sits in half guard.
Slamet is taking a breather. Hicks 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Slamet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Juan Hicks.
I think Hicks 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tyler has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks trying to stall but Tyler improves his position.
#BC2#
Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tyler has managed to clinch.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Tyler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hicks pinned against the cage. Hicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tyler forces Hicks back against the cage and clinches.
Tyler crunches a lovely knee into Hicks's ribcage.#T1#
Tyler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hicks after a bit of a struggle.
Tyler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyler tries to score a body lock takedown but Hicks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious Tyler.
Tyler wants to take the fight to the mat but Hicks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Hicks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hicks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hicks wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Hicks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Hicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyler is looking to stand up but Hicks won't let him. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyler defends well.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hicks working for a triangle but Tyler defends it easily.
#T3#
Tyler wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyler defends it easily.#SUB#
Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hicks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hicks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tyler 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 Hicks.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hicks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tyler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
Hicks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tyler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Tyler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hicks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hicks shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious Tyler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tyler closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
Hicks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucious Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hicks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler shoots and misses #CL#
and Hicks counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hicks after a bit of a struggle.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious Tyler.
Tyler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hicks after a bit of a struggle.
Tyler is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyler avoids it.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Tyler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Tyler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler shoots in for a double leg but Hicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyler is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Tyler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hicks tries a body shot but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler prevents a body shot from Hicks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tyler avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Tyler instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyler.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyler's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hicks prevents it.
Tyler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hicks is defending well.
Tyler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
A hook to the body from Hicks.
Tyler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hicks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyler defends well.
Tyler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Tyler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hicks to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tyler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hicks pulls down on the head and he's put Tyler to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Satomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hicks punching from the bottom.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Satomi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Satomi sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Satomi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hicks sees it coming and defends easily.
Satomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working. #T1#
Hicks misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Satomi pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Satomi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Satomi scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Hicks has been cut.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Satomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Hicks darts in and clinches Satomi up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Satomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Satomi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Satomi in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hicks is pressing down on Satomi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hicks has his foot on Satomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satomi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hicks working for submissions but it's allowed Satomi to get to half guard.
Satomi is pressing down on Hicks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hicks is holding on for now.
Satomi trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Satomi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Satomi stops Hicks from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Satomi lands with a punch from half guard.
Satomi is taking a breather. Hicks 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.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Satomi has control of the leg.
Hicks has hold of Satomi's hands but Satomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Hicks is not content to let Satomi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hicks looking for subs from the bottom but Satomi mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaziro Satomi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Hicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Satomi throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Satomi.
#TD2#
Satomi gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Hicks kicks Satomi off and gets back to his feet.
Satomi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satomi sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Satomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Satomi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Satomi tries to pull guard but Hicks won't allow it.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaziro Satomi.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Hicks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks is looking to stand up but Satomi isn't so interested in that idea.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Satomi from controlling successfully.
Satomi landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks 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#
Satomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hicks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hicks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Satomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Satomi dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Satomi kicks Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Satomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicks counters with a left to the body.
Hicks wants to clinch.
Satomi shoots and misses #CL#
and Hicks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Satomi backwards. #T4#
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Satomi controls the action.
#BC2#
Satomi breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Satomi.
Hicks throws a big counter combination but Satomi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Satomi is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Satomi clinches with his opponent.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Satomi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Satomi controls the action.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Hicks has Satomi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hicks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Satomi tumbling to the mat - Hicks dives into Satomi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Hicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Hicks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Satomi clinches.
The referee calls for Hicks to work.
Knees to the body from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Satomi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Satomi gets control of Hicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Satomi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks won't allow Satomi to sweep him here. #T1#
Hicks stands up over Satomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks won't allow Satomi to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Satomi has his foot on Hicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hicks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Satomi.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Satomi's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satomi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Satomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Satomi tries to stand but Hicks is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Hicks has his foot on Satomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satomi works his way back into a safe position though.
Satomi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hicks 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.
Satomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.#SUB#
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet but Satomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Satomi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Satomi cracks Hicks with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Satomi passes into side control.
Satomi grinds an elbow into Hicks's temple.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.
Hicks tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Satomi controls the action.#T4#
Hicks is really stuck here.
Satomi punishes Hicks with strikes from the back mount.
Hicks trying to control the action but Satomi just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Hicks right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Satomi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Satomi keeps control of the position as Hicks tries to break free.
Hicks looking very determined here, making life difficult for Satomi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaziro Satomi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Satomi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaziro Satomi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hicks drives through and clinches with John against the cage.
John avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
John jumps guard but Hicks stands there with John around his waist. John gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hicks working hard to break the clinch.
Hicks tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John throws a series of strikes that have Hicks backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Hicks has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
John clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Hicks pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Hicks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily.
Hicks being controlled here, momentarily.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Hicks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! John escapes and throws Hicks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hicks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
John is controlling Hicks's trapped leg to prevent Hicks from advancing to side control.
John is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can John avoid being mounted?#T2#
John is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.
Hicks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John wants to get back to full guard.
John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hicks is working away from the top position though.
Hicks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
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. Hicks connects with a nice short shot to John's temple.
John wants to control but Hicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
John works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Hicks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage!
John misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond John.
John darts in looking for a takedown but Hicks gets double underhooks and turns John into the cage. #CL2#
John gets a clinch.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John lands with a left to the head. #T4##BC2#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from John.
John fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and John counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
John is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hicks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Hicks jumps guard but John stands there with Hicks around his waist. Hicks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Hicks drops back down to his feet.
John controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymond John will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Hicks's cut.
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#
John lands a lovely overhand right.
John fails with a takedown attempt.
John shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hicks sprawls well. Hicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. John gets slowly back to his feet.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
John should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Juan Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Hicks rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from John.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks trying to land knees to the body.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and John avoids it.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as John walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Hicks tries to keep at a distance but John has taken the fight into the clinch.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
Hicks controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from John. #T2#
John prevents a body shot from Hicks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
John breaks the clinch.
Hicks wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
Hicks tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond John.#T3##CL2#
John moves into the clinch.
Raymond John seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
John throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Hicks is rocked!#CL2#
John closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
John gets control of Hicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. John will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hicks defends it easily.#T4#
Hicks landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Hicks stands up from John's guard - Hicks perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
John clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John trying to land knees to the body.
Hicks tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
Hicks trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Hicks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
John closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
John is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.
John jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hicks is defending well.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond John.
Hicks trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Hicks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
John thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hicks 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.
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hicks stops John from standing up.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
John bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
John won't allow Hicks to get back to his feet.
Hicks striking off his back but it's not causing John any problems. #SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SU2#
John decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hicks avoids the head kick by John.
John misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
John manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a head kick that misses
and Hicks counters with a one-two to the body.
Hicks fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from John misses.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
John misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hicks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in John's guard.#SUB2#
John has his foot on Hicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hicks works his way back into a safe position though.
John is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
John has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks connects with a couple of short punches.
Hicks is working John over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Juan Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks distracts John with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks works over John with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Fletcher pushes Hicks off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Fletcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hicks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hicks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Fletcher manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fletcher darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks working Fletcher over with knees to the body.
Hicks prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.
Hicks keeps control of Fletcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fletcher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fletcher avoids it.
Fletcher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hicks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Fletcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fletcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fletcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling him.#TD#
Hicks pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fletcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fletcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing Fletcher from standing up. #SUB#
Fletcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fletcher has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SU2#
Fletcher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Josh Fletcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fletcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Fletcher. Those never looked like landing.
Fletcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hicks counters with a single leg into guard. Fletcher didn't expect that.
Hicks won't allow Fletcher to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fletcher is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Fletcher controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Fletcher working a defensive guard here.
Fletcher controlling the position.#SU#
Hicks gets to his feet - Fletcher follows without any prompting. #CL#
Hicks has Fletcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fletcher avoids it.
Fletcher avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Fletcher is trying to force a seperation but Hicks has the dominant position.
Hicks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fletcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Fletcher misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Hicks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fletcher.
#TD#
Hicks gets control of Fletcher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hicks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fletcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fletcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Fletcher pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Fletcher trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fletcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Hicks is working an open guard so Fletcher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Hicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fletcher.
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fletcher connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Hicks has been cut.
Fletcher cracks Hicks with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Hicks is rocked!#CL2#
Fletcher closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fletcher lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
Fletcher circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hicks tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fletcher wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Fletcher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Redzuan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Redzuan.
Redzuan throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
#CL#
Hicks drives through and clinches with Redzuan against the cage.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Redzuan avoids the damage to the body.
Redzuan gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redzuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hicks jumps guard but Redzuan stands there with Hicks around his waist. Hicks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redzuan is defending well for now.
Redzuan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redzuan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickss head.
Redzuan prevents a body shot from Hicks.
A head punch on the inside from Redzuan fails to land. #TD#
Hicks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Redzuan uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redzuan defends it easily.#SU2#
Redzuan stands up from Hicks's guard - Redzuan perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Redzuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redzuan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redzuan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Redzuan.
Redzuan throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks is looking to counter the offense by Redzuan and move into the clinch.
Redzuan lands with a kick to the temple. Hicks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Redzuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redzuan leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Redzuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Redzuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redzuan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Redzuan lands a high kick!
Redzuan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hicks's head.
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!
Redzuan misses with a head kick.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redzuan sprawls and moves away.
Redzuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redzuan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Redzuan looks winded!
A head kick misses from Redzuan. #CL#
Hicks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Redzuan.
Hicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Hicks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Redzuan uses from the top position.
Hicks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SU2#
Redzuan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redzuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redzuan lands a head kick. Hicks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redzuan misses with a head kick.
Redzuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redzuan throws a lazy head kick
and Hicks counters with a series of strikes. Redzuan will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Hicks rushes Redzuan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hicks.
Hicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redzuan managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
Redzuan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redzuan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redzuan misses with some punches.
Redzuan misses with some punches.
#T4#
Redzuan blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Redzuan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks blocks an uppercut.
Redzuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redzuan is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks blocks an uppercut.
Redzuan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hicks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redzuan walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Redzuan.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Redzuan.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fyrooz Redzuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redzuan throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Redzuan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyrooz Redzuan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Redzuan throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily.
Redzuan misses with a head kick.
Redzuan throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Fyrooz Redzuan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redzuan throws a head kick that half lands.
Redzuan misses with a head kick.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Redzuan.
Redzuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redzuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Redzuan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redzuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Redzuan misses with a head kick.
Redzuan throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hicks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Redzuan is breathing heavily.
Redzuan blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks has Redzuan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redzuan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Hicks jumps guard but Redzuan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Redzuan misses with a punch on the inside.
Redzuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redzuan misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Hicks successfully pulls guard.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Redzuan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redzuan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hicks's guard.
Hicks tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hicks looking for a guillotine here but Redzuan defends easily.
Hicks 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.#ES#
Hicks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Redzuan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Redzuan managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
Redzuan has a couple of punches blocked by Hicks.
Redzuan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redzuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks missing with knees to the body.
Redzuan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redzuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redzuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks jumps guard but Redzuan stands there with Hicks around his waist. Hicks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Redzuan.
Redzuan misses with the head strike.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hicks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redzuan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Redzuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Redzuan has a couple of punches blocked by Hicks.
Hicks lands a shot to the body.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Redzuan.
A nice left hand lands by Redzuan.
Redzuan lands a shoulder strike.
Redzuan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redzuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redzuan prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks crunches a lovely knee into Redzuan's ribcage.
Redzuan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Redzuan has him pressed against the cage.
Redzuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Redzuan won't allow it.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Redzuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redzuan throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Redzuan won't allow it.
Redzuan has a couple of punches blocked by Hicks.
Redzuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redzuan working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redzuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redzuan misses with the head strike.
Redzuan managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
A head punch on the inside from Redzuan fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redzuan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Redzuan has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hicks.
Redzuan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redzuan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redzuan lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyrooz Redzuan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Redzuan throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Redzuan.
Redzuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redzuan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Redzuan throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Hicks counters by clinching up.
Redzuan throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Redzuan.
Hicks blocks an uppercut.
Hicks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redzuan smiles and moves away.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Redzuan.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redzuan throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily.
Redzuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redzuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Redzuan shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Redzuan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Redzuan throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redzuan won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Redzuan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hicks scores with punches from side control.
Hicks working the body and head with strikes.
Hicks working the ground and pound from side control.
Redzuan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Redzuan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Redzuan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hicks landing strikes. #SU#
Hicks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Redzuan to his feet. #T2##CL#
Hicks rushes Redzuan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks jumps guard but Redzuan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redzuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Hicks pulls guard effortlessly.
Redzuan won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redzuan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hicks looking for a guillotine here but Redzuan defends easily.
#SUB#
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redzuan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Redzuan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Redzuan scores with a head kick. Hicks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hicks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redzuan throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Redzuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Redzuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Redzuan.
#CL#
Hicks instigates a clinch.
Redzuan misses with the head strike.
Hicks blocking some punches.
Hicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hicks. #TD#
Hicks manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Redzuan wants to stand but Hicks is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redzuan defends it easily.
Hicks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU2#
Redzuan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Redzuan throws a head kick that misses.
Redzuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redzuan misses with a head kick.
Hicks feinted with a counter takedown.
Redzuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hicks.
Juan Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fyrooz Redzuan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redzuan tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fyrooz Redzuan.
I've got Redzuan 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fyrooz Redzuan!
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