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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Robot In Disguise closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Robot In Disguise tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dixon is trying to control Robot In Disguise's posture but Robot In Disguise avoids it.
Robot In Disguise wants to take a breather but Dixon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Robot In Disguise.
Robot In Disguise controlling from the top position.
Dixon 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.
Robot In Disguise wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robot In Disguise wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dixon being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Robot In Disguise avoids them all with ease.
Robot In Disguise has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richie Robot In Disguise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Robot In Disguise.
Dixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Robot In Disguise drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Robot In Disguise is controlling him.#TD2#
Robot In Disguise successfully pulls guard.
Robot In Disguise pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
Robot In Disguise trying to control the position.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robot In Disguise keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robot In Disguise on the ground.#T3#
Robot In Disguise trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Robot In Disguise is looking to stand back up but Dixon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robot In Disguise.
Robot In Disguise makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robot In Disguise.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Robot In Disguise.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Robot In Disguise uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Robot In Disguise!#REVB#
Robot In Disguise controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Robot In Disguise pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robot In Disguise tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dixon.
Dixon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Robot In Disguise gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robot In Disguise seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dixon is holding on tight.
Robot In Disguise trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Robot In Disguise 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#
Robot In Disguise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Robot In Disguise to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robot In Disguise looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon controls Robot In Disguise momentarily but Robot In Disguise frees himself. #T1#
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Robot In Disguise from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dixon controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robot In Disguise misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Robot In Disguise shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robot In Disguise trying to mount his opponent but Dixon defends it. #T2#
Dixon trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Robot In Disguise seems content to control.
Dixon won't allow Robot In Disguise to pass to mount.
Robot In Disguise uses his free foot to push down on Dixon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dixon.
Robot In Disguise lands a couple of good shots and Dixon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
Dixon breaks Robot In Disguise's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Robot In Disguise has control of Dixon's left arm, preventing Dixon from doing any damage. #T3#
Robot In Disguise trying to strike off his back.
Dixon won't allow Robot In Disguise to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robot In Disguise holds on and takes a little breather.
Robot In Disguise controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richie Robot In Disguise has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robot In Disguise looking for a sweep. Not yet Robot In Disguise, not yet.
Robot In Disguise is pulling down on Dixon's head to control his posture.
Robot In Disguise keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Robot In Disguise wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robot In Disguise tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Robot In Disguise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Robot In Disguise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Dixon'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Robot In Disguise tries to clinch up.
Robot In Disguise blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Robot In Disguise slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Robot In Disguise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robot In Disguise misses with a two punch combination.
Darwin Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Dixon gets caught flat footed, as Robot In Disguise shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Dixon wriggles free and stands up.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Robot In Disguise moved out of range nicely.
Dixon scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robot In Disguise tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it. #TD2#
Robot In Disguise feints and as Dixon raises his hands in defense, Robot In Disguise changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robot In Disguise controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Robot In Disguise wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robot In Disguise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robot In Disguise sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robot In Disguise forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robot In Disguise lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon is trying to stand back up but Robot In Disguise is controlling him
Robot In Disguise is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Robot In Disguise decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Robot In Disguise shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robot In Disguise controls the pace.
Dixon wants to control but Robot In Disguise passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Robot In Disguise tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Robot In Disguise is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robot In Disguise is controlling the pace.
Robot In Disguise tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dixon. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Robot In Disguise is trying for a kimura here. Dixon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Robot In Disguise wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richie Robot In Disguise!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dixon really is a fat lump.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson is trying to break free.#BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
#BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Dixon pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Dixon decides to pull guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Johnson passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Dixon throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Johnson has hold of one of Dixon's legs. Dixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Dixon punching to the body, from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dixon throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Dixon! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dixon to his feet! Dixon is in big trouble!
Johnson drops Dixon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dixon! Johnson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Ngannou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ngannou.#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
Dixon really is a fat lump.
Ngannou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ngannou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ngannou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ngannou scores with a jab.
Ngannou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngannou connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Dixon to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Ngannou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rios closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Dixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Rios looking to pass the guard.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios advances to half guard.
Rios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Dixon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rios jumps into side control!#T1#
Rios trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rios wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Rios has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Rios to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rios distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rios looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rios working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Dixon stands up from Rios's guard - Dixon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rios fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Rios drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Rios throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Rios tries to pass.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rios controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rios would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon wants to stand up but Rios is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dixon tries to sprawl but Rios drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dixon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rios.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rios wants to stand but Dixon is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Rios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dixon. #TD#
Dixon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dixon tries to stand but Rios is controlling from the bottom.
Rios manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dixon is pulling down on Rios's head. It's preventing any offense from Rios, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet. #T1#
Rios pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon really is a fat lump.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dixon has Rios pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rios. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dixon pulls Rios in to control the position. #T2#
Rios is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Dixon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Rios stands and steps away. Dixon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rios tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it. #TD2#
Rios throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dixon was covering up waiting for the punch and Rios finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Christopher Rios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rios manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Rios doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dixon passes into half guard.
Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rios is trying to stand up here but Dixon is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dixon controlling the pace.
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 Darwin Dixon 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rios avoids the head kick by Dixon.
#TD2#
Rios closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing Rios from standing up.
Dixon wants to stand up but Rios is controlling him.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rios looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rios is trying to keep Dixon in close.
#T1#
Dixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rios controlling Dixon's posture.
Dixon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rios is pulling down on Dixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dixon, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon takes a swing at Rios's ribcage but misses.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon tries to counter by clinching up but Rios breaks away and moves out of range.
Dixon misses with a takedown
and Rios counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Rios to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Rios shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rios controlling the pace. #T3#
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rios is working away from the top position though.
Rios seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Rios seems to be working for a kimura but Dixon defends the submission attempt.
Dixon keeping hold of Rios's head, controlling as best he can. #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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rios won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Rios wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rios shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rios trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rios 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Rios!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Santrach looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santrach's guard. #REVR#
Santrach looking for a sweep. Not yet Santrach, not yet.
Dixon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santrach looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dixon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santrach trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dixon manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Santrach is trying desperately to improve position.#SU#
Dixon get's back to his feet.
Santrach is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Santrach closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santrach lands in his opponent's guard.
Dixon is pulling down on Santrach's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dixon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Santrach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Santrach controlling him for the moment.
Santrach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
Santrach is looking to advance position but Dixon won't allow it.
Santrach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Santrach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santrach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santrach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santrach's back!
Santrach is trying to stand back up.
Santrach is really stuck here.
Santrach is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dixon.
Dixon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santrach for as long as he can get away with.
Santrach rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dixon really is a fat lump.#T4#
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santrach tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Dixon prevents Santrach from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Dixon decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Dixon 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##TD2#
Santrach decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santrach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santrach's back!
Santrach just trying to survive but Dixon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Santrach is trying to get back to his feet but Dixon has full control of the position and if anything, Santrach has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dixon biding his time, controlling Santrach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Santrach breaks Dixon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Santrach stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Santrach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santrach looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Santrach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.#SU#
Dixon stands and steps away. Santrach gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body kick from Santrach.#TD2#
Santrach shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.#ES#
Dixon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Santrach presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Santrach is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Santrach lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santrach being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santrach trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Santrach won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santrach can do to turn this around?
Santrach wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Darwin Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santrach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santrach throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dixon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santrach.
Dixon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santrach.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Santrach breaks the clinch.
Santrach throws the kick towards the body but Dixon avoids it.
Santrach slips under a jab from Dixon.
Santrach blocks a head kick by Dixon.
#CL2#
Santrach has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Santrach breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Santrach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dixon pushes Santrach off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Darwin Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
Santrach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dixon in his tracks.
Santrach moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Santrach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santrach tries to clinch up.#TD#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santrach quickly recovers to half guard.
Santrach is looking to get back to is feet but Dixon passes into side control.
Santrach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santrach being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Dixon tries to stand but Santrach is controlling his head. #T3##SUB#
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dixon controlling the position.
Santrach tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon taking a breather here.
Dixon prevents Santrach from escaping the position.
Santrach is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control.
Roman Santrach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dixon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santrach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dixon's guard! Nice work there by Santrach!
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 Darwin Dixon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Dixon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Dixon shoots in.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
#TD2#
Jones gets control of Dixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jones wants to stand but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Dixon stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dixon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dixon tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position. #SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Jones decides to stand back up. #T3#
Jones throws a front kick that sends Dixon stumbling back into the cage.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Dixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Dixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dixon tries to avoid it. #T4#
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jones pulls guard. #ES2#
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Jones. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones scores with a head kick. Dixon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Dixon. #TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Dixon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Jones rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dixon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Dixon is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Dixon misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Dixon is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones stops Dixon from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon wants to clinch.
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darwin Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dixon sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dixon misses with a body kick.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Dixon shakes him off and moves away.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dixon.#T4#
Dixon scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Dixon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dixon moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Dixon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dixon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Jacobs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dixon sprawling to the canvas! Dixon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jacobs finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
Jacobs cracks Dixon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dixon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jacobs pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dixon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jacobs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dixon misses with a head kick.
Merlo scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Merlo forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dixon as Merlo tries to tie him up.
Merlo tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon crunches a lovely knee into Merlo's ribcage.
Merlo keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Merlo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Dixon has his feet on Merlo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Merlo gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dixon is looking to regain half guard here but Merlo keeps moving and retains side control.
Dixon really is a fat lump.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Dixon is trying to improve his position.
Dixon regains half guard.
Dixon keeping control of the position. #ES#
Dixon kicks Merlo off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Merlo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Merlo checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Merlo shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Merlo wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Merlo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon stays in close to Merlo's body and controls the position.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Merlo.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Merlo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dixon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Merlo controls his hands.
Merlo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
Merlo managing to block the knees to the body from Dixon.
#BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Merlo tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it. #TD2#
Merlo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merlo is in Dixon's guard.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Merlo controlling him for the moment.
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 Darwin Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Dixon scores with a takedown into Merlo's guard.
Merlo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dixon gets to his feet. Merlo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Merlo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Merlo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Merlo moves out of range easily. #T1##TD2#
Merlo looking to score a takedown here. Dixon is defending well but Merlo drives through and ends up in Dixon's guard.
Dixon looking to control.
Merlo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dixon's guard.
Merlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlo throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Merlo wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Merlo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Merlo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon is staying active underneath Merlo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixon gets full guard.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlo looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Merlo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Merlo wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Merlo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Merlo is looking to stand up but Dixon won't let him. #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.
Dixon seems keen to control Merlo's posture.
Merlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luca Angelo Merlo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dixon tries to sprawl but Merlo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dixon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merlo is trying to control the action in half guard but Dixon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Merlo has control of the leg.
Dixon controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlo stalling away here and it's allowed Dixon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Dixon has his hands on Merlo's head, controlling the position.
Merlo looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Merlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Dixon. #TD2#
Merlo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dixon's guard.
Dixon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Merlo dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
Merlo with the ground and pound but Dixon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Merlo is controlling well.
Merlo is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.
Dixon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dixon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Merlo is stalling here. Dixon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merlo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dixon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Merlo trying to remain calm as Dixon controls from the top position.
Merlo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Dixon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merlo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Merlo being controlled for a moment. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Dixon!
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