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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cole is thwarting Mathew's attempts to control the position.
Cole trying to control the pace.
Mathew tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mathew trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Mathew landing a few short strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Mathew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mathew looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathew, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Mathew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathew trying to control the position.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Cole gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mathew swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control.
Mathew taking a bit of punishment here - Cole scoring with strikes.
Cole controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Cole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mathew has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Mathew taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cole 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.
Cole landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathew tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position. #SUB#
Cole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mathew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mathew sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Cole is keen to just control but Mathew is a slippery customer.
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. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Mathew's temple.
Mathew looks winded!
Mathew misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Cole trying to control the action but Mathew is working from the bottom.
Mathew has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mathew tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole is nestled in close to Mathew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cole is looking for a kimura here.
Mathew wants to control but Cole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cole working over Mathew with some ground and pound. Mathew looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SUB#
Cole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mathew is just riding it out for now. Cole eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Cole.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Mathew is working away.
Mathew trying to control but Cole postures up.
#SU#
Cole stands up and beckons Mathew to join him on the feet.
Mathew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Cole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mathew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Mathew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Mathew has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathew trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mathew stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Mathew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mathew looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathew's guard. #REVR#
Mathew is breathing heavily.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Mathew's brow.
Mathew is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathew keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Mathew controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Mathew has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Cole 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.
Cole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mathew for as long as he can get away with.
Cole is in close to Mathew's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Mathew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole controlling from the top position.
Cole stands and throws Mathew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cole scoring with punches from side control.
Mathew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathew struggling a bit here.#T4#
Cole landing strikes.
Cole lands a few punches from side control.
Sung Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Cole decides to stand back up. Cole steps back and let's Mathew get back to his feet.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Mathew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Cole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cole lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Cole is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole postures up.
Cole stands up over Mathew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Cole dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cole gets caught napping as Mathew dives in and scores a takedown. Cole manages to retain guard.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathew is one step ahead there.
Mathew working some strikes from top position.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole keeping full guard, as Mathew tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
Mathew content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cole drives through with a takedown into Mathew's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mathew is looking to stand back up but Cole counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mathew. #REVB#
Mathew is trying to get back to full guard.
Mathew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole is controlling the pace.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathew can do to turn this around?
Cole working over Mathew with some ground and pound. Mathew looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cole is nestled in close to Mathew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Mathew wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Mathew trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mathew defends it well.
Mathew trying to control but Cole postures up.
#SUB#
Cole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mathew is just riding it out for now. Cole eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mathew has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Cole is going to stand back up.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mathew wants to control but Cole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brandon Mathew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sung Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sung Cole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hachiman scores with a takedown into Cole's guard.
Hachiman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hachiman has gone for a leg lock! Cole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hachiman's guard.#REVR#
Hachiman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is in close to Hachiman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole prevents Hachiman from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Cole is looking to stand up but Hachiman won't let him.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hachiman pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole wants to stand but Hachiman is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Hachiman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hachiman has his hands on Cole's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Hachiman has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hachiman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hachiman 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.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hachiman holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hachiman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sung Cole has been cut.
Hachiman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Hachiman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cole wants to get back to his feet but Hachiman is dominant here and he's now got Cole's back!#T3#
Cole trying to control but not successfully.
Hachiman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hachiman lands punches and elbows.
What can Cole do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hachiman is trying to stick to Cole's back but Cole is turning into Hachiman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hachiman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cole.#T4#
Hachiman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Hachiman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hachiman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hachiman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hachiman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hachiman wants to stand but Cole is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Hachiman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sung Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Hachiman has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hachiman successfully pulls guard.
Hachiman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cole trying to control but Hachiman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hachiman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cole 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.
Cole throws a strike but Hachiman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hachiman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hachiman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hachiman wants to stand but Cole is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hachiman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole is trying to control the position but Hachiman postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hachiman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hachiman trying to pass the guard but Cole defending well.
Hachiman controlling the action here.
Cole tries to roll over but Hachiman keeps him under control.#T3#
Cole wants to control but Hachiman is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Hachiman there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hachiman in particular looking to stall.
Hachiman works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Hachiman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cole has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cole! #T4#
Hachiman wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hachiman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hachiman pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Musashi Hachiman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hachiman is taking a breather. Cole 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Hachiman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sung Cole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole. #TD2#
Hachiman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hachiman in particular looking to stall.
Hachiman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hachiman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hachiman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hachiman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Hachiman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hachiman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hachiman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hachiman works his way into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hachiman wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Hachiman landing a few strikes.
Cole is letting Hachiman control him for a moment. #SU2#
Hachiman stands up. #TD2#
Hachiman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hachiman lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hachiman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hachiman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hachiman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hachiman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #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.
Hachiman slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Hachiman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sung Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi Hachiman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hachiman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musashi Hachiman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hachiman 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Hachiman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Surrie pinned against the cage. Surrie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Surrie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Cole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Surrie to the mat! Surrie manages to get full guard.
Surrie pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Surrie wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole 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.
Surrie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Surrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Surrie has wrist control.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Surrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Surrie wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Surrie pushes Cole off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Cole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Surrie is trying to defend but Cole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Surrie is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Surrie manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cole keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Surrie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Surrie throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Surrie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Surrie is one step ahead there. #T3#
Surrie stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Surrie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Surrie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Surrie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Surrie from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Surrie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Surrie lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Sung Cole has been cut.
Surrie throws a body kick that misses.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surrie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surrie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Surrie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cole's half guard.
Surrie works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Surrie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sung Cole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Surrie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Surrie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Surrie working Cole over with strikes. #SUB2#
Surrie is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surrie landing with the ground and pound.
Surrie looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Surrie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Surrie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Surrie!#REVB#
Surrie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surrie wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Surrie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Surrie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Surrie looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cole trying to control but Surrie is working from the bottom.
Surrie has his hands on Cole's head, controlling the position.
Surrie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Surrie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Surrie is pulling down on Cole's head. It's preventing any offense from Cole, at least for the moment.#T3#
Cole wants to control from the top but Surrie keeps moving.
Surrie is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. #ES2#
Surrie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cole off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Surrie connects with a high kick.
Cole has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Surrie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cole prevents a body shot from Surrie.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Surrie.#T4##BC2#
Surrie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Cole gets caught flat footed, as Surrie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Surrie is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Surrie is looking to stand up but Cole won't let him.
Daniel Surrie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Surrie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cole, up you get!
Surrie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Surrie tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Surrie closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surrie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Surrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sung Cole's cut.
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#
Some wild striking there from Surrie.
#CL2#
Surrie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Surrie lands an elbow inside that Cole shrugs off.
Surrie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.#TD#
Cole gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Surrie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Surrie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.#TD2#
Surrie lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Surrie wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Surrie looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Surrie is working an open guard so Cole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Daniel Surrie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Surrie moves into range and clinches up with Cole.#TD2#
Surrie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Surrie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cole is not content to let Surrie control the position.
Surrie scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Surrie wants to control for a moment but Cole uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Surrie lands a nice short elbow.
Surrie is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Surrie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Surrie wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Surrie is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU2#
Surrie decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Surrie gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Surrie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cole dodges the ground and pound from Surrie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Surrie controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Surrie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cole has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Surrie but great work by Cole.#T4#
Surrie prevents Cole from improving position.
Surrie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cole.
You can see the frustration on Surrie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES2#
Surrie throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surrie misses with a head kick.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Surrie avoids it well and moves away.
Sung Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Surrie gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Surrie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Surrie 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Surrie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Sung Cole has been cut.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Parker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Parker throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cole distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Parker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Cole trying to stand up but can't free himself from Parker's guard.
Parker trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cole trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Cole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parker dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Parker wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Parker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Parker wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cole's closed guard. He's half up but Cole has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cole pivots and extends the arm, Parker falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cole! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sung Cole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Chikezie shoots in and gets a takedown into Cole's guard.
Chikezie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chikezie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Chikezie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chikezie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikezie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chikezie looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cole wants to get up but he can't break Chikezie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole is fighting to break Chikezie's control of his arms but Chikezie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cole won't allow Chikezie to sweep him here.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole wants to control from the top but Chikezie keeps moving.
Cole is fighting to break Chikezie's control of his arms but Chikezie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cole preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chikezie can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chikezie holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Chikezie counters with a single leg into guard. Cole didn't expect that.
Chikezie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chikezie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chikezie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole keeping full guard, as Chikezie tries to pass.
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chikezie controls the pace.#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cole keeping full guard, as Chikezie tries to pass.
Chikezie chips away with some ground and pound.
Chikezie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chikezie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to strike off his back.
Cole has momentary wrist control but Chikezie slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Cole is breathing heavily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chikezie arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cole's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Madukaego Chikezie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Krocidal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krocidal looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krocidal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krocidal 's back!#SUB#
Cole looking to break Krocidal 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krocidal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cole will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Cole looking for the choke from the back.
Cole is punishing Krocidal with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Even with his hooks in, Cole manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cole 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.
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!#SUB#
Cole is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Krocidal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Cole looking for the choke from the back.
Cole lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Krocidal hold on?!
Can Krocidal hold on?! Cole is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Krocidal covers up after that shot from Cole.
Cole keeps control of the position as Krocidal tries to break free.
#T1#
Krocidal trying to control the hands but Cole won't let him.
Cole scores with punches to the body.
Cole tries to get the hooks in deep but Krocidal pushed the leg off.
Krocidal is taking damage to the body and head.
Cole really is a fat lump.
Cole scores with punches from the back.
#SUB#
Cole working for a choke but Krocidal is defending well. #SUB#
Cole working for a choke but Krocidal is defending well. #T2#
Cole throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Krocidal !
Krocidal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cole.
#SUB#
Cole has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cole throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Krocidal !
Krocidal is trying to get back to his feet but Cole has full control of the position and if anything, Krocidal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cole is punishing Krocidal with some ground and pound.
Krocidal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Krocidal showing good submission defense here.
Krocidal grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cole scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cole scores with punches from the back.
Cole is landing with strikes. Krocidal can't take much more of this.
Cole controlling well, preventing Krocidal from escaping the position.
Cole connects with a big shot to the side of Krocidal 's head.
Krocidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cole lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cole.
Cole scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
Cole lands punches and elbows.
Cole throwing damaging strikes from the back! Krocidal could be in trouble here!
Krocidal tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cole working for a choke but Krocidal reverses nicely into Cole 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krocidal tries to stand but Cole is controlling from the bottom.
Krocidal trying to move into half guard but instead Cole has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cole shoots for a takedown but Krocidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krocidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krocidal 's guard.
Cole works over Krocidal with some ground and pound from guard.
Sung Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Cole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cole misses with a takedown attempt - Krocidal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krocidal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krocidal enables Cole to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krocidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Krocidal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cole has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Krocidal is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Krocidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cole has managed to clinch.
Krocidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Krocidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krocidal prevents it.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krocidal can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Krocidal jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole cracks Krocidal with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krocidal holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krocidal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krocidal has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krocidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krocidal keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cole cracks Krocidal with a solid left hand.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole postures up in Krocidal 's guard and throws a big left but Krocidal blocks it.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Krocidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole is working Krocidal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cole wants to control from the top but Krocidal keeps moving.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krocidal tries to strike from the bottom.
Cole wants to stand but Krocidal has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krocidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krocidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krocidal throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Cole counters with a single leg into guard. Krocidal didn't expect that.
Krocidal throws a couple of heel strikes.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Krocidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole wants to stand but Krocidal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Cole 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#
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krocidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krocidal throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
Sung Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cole looking to score a takedown here. Krocidal is defending well but Cole drives through and ends up in Krocidal 's guard.#ES2#
Krocidal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Krocidal .#TD#
Cole has Krocidal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cole pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Krocidal tumbling to the mat - Cole dives into Krocidal 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cole is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Krocidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Krocidal .
Krocidal wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krocidal trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krocidal has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Cole is in close to Krocidal 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Cole is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Krocidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cole wants to control from the top but Krocidal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Cole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krocidal to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Cole scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cole manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krocidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Krocidal 's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Krocidal wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Krocidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.#TD2#
Krocidal shoots in and bounces Cole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jimmy Krocidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krocidal landing with the ground and pound.
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 Sung Cole.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sung Cole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Ataucusi.
Cole tries to clinch but Ataucusi moves out of range.
Ataucusi misses with a hook.
As Ataucusi tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Ataucusi manages to avoid the attempt.
Cole slips under a jab from Ataucusi.
Nestor Ataucusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataucusi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ataucusi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ataucusi manages to circle out of the way.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Ataucusi gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Ataucusi misses with a hook.
A jab from Ataucusi misses.
Ataucusi throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ataucusi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Sung Cole has been cut.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Ataucusi gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Ataucusi lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cole is defended easily by Ataucusi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataucusi lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Ataucusi misses the jab.
Ataucusi throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Ataucusi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Ataucusi scores with a jab to the head.
Ataucusi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cole! Ataucusi dives in looking to finish! Cole is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Ataucusi!
After the fight, Nestor Ataucusi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edwards manages to circle out of the way.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Cole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Edwards wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side#TD#
and Cole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Edwards's guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Edwards controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Edwards 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Edwards decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cole, up you get! #T1#
Edwards cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards wants to clinch.#CL2#
Edwards clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #T2#
Edwards tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Cole decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole is just content to waste time from the top position. Edwards takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cole being controlled here momentarily.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole tries to stand but Edwards is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Edwards tries to clinch #TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control.
Cole scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edwards to see if he's OK.
Cole is breathing heavily.#T4#
Edwards is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
Cole lands a nice forearm strike.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Edwards taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cole wants to stand but Edwards is controlling his arm.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Sung Cole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Edwards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cole's head.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edwards's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVR#
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cole's head.
Edwards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edwards landing with the ground and pound.
Edwards scoring with some ground and pound.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edwards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole controlling the position.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
#T3#
Good body shot from Edwards.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cole up against the cage.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards passes to side control.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing. #ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Edwards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Edwards drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edwards lands a big right hand that drops Cole! The killer instinct kicks in and Edwards finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dillick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cole on his heels. He'll look to pass Cole's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Cole drops back looking for a leg! Dillick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillick manages to kick Cole off! Cole jumps back into Dillick's guard.
Cole distracts Dillick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dillick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillick wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #SUB#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillick is aware though and is defending well.
Dillick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Cole is trying to control the position but Dillick postures up.
Dillick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole keeping full guard, as Dillick tries to pass.
Dillick is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Dillick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Dillick from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dillick is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing Dillick from standing up.
Dillick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dillick wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrock Dillick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dillick's guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dillick dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dillick wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T3#
Dillick wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Dillick from controlling successfully.
Dillick looking to pass the guard.
Dillick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cole is trying to keep Dillick in close.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillick tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Dillick looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillick tries to strike from the bottom.
Dillick keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Sung Cole will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Dillick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dillick trying to advance position but Cole counters by regaining guard.
Cole 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##SUB#
Cole wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillick wants to get back to his feet.
Dillick tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Dillick's hands, connecting with Dillick's forehead.#T1#
Dillick trying to get back to full guard but Cole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dillick is bucking up trying to escape but Cole cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cole raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dillick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cole cracks Dillick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Cole goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dillick turns into him and now he's in Cole's guard.
Cole pulls Dillick in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Dillick trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillick wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Dillick throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillick advances position into side control!
Dillick trying to control the position but Cole is working away. #T3#
Cole parries the strikes from Dillick easily there. Dillick is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cole to escape.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
Dillick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dillick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cole to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Dillick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dillick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4##TD#
Cole closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillick did well to prevent Cole getting side control.
Dillick trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dillick's head.
Cole scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Dillick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dillick is breathing heavily.
Dillick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillick controlling the position.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Dillick blocks nicely.
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 Sung Cole will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dillick doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
#TD#
Cole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dillick sprawls well initially but Cole persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Dillick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cole is on him like a limpet, forcing Dillick back against the cage.#TD#
Cole lands a takedown into guard.
Cole prevents Dillick from getting back to his feet.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole trying to control but Dillick is working from the bottom.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Cole decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dillick, up you get!
Dillick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole feinted with a counter takedown.
Dillick moves to clinch but Cole breaks away #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillick is still trying to improve position.
Dillick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole works over Dillick with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillick keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully. #SU#
Cole gets to his feet. Dillick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cole enables Dillick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cole manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Cole uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##TD2#
Dillick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillick throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cole to regain full guard.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dillick stops Cole from standing up. #SUB#
Cole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole keeping full guard, as Dillick tries to pass.
Dillick wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T3#
Dillick passes Cole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Dillick sits in half guard.
Dillick tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
Dillick throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dillick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole. #CL2#
Dillick drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
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 Sung Cole.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sung Cole!
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