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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cox is defended easily by Buckley.
A combination from Buckley does no damage.
It looked like Cox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Buckley clinches up against the cage.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Cox holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
Buckley is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley lands with a light punch inside.
Buckley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cox smiles and moves away.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Buckley.
Buckley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Buckley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buckley's guard.#ES2#
Buckley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cox prevents a body shot from Buckley.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Cox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Cox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cox stops a takedown attempt from Buckley.
Cox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
#T2#
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Buckley breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Buckley gets a clinch.
Buckley dodges an elbow strike from Cox.
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!
Buckley wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Buckley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cox just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Buckley gets control of Cox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buckley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Buckley trying to keep a closed guard but Cox is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Buckley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cox escapes and throws Buckley's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buckley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cox working away.#SUB#
Cox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buckley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cox swings around for an armbar but Buckley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cox's guard.
Cox wants to stand but Buckley is controlling the position.
Cox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buckley's guard. #REVR##T4#
Buckley keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.
Cox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buckley pulls Cox in to control the position.
Cox throws a strike but Buckley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Buckley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Cox tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Buckley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckley.
Cox attempts a counter takedown but Buckley avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Buckley on that attempt.
Buckley shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Buckley.
Buckley with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Cox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buckley! #SUB#
Cox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buckley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buckley pushes Cox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Buckley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cox is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Buckley is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Cox looking for a guillotine from mount but Buckley is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox wants to control the pace but Buckley is squirming around nicely.
Buckley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buckley is bucking up trying to escape but Cox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Cox wants to finish this one by submission but Buckley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cox.
Cox avoids the attempt from Buckley to control.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Cox landing strikes from the mount.
Cox controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Cox goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Buckley turns into him and now he's in Cox's guard.
Cox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buckley is controlling him.
Buckley trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Cox 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.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Cox isn't so interested in that idea.
Cox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cox stands up over Buckley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cox being controlled here momentarily.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cox won't allow Buckley to sweep him here.
Cox postures up in Buckley's guard and throws a big left but Buckley blocks it.
Buckley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Cox is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Buckley clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Cox dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Buckley with that takedown attempt.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buckley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cox moves into the clinch.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Buckley.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Buckley avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buckley is trying to stall.
Buckley gets through Cox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Buckley fails to pull guard.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Buckley controls the action.
Buckley avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Buckley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cox pushes off an throws an elbow but Buckley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckley throws a punch but it's blocked by Cox. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
Cox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buckley's efforts to push away.
Cox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buckley is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Buckley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buckley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buckley misses with a punch to the body.
Cox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cox looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Buckley jumps guard but Cox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cox throws an elbow that misses.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
Cox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buckley avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buckley is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
Buckley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cox prevents the takedown attempt.
Cox missing with knees to the body.
Cox keeps control of Buckley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buckley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckley jumps guard but Cox stands there with Buckley around his waist. Buckley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Buckley manages to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hershel Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hershel Cox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown but Kubota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kubota shoots in and drives through. Cox sprawls well.#TD2#
Cox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Kubota is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kubota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Kubota from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is working Cox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kubota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kubota is controlling him.
Kubota stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Kubota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kubota controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kubota shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2##ES#
Cox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Kubota pushes Cox up against the cage in a clinch.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Cox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kubota avoids it.
Kubota is trying to break free.
Cox has Kubota pressed against the cage, preventing Kubota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Cox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kubota.
Cox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kubota is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Cox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Cox is trying to control the action in half guard but Kubota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kubota wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Cox performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cox is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Kubota is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyoji Kubota will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kubota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kubota tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cox up against the cage.
Kubota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cox walks away with a smile on his face. Kubota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kubota.
#T1#
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch.
Kubota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kubota tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kubota has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cox after a bit of a struggle.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
Kubota tries to pull guard but Cox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kubota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubota sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kubota is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Kubota is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks.
Kubota fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kubota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kubota tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kubota has Cox pushed against the cage.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC2#
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kubota moves into range and clinches up with Cox.
Kubota trying to land knees to the body.
Kubota is struggling to control the position.
Kubota is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A low kick from Kubota is predictable there #TD#
so Cox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kubota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kubota looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Cox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kubota, up you get!
Cox misses with a double jab.
Hershel Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyoji Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota throws a series of punches but Cox avoids them all with ease.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kubota manages to circle out of the way.
Cox blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cox as he jumps to the side.
Kubota shoots and misses #CL#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Cox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota lands a left hand.
Kubota avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kubota is defending well for now.#T1#
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kubota goes for a takedown attempt but Cox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Kubota darts in and clinches Cox up against the cage.#BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch.
Kubota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kubota defends it nicely.#T2#
Kubota throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cox counters with a single leg into guard. Kubota didn't expect that.
Cox works over Kubota with some ground and pound from guard.
Cox throwing strikes from guard but Kubota blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kubota manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cox has Kubota in his guard.#REVB#
Cox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Kubota won't allow Cox to get back to his feet.
Kubota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kubota throws a big elbow that misses.
Kubota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cox looking for a guillotine here but Kubota defends easily.
Kubota stops Cox from standing up. #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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kubota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kubota closes the distance and clinches.
Hershel Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Kubota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kubota winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Kubota!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Siegriech instigates a clinch.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Siegriech's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siegriech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox.
Siegriech with the counter takedown but Cox avoids it easily.
Immer Siegriech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Siegriech clinches with his opponent.
Siegriech tries to pull guard but Cox holds him up against the cage and eventually Siegriech drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegriech tries to land a knee to the head but Cox blocks with his arms.
Siegriech is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Siegriech looking for a takedown.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immer Siegriech.
Siegriech blocks an elbow strike.
Siegriech tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
Siegriech jumps guard but Cox stands there with Siegriech around his waist. Siegriech gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Siegriech has Cox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siegriech can't find room to land a body shot as Cox controls the action.
#T2#
Siegriech has Cox pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Siegriech breaks the clinch.
Siegriech darts in looking for a takedown but Cox gets double underhooks and turns Siegriech into the cage.
Siegriech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siegriech tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Siegriech instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Siegriech escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siegriech stuffs the takedown.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Siegriech shows good takedown defense.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Siegriech shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Cox avoids the head kick by Siegriech.
#CL2#
Siegriech clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Siegriech breaks from the clinch.
Cox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siegriech scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Siegriech closes the distance and pushes Cox back into the cage.
Siegriech jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cox walks away with a smile on his face. Siegriech gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siegriech.
Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siegriech sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Siegriech throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox.
Siegriech looks winded!
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siegriech as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Siegriech gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siegriech wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Cox misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Siegriech breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siegriech shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Immer Siegriech dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Siegriech looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Siegriech shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Siegriech tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegriech fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immer Siegriech.
Siegriech tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Siegriech misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Siegriech doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siegriech wants to take the fight to the mat but Cox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cox cracks Siegriech with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Siegriech breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Siegriech.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Siegriech manages to circle out of the way.
Siegriech is breathing heavily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Siegriech enables Cox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Siegriech manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Siegriech can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cox controls the pace.#T2#
Cox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Siegriech's head.
Cox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cox content to stall in guard here.
Cox wants to get up but he can't break Siegriech's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cox 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.
Cox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Siegriech thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Cox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cox trying to control but Siegriech is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siegriech dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Siegriech is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Cox pushes Siegriech off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Siegriech defends well and Cox ends up having to push Siegriech into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Siegriech has closed the distance and engaged Cox in a clinch.
Siegriech is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cox to keep the fight standing.
Siegriech is trying to pull guard but Cox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siegriech is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Siegriech is looking to break free of the clinch but Cox has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siegriech.
A frustrated look appears on Siegriech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Cox dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Siegriech clinches. #BC2#
Siegriech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siegriech darts in looking for a takedown but Cox gets double underhooks and turns Siegriech into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siegriech.
Siegriech dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cox. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Cox moves into the clinch.
Siegriech fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immer Siegriech.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Siegriech avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Siegriech trying to control the position but instead, Cox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Siegriech into the cage.
Immer Siegriech seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Cox as the two fighters clinch.
Siegriech wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siegriech can't get the takedown.
Siegriech takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siegriech slows down the pace here.
Siegriech tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siegriech jumps guard but Cox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cox lands a body shot.
Cox throws an elbow that misses.
Siegriech is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cox to keep the fight standing.
Siegriech blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Siegriech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siegriech or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Siegriech has Cox up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Siegriech is trying to maintain a safe position but Cox gets an underhook and turns Siegriech into the cage.
Siegriech fails to pull guard.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siegriech tries to stall but Cox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siegriech is defending well for now.
Siegriech looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Siegriech avoids a wild elbow strike from Cox.
Siegriech looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Siegriech on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siegriech wants to stall.
#BC2#
Siegriech escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Siegriech instigates a clinch.
Siegriech looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siegriech fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siegriech wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Hershel Cox.
I think Cox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hershel Cox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cox looking to score a takedown here. Doichinov is defending well but Cox drives through and ends up in Doichinov's guard.
Cox stays in close to Doichinov's body and controls the position.
Cox'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.
Doichinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cox 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox stays in close to Doichinov's body and controls the position. #T1#
Further stalling from Cox.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doichinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox connects with a couple of short punches.
Cox pushing down on Doichinov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doichinov is trying to control but Cox passes into side control!
#SUB#
Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doichinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Doichinov is letting Cox control him for a moment.
Doichinov wants to control but Cox postures up.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Cox has an Americana. Doichinov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cox is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cox hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hershel Cox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pai swinging wildly here.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pai sprawls well. Pai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Pai throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
Pai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai misses with a wild body shot.
Cox tries to counter with a takedown but Pai is quick to defend against it.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Pai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL2#
Pai instigates a clinch.
Pai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pai lands with a light punch inside.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pai lands a nice knee to the body.
Pai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Pai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pai misses with a punch to the body.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Pai.
Pai misses with a knee strike.
Pai tries to land a knee to the head but Cox blocks with his arms.
Pai misses with an elbow strike.
Pai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pai swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Pai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pai tries a body shot but Cox blocks it.
Pai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pai throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Pai.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pai misses with an elbow over the top.
Pai throws an elbow that misses.
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pai misses with a body punch.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
#T4#
Pai throws an elbow but it misses.
Pai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Pai avoids the elbow strike from Cox, against the cage.
Pai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Pai avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Pai.
Pai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Pai.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Pai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cox dives in and grabs Pai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pai pushes down on Cox's head and hops out.
Pai swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Pai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Pai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Pai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hershel Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pai has closed the distance and engaged Cox in a clinch.
#T1#
Pai blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land.
Pai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pai stalling in the clinch but Cox improves position.
Pai pushes Cox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Pai.
Cox blocks the elbow strike.
Cox avoids a wild elbow strike from Pai.
Cox blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pai.
Pai looking to throw knees to the head but Cox is blocking nicely.
Pai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
#T2##BC2#
Pai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pai misses with a two punch combination.
Cox misses with a combination
letting Pai counter with a right hand.
Pai feints a jab promting Cox to slip. Pai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pai looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Pai.
Pai throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.#T3#
Cox fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hershel Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Pai gets a clinch.
Pai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cox takes a shot to the head.
Pai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
#T4#
Pai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Cox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pai's elbow.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Cox digs a right hand underneath Pai's ribcage. Pai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pai misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pai throws an elbow but misses.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Cox throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Pai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Pai.
Pai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pai throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pai manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Cox instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pai fails to land.
Cox takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pai controlling the action here for a moment.
Pai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Pai misses with an elbow over the top.
Pai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cox blocks it with crossed arms.
Pai lands a damaging elbow.
Pai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pai throws an elbow that misses.
Pai effectively controlling the action here.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Pai.
A right hand to the body from Cox.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
Pai pushes off an throws an elbow but Cox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Pai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Pai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pai controlling the action here for a moment.
Pai managing to block the knees to the body from Cox.
Cox avoiding damage as Pai throws knees to the body.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pai lands an elbow inside.
Pai throws an elbow that misses.
Pai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cox takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
Pai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pai misses with a punch to the body.
Pai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pai is defending well for now.
Pai missing with knees to the body.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
Pai trying to control the position but instead, Cox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pai into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox.
Mai Pai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pai trying to land knees to the body.
Pai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
Pai misses with an elbow strike.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Pai controls his hands.
Pai missing with knees to the body.
Hershel Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Pai controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mai Pai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pai 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mai Pai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Holban throws a head kick that misses.
Holban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cox is fending him off so far but Holban persists. Nope, Cox circles away and we're back to standing.
Cox tries to counter by clinching up but Holban breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Holban clinches up with Cox and pushes him back against the cage.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Holban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cox tries to counter by clinching up but Holban breaks away and moves out of range.
Holban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Holban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Cox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holban's efforts to push away.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holban is trying to force a seperation but Cox has the dominant position.
Holban is trying to break free.
Holban tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
Holban wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
Cox looking to throw knees to the head but Holban is blocking nicely.
A short right from Cox.
Cox has Holban pressed against the cage, preventing Holban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Cox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Cox keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holban tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Holban blocks an uppercut.
Holban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Holban breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holban can't break the clinch.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cox trying to land knees to the body.
Holban dodges an elbow strike from Cox.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Holban breaks from the clinch.
Holban lands with an uppercut that bounces Cox off the cage and back into range.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Hershel Cox 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.
#R2#
Holban misses with a takedown #TD#
and Cox counters with a takedown into side control.
Cox has control of an arm but Holban manages to advance to Cox's back!
Cox is trying to get back to his feet but Holban has full control of the position and if anything, Cox has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Holban just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#ES#
Cox manages to escape to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Holban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cox.
Holban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Cox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holban, pushing him back against the cage.
Cox misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holban's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holban's elbow.
Holban tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position.
Holban has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cox after a bit of a struggle.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holban's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holban content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Cox keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Hershel Cox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holban avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Holban is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cox missing with knees to the body.
Holban wants to stall.
#T3#
Holban wants to break free but Cox has control.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Holban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holban.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holban is defending well for now.
Holban wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Holban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holban is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cox misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holban is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Cox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holban throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cox.
Cox attempts a counter takedown but Holban avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Holban moves into the clinch.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.
Cox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holban avoids it.
Holban is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Holban lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox swings wildly with an uppercut but Holban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holban is trying to break free.#T1#
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holban is defending well for now.
Holban has had enough of the clinch but Cox keeps him there for the moment.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Cox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Cox tries to throw a body punch but Holban avoids it by throwing Cox back against the cage.
Cox missing with knees to the body.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holban controlling the action here for a moment.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Cox prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Holban avoids the damage to the body.
Holban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Cox being controlled against the cage.
Holban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holban is trying to break free.
Holban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Cox looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holban looking for a takedown.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Holban can't break the clinch.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban blocks an elbow strike.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Cox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holban is trying to break free.
Thaenir Holban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hershel Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holban misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hershel Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hershel Cox!
Thaenir Holban spoke after the fight, saying 'Its RIGGED!!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Saromenko has closed the distance and engaged Cox in a clinch.
Saromenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Cox misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Saromenko breaks the clinch.
Saromenko throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Cox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cox prevents Saromenko from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saromenko wants to get back to his feet.
Saromenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Saromenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cox is working away from the top position though.
Saromenko is looking to escape.
Cox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saromenko is looking for a sweep. Cox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cox wants to work for an arm triangle but Saromenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saromenko keeps working.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice strikes from Cox there.
Cox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saromenko's head.
Cox stalling away here and it's allowed Saromenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Saromenko keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saromenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saromenko looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saromenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cox throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Saromenko counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cox throws Saromenko to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Saromenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Saromenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Cox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cox looks to land a combination but Saromenko avoids it well.
Cox moves away from the strike by Saromenko. #CL2#
Saromenko clinches up against the cage.
Saromenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saromenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saromenko is trying to pull guard but Cox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Saromenko.
Saromenko blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Saromenko.
Saromenko managing to block the knees to the body from Cox.
Saromenko wants a takedown.
Saromenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cox is defending well.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Saromenko.
Saromenko jumps guard but Cox stands there with Saromenko around his waist. Saromenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saromenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saromenko looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saromenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cox blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Cox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cox throws a low kick but Saromenko moves out of range easily.
Saromenko cracks Cox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saromenko shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saromenko manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Saromenko rushes Cox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Saromenko breaks the clinch.
Saromenko fails with the takedown#TD#
and Cox counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cox is trying to get an arm triangle but Saromenko is defending well.
Saromenko is not content to let Cox control the position.
Saromenko struggling a bit here.#T1#
Saromenko being controlled for a moment.
Saromenko is looking for a sweep.
Saromenko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Saromenko tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Cox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saromenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cox off and has taken his back!
Cox trying to get back to his feet but Saromenko is in full control for now.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saromenko on the ground.
Saromenko controls the position.#T3#
Cox tries to escape the position.
Cox is working hard here to advance position.#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.#SUB2#
Saromenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Cox is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Saromenko sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Cox has no choice but to tap and Saromenko jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitali Saromenko!
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