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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Starling catches Parker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Parker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Parker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Parker dives in and scores a takedown into Starling's guard.
Parker won't allow Starling to get back to his feet. #SU#
Parker stands up and waves to Starling to follow him. #CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starling gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Parker pushes Starling up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Starling.
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Starling has been cut.
Starling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Starling persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Parker feints and as Starling raises his hands in defense, Parker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Parker gets to his feet. Starling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Parker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Parker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Starling looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Parker stands up. #T2##CL2#
Starling closes the distance and clinches.
Starling jumps guard but Parker stands there with Starling around his waist. Starling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Starling.
Starling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Parker cracks Starling with a big right hand and Starling goes down!#ROC#
Starling is rocked!
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Starling has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Parker stands up and waves to Starling to follow him.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starling tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starling to the ground. Starling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Starling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starling as he jumps to the side. #T3##TD#
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into Starling's guard.
Starling is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?#SU#
Parker gets to his feet - Starling follows without any prompting.
Starling seems to have recovered his senses.
Joseph Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starling tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starling to the ground. Starling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Parker gets a double leg takedown into Starling's guard.#ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Starling to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Starling looks to clinch but Parker throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Starling taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joseph Parker!
Joseph Parker took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm waiting for you, Olajide.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Starling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Starling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Starling has been cut.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Starling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilson walks away with a smile on his face. Starling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD#
Wilson throws a left that rocks Starling and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wilson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Starling regain composure!
#ROC#
Starling is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starling bucks up and tries to throw Wilson off but instead Wilson has got his back!
Starling is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Starling trying to get back to his feet but Wilson is in full control for now.
Starling seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Starling felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Starling is trying to get back to his feet but Wilson has full control of the position and if anything, Starling has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wilson controlling the positon.
Starling trying to get back to his feet but Wilson is in full control for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Starling is trying to get back to his feet but Wilson has full control of the position and if anything, Starling has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Starling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starling tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Starling backwards.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Starling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilson to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?
A short right from Wilson on the inside. #TD#
Wilson has Starling pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starling tumbling to the mat - Wilson dives into Starling's guard.
Wilson is standing up over Starling. Starling looks to escape but Wilson dives into side control.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Starling will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SU#
Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Starling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Sam Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.#CL#
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Starling jumps into guard, dragging Wilson to the mat.
Starling wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him. #SU#
Wilson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Starling, up you get!
Sam Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL#
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Sam Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starling backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Jackson Starling's cut even more.
Starling jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Starling around his waist. Starling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Starling is breathing heavily.
Starling takes a shot to the head.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson pushes Starling back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Wilson.
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!#TD#
Wilson successfully pulls guard.
Wilson trying to control the position here. #ES#
Wilson has his feet on Starling's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wilson dances in with a quick combination. Starling is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Wilson snaps Starling's head back. Starling stumbles backwards against the cage. Wilson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Starling's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Starling just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Wilson!
Sam Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Pope.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) in the buildup to the fight.
Pope looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Starling is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Starling has managed to clinch.
Starling pushes Pope back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starling has him pressed against the cage.
Pope has had enough of the clinch but Starling keeps him there for the moment.
Starling tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Starling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pope smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Starling forces Pope back against the cage and clinches.
Starling tries to pull guard but Pope holds him up against the cage and eventually Starling drops back down to his feet.
Robo Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Robo Pope's cut is getting worse.
Starling jumps guard but Pope stands there with Starling around his waist. Starling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Starling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Starling.
#CUT2#
Robo Pope's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1##KD2#
Starling drops Pope onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pope is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pope is rocked!
Starling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pope smiles and moves away.
Oh Pope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Starling rushes Pope and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but Pope forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Starling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pope backwards. #TD2#
Starling successfully pulls guard.
Pope has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Starling is proving hard to escape from.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Pope is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Pope stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starling is defended easily by Pope.
Starling has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pope is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Pope has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starling.
Starling jumps guard but Pope turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Starling lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Pope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starling has him pressed against the cage.
Pope wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but Pope forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pope has had enough of the clinch but Starling keeps him there for the moment.
Starling lands an uppercut.
Starling lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starling.
Starling creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pope's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pope drops to his knees and Starling pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Starling!
Robo Pope spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Starling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starling tries to move into range but Harvey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Starling as Harvey shoots in.#CL#
Starling darts in and clinches Harvey up against the cage.
Harvey is trying to force a seperation but Starling has the dominant position.#TD2#
Harvey decides to pull guard.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Starling wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position.
Starling has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harvey trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey 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.#SUB2#
Harvey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starling is aware though and is defending well.
Starling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Starling wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Harvey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1##SU#
Starling stands up and beckons Harvey to his feet.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches up with Starling, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes Starling against the cage but Starling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Starling drives through and clinches with Harvey against the cage.
#TD#
Starling pulls guard.
Harvey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harvey is pushing down on Starling's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starling is fighting to maintain full guard but Harvey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Starling is refusing to be controlled, as Harvey sits in half guard. #ES#
Starling pushes Harvey off and gets back to his feet.
Starling throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Starling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Starling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harvey walks away with a smile on his face. Starling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harvey shoots and misses
and Starling counters with a three punch combo that has Harvey backing up. Harvey nods at Starling to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson Starling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Starling clinches up against the cage.
Harvey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starling smiles and moves away.
Starling shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed Starling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starling is breathing heavily.
Harvey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
Harvey clinches.
Starling lands a left hand.
Starling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harvey is trying to push Starling away but Starling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Starling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starling misses with the head strike.
Starling throws a head punch that misses.
Starling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starling avoiding damage as Harvey throws knees to the body.
Harvey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Starling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harvey to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Starling has Harvey pressed against the cage, preventing Harvey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Starling won't allow it.
Starling lands an uppercut.
Harvey is struggling to control the position.
Starling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starling misses with some punches.
#TD#
Starling successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey forces his way into half guard.
Starling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harvey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Harvey forces Starling back against the cage and clinches.
Harvey jumps guard but Starling turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Starling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harvey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Starling has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Harvey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Starling misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Starling fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Harvey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Starling fails to land.
Starling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around?#TD#
Starling pulls Harvey into guard.
Starling wants to stand up but Harvey is controlling him. #T1#
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Harvey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harvey is stalling in the full guard.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Harvey passes into half guard.
#ES#
Starling has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Harvey is on him like a limpet, forcing Starling back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Starling decides to pull guard.
Starling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Starling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harvey is controlling him.
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harvey.
Harvey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Starling's guard.
Starling is looking to escape.
Harvey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Starling is trying to stand back up but Harvey is controlling him
Harvey throwing shots but Starling is blocking nicely. #T3#
Starling tries to kick Harvey off but Harvey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starling pinned against the cage. Starling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Harvey tries to counter it with a takedown but Starling pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Starling throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
Starling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Starling wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson Starling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey.
Starling shoots in for a double leg but Harvey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Harvey instigates a clinch.
Harvey trying to control the position but instead, Starling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harvey into the cage.
Starling jumps guard but Harvey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Harvey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harvey is looking to break free of the clinch but Starling has double underhooks.
Starling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harvey smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Harvey clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Starling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Starling prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Starling tries to clinch but Harvey is having none of it.
Harvey shoots and misses
enabling Starling to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starling's waist but Starling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harvey off to one side.
Harvey shoots for a double leg takedown but Starling sprawls well. He's pushed Harvey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson Starling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey.
No luck for Starling with that takedown attempt.
Starling tries to close the distance and clinch but Harvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starling throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harvey counters with a series of strikes. Starling will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Starling has been cut.
Starling blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Matthew Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starling fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Harvey moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starling jumps guard but Harvey stands there with Starling around his waist. Starling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Starling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harvey has Starling pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Harvey pulls Starling into guard.
#SUB#
Starling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Starling has Harvey in his guard.#REVB#
Harvey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Starling wants to stand up but Harvey is controlling him. #ES#
Starling pushes Harvey off and gets back to his feet.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Starling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harvey circles away.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harvey.
Starling is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starling is defended easily by Harvey.
Harvey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Starling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Starling gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harvey - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Starling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harvey backwards. #TD#
Starling jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey content to stall in guard here.
Jackson Starling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Starling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Starling is keeping the position.
Matthew Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harvey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starling 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
Matthew Harvey was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel like that fight was fair and gentle. He had a good fight and I think I will hit the gym and come back again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Starling is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Starling clinches with his opponent.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Starling jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Starling around his waist. Starling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Starling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starling tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Starling is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Lewis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starling was covering up waiting for the punch and Lewis finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Starling has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1##BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Starling shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
Starling moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.#TD#
Lewis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Starling wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Starling kicks off Lewis and gets to his feet.
Starling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Starling.
Lewis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Starling with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Starling kicks off Lewis and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis leaves Starling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lewis throws a lazy head kick
and Starling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Starling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lewis defends well and Starling ends up having to push Lewis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Starling clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starling.#T3##CL#
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Lewis manages to pull guard.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Starling trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Starling is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lewis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Starling throws a big elbow that misses.
Starling throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lewis tries to get out of the position.
Starling postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starling. #T4#
Starling is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lewis successfully pulls guard.
Starling wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Starling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Starling stands up from Lewis's guard - Starling perhaps looking for a knockout.
Starling dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Starling bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Starling will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Starling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Starling.#BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starling is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Starling with the counter takedown but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starling avoids it really well and circles away.
Starling feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Starling on that attempt.
Starling has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lewis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reginald Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starling.#T1#
Starling closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Starling pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
Starling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Starling or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
Starling dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Starling's head and hops out.#TD#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starling napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Starling is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Lewis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lewis trying to control the position but Starling is working away. #T2#
Lewis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starling is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Lewis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Starling manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Starling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Starling throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Starling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Starling jumps into guard, dragging Lewis to the mat.
Starling keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Starling's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Lewis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Starling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starling gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Starling moved away.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starling.
Starling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Starling. Starling gets slowly back to his feet.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reginald Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis cracks the inside of Starling's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Starling tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Starling is looking to escape.
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. Lewis connects with a nice short shot to Starling's temple.
Lewis prevents Starling from standing back up.
#SUB#
Lewis seems to be looking for submissions.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Starling is working away.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Starling is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Starling tries to clinch up.
Starling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Lewis gets a clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Starling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Lewis clinches.
Starling tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but Starling blocks it.
#T3#
Starling jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lewis pulls guard.
Starling passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starling.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?
Starling is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Starling is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Starling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Starling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Starling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though. #T4##ES#
Lewis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Starling keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Starling tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Starling. #BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Starling - just one landing.
Starling wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Lewis!
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Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!#TD#
Lewis pulls guard.
Starling 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.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starling trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starling is aware though and is defending well.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Starling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Starling is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Starling pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Starling tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Starling throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.#BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Lewis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Starling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lewis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Lewis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Starling is working away.
Starling is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Starling dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Starling shoots in.
Starling has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis throws a body punch but Starling moves out of range. #CL2#
Starling has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
Starling has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis is pushing Starling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Lewis tightens his grip and picks Starling up, before dumping him to the ground. Starling manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Starling has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lewis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4##TD#
Lewis tightens his grip and picks Starling up, before dumping him to the ground. Starling manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starling is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Lewis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starling but Starling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Starling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starling.
Starling shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starling shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Starling.
Starling dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Starling, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL#
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Starling drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Lewis is trying to trip Starling. He has hold of a leg but Starling is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lewis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Starling manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Starling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starling wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis trying to control the action but Starling is working from the bottom.
Lewis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3##ES2#
Starling explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Lewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lewis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Lewis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Starling to get to his feet.
Starling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.#TD#
Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Starling's half guard.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Lewis prevents Starling from standing back up.
Lewis tries to pass to full mount but Starling defends it.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Starling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Starling wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Starling manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lewis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Starling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Starling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Starling's guard.#ES2#
Starling has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lewis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Lewis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Starling uses from the top position.
Lewis is pulling down on Starling's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis striking off his back.
Starling is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him. #T1#
Starling is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Starling wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Starling stops Lewis from standing up.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis wants to stand up but Starling is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis stuffs the takedown.
Starling fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lewis scores with a takedown into Starling's guard.
Starling keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. #T2##ES2#
Starling has his feet on Lewis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Starling is looking to clinch. #TD#
Lewis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starling's guard.
Lewis throws a strike but Starling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starling looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lewis landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Starling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starling manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Starling's guard.
Starling keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
Starling wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
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 Reginald Lewis.
I think Lewis 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reginald Lewis!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Starling is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Starling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Starling counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Lewis has been cut.
Starling tries to clinch up.
Lewis throws a big counter combination but Starling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Starling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Starling with that takedown attempt.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.#T1#
Starling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Starling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starling.
Starling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lewis walks away with a smile on his face. Starling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Starling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starling.
Starling jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Starling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Starling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Starling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Starling manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Starling tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lewis throws a head kick that half lands.
Starling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lewis's hands.#CL#
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starling jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Starling around his waist. Starling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Starling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3##TD#
Lewis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Starling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Starling is retaining full guard.
Lewis stops Starling from standing up. #T4#
Lewis wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Starling had control of the position. #ES2#
Starling scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Starling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starling gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starling wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Starling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reginald Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Starling pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Starling fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Lewis successfully pulls guard.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Starling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Starling is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Starling to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it.
Lewis is staying active underneath Starling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Starling is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.
Starling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis tries to roll over but Starling keeps him under control.#SU2#
Starling postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lewis to stand up.
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starling shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starling.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.#T2#
Starling doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Starling fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Starling shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Starling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Starling's guard.
Lewis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starling's head.
Starling wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him. #SU#
Starling is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Lewis scores with a takedown into Starling's guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
Lewis passes Starling's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Starling manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lewis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Starling lands with a right hand. #T4#
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Starling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Starling jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Starling around his waist. Starling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Lewis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Starling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis prevents Starling from getting back to his feet.
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 Reginald Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reginald Lewis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Starling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Starling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reginald Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starling fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starling defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Starling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Starling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starling shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Starling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reginald Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Starling persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Lewis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starling sprawls well initially but Lewis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Starling wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starling keeps working. #SU#
Lewis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Lewis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Lewis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Starling won't allow Lewis to pass to mount.
Starling pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control.
Starling is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Lewis prevents Starling from standing back up.
Lewis wants to control but Starling is keeping him busy.
Lewis wants to pass to mount but Starling is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Starling on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Lewis. #CL2#
Starling gets a clinch.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starling tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Starling dodges an elbow strike from Lewis.
#TD#
Lewis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Starling wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Starling is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reginald Lewis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Starling rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow is trying to drag Starling to the mat but Starling just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Barlow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Barlow drags him back down.#SUB#
Barlow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starling taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Barlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starling tries to avoid it but Barlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starling to the ground. Starling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Starling has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Barlow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Starling regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Starling pushes Barlow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Barlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starling, pushing him back against the cage.
Starling has a couple of punches blocked by Barlow.
#TD2#
Starling pulls Barlow into guard.
Starling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barlow stops Starling from standing up.
Starling looks winded!
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Starling blocks nicely. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing.
Barlow won't allow Starling to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Starling has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barlow is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barlow blocking some punches.
Barlow jumps guard but Starling stands there with Barlow around his waist. Barlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barlow looking for a takedown. #T3##TD2#
Starling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Starling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Barlow isn't so interested in that idea.
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Barlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starling works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Barlow drops back looking for a leg! Starling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starling manages to kick Barlow off! Barlow jumps back into Starling's guard. #ES2#
Starling pushes Barlow off and gets back to his feet.
Barlow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4##TD2#
Starling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Starling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barlow punching from the bottom.
Barlow 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.
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barlow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Barlow kicks Starling off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Barlow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starling's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Barlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Starling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Barlow presses Starling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barlow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Starling after a bit of a struggle.
Starling misses with a punch on the inside.
Starling scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Barlow pulls Starling into guard.
#SUB#
Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starling defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barlow controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Starling won't allow Barlow to sweep him here. #SU2#
Starling stands up and waves to Barlow to follow him. #TD2#
Starling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barlow!
Starling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barlow keeps working.
Barlow tries to buck Starling off but Starling is having none of it.
Starling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barlow keeps working. #T2#
Barlow is looking to regain half guard here but Starling keeps moving and retains side control.
Barlow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Starling connects with a decent elbow.
Starling working the ground and pound from side control.
Starling trying to control the action but Barlow is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Starling decides to stand back up. Starling steps back and let's Barlow get back to his feet.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt
and Starling counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Starling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starling tries to clinch there but Barlow circles away.
#T3#
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barlow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Barlow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barlow prevents Starling from escaping the position.#ES2#
Starling throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Starling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Starling connects with a nice short shot to Barlow's temple.
Starling is looking to take a break and control but Barlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Barlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Starling decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling is looking to clinch.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Starling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Starling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barlow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starling is controlling him well.
Starling scoring with punches from side control.
Barlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starling instigates a clinch.
Barlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Starling uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Starling jumps guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Barlow isn't so interested in that idea.
Starling has momentary wrist control but Barlow slips an elbow through the middle.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow. #ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Barlow. #TD2#
Starling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barlow keeping control of the position.
Barlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starling working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
Barlow is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Barlow gets full guard.
Starling postures up in Barlow's guard and throws a big left but Barlow blocks it.
Barlow working a defensive guard here.
Starling with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling works over Barlow with some ground and pound from guard.
Starling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Barlow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starling is aware though and is defending well.
Starling with a nice head shot there.
Starling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Starling prevents Barlow from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Barlow's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Starling drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Starling 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.
Starling connects with a couple of short punches.
Barlow has a closed guard, preventing Starling from standing up.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Barlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starling is controlling him.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starling lands a couple of elbows.
Barlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barlow is looking to stand up but Starling isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Starling gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Barlow's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Barlow's legs - danger averted.
Brent Barlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Starling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Starling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Starling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starling 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Starling has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Starling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Hans Diaz has been cut.#TD2#
Starling jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Starling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Starling is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##TD2#
Starling pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starling looks winded!
Starling is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz 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.
Starling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Starling has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Starling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz is really struggling to control Starling but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz is trying to keep Starling in close.
Starling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is pulling down on Starling's head. It's preventing any offense from Starling, at least for the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starling throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Starling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Starling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Diaz trying to hold on to Starling's head to control him but Starling postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Starling is controlling well.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Starling preventing the sweep.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Starling postures up.
Starling throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Starling decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Starling.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz prevents Starling from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz controlling the position.
Starling lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starling controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Starling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starling throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Starling chips away with some ground and pound.
Starling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz 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.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Starling clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Starling turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Starling decides to pull guard.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Starling wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #ES2#
Starling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starling walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Starling gets a takedown into half guard.
Starling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Starling wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Starling is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starling is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Starling drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Starling has control of the leg.
Starling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Starling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Starling is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Starling pulls guard.
Starling wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diaz postures up in Starling's guard and throws a big left but Starling blocks it. #ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Diaz pushes Starling up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Starling blocks it.
Diaz connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD2#
Starling jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Diaz is standing up over Starling. Starling looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Starling tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Diaz is punishing Starling with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Starling is trying to stand back up.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Starling pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nichols drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Starling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but Starling blocks it.
Nichols with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nichols misses with a knee strike.
Starling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Nichols has been cut.#TD2#
Starling decides to pull guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Nichols isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling wants to stand and escape but Nichols is having none of it.
Nichols 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.
Starling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nichols pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starling is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Starling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nichols presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Nichols looking to slow down the pace here.
Nichols wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Starling. #TD2#
Starling drags the fight down to the ground.
Nichols throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starling looks winded!
Nichols throws a strike but Starling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starling landing some decent shots from guard.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck.
Starling chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Starling decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nichols, up you get! #CL2#
Starling clinches up with Nichols and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Starling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nichols really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starling working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Starling working the ground and pound but Nichols is defending the strikes. #T3#
Nichols is not content to let Starling control the position.
Nichols manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starling's best efforts.
Starling is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nichols avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Starling.
Starling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nichols does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nichols is pressing down on Starling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nichols working for a triangle but Starling defends it easily.
Nichols looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starling is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Starling postures up and lands a big shot to Nichols's brow.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starling.
Starling 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nichols gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nichols controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
Starling chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Starling closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Starling. #TD#
Nichols jumps guard.
Starling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starling postures up.
Starling throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Starling. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling wanted to stand there but Nichols had control of the position.
Starling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nichols looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Starling stands and steps away. Nichols gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Starling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Starling 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.
Starling lands a couple of elbows.
Starling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Starling preventing the sweep.
Starling cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.#T2#
Starling landing some decent shots from guard.
Starling 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.
Starling wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Starling postures up and lands a big shot to Nichols's brow.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nichols is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Starling clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Nichols works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Starling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nichols presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Starling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Starling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Starling pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Nichols stands and steps away. Starling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Starling wants to clinch.
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Starling gets a clinch. #TD2#
Starling pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Nichols gets to his feet. Starling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nichols closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Starling did well to prevent Nichols getting side control.
Starling wants to stand back up but Nichols manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Nichols is trying to get an arm triangle but Starling is defending well.
Nichols looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starling is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nichols with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Starling gets underhooks to prevent Nichols's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Starling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Starling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nichols throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nichols won't allow Starling to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nichols throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Starling is working an open guard so Nichols takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Starling bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nichols is looking for a sweep.
Starling controlling from side mount.
Starling creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nichols sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Starling fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Starling in side control, throwing shots but Nichols defends.
Starling throwing strikes but Nichols manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Nichols decides to stand up, so the ref orders Starling to his feet.
Starling tries to clinch but Nichols is having none of it. #TD2#
Starling closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nichols did well to prevent Starling getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starling is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Starling stands up from half guard. #T3#
Starling stalks Nichols and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nichols's face. Nichols staggers backwards, shaken.
Starling walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nichols.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nichols enables Starling to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nichols manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Starling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Starling tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Nichols working a defensive guard here.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Starling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully.
Starling throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Starling closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zachariah Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Starling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nichols has Starling pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Starling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starling 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Lewis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starling.#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Starling has been cut.
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Starling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lewis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Starling manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lewis has clasped his hands together around Starling's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starling wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Starling is not content to let Lewis control the position. #T1#
Lewis controlling from side mount.
Lewis wants to control but Starling is keeping him busy.
Starling tries to escape but Lewis is in control.
Lewis wants to take a breather but Starling manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lewis. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Starling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Starling trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Starling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Starling is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Starling defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis has control of Starling's left arm, preventing Starling from doing any damage.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lewis controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
Starling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starling is one step ahead there.
Starling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Starling is having none of it.
Starling wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Starling tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Starling lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Lewis pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starling defends well.#SUB2#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis looks winded!
Starling wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Starling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling wants to get up but he can't break Lewis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reginald Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Starling'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##TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Starling wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Starling wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Starling tries for a takedown but Lewis circles away easily#CL2#
and Lewis counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Starling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Starling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Lewis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Lewis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Starling enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Starling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lewis manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lewis seems to be looking for submissions.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starling keeps working. #T3#
Starling is trying to escape back to his feet but Lewis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Starling is not content to let Lewis control the position. #SUB2#
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Lewis drags him back down.
Lewis controlling from side mount.
Starling is looking to get back to his feet here but Lewis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Starling's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starling wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Starling'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lewis sprawls and moves away.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starling. #TD2#
Lewis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Lewis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Starling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Starling tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Lewis looking for a guillotine from mount but Starling is having none of it.
Lewis breaks from Starling's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SU2#
Lewis get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Lewis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Starling has one foot on Lewis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starling fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SU2#
Lewis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lewis throws a push kick but Starling slaps the foot to one side.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starling tries to counter with a takedown but Lewis is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Starling enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Starling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lewis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Lewis 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.
Starling wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position. #T4#
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis wants to stand but Starling is controlling his posture from full guard.
Starling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Lewis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Starling shoots in for a double leg but Eskidoupolus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Starling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starling shoots in but Eskidoupolus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Starling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Starling has been cut.#KD2#
Eskidoupolus lands a big right hand that sends Starling crashing to the mat! Eskidoupolus stays standing though and waves Starling back to his feet!#ROC2#
Starling is rocked!
Starling is breathing heavily.
Starling doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Eskidoupolus counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Starling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling taking a breather.
Eskidoupolus pushes Starling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Starling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eskidoupolus loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Starling senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christos Eskidoupolus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Starling instigates a clinch.
Starling digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Starling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight wants to get up but he can't break Starling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Knight gets to his feet - Starling follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Starling gets a takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Starling manages to move to mount!
#SU2#
Starling stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Knight dives in and grabs Starling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starling pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Knight is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Knight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Starling pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Starling decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Starling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Starling slips nicely into half guard.
Starling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2#
Starling stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Knight to get to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Starling, which made it look bad.
Starling wants to counter with a clinch but Knight pushes him away.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Starling shows good takedown defense.
Starling throws a big counter head kick but Knight avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Starling gets a clinch. #BC2#
Starling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Starling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knight is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Starling pulls Knight into guard.
#SUB2#
Starling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Starling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Starling.#SUB2#
Starling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Starling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight really is a fat lump.#T4##SUB2#
Starling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Starling is working an open guard so Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Knight shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Starling is trying to defend but Knight finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Knight escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Starling quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling 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#
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Starling. #ES#
Knight throws Starling to one side and escapes!
Knight misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Starling counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
Starling prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starling landing knees to the body.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Starling gets control of Knight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Starling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knight wants to stand but Starling is controlling his posture from full guard.
Starling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Starling trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Starling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Starling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight wants to stand but Starling has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starling defends well and Knight ends up having to push Starling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Starling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Starling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Starling is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight wants to stand but Starling is controlling the position.
Knight wants to sweep here but Starling controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starling defends well.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Starling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Knight gets caught flat footed, as Starling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Knight manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Starling's guard.
Starling managing to control the position. #T1#
Knight tries to stand but Starling is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starling defends well and Knight ends up having to push Starling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Starling jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knight wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving. #ES2#
Starling has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knight has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Starling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Starling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Starling working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starling striking from the bottom.
#T3#
Knight tries to stand but Starling is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Starling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Knight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Starling's half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace.
Starling tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. #SU#
Knight decides to stand up.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Knight scores with a takedown into Starling's guard.#ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Starling is trying to keep Knight in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Starling.
Well Starling 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Barra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barra showed some decent athleticism there.
Starling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barra trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Barra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Starling rushes Barra and presses him up against the cage.
Starling tries to pull guard but Barra holds him up against the cage and eventually Starling drops back down to his feet.
Barra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starling walks away with a smile on his face. Barra 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.#TD#
Starling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Starling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barra's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Barra looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Starling has picked Barra up and slammed him! Barra can't keep hold of the triangle and Starling manages to pass to side control!
Starling trying to control the action but Barra is working from the bottom.
Starling just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starling working away.#SU2#
Starling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barra to his feet.
Barra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starling. #T2#
Starling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Barra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas Barra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
Barra looks for a takedown but Starling sprawls well.
Barra fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Starling as Barra shoots in.#TD#
Barra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barra is breathing heavily.
Barra wants to control but Starling is keeping him busy.
Starling preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SUB2#
Starling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starling does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Starling wants to get back to full guard.
Barra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Starling desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starling moves in looking to clinch but Barra pushes him off.
Starling keeps the fight on the outside.#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.
Starling shoots in and drives through. Barra sprawls well.
Barra throws a sloppy head kick and Starling moves out of range easily. #TD#
Barra scores with a takedown into Starling's guard.
Starling keeping moving, preventing Barra from controlling successfully.
Starling is trying to control the position but Barra postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barra looking to pass the guard.
Barra postures up in Starling's guard and throws a big left but Starling blocks it.
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 Lucas Barra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Barra lands a left and a right that send Starling crashing to the mat, dazed. Barra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Starling is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Starling has been cut.#TD#
Barra shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Starling is on queer street and Barra is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Lucas Barra!
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