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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Samson gets tackled into the cage by Konopka. Konopka maintains the clinch. #TD#
Samson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Konopka is trying to keep an underhook but Samson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Konopka kicks Samson off and gets back to his feet.
Konopka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samson. Samson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samson throws a right and a left that Konopka avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Samson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Konopka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Konopka looks to throw the jab but Samson is out of range.
Samson tries to counter with a takedown but Konopka is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Samson clinches up with Konopka and pushes him back against the cage.
Konopka just leaning against Samson, taking a breather. #TD2#
Konopka pulls guard effortlessly.
Samson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konopka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Konopka kicks Samson off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Konopka avoids the head kick by Samson.
Konopka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pete Konopka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konopka scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Samson has been cut.
Samson wants to clinch.
Konopka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samson at a distance.
Konopka throws an overhand right that lands on Samson's shoulder, as Samson tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Samson misses its target.
Samson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Konopka.
A lazy left from Konopka finds it's target.#ROC2#
Samson is rocked!
Konopka throws a hook but Samson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Konopka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##TD#
Samson pulls guard successfully.
Konopka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Konopka drops back looking for a leg! Samson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samson manages to kick Konopka off! Konopka jumps back into Samson's guard. #SU2#
Konopka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Konopka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samson at a distance.
Samson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Konopka forces Samson back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Konopka.
Konopka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Konopka is trying to break the clinch but Samson is controlling him.
Konopka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Konopka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samson backwards. #TD#
Samson jumps guard and drags Konopka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Konopka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Konopka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU2#
Konopka stands and steps away. Samson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Samson drives through with a takedown into Konopka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Konopka manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Konopka lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Konopka breaks from the clinch.
Samson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Konopka throws a shot from downtown. Samson moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Konopka clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Konopka jumps guard and drags Samson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Konopka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Konopka pushes Samson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Samson moves away from the strike by Konopka. #CL2#
Konopka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Konopka breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Konopka has closed the distance and engaged Samson in a clinch.
Konopka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Samson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Konopka is trying to keep an underhook but Samson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Konopka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Samson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Konopka breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Konopka misses its intended target.
Konopka sizes up Samson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Konopka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Konopka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Samson'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#
BOOM! Konopka lands a beautiful left hook that drops Samson. Samson tries to recover but Konopka is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Samson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Konopka!
Pete Konopka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Samson has closed the distance and engaged Sinclair in a clinch.
Sinclair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sinclair effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Sinclair tightens his grip and picks Samson up, before dumping him to the ground. Samson manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Samson wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Samson goes for a takedown attempt but Sinclair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinclair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sinclair's waist but Sinclair gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samson off to one side.
Sinclair throwing a counter right hand but Samson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1##BC2#
Samson manages to break the clinch.
Samson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinclair feinted with a counter takedown.
Sinclair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Samson.
Samson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Samson moves into the clinch.
Sinclair wants a takedown but no success here.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sinclair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Samson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Samson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sinclair after a bit of a struggle. #T2##TD#
Sinclair decides to pull guard.
Samson postures up.
Samson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinclair is retaining full guard.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair pulls Samson in close to prevent any damage.
Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinclair is keeping the position for now.
Sinclair 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Sinclair can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samson throws a body kick that misses.
Samson looks winded!
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
Samson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Sinclair counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Sinclair stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Samson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sinclair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samson's head.
Samson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sinclair avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Sinclair scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair controlling the action here.
Sinclair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Frank Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Samson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinclair.
Samson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sinclair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Samson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sinclair jumps guard but Samson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Samson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samson counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Samson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samson stalls. #T1#
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Samson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sinclair drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Samson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Samson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sinclair sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samson somewhat.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Sinclair clinches. #T2##TD#
Sinclair pulls guard successfully.
Sinclair looking to control but Samson passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Samson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Samson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samson tries for a takedown but Sinclair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sinclair scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!#SU#
Sinclair stands up. #T3#
Samson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sinclair sprawls well. He's pushed Samson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Samson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sinclair kicks off Samson and gets to his feet.
Samson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samson scores with a three punch combo!
#T4##CL#
Samson gets tackled into the cage by Sinclair. Sinclair maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinclair smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Sinclair pushes Samson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinclair as he avoids it easily.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Samson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.#CL#
Samson gets tackled into the cage by Sinclair. Sinclair maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Frank Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sinclair moves into the clinch successfully.
Sinclair wants to take the fight to the mat but Samson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Sinclair wants the takedown. Samson is fighting it off but Sinclair persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Samson's guard against the cage.
Samson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Samson looking for a sweep. Not yet Samson, not yet. #ES2#
Samson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Sinclair gets tackled into the cage by Samson. Samson maintains the clinch.
Samson looking for a takedown. #BC#
Sinclair breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samson.
#CL2#
Samson moves into the clinch.#T1#
Sinclair looking to throw knees to the head but Samson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Sinclair pulls guard.
Samson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samson working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but Samson defends easily.
Samson stays in close to Sinclair's body and controls the position.
Samson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Sinclair is looking for a triangle but Samson pushes his legs off easily.
Sinclair looking to control.
Samson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Samson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Sinclair has his feet on Samson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Frank Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Samson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sinclair avoids it really well and circles away.
Samson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sinclair sprawls well. He's pushed Samson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Samson.#CL#
Sinclair has Samson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but Samson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samson leaves Sinclair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.
Samson dives in and grabs Sinclair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes down on Samson's head and hops out.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Samson ducks under and follows up with a left that Samson also avoids with ease.
Sinclair tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sinclair somewhat.
Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samson circles away.
Joe Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson tries to score with a low kick but Sinclair moves his leg out of the way.
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 Frank Sinclair.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sinclair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Samson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Samson walks into a straight right hand from Costantini.
Costantini misses with a looping right.
Samson slips a straight right by Costantini.
Costantini misses with a wild body shot.
Costantini misses with a looping right.
Costantini missing with a left hand there. Samson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samson takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Joe Samson has been cut.
Costantini throws out a loose jab but Samson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costantini throws a right hand that Samson ducks under and follows up with a left that Samson also avoids with ease.
Samson doesn't manage to clinch there - Costantini circles away.
Samson blocks a jab.
Samson shoots for a takedown but Costantini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson staying out of range there.
Samson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costantini circles away.
A quick step to the side and Costantini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samson.
Ezio Costantini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Samson.
Costantini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Costantini moves out of range of the body kick.
Ezio Costantini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Costantini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ezio Costantini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costantini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samson tries to clinch but Costantini moves out of range.
It looked like Costantini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Samson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costantini defends it nicely.
Costantini loads up on a big right hand but Samson slips the punch.
Samson slips a jab from Costantini.
Samson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costantini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costantini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Samson walks straight into a right hand from Costantini - that's dropped him! Costantini jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Samson from any more punishment! Samson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ezio Costantini!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezio Costantini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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