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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Goku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thomas kicks Goku off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Goku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Goku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas tries to break free but Goku pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Thomas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goku is trying to keep an underhook but Thomas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Goku is trying to escape back to his feet but Thomas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1#
Goku tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position. #SUB#
Thomas has an Americana. Goku didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thomas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thomas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arnoldo Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Jelenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jelenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Jelenko avoids them all with ease.
Jelenko misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jelenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Jelenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jelenko throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Jelenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas sets himself, and Jelenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jelenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Jelenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Jelenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Jelenko.
Jelenko misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Jelenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jelenko misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Jelenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Jelenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas controls Jelenko momentarily but Jelenko frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jelenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jelenko is controlling him.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jelenko's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Jelenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas is taking a breather. Jelenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jelenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Thomas decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Jelenko misses.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jelenko tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Jelenko counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Jelenko tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jelenko stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Jelenko from controlling successfully.
Thomas pulls Jelenko in close to prevent any damage.
Jelenko won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jure Jelenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jelenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Thomas is looking for a sweep.#ES#
Thomas sneaks out the side door and pushes Jelenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Jelenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Jelenko breaks from the clinch.
Jelenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelenko throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jelenko.
#T1#
Jelenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jelenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Jelenko's legs - danger averted.
Jelenko is breathing heavily.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jelenko wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it. #SUB#
Thomas 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. #SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Jelenko to follow him.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
That kick from Jelenko tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jelenko swinging wildly here.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Jelenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to clinch.#T3#
Jelenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Jelenko scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jelenko misses with a wild combination.
Jelenko throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Jelenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Jelenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thomas kicks Jelenko off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jelenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Thomas sneaks out the side door and pushes Jelenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnoldo Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Jelenko up against the cage.#TD#
Thomas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldo Thomas dominated that second round.
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#
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jelenko counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Jelenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Jelenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Jelenko looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jelenko tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Jelenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jelenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Thomas pulls Jelenko into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Thomas wriggles free and stands up.
Jelenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Jelenko sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Jelenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jelenko.
Jelenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jelenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jelenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body
and Jelenko counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Jelenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Jelenko backs away looking to recover.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Jelenko is avoiding it.
Jelenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Jelenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Jelenko prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jelenko trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jelenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Jelenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Jelenko trying to control but Thomas postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jelenko trying to control but Thomas postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jelenko misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Jelenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldo Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldo Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mate shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mate is standing up over Thomas. Thomas looks to escape but Mate dives into side control.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVR##SUB2#
Mate working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Mate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Mate is controlling him
Thomas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mate, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants a takedown.
#TD#
Thomas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas.
#SUB#
Thomas is looking for the choke from the back position but Mate is controlling his hands well.
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas.
Thomas keeps control of the position as Mate tries to break free.
#T3#
Thomas biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Thomas looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Mate fending off the submission attempt from Thomas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mate defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thomas gets his way!
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 Arnoldo Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Mate won't allow it.
#TD2#
Mate lands a takedown into guard.
RK Mate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to stand but Mate is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mate is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mate, up you get!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
RK Mate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mate keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Mate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mate is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Mate.#TD#
Mate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thomas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mate to the mat. Mate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mate swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Mate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mate! But no joy.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Mate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Mate dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas wants to stand but Mate is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas wants to stand up but Mate is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldo Thomas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Mate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Mate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Thomas. #CL2#
Mate closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thomas.
Thomas jumps guard but Mate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas has Mate pushed against the cage.#T1#
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mate prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mate stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Mate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Mate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Thomas is looking to sweep but instead, Mate has passed into half guard.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mate looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Mate throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Mate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas distracts Mate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mate wants to get back to his feet but Thomas passes into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mate missing with punches from the bottom.
Mate is looking to get back to full guard here but Thomas has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mate takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RK Mate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnoldo Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldo Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldo Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Vestiege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vestiege is in Thomas's guard.
Vestiege postures up.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vestiege is controlling him.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Vestiege might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vestiege trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vestiege dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Vestiege changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Vestiege shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vestiege 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. #T2#
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Vestiege is having none of it.
Vestiege is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas wants to stand up but Vestiege is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vestiege not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vestiege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vestiege is in Thomas's guard.#T3#
Vestiege controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Vestiege has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vestiege defends well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vestiege sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vestiege feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Vestiege changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vestiege is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zadvar Vestiege dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Vestiege has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Vestiege 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.
Vestiege wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thomas wants to stand but Vestiege is controlling the position.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Vestiege advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomas pushes Vestiege off looking to stand but Vestiege dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vestiege is taking a breather. Thomas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vestiege not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vestiege is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vestiege takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thomas enables Vestiege to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thomas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vestiege engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vestiege's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Vestiege isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Vestiege from controlling successfully.
Vestiege controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vestiege looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vestiege pulls Thomas in to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vestiege being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Vestiege has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Vestiege wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thomas is now in half guard. #SUB#
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vestiege sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zadvar Vestiege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Vestiege closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas is being controlled here.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Vestiege trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas is letting Vestiege control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vestiege is controlling him well.
Vestiege has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Vestiege controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vestiege is continuing to stall.
Vestiege wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Vestiege drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vestiege closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Vestiege gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomas regains guard.
Vestiege trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Vestiege passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thomas tries to escape but Vestiege is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vestiege is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas is being controlled here.
Zadvar Vestiege has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas seems a little lost for a moment, as Vestiege dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vestiege.#T3#
Vestiege trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas wants to control but Vestiege postures up.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vestiege clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Thomas lands a takedown into guard.
Vestiege is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zadvar Vestiege comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vestiege winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zadvar Vestiege!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bell prevents it.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Bell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bell drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bell just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bell gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Thomas throws Bell to one side and escapes!#T1##CL#
Thomas pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Bell gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.#BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Bell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Bell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Thomas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.#T2##CL#
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Bell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Bell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bell is in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Bell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position. #SU#
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Thomas tries to pull guard but Bell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Bell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bell just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Bell.
#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Arnoldo Thomas will probably get the nod.
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#
Thomas gets caught napping as Bell dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Bell stands up from Thomas's guard - Bell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bell blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Bell throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Bell's leg but Bell calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Bell drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Thomas pushes Bell off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bell to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC2#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Thomas clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Bell clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnoldo Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bell clinches. #BC2#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bell to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Bell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Bell is going to stand back up.
#ES#
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bell is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Thomas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bell to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Thomas wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Bell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas tries to land a body kick
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and clinches.
Russell Bell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Bell is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bell down to the mat. Bell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell prevents the takedown attempt.
Bell gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Bell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Thomas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Bell tightens his grip and picks Thomas up, before dumping him to the ground. Thomas manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SU2#
Bell gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bell.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russell Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Bell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Thomas wants to clinch but Bell slips to the side
and Bell counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Bell to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bell stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bell 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Bell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Thomas gets caught napping as Pinkov dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.#ES#
Thomas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Thomas pulls Pinkov into guard.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Pinkov wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. #ES#
Thomas pushes Pinkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Pinkov forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Pinkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Thomas pulls guard. #ES#
Thomas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pinkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Thomas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thomas manages to end up in side control.
Pinkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Thomas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pinkov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thomas yanks on the arm and Pinkov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thomas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnoldo Thomas!
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