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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Parnasse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bartholemew counters with a nice body shot.
Parnasse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bartholemew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartholemew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parnasse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartholemew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parnasse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Parnasse tries to counter it with a takedown but Bartholemew pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bartholemew wants to clinch#TD2#
and Parnasse counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bartholemew!
Bartholemew tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Parnasse lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parnasse trying to control.
Parnasse controls the action.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Parnasse's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Bartholemew right now.
#SUB2#
Bartholemew preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Parnasse.
Parnasse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bartholemew doesn't escape.
Parnasse trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Bartholemew tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Parnasse working for a choke but Bartholemew is defending well. #SUB2#
Parnasse looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Parnasse has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bartholemew is in real trouble here. Parnasse gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bartholemew is tapping out! Parnasse wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salahdine Parnasse!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Kubo has a takedown stuffed.
Kubo shoots in but Bartholemew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Bartholemew with that takedown attempt.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartholemew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bartholemew moves into the clinch.
Bartholemew is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kubo jumps guard.
Kubo has a closed guard, preventing Bartholemew from standing up.
Kubo wants to stand and escape but Bartholemew is having none of it. #T1#
Kubo controls Bartholemew momentarily but Bartholemew frees himself.
Kubo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bartholemew trying to control but Kubo is working from the bottom.
Bartholemew won't allow Kubo to sweep him here.
Kubo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartholemew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bartholemew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kubo is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up.
Kubo trying to control the position here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bartholemew won't allow Kubo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartholemew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kubo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartholemew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kubo. That one must have hurt.
Bartholemew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Bartholemew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartholemew.#CL#
Kubo forces Bartholemew back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Bartholemew avoids the head kick by Kubo.
Kubo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kubo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartholemew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kubo.
Bartholemew thinks about the counter body kick.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense.
Bartholemew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubo.
Kubo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kubo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Kubo tries to score a body lock takedown but Bartholemew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kubo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bartholemew walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubo sprawls well. Kubo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartholemew fails with the takedown.
Kubo fakes the leg kick and cracks Bartholemew in the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubo closes the distance and clinches up with Bartholemew, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes Bartholemew against the cage but Bartholemew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew blocks a head kick by Kubo.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartholemew scores with a one two! Kubo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bartholemew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kubo misses its target.#CL#
Kubo gets a clinch.
Kubo looking to throw knees to the head but Bartholemew is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Kubo drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew wanted to stand there but Kubo had control of the position.
Kubo trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kubo tries to strike from the bottom.
Bartholemew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kubo wants to improve his position but instead Bartholemew has moved into half guard.
Kubo wants to sweep but Bartholemew has passed to side control!
Kubo wants to control but Bartholemew postures up.
Bartholemew tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An elbow from Bartholemew crashes against the mat.
#SU2#
Bartholemew has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Kubo as Bartholemew shoots in.
Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kubo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bartholemew walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bartholemew goes for a double leg but Kubo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kubo continues to drive forward.#CL#
Kubo clinches with his opponent.
Kubo managing to block the knees to the body from Bartholemew.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kubo. #BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartholemew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kubo.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartholemew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kubo is working for takedown but Bartholemew is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Kubo tries for a takedown but Bartholemew manages to get underhooks.
Kubo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bartholemew walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bartholemew moves into the clinch.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartholemew or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad.
Yuta Kubo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt - Kubo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kubo connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartholemew swivels and escapes.
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 Yuta Kubo 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo cracks Bartholemew with a good jab.
Kubo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartholemew scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Kubo. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Kubo with that takedown attempt.
Bartholemew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bartholemew fails to land the takedown.
Kubo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kubo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bartholemew misses.
Bartholemew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kubo stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Kubo.
Kubo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew.
Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown.
Bartholemew closes the distance and clinches up with Kubo, looking for a takedown. Bartholemew pushes Kubo against the cage but Kubo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kubo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bartholemew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kubo looks for a takedown but Bartholemew sprawls well.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kubo defends it nicely.#T2#
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Bartholemew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown attempt from Kubo. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubo moves in looking to clinch but Bartholemew pushes him off.
Bartholemew throws a counter combo.
Bartholemew dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kubo. No joy for Bartholemew on that attempt.
Kubo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartholemew manages to avoid it.
Bartholemew throws a sloppy head kick and Kubo moves out of range easily.
Kubo is looking to counter the offense by Bartholemew and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Kubo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kubo goes for a takedown attempt but Bartholemew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kubo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bartholemew wants to clinch.
Bartholemew tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubo keeps Bartholemew at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Kubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Kubo lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Kubo jumps guard and drags Bartholemew to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kubo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bartholemew puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kubo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartholemew is keen to just control but Kubo is a slippery customer.
Kubo is trying to maintain the position but Bartholemew is very close to passing his half guard.
Bartholemew trying to control the action but Kubo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Kubo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubo, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and pushes Bartholemew back into the cage.#TD#
Bartholemew gets control of Al Saadoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bartholemew will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Saadoun 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.
Al Saadoun wants to stand and escape but instead Bartholemew has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bartholemew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bartholemew asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Bartholemew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bartholemew trying to control the position but Al Saadoun is working away.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Bartholemew postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Al Saadoun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun pushes Bartholemew away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bartholemew gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Bartholemew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Bartholemew's posture but Bartholemew avoids it. #T3#
Al Saadoun is looking for a sweep.
Al Saadoun sneaks back into half guard.
Bartholemew thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bartholemew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Al Saadoun!
Al Saadoun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Saadoun reaches up and holds on to Bartholemew to control the position.#T4#
Bartholemew trying to control but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
Al Saadoun is trying to reverse the position but instead Bartholemew has taken his back - oops!
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bartholemew dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartholemew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Bartholemew is looking to clinch.
Bartholemew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Saadoun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bartholemew defends it well.
A head kick misses from Al Saadoun. #CL2#
Al Saadoun rushes Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Bartholemew is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.
Bartholemew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Saadoun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bartholemew did well to prevent Al Saadoun getting side control.
Al Saadoun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Al Saadoun. #T2#
Bartholemew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Saadoun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Saadoun's back!
Bartholemew thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Bartholemew looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Al Saadoun taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Varela throws the kick towards the body but Bartholemew avoids it.
Varela misses with a head kick.
Varela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bartholemew moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .#CL#
Varela moves into range and clinches up with Bartholemew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Varela 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bartholemew taking a breather.
Varela lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartholemew throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Varela will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartholemew up against the cage.#TD#
Varela manages to pull guard.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew tries to free his leg and advance position but Varela is retaining full guard.
Bartholemew wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Varela holds on and takes a little breather.
Bartholemew postures up in Varela 's guard and throws a big left but Varela blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bartholemew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Varela working a defensive guard but Bartholemew manages to pass into side control anyway.
Varela is not content to let Bartholemew control the position.
Varela wants to control but Bartholemew postures up.
Varela keeps Bartholemew under control for a moment.
Bartholemew is looking to take a break and control but Varela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varela is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Varela can't do much from the bottom here.
Bartholemew controlling the position from side mount.
Varela is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Varela sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Bartholemew. No joy for Varela on that attempt.
Bartholemew feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Varela . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bartholemew tries to keep at a distance but Varela has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Varela wants to take the fight to the mat but Bartholemew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Varela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bartholemew can't get the takedown.
Varela pressing his opponent against the cage.
Varela missing with knees to the body.
Bartholemew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Varela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Bartholemew 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#
Bartholemew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Varela has managed to clinch.
Bartholemew tries to break the clinch but Varela is controlling the position.
Bartholemew gets underhooks to prevent Varela 's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Varela darts in and clinches Bartholemew up against the cage.#TD#
Varela pulls Bartholemew into guard.
Bartholemew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartholemew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartholemew looking to pass the guard.
Bartholemew won't allow Varela to get back to his feet. #T1#
Varela wants to sweep here but Bartholemew controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Varela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartholemew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bartholemew is stalling in the full guard.
Varela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bartholemew gets tackled into the cage by Varela . Varela maintains the clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varela stalling in the clinch.
Bartholemew is looking to control Varela 's arms but Varela gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bartholemew has his back to the cage.
Bartholemew trying to stall but Varela improves his position.
Bartholemew is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Varela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Varela has Bartholemew pressed against the cage, preventing Bartholemew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bartholemew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bartholemew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Varela has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bartholemew clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bartholemew manages to reverse the position and now he's in Varela 's guard. Nice work there by Bartholemew.
#T3#
Bartholemew is looking to stand up but Varela won't let him.
Varela wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Bartholemew gets to his feet. Varela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Varela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Varela has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Varela . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela tries to clinch there but Bartholemew circles away.
#TD2#
Bartholemew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Varela is looking for a sweep. Bartholemew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Bartholemew is looking for a kimura but Varela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bartholemew to get the leverage.
Varela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Varela controls Bartholemew momentarily but Bartholemew frees himself.
Bartholemew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemew wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew wanted to stand there but Varela had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Bartholemew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Varela instigates a clinch.
Varela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Varela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartholemew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Varela forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Varela .
#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bartholemew with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartholemew.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Varela sprawls well.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Varela .
Varela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varela tries for a takedown but Bartholemew circles away easily#CL2#
and Bartholemew holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bartholemew blocks the elbow strike.
Varela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartholemew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Varela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Varela manages to get underhooks.
Varela wants a takedown.
Varela can't get the takedown.
Varela wants to break free but Bartholemew has control.
#T2#
Bartholemew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Varela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartholemew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartholemew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bartholemew blocks a head kick by Varela .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartholemew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varela is defended easily by Bartholemew.#TD2#
Bartholemew feints and as Varela raises his hands in defense, Bartholemew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varela is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Varela postures up.
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Varela from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bartholemew wants to get back to his feet but Varela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Varela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bartholemew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varela pushes down on Bartholemew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Varela wants to take a breather but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Bartholemew is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Varela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dexter Varela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Bartholemew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew is looking for a sweep. Varela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Varela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bartholemew 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Saadoun looking to throw knees to the head but Bartholemew is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch.
Al Saadoun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Saadoun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartholemew wants to clinch up but Al Saadoun keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew wants to clinch#TD2#
so Al Saadoun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Al Saadoun is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bartholemew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Saadoun manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Al Saadoun is controlling Bartholemew's posture.
Bartholemew trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Bartholemew being controlled here momentarily.
Bartholemew advances to half guard. #T2#
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Bartholemew is controlling well.
Bartholemew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Saadoun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bartholemew.
Al Saadoun trying to control here.
Bartholemew trying to control from half guard but Al Saadoun is working away.
Al Saadoun tries to kick Bartholemew off but Bartholemew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Bartholemew prevents Al Saadoun from improving his position.
Al Saadoun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Bartholemew shoots in and drives through. Al Saadoun sprawls well.#CL2#
Al Saadoun rushes Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bartholemew up against the cage.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartholemew drops back down to his feet.
Bartholemew trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bartholemew into the cage.#T4#
Al Saadoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Saadoun slows down the pace here.
Al Saadoun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartholemew jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Bartholemew around his waist. Bartholemew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew managing to block the knees to the body from Al Saadoun.
#TD2#
Al Saadoun has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bartholemew is trying to keep an underhook but Al Saadoun manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Saadoun counters with a left and a right that stings Bartholemew.
Bartholemew moves to clinch but Al Saadoun breaks away #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a takedown into side control.
Bartholemew pushes Al Saadoun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Saadoun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Al Saadoun happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Bartholemew's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun staying calm.
Bartholemew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Saadoun's best efforts.#T1#
Al Saadoun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Saadoun is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Saadoun is thwarting Bartholemew's attempts to control the position.
Al Saadoun is pressing down on Bartholemew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartholemew is holding on for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Bartholemew with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Al Saadoun clinches.
Bartholemew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Saadoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew. #T3##TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun has Bartholemew pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun has control of Bartholemew's left arm, preventing Bartholemew from doing any damage.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet but Bartholemew is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Bartholemew passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al Saadoun pushes Bartholemew away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bartholemew gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bartholemew wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping him busy.
Al Saadoun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bartholemew.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun 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#
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartholemew wants to clinch.
Bartholemew blocks a head kick by Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew scores with a shot to the body.
Bartholemew darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Bartholemew into the cage.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bartholemew does no damage.
Bartholemew shoots and misses #CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew wants to stall.
#T1#
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Al Saadoun jumps guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Saadoun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bartholemew passes into half guard.
Bartholemew throwing shots but Al Saadoun is blocking nicely. #T2#
Al Saadoun is trying to stand up here but Bartholemew is controlling him well.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Saadoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Saadoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Bartholemew control the position.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Al Saadoun has Bartholemew up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalid Al Saadoun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartholemew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Saadoun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Saadoun as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Saadoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bartholemew working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bartholemew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Al Saadoun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Saadoun prevents Bartholemew from getting back to his feet.
Bartholemew trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Bartholemew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun trying to control but Bartholemew is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Saadoun 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun has closed the distance and engaged Bartholemew in a clinch.
Bartholemew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Saadoun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Al Saadoun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Al Saadoun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bartholemew is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Al Saadoun is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Bartholemew has his arm trapped.
Bartholemew tries to buck Al Saadoun off but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Saadoun happy to just control the position for now.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but Bartholemew is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Al Saadoun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bartholemew knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Saadoun tries to get to his feet but Bartholemew is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Al Saadoun in his guard.
Al Saadoun postures up in Bartholemew's guard and throws a big left but Bartholemew blocks it.
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Saadoun controls the pace.
Al Saadoun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartholemew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bartholemew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bartholemew controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Al Saadoun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Al Saadoun connects with a couple of short punches.
Bartholemew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun throwing strikes from guard but Bartholemew blocks nicely.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Saadoun controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bartholemew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartholemew is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Al Saadoun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bartholemew has passed into side control.
Al Saadoun striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew trying to control the position but Al Saadoun is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khalid Al Saadoun will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al Saadoun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartholemew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al Saadoun shoots for a takedown but Bartholemew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew shows good takedown defense.
Bartholemew went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartholemew tries to clinch there but Al Saadoun circles away.
Bartholemew darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Bartholemew into the cage.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Craig Bartholemew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew misses with a head kick.
Al Saadoun throws a chopping leg kick but Bartholemew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartholemew is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew wants to clinch but Al Saadoun slips to the side#TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a single leg into guard. Bartholemew didn't expect that.
Bartholemew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
Khalid Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bartholemew 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.
Al Saadoun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but Bartholemew won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartholemew.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bartholemew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew throwing strikes from guard but Al Saadoun blocks nicely.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep here but Bartholemew controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bartholemew trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartholemew throwing strikes but missing.
Bartholemew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position.
Al Saadoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Saadoun pulls Bartholemew in close to prevent any damage.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun tries for a takedown but Bartholemew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt - Al Saadoun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartholemew just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalid Al Saadoun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bartholemew tries to bum rush Al Saadoun with a series of wild strikes but Al Saadoun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Saadoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Saadoun wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Saadoun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bartholemew looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bartholemew wants to control but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun wants to control for a moment but Bartholemew uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Al Saadoun slips a nice elbow through Bartholemew's hands, connecting with Bartholemew's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Bartholemew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bartholemew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
Al Saadoun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bartholemew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Bartholemew has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Al Saadoun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bartholemew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bartholemew has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't defend quickly enough and Bartholemew has managed to lock this one up! Can Al Saadoun escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bartholemew on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartholemew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bartholemew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marquez prevents it.
Marquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartholemew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Bartholemew clinches up with Marquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez lands a shoulder strike.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartholemew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL#
Marquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartholemew has him pressed against the cage.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Bartholemew holds him up against the cage and eventually Marquez drops back down to his feet.
Bartholemew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Marquez gets control of Bartholemew's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bartholemew won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartholemew defends well.
Bartholemew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up. #T2#
Marquez seems keen to control Bartholemew's posture.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Marquez sprawls well.
It appears Marquez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Francisco Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.#CL#
Marquez clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Marquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartholemew just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marquez stalling against the cage.
Bartholemew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bartholemew is trying to break free.
Bartholemew taking a breather.
The referee calls for Marquez to work.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bartholemew managing to block the knees to the body from Marquez.
Bartholemew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Marquez manages to break the clinch.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew shows good takedown defense.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartholemew sprawls well. Bartholemew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemew throws the kick towards the body but Marquez avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Marquez clinches up with Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew throws a one two combo.
Marquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartholemew finds it's way round the side to connect with Marquez's head.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquez.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marquez tries to clinch up.
Marquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez avoids the head kick by Bartholemew.
Bartholemew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Bartholemew, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartholemew can do to turn this around?#CL#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Marquez jumps guard and drags Bartholemew to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartholemew stopping the sweep attempt from Marquez.
Bartholemew stands and throws Marquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bartholemew trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bartholemew in the domination position with Marquez hanging on.
Marquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bartholemew looking to control but instead Marquez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bartholemew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bartholemew tries to stand and escape but Marquez is controlling the position. #T3#
Marquez wants to get back to full guard.
Marquez is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like Bartholemew is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Bartholemew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartholemew wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Marquez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bartholemew.
Marquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bartholemew throws a series of punches but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez digs a good body shot into Bartholemew's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquez.
Marquez sets himself, and Bartholemew steps forward looking for the clinch! Marquez avoids it this time.
Marquez has a takedown stuffed.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartholemew misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Bartholemew takes one on the button.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Bartholemew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Bartholemew sprawls well.
Bartholemew moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Marquez is looking to counter the offense by Bartholemew and move into the clinch.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew.
It looked like Marquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartholemew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Bartholemew pushes him off.
Bartholemew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Marquez gets a clinch.
Bartholemew fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Marquez pulls guard successfully.
Bartholemew trying to control the position from guard on top but Marquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Marquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Bartholemew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bartholemew controls the pace.#SUB#
Marquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartholemew defends it easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bartholemew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Nice sprawl there from Bartholemew as Marquez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Marquez clinches up with Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartholemew has him pressed against the cage.
Bartholemew wants to stall.
Bartholemew wants a takedown but no success here.
Marquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marquez to keep the fight standing.
Bartholemew gets underhooks to prevent Marquez's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks.
Marquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marquez blocks a body shot from Bartholemew.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Bartholemew manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Bartholemew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Marquez drives through and clinches with Bartholemew against the cage.
Marquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bartholemew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bartholemew lands an uppercut.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bartholemew misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bartholemew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartholemew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew trying to control the position but instead, Marquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bartholemew into the cage.
Bartholemew is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquez 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bartholemew moves in looking to clinch but Petrovski pushes him off.
Bartholemew moves out of range of the body kick.
Bartholemew throws the kick towards the body but Petrovski avoids it.
Petrovski misses with an uppercut. Bartholemew saw that one coming.#CL#
Petrovski moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Petrovski pulls guard.
Bartholemew trying to control but Petrovski is working from the bottom.
Petrovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartholemew is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrovski holds on and takes a little breather.
Bartholemew trying to control but Petrovski is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Petrovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bartholemew passes into half guard.
Petrovski is trying to control but Bartholemew manages to pass to mount!
Bartholemew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bartholemew prevents Petrovski from getting the reversal.
Bartholemew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Petrovski tries to hold on but Bartholemew pushes him away. #SUB2#
Bartholemew wants to finish this one by submission but Petrovski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bartholemew.
Petrovski is working to get back to half guard.
Bartholemew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Petrovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bartholemew on the ground.
Bartholemew wants to control the pace but Petrovski is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Bartholemew avoids the attempt from Petrovski to control.
Petrovski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bartholemew wants to control the pace but Petrovski is squirming around nicely.
Petrovski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bartholemew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrovski can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bartholemew with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petrovski is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrovski tries to get out of the position.
Petrovski tries to lock up and control but Bartholemew gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovski is squirming around, avoiding Bartholemew's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bartholemew dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Petrovski closes the distance and pushes Bartholemew back into the cage.
Bartholemew stops a takedown attempt from Petrovski.
Petrovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovski tries to pull guard but Bartholemew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Petrovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew tries a knee to the head but Petrovski blocks it.
#TD2#
Bartholemew jumps guard.
Petrovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew is trying to keep Petrovski in close.
Bartholemew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartholemew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Petrovski tries to get to full guard but Bartholemew has control of the leg.
Petrovski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bartholemew is trying to work for a kimura but Petrovski is defending well.
Petrovski tries to kick Bartholemew off but Bartholemew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovski wants to sweep but Bartholemew has passed to side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrovski is trying to control Bartholemew's posture but Bartholemew avoids it.
Petrovski is looking for a sweep.
Petrovski is trying to control Bartholemew's posture but Bartholemew avoids it.
Bartholemew wants to control but Petrovski is keeping him busy.
Petrovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bartholemew wants to control but Petrovski is keeping him busy. #T3#
Petrovski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartholemew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrovski keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Petrovski is having none of it.
Bartholemew fails to land the takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovski tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovski but Petrovski pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Petrovski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrovski is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovski wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Bartholemew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Petrovski throws a combination that misses
and Bartholemew counters with a three punch combo that has Petrovski backing up. Petrovski nods at Bartholemew to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot by Bartholemew.
Bartholemew fails to land the takedown.
Petrovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartholemew.#CL#
Petrovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Petrovski manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up.
Petrovski pulls Bartholemew in close to prevent any damage.
Bartholemew trying to control but Petrovski is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bartholemew won't allow Petrovski to get back to his feet.
Bartholemew wants to control from the top but Petrovski keeps moving.
Petrovski wants to stand but Bartholemew is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Petrovski keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Petrovski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bartholemew looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Petrovski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bartholemew is trying to buck Petrovski off.
Petrovski controls the position from side control.#SU#
Petrovski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Petrovski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bartholemew counters with a left and a right that stings Petrovski. #T3#
Bartholemew shoots in for a double leg but Petrovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Petrovski closes the distance and clinches.
Petrovski prevents the takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrovski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartholemew's brow.
Petrovski jumps guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Petrovski to work.
Bartholemew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petrovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bartholemew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartholemew working hard to break the clinch.#T4##TD#
Petrovski tightens his grip and picks Bartholemew up, before dumping him to the ground. Bartholemew manages to land in guard.
Bartholemew trying to control the position.
Bartholemew might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrovski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bartholemew is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Craig Bartholemew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartholemew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Bartholemew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Petrovski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bartholemew dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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 Aleksandr Petrovski.
I think Bartholemew 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.
Houdoe jumps guard but Bartholemew stands there with Houdoe around his waist. Houdoe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Houdoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartholemew smiles and moves away.
Houdoe is looking to clinch but Bartholemew is avoiding it.
Houdoe misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bartholemew counters with a single leg into guard. Houdoe didn't expect that.
Houdoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houdoe is adopting a defensive guard.
Houdoe is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houdoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bartholemew controlling the position for now.
Bartholemew pushes Houdoe off looking to stand but Houdoe dives back in and keeps control.
Bartholemew has a hand on Houdoe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Houdoe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bartholemew is squirming around, avoiding Houdoe's attempts to control the action.
Houdoe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
Houdoe controlling his opponent.
Bartholemew is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Houdoe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bartholemew is now in Houdoe's guard. A big mistake from Houdoe there, giving up the dominant position!
Houdoe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Houdoe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Houdoe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartholemew defends well.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Houdoe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Houdoe tries to strike from the bottom.
Bartholemew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houdoe wants to control but Bartholemew passes easily into half guard.
Houdoe is trying to stand.
Houdoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartholemew passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houdoe wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy.
Houdoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bartholemew tries to free his leg and advance position but Houdoe is retaining full guard.
Houdoe is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Houdoe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bartholemew is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Houdoe.
Bartholemew wants to control but Houdoe is keeping him busy.
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 Craig Bartholemew will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houdoe in his tracks.
Houdoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartholemew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houdoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houdoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartholemew scores with a four punch combination!
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houdoe but Houdoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bartholemew throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe avoids a kick to the body.
Bartholemew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houdoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bartholemew somewhat.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Houdoe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Bartholemew is working for takedown but Houdoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Houdoe successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Houdoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartholemew defends it easily.
Houdoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Houdoe, not yet.
Bartholemew throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartholemew won't allow Houdoe to get back to his feet.
Bartholemew tries to stand but Houdoe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Houdoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartholemew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartholemew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Bartholemew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houdoe is keeping the position for now.
Houdoe pulls Bartholemew in to control the position.
Houdoe looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bartholemew postures up in Houdoe's guard and throws a big left but Houdoe blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown
and Houdoe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bartholemew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Bartholemew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houdoe tries to clinch but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Bartholemew clinches with his opponent.
Bartholemew avoids a wild elbow strike from Houdoe.
Bartholemew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Houdoe smiles and moves away.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houdoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Houdoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bartholemew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Houdoe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartholemew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Houdoe is breathing heavily.
Houdoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houdoe wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houdoe darts in trying to clinch
and Bartholemew counters with a left and a right that stings Houdoe.
Craig Bartholemew is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartholemew dives in and grabs Houdoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houdoe pushes down on Bartholemew's head and hops out.
Houdoe lands a head kick. Bartholemew smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Houdoe goes for a double leg but Bartholemew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartholemew continues to drive forward.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown but Houdoe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bartholemew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Houdoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Craig Bartholemew 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Houdoe pulls guard effortlessly.
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Houdoe controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemew wants to control but Houdoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping him busy.
Houdoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bartholemew wants to control but Houdoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Houdoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Houdoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bartholemew trying to hold on to Houdoe's head to control him but Houdoe postures up.
#SUB#
Bartholemew looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Houdoe pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bartholemew avoids a series of strikes thrown by Houdoe.
Bartholemew avoids a series of strikes thrown by Houdoe.
Houdoe trying to control but Bartholemew is having none of it. #SUB2#
Houdoe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Bartholemew tries to reverse the position but Houdoe maintains control.
Bartholemew tries to hold on but Houdoe postures up.
Bartholemew is squirming around, avoiding Houdoe's attempts to control the action.
Bartholemew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Houdoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartholemew keeps working. #T3#
Bartholemew trying to hold on to Houdoe's head to control him but Houdoe postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bartholemew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houdoe.
Badr Houdoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bartholemew wants to improve his position but Houdoe is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Houdoe sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
Houdoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartholemew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch but Houdoe is avoiding it.
Houdoe looks to land a combination. Bartholemew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Houdoe goes for a double leg but Bartholemew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartholemew continues to drive forward.#CL#
Bartholemew drives through and clinches with Houdoe against the cage.
Bartholemew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Houdoe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houdoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.
Houdoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartholemew smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew darts in looking for a takedown but Houdoe gets double underhooks and turns Bartholemew into the cage.
Badr Houdoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Bartholemew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houdoe stalks Bartholemew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bartholemew's face. Bartholemew staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Houdoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bartholemew 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartholemew or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveiro, which made it look bad.
Oliveiro tries to clinch but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveiro is fending him off so far but Bartholemew persists. Nope, Oliveiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oliveiro.
Oliveiro throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Bartholemew misses
and Oliveiro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oliveiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartholemew defends well and Oliveiro ends up having to push Bartholemew into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliveiro wants to clinch but Bartholemew slips to the side
and Bartholemew counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliveiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oliveiro gets tackled into the cage by Bartholemew. Bartholemew maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Bartholemew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveiro closes the distance and clinches up with Bartholemew, looking for a takedown. Oliveiro pushes Bartholemew against the cage but Bartholemew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveiro shoots in and drives through. Bartholemew sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafaello Oliveiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Bartholemew instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bartholemew manages to pull guard.
Oliveiro wants to control from the top but Bartholemew keeps moving.
Oliveiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveiro trying to control but Bartholemew is working from the bottom.
Bartholemew controls Oliveiro momentarily but Oliveiro frees himself. #T2#
Bartholemew has his hands on Oliveiro's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Bartholemew 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good leg kick by Bartholemew there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Oliveiro moves into range and clinches up with Bartholemew.#T3#
Oliveiro fails to pull guard.
Oliveiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bartholemew walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bartholemew was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Oliveiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveiro is trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveiro can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Bartholemew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveiro is trying to control Bartholemew's posture but Bartholemew avoids it. #SUB2#
Bartholemew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveiro is trying to control Bartholemew's posture but Bartholemew avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bartholemew dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oliveiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartholemew's sensitive parts.
Bartholemew leaves Oliveiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartholemew circles away.
Bartholemew feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafaello Oliveiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartholemew or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveiro, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bartholemew pushes Oliveiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveiro avoiding damage.
Oliveiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Bartholemew tries to break free but Oliveiro pushes him back against the cage.
Bartholemew dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but Oliveiro has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Oliveiro gets control of Bartholemew's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliveiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bartholemew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliveiro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliveiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartholemew manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Oliveiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartholemew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bartholemew is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oliveiro 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.
Bartholemew is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bartholemew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Oliveiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartholemew wants to sweep here but Oliveiro controlling him for the moment.
Bartholemew can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartholemew trying to get back to full guard but Oliveiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rafaello Oliveiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveiro looking to control but Bartholemew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveiro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Oliveiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bartholemew is on top in guard.
Bartholemew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bartholemew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bartholemew tries to stand but Oliveiro is controlling from the bottom.
Bartholemew slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveiro trying to control here.
Oliveiro gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafaello Oliveiro 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Bartholemew tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bartholemew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartholemew lands an overhand right.
Bartholemew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveiro.
Bartholemew swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveiro sprawls well. Oliveiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bartholemew dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveiro's guard.#T1#
Oliveiro keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bartholemew stops Oliveiro from standing up.
Bartholemew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Oliveiro is looking for a triangle but Bartholemew pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oliveiro managing to control the position. #SUB#
Oliveiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartholemew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartholemew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Oliveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bartholemew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartholemew scores with a three punch combo!
#T3#
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Oliveiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Oliveiro sprawls well.
As Bartholemew tries to get set, Oliveiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartholemew manages to avoid the attempt.
Rafaello Oliveiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
Bartholemew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartholemew wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartholemew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4##TD2#
Oliveiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveiro trying to keep a closed guard but Bartholemew is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveiro 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.
Oliveiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bartholemew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bartholemew 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bartholemew forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Al Saadoun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bartholemew won't allow Al Saadoun to get back to his feet.
Bartholemew postures up in Al Saadoun's guard and throws a big left but Al Saadoun blocks it.
Bartholemew wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position.
Al Saadoun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bartholemew postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard.
Bartholemew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bartholemew wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in and bounces Bartholemew off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun looks winded!#T1#
Bartholemew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Saadoun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bartholemew tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartholemew, who protects the arm well.
Bartholemew is trying to improve his position.#T2#
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.
Al Saadoun tries to get to his feet but Bartholemew is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Al Saadoun in his guard.
Al Saadoun controlling from the top position.
It looks like Al Saadoun 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.#T3#
Al Saadoun throws a strike but Bartholemew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bartholemew trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Saadoun trying to keep a closed guard but Bartholemew is proving a slippery customer.
Bartholemew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bartholemew postures up.
Bartholemew is looking to stand up but Al Saadoun won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Al Saadoun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartholemew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Al Saadoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Saadoun eats them both and turns towards Bartholemew to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danga de danga de dang - Bartholemew scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Al Saadoun is rocked!
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Saadoun as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bartholemew 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#
Bartholemew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Al Saadoun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bartholemew on his heels. He'll look to pass Bartholemew's guard now, I'm sure.
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Bartholemew controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al Saadoun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bartholemew is really struggling to control Al Saadoun but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T1#
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bartholemew throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bartholemew regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Saadoun is controlling him.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartholemew is retaining full guard.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Saadoun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Bartholemew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Saadoun is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bartholemew dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Bartholemew tries to pass. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bartholemew escapes and throws Al Saadoun's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bartholemew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Saadoun keeps working. #T3#
Bartholemew avoids the strikes from the bottom by Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to half guard.
Bartholemew wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping him busy.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Bartholemew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Saadoun has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartholemew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Saadoun keeps working.
Al Saadoun is looking for a sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Saadoun shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Al Saadoun as Bartholemew shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bartholemew dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartholemew tries a low kick but Al Saadoun avoids it.
Al Saadoun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bartholemew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bartholemew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bartholemew clinches up against the cage.
Al Saadoun 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.#TD2#
Al Saadoun decides to pull guard.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Bartholemew tries to pass. #T1#
Al Saadoun striking from his own guard.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun trying to keep a closed guard but Bartholemew is proving a slippery customer.
Al Saadoun has control of Bartholemew's left arm, preventing Bartholemew from doing any damage.
Bartholemew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Saadoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Saadoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bartholemew wants to stall.
Bartholemew wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Al Saadoun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartholemew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bartholemew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Saadoun backwards. #T3#
Bartholemew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Saadoun is pressed up against the cage. Bartholemew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Saadoun down to the mat. Al Saadoun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bartholemew drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Bartholemew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
Al Saadoun is pressed up against the cage. Bartholemew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Saadoun down to the mat. Al Saadoun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Saadoun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartholemew defends well and Al Saadoun ends up having to push Bartholemew into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Al Saadoun tries to keep at a distance but Bartholemew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartholemew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Bartholemew taking a breather.
Bartholemew is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Al Saadoun has Bartholemew pressed against the cage.
Bartholemew is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.
Al Saadoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bartholemew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bartholemew, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Saavedra closes the distance and clinches.
Saavedra fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Bartholemew jumps into guard, dragging Saavedra to the mat.
Bartholemew controls Saavedra momentarily but Saavedra frees himself.
Saavedra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saavedra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartholemew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saavedra.
Saavedra controlling from the top position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saavedra sprawls well. Saavedra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Saavedra clinches. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Bartholemew drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saavedra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bartholemew can't keep his opponent in guard - Saavedra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saavedra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saavedra sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Saavedra misses with a head shot. Bartholemew uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bartholemew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saavedra manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saavedra pulls Bartholemew in to control the position.
Saavedra can't keep his opponent in guard - Bartholemew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bartholemew is looking to pass Saavedra's guard but actually Saavedra recovers to full guard.
Bartholemew throwing strikes from guard but Saavedra blocks nicely. #T4#
Saavedra has control of Bartholemew's left arm, preventing Bartholemew from doing any damage.
Bartholemew stays in close to Saavedra's body and controls the position.
Bartholemew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartholemew wants to control from the top but Saavedra keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saavedra controls Bartholemew momentarily but Bartholemew frees himself.
Bartholemew trying to control the position from guard on top but Saavedra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Craig Bartholemew 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#
Saavedra slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartholemew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bartholemew leaves Saavedra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bartholemew avoids the head kick by Saavedra.
Bartholemew lands with a cross.
Bartholemew avoids the head kick by Saavedra.
Bartholemew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saavedra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bartholemew defends it well.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saavedra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartholemew but Bartholemew pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Saavedra has closed the distance and engaged Bartholemew in a clinch.
#BC2#
Saavedra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Bartholemew swings for the body but Saavedra moves out of range.
#CL2#
Saavedra forces Bartholemew back against the cage and clinches.
Bartholemew looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saavedra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bartholemew is working for takedown but Saavedra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bartholemew is looking to break free of the clinch but Saavedra has double underhooks.
Saavedra is looking for a takedown.
Bartholemew is working for takedown but Saavedra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saavedra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Saavedra drags the fight down to the ground.
Bartholemew trying to move into half guard but instead Saavedra has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Bartholemew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Saavedra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saavedra is looking to stand up but Bartholemew won't let him.
Bartholemew looking to control.
#SUB2#
Saavedra has gone for a leg lock! Bartholemew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saavedra's guard.#REVR##T3#
Saavedra wants to stand and escape but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Saavedra keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Saavedra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saavedra keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew tries to stand but Saavedra is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saavedra trying to control the position.
Bartholemew wants to control from the top but Saavedra keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown attempt from Saavedra. Saavedra gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemew shoots and misses
and Saavedra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saavedra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Saavedra rushes Bartholemew and presses him up against the cage.
Saavedra is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Perez Saavedra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Saavedra moves into the clinch.
Bartholemew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saavedra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Saavedra manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Saavedra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartholemew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bartholemew fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Saavedra moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew wants to get back to striking at distance but Saavedra won't allow it.
#TD2#
Saavedra has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bartholemew is trying to keep an underhook but Saavedra manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bartholemew moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bartholemew is looking for a triangle here but Saavedra uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1##SUB2#
Saavedra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Saavedra politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saavedra prefers to stall for the moment though.
Luis Perez Saavedra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bartholemew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saavedra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saavedra tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bartholemew seems a little lost for a moment, as Saavedra dominates the positioning.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartholemew struggling a bit here.
Bartholemew is letting Saavedra control him for a moment.
Bartholemew is trying to improve his position.
Bartholemew is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saavedra off and has taken his back!#T3#
Saavedra trying to control but not successfully.
Saavedra is keeping busy.
Saavedra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saavedra is squirming around, avoiding Bartholemew's attempts to control the action.
Saavedra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Saavedra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saavedra is controlling Bartholemew's trapped leg to prevent Bartholemew from advancing to side control.
Saavedra manages to get to full guard.
Bartholemew trying to control but Saavedra is working from the bottom.
Saavedra is looking to stand up but Bartholemew isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew trying to move into half guard but instead Saavedra has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Perez Saavedra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saavedra 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Perez Saavedra!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Bartholemew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartholemew wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartholemew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Doumbe closes the distance and pushes Bartholemew back into the cage.#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartholemew connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Doumbe.
Doumbe wants to clinch up but Bartholemew keeps it at a distance.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Doumbe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Doumbe moves out of range.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumbe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Bartholemew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doumbe lands a head shot.
Bartholemew throws a head kick but Doumbe moves out of range.
And Doumbe responds with a good body kick, but Bartholemew manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Bartholemew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doumbe wants to improve his position but Bartholemew is controlling well.
Doumbe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Doumbe is looking for a sweep. Bartholemew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bartholemew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doumbe is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Doumbe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Doumbe wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy.
Doumbe wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doumbe counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Doumbe has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Doumbe delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Doumbe tries for a takedown but Bartholemew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Doumbe rushes Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bartholemew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doumbe is keeping busy.
Bartholemew is trying to force a seperation but Doumbe has the dominant position.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Bartholemew won't allow it.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Bartholemew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Bartholemew pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumbe 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. #SUB#
Doumbe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Bartholemew trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doumbe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position but Doumbe postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Doumbe trying to control but Bartholemew is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Doumbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bartholemew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartholemew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doumbe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bartholemew counters with a series of strikes. Doumbe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Bartholemew misses with a head kick.
Doumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartholemew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doumbe somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bartholemew counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Doumbe.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt - Doumbe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartholemew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses
and Doumbe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartholemew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doumbe swivels and escapes.
Doumbe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bartholemew fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doumbe to the ground. Bartholemew is now in Doumbe's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumbe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully. #T2#
Doumbe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doumbe is stalling in the full guard.
Doumbe is pushing down on Bartholemew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bartholemew is fighting to maintain full guard but Doumbe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doumbe is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doumbe is taking a breather. Bartholemew 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.#T3#
Doumbe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bartholemew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doumbe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumbe slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Doumbe stands up from half guard.
Doumbe connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bartholemew as Doumbe shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartholemew misses the target.#T4#
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown attempt from Doumbe. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doumbe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doumbe misses with a series of wild punches.
Cyriac Doumbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doumbe sprawls well. Doumbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemew sets himself, and Doumbe steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartholemew avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew misses with a two punch combination.
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyriac Doumbe 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#
Doumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Doumbe is having none of it.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe with a poor takedown
and Bartholemew counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Bartholemew clinches.
Bartholemew tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew has him pressed against the cage.
Craig Bartholemew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Bartholemew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartholemew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Doumbe won't allow it.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Bartholemew.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bartholemew trying to land knees to the body.
Doumbe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bartholemew is pressed up against the cage. Doumbe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bartholemew down to the mat. Bartholemew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doumbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Bartholemew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartholemew not doing much here.
Doumbe is looking to escape.#T2#
Doumbe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doumbe is trying to get back to full guard.
Doumbe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Craig Bartholemew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doumbe has his hands clasped together around Bartholemew's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Doumbe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew avoids it really well and circles away.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
Doumbe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doumbe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartholemew tries to counter by clinching up but Doumbe breaks away and moves out of range.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Bartholemew attempts a counter takedown but Doumbe avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Doumbe.
Doumbe tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Doumbe tries to clinch but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Bartholemew circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartholemew wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Doumbe. No joy for Bartholemew on that attempt.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Doumbe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartholemew's waist but Bartholemew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doumbe off to one side.
Doumbe misses with a takedown attempt - Bartholemew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartholemew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Craig Bartholemew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyriac Doumbe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Doumbe does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bartholemew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doumbe 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bartholemew takes the fight into the clinch.
Vulicevic goes for a takedown attempt but Bartholemew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vulicevic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch but Vulicevic is avoiding it.
Vulicevic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adnan Vulicevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vulicevic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Vulicevic pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bartholemew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vulicevic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bartholemew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vulicevic keeping hold of Bartholemew's head, controlling as best he can.
Vulicevic is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Vulicevic is working hard here to advance position.
Vulicevic trying to control but Bartholemew postures up.
Vulicevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bartholemew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vulicevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bartholemew. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bartholemew uses his free foot to push down on Vulicevic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vulicevic.
Bartholemew tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bartholemew punching from mount but Vulicevic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bartholemew looking to finish with strikes here!
Vulicevic tries to control Bartholemew's body but Bartholemew pushes him off. Vulicevic squirms to his side and now Bartholemew has his back! #T3#
Good control from Bartholemew.#SUB2#
Bartholemew is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bartholemew somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Vulicevic 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 Bartholemew gets his way!
#SUB2#
Vulicevic won't enjoy being in this position. Bartholemew looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Vulicevic is tapping - it's over boys! Bartholemew picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kain has closed the distance and engaged Bartholemew in a clinch.
Bartholemew is trying to drag Kain to the mat but Kain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kain breaks the clinch.
Bartholemew dives in and grabs Kain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kain pushes down on Bartholemew's head and hops out.
Kain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartholemew as he jumps to the side.
Kain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartholemew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kain swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. 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.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartholemew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kain doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Bartholemew misses.
Kain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Kain misses with a body kick.
Bartholemew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Kain moves out of range.
Kain steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Kain.
Bartholemew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kain stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Kain forces Bartholemew back against the cage and clinches.
Bartholemew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kain prevents it.
Bartholemew is trying to break free.#T2##TD2#
Kain gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kain is pressing down on Bartholemew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartholemew is holding on for now. #SU2#
Kain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Kain counters with a single leg into guard. Bartholemew didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bartholemew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kain uses it to pass to side control.
Bartholemew is trying to get back to half guard.
Bartholemew is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kain is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bartholemew is trying to control Kain's posture but Kain avoids it. #SUB2#
Kain tries for a kimura but Bartholemew is defending well. #SUB2#
Kain tries for a kimura but Bartholemew is defending well. #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.
Kain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kain is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartholemew, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kain 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#
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Kain tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kain throws a series of punches but Bartholemew avoids them all with ease.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Kain is having none of it. #TD#
Bartholemew looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kain is looking to stand back up but Bartholemew counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Bartholemew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bartholemew missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Bartholemew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kain looking for submissions off his back.
Kain is breathing heavily.
Bartholemew is trying to control the action in half guard but Kain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew is trying to control the action in half guard but Kain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kain is looking to escape.
Kain wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Bartholemew is going to stand back up.
Bartholemew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bartholemew. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kain shoots in looking for a takedown. Bartholemew tries to sprawl out of it but Kain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bartholemew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartholemew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch.
Kain with the counter takedown but Bartholemew avoids it easily.
Kain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bartholemew throws a series of punches but Kain avoids them all with ease.
Kain throws a looping overhand right but Bartholemew ducks down to avoid it.
Bartholemew is looking to counter the offense by Kain and move into the clinch.
Kain tries for a takedown but Bartholemew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craig Bartholemew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kain.
Kain goes for a double leg but Bartholemew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartholemew continues to drive forward.
Kain checks a leg kick nicely.
Bartholemew fails with the takedown.
Bartholemew shoots in for a double leg but Kain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartholemew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kain swivels and escapes.
Kain is looking for the big counter here.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown but Kain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bartholemew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Kain is having none of it.
Bartholemew goes for a double leg but Kain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kain continues to drive forward.
Kain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartholemew moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bartholemew punishes Kain's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Kain moves into range and clinches up with Bartholemew.
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!
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Kain manages to get underhooks.
Kain controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Kain manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bartholemew dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bartholemew is looking to clinch.
Kain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kain darts in looking for a takedown but Bartholemew gets double underhooks and turns Kain into the cage.
Kain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kain slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartholemew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kain shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew shows good takedown defense.
Craig Bartholemew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kain.
Bartholemew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kain drives through and clinches with Bartholemew against the cage.
Bartholemew is trying to break the clinch but Kain has him pressed against the cage.
Kain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kain fails to pull guard.
#T1##BC2#
Kain breaks the clinch.
Kain blocks a leg kick.
Bartholemew throws a head kick but Kain moves out of range.
Kain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartholemew lands a right hook to the body.
Bartholemew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kain swivels and escapes.
Bartholemew with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Kain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kain.
Kain controlling the action here for a moment.
Kain stalling.
The crowd are getting on Kain's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bartholemew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Bartholemew darts in looking for a takedown but Kain gets double underhooks and turns Bartholemew into the cage.
Kain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Bartholemew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Kain bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kain rushes Bartholemew and presses him up against the cage.
Kain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Kain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Samuel Kain has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Bartholemew stands up and waves to Kain to follow him.
No joy there for Kain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
A nice combination there by Bartholemew.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartholemew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
Kain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bartholemew defends it nicely.
Bartholemew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartholemew fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartholemew moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKain.#CL2#
Kain has managed to clinch.
Bartholemew tries to break free but Kain pushes him back against the cage.
Bartholemew stalling in the clinch but Kain improves position.
Kain just leaning against Bartholemew, taking a breather.
Kain is trying to drag Bartholemew to the mat but Bartholemew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kain can't find room to land a body shot as Bartholemew controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kain 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Bartholemew misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stelsovsky. Bartholemew shrugs it off though.
Stelsovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartholemew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bartholemew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Stelsovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Stelsovsky pulls guard effortlessly.
Bartholemew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stelsovsky pulls Bartholemew in close to prevent any damage.
Bartholemew advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Bartholemew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stelsovsky keeps working.
Stelsovsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartholemew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stelsovsky is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bartholemew is working to tighten his grip on Stelsovsky's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stelsovsky has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bartholemew is really squeezing tight and eventually Stelsovsky passes out! Bartholemew breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Bartholemew!
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