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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Taylor tests Third's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Third or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
Third tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Third.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Third walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Third on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Third shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor scores with a leg kick.
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!
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Taylor does no damage. #T1#
Third ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Third fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Third throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Third.
Tommy Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Third.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Third's head backwards.#TD2#
Third drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Third on the ground.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Third is one step ahead there.
Third engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Third stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Third passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Third working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Third missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Third has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Third winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Third content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Third seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taylor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mr Third!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 2
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ray instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Third drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.#CL#
Ray rushes Third and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ray.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Third backwards.
A short right from Ray.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Third.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third fails to pull guard.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Third's elbow.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Third uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ray lands a body shot. #BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Third missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Third throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Third manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Third takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Mr Third has been cut.#CL#
Ray rushes Third and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
Third has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Third drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Third.#T2##BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray lands with a cross.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Third misses with a straight left.
Ray Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ray instigates a clinch.
Third has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Third tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Ray tries to work over Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Third goes for a takedown attempt but Ray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Third on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Third circles away.
Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Ray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray tries to clinch but Third is having none of it. #CL#
Ray pushes Third up against the cage in a clinch.
Third tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Third looks to throw the jab but Ray is out of range.
Third changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Third manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray tries to clinch but Third moves out of range.
Third looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Third swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Third tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Third throws out a loose jab but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Third's ribs.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Third swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Third swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch.
Third wants a takedown but no success here.
Third is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Ray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Third's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Third pushes him off.#TD2#
Ray tries to sprawl but Third drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Third. #SUB2#
Third trying to work for an americana but Ray has managed to regain full guard.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Third working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Third wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #T1#
Third trying to move into half guard but instead Ray has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Third controlling the position.#SUB2#
Third is looking for a triangle here but Ray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Third manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts.
Third trying to hold on to Ray's head to control him but Ray postures up.
Third is pressing down on Ray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Third pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Third's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Third.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Third with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Third fails with the takedown
and Ray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Third shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Third keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Third is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ray tries to clinch there but Third circles away.
Ray throws a combination. Third tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Ray has managed to clinch.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Third shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ray as he jumps to the side.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Third.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
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!
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Third.
A nice combination there by Ray.
Third fails to land the takedown.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Third swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Third thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Third manages to circle out of the way.
Ray Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Third tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Third can do to turn this around?
Third tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Third's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Third backs up against the cage.
Third misses with a hook. Ray ducked under it nicely.
Ray tries to clinch there but Third circles away.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Third pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Ray has managed to clinch.
Ray prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thirds head. #T1#
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray. #BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Third looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ray!
Ray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Third is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Third goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Third but great work by Ray.
Third is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Third struggling a bit here.
Mr Third has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Third sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Third is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Third keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Third gets full guard.
Third manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Third throws a big elbow that misses.
Third slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Third looking to control but instead Ray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Third throwing shots but Ray is blocking nicely.
Third slips a nice elbow through Ray's hands, connecting with Ray's forehead.#SUB2#
Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ray is just riding it out for now. Third eventually gives up the hold.
Third trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away. #SUB2#
Third wants to work for an arm triangle but Ray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ray Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Third thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Ray Ray wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 1
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Third gets caught flat footed, as Spanish Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spanish Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Third has wrist control.
Third pulls Spanish Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Spanish Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spanish Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Third is pulling down on Spanish Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Spanish Jr, at least for the moment.
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Third is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanish Jr defends well.
Spanish Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third has Spanish Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Third on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Third tries to get out of the position.
Spanish Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Spanish Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Spanish Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanish Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Third is adopting a defensive guard.
Spanish Jr is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spanish Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Third circles away.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spanish Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Third manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Third fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spanish Jr sprawls well initially but Third persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spanish Jr gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Spanish Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spanish Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Third is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Third preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Third manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanish Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Third lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Third stays in close to Spanish Jr's body and controls the position.
Spanish Jr wants to sweep here but Third controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Third avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanish Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Third pushing down on Spanish Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Spanish Jr makes his way to full guard, as Third worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Third thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Third showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Spanish Jr looking for a guillotine here but Third defends easily.
Third wants to pass the guard but Spanish Jr is keeping the position.
Third engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Mr Third will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Third.
Spanish Jr tries to buck Third off but Third is having none of it.
Spanish Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Spanish Jr taking some punishment here, with Third in his half guard. #SUB#
Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanish Jr is just riding it out for now. Third eventually gives up the hold.
Third blocks the strikes from Spanish Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third blocks the strikes from Spanish Jr.
Spanish Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanish Jr.#T1#
Third slips nicely into half guard.
Third seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanish Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spanish Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Third pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanish Jr is keeping the position for now.
Third is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spanish Jr can do to turn this around?
Third throws a big right hand that misses.
Spanish Jr 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#
Third is trying to control but can't.
Third tries to roll over but Spanish Jr keeps him under control.
Spanish Jr is trying to control. Third wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Spanish Jr tries to pass to full mount but Third defends it.
Third is trying to maintain the position but Spanish Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Third is looking for a sweep. Spanish Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spanish Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spanish Jr trying to control the action but Third is working from the bottom.
Third gets back to full guard.
Mr Third overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Third bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanish Jr's guard. #REVR#
Third works over Spanish Jr with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Third got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanish Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Third has managed to get both his arms back between Spanish Jr's legs - danger averted.
Spanish Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Third got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanish Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Third has managed to get both his arms back between Spanish Jr's legs - danger averted.
Third has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Third advances to half guard.
Third wants to take a breather but Spanish Jr is having none of it.
Third is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Spanish Jr tries to get to full guard but Third has control of the leg.
Spanish Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Third scores with a couple of nice shots.
Third is keen to just control but Spanish Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Spanish Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Spanish Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Third scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Third dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Third closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spanish Jr's guard.
Third wants to control from the top but Spanish Jr keeps moving.
Third wants to pass the guard but Spanish Jr is keeping the position.
Third wants to control from the top but Spanish Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Third got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanish Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Third has managed to get both his arms back between Spanish Jr's legs - danger averted.
Third passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Third is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spanish Jr striking from the bottom. #T1#
Third seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spanish Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Third sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Spanish Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spanish Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spanish Jr wants to control but Third is keeping busy.
Third is trying to control. Spanish Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Third working over Spanish Jr with some ground and pound. Spanish Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mr Third is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Third trying to control the pace.
Third seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spanish Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Third wants to pass to mount but Spanish Jr is defending the position.
Third content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Spanish Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Third, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Third turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Third manages to end up in side control.
Third is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spanish Jr is trying to control Third's posture but Third avoids it.
The referee asks Third politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Third prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Spanish Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Third's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Third seems content to control.
Third continues to stall.
Third has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanish Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanish Jr.
Rickky Spanish Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Third 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Third showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Third, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Mr Third!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Mr Third!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Mr Third!
Mr Third wins by unanimous decision!
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