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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Werner swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Werner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Downs looking to slow down the pace here.
Downs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Werner breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Downs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Werner shoots in and gets a takedown into Downs's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Downs pushes a forearm under Werner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Werner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Downs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Downs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Downs showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamilton is positioning himself well to prevent Downs advancing to mount.
Downs prevents Hamilton from improving his position.
Downs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though.
Hamilton wants to improve his position but Downs is controlling well.
Hamilton keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Downs seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton is not content to let Downs control the position.#T1#
Hamilton keeping control of the position.
Hamilton is continuing to stall.#ES2#
Hamilton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hamilton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Downs down.
Hamilton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Downs some visible discomfort.
Downs is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Downs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Downs is looking for a sweep.
Downs looking for a sweep but Hamilton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Hamilton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Downs is surviving well by controlling Hamilton's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hamilton landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Hamilton controlling the position easily from mount.
Downs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamilton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Downs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Downs is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Hamilton looking to secure an arm triangle but Downs defends it well.
Downs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Downs regains half guard.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Downs swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Hamilton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Downs on his heels. He'll look to pass Downs's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamilton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Downs is working an open guard so Hamilton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hamilton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hamilton darts in and clinches Downs up against the cage.
Downs can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hamilton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamilton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Downs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Hamilton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Downs can't fight it off and eventually Hamilton manages to take the fight to the floor. Downs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamilton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Downs's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet - Downs follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Hamilton clinches up against the cage.
Hamilton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downs up against the cage.
Downs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamilton showed some decent athleticism there.
Downs wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Downs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamilton pulls his head out easily.
Downs wants to get back to full guard but Hamilton has mounted him!
Hamilton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Downs is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Hamilton has control of Downs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Downs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hamilton content just to control the position here. #T4#
Hamilton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hamilton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Downs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
Hamilton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Downs looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Downs is rocked!
Hamilton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Downs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamilton lands a big shot to the head and Downs winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edwin Hamilton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Midoriya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Downs quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Downs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Midoriya is on him like a limpet, forcing Downs back against the cage.
Downs is trying to force a seperation but Midoriya has the dominant position.#TD2#
Midoriya has hold of one of Downs's legs. Downs is fighting the takedown attempt but Midoriya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Downs kicks Midoriya off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Midoriya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Downs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Midoriya is in Downs's guard.#ES#
Downs pushes Midoriya off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Midoriya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Downs was covering up waiting for the punch and Midoriya finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Downs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Midoriya has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Midoriya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Downs's elbow.
Midoriya wants to stall.
#BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Midoriya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Downs's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Downs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Downs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Midoriya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Midoriya wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Downs manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Midoriya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Downs napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Downs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Downs gets caught napping as Midoriya dives in and scores a takedown. Downs manages to retain guard.#ES#
Downs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Midoriya off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Downs tries to sprawl but Midoriya drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Downs looking for submissions off his back.
Downs is breathing heavily.
Midoriya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Midoriya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Downs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Midoriya wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midoriya throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Downs lands an upkick as Midoriya stands over him.
Midoriya throwing strikes but missing.
Midoriya looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Midoriya controls Downs momentarily but Downs frees himself. #SUB2#
Midoriya looking for subs off his back but Downs has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Downs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Midoriya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Downs did well to prevent Midoriya getting side control.#ES#
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A left lands for Downs.#TD#
Downs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Midoriya is trying to defend but Downs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downs controlling the action here.#T1#
Midoriya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Midoriya keeps trying to improve his position.
Midoriya missing with punches from the bottom.
Downs wants to free his trapped foot but Midoriya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Midoriya throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#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.
Midoriya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Midoriya.
Midoriya being controlled here, momentarily.
Midoriya is striking but Downs is not phased and passes to half guard.
Midoriya punching from the bottom.
Midoriya tries to get to full guard but Downs has control of the leg. #T3#
Midoriya wants to get back to full guard but Downs has passed into side control.
Downs scores with punches from side control.
Midoriya tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Downs easily slips into full mount!
Downs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Midoriya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downs controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Midoriya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Downs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Midoriya looking to score a takedown here. Downs is defending well but Midoriya drives through and ends up in Downs's guard.#ES#
Downs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Midoriya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Midoriya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Downs did well to prevent Midoriya getting side control.#ES#
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!#CL2#
Midoriya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Downs.
Midoriya trying to control the position but instead, Downs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Midoriya into the cage.#TD2#
Midoriya jumps into guard, dragging Downs to the mat.
#T1#
Downs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Downs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Downs gets to his feet. Midoriya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Izuku Midoriya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Midoriya misses with a combination
and Downs counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Downs enables Midoriya to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Downs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Downs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2##TD2#
Downs gets caught flat footed, as Midoriya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Downs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Midoriya presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midoriya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Midoriya gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Downs regains guard.
#ES#
Downs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Midoriya has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Midoriya trying to stall but Downs improves his position.
Downs is looking to break free of the clinch but Midoriya has double underhooks.
Midoriya trying to stall but Downs improves his position.
#BC#
Downs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Midoriya forces Downs back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Downs breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downs.
Downs taking a breather here.
Downs working the body and head with strikes.
Midoriya is trying to buck Downs off.#T4#
Downs taking a breather here.
Midoriya tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Downs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Midoriya is working to get back to half guard.
Downs content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Downs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Downs, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Downs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Downs fails to land the takedown.
Watne with the counter takedown but Downs avoids it easily.#CL2#
Watne clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Watne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Watne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Downs passes Watne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Watne is trying to maintain the position but Downs is very close to passing his half guard.
Downs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Downs in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Downs trying to control the action but Watne is working from the bottom.
Watne is looking to control Downs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watne avoid being mounted?
Watne is refusing to be controlled, as Downs sits in half guard.
Watne is trying to control but can't.
Downs trying to control from half guard but Watne is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Watne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Downs's guard.#T2#
Watne wants to get up but he can't break Downs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Watne sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs keeping full guard, as Watne tries to pass.
Downs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downs controlling the position.
Downs is looking to stand up but Watne isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Downs trying to keep a closed guard but Watne is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watne.#CL2#
Watne has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Watne pulls Downs into guard.
#SUB2#
Watne is looking for a triangle but Downs pushes his legs off easily.
Downs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Watne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Watne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watne stays in close to Downs's body and controls the position.
It looks like Watne 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.
Watne prevents Downs from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Watne 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##TD2#
Watne shoots in and gets a takedown into Downs's guard.#SUB2#
Watne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Downs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Downs trying to control the position from guard on top but Watne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watne is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs trying to control but Watne is working from the bottom. #T1#
Watne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watne pulls Downs in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Watne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Downs passes into half guard.
Watne is looking to get back to full guard here but Downs has managed to pass to side control instead.
Watne is trying to control Downs's posture but Downs avoids it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Downs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watne keeps working.
Downs taking a breather here.
Watne is trying to control Downs's posture but Downs avoids it.
Watne is trying to improve his position.
Tom Watne has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Downs grinds an elbow into Watne's temple.
Watne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watne is not content to let Downs control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Watne feints and as Downs raises his hands in defense, Watne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Downs 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.
Watne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Watne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watne preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Downs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Watne gets a clinch.
Downs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Downs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Watne manages to pull guard.
Watne keeping moving, preventing Downs from controlling successfully.
Watne controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs wants to control from the top but Watne keeps moving. #T1#
Watne managing to control the position.
Downs trying to control the position from guard on top but Watne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs landing some decent shots from guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Watne moves into the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Watne successfully pulls guard.
Downs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downs trying to control but Watne is working from the bottom.
Watne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Downs passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Watne is trying to get back to half guard.
Watne is trying to control Downs's posture but Downs avoids it.
Watne is not content to let Downs control the position.
Downs scores with punches from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downs trying to control the position but Watne is working away.
Watne is trying to improve his position.
Downs wants to control but Watne is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Watne gets a double leg takedown into Downs's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Downs looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Watne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watne 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Watne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Beausoeil tries a low kick but Downs avoids it.
Beausoeil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDowns.
Beausoeil throws a sloppy head kick and Downs moves out of range easily.
Beausoeil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Downs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beausoeil.
Beausoeil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beausoeil looks to land a body kick but Downs moved away.
Downs blocks the body kick.
Downs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beausoeil just manages to avoid it.
Beausoeil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Beausoeil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Downs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Beausoeil is on him like a limpet, forcing Downs back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downs wants to get back to striking at distance but Beausoeil won't allow it.
Downs has had enough of the clinch but Beausoeil keeps him there for the moment.
Downs wants to break free but Beausoeil has control.
Beausoeil prevents Downs from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Downs lands with a short shot to the head.
Downs working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beausoeil looks to throw a body kick
and Downs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Beausoeil manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Downs on his heels. He'll look to pass Downs's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Downs wriggles free and stands up.
A bone on bone clash there as Downs blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Beausoeil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Downs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beausoeil off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beausoeil looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beausoeil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2##TD2#
Downs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beausoeil to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Downs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Downs thumps Beausoeil with a low kick.
Beausoeil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downs counters with a good low kick that Beausoeil was not able to check. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beausoeil. #ES#
Downs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Beausoeil throws a sloppy head kick
and Downs counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Downs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beausoeil did well to prevent Downs getting side control.
Downs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Downs decides to stand up. #T4##TD#
Downs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beausoeil is looking to get back to is feet but Downs passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downs happy to just control the position for now.
Downs landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Downs dominated that 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.
#R2#
Beausoeil misses with a jab to the body
and Downs counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Beausoeil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Downs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Downs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beausoeil did well to prevent Downs getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Downs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beausoeil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Downs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Beausoeil to get to his feet.
Joe Beausoeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beausoeil is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Beausoeil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Downs!#ES#
Downs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Beausoeil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beausoeil throws a head kick but Downs moves out of range.
Downs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Downs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beausoeil wants to stand back up but Downs manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downs cracks Beausoeil with a big right hand but Beausoeil just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Downs looks up at the clock and then as Beausoeil takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Downs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2##SU#
Downs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Downs fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!#TD2#
Downs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beausoeil to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Downs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Downs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beausoeil backwards. #TD#
Downs decides to pull guard. #T3##SUB#
Beausoeil has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Downs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beausoeil is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Downs pulls down on the head and he's put Beausoeil to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Downs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rigondeaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard.
Rigondeaux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Downs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Downs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Downs postures up.
Rigondeaux wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux has a closed guard, preventing Downs from standing up.
Downs sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Downs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downs throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigondeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Rigondeaux is working an open guard so Downs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rigondeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rigondeaux as he jumps to the side.
Rigondeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Downs eats them both and turns towards Rigondeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Downs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rigondeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Rigondeaux closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rigondeaux manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Rigondeaux has his foot on Downs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Downs works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigondeaux has a closed guard, preventing Downs from standing up.
Downs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Rigondeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downs is controlling him.
Downs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rigondeaux is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Downs looking to control.
Rigondeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Downs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rigondeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Rigondeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rigondeaux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rigondeaux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Downs to see if he's OK.
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs is working away.
Downs is trying to work for a sweep but Rigondeaux has mounted him!
Downs regains half guard.
Downs is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs won't allow Rigondeaux to pass to mount.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Downs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rigondeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rigondeaux's back!
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs punches Rigondeaux on the ear. #T2#
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs manages to sink in the hooks.
Downs controlling well, preventing Rigondeaux from escaping the position.
Downs is trying to stick to Rigondeaux's back but Rigondeaux is turning into Downs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Downs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rigondeaux.#SUB#
Downs is looking for a triangle but Rigondeaux pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rigondeaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downs can't keep his opponent in guard - Rigondeaux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Downs tries to get to full guard but Rigondeaux has control of the leg.
Rigondeaux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rigondeaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Downs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rigondeaux.
Guillermo Rigondeaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downs tries to get to full guard but Rigondeaux has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigondeaux tries to stand and escape but Downs is controlling the position.
Rigondeaux is looking to take a break and control but Downs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guillermo Rigondeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigondeaux connects with a body shot.
Rigondeaux avoids the body shot from Downs.
Rigondeaux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Downs tries to sprawl but Rigondeaux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Downs moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs working a defensive guard here.
Downs looking for a sweep. Not yet Downs, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigondeaux is aware though and is defending well.
Rigondeaux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rigondeaux wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rigondeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Downs trying to control but Rigondeaux is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rigondeaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downs is looking to sweep but instead, Rigondeaux has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rigondeaux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Downs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigondeaux trying to control from Downs's half guard. Downs has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Rigondeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Rigondeaux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downs 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.
Rigondeaux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rigondeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downs is pulling down on Rigondeaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Rigondeaux, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Downs is looking for a triangle but Rigondeaux pushes his legs off easily.
Rigondeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigondeaux wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Rigondeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rigondeaux 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Rigondeaux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Delana instigates a clinch.
Delana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Delana slows down the pace here.
Delana lands an elbow just above Downs 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Downs has been cut.
Downs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delana backwards.
Nice body punch from Delana - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Delana manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Delana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Delana manages to break the clinch.
Sakiusa Delana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Delana clinches up with Downs and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Delana has clasped his hands together around Downs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Downs is looking for a sweep.
Delana advances to full mount.
Downs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delana should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Downs 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.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Delana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Delana wants to take a breather but Downs is having none of it.
Downs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delana. #SU2#
Delana decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Delana dives in and scores a takedown into Downs's guard.
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!
Delana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Downs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Downs is staying active underneath Delana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Downs wants to get back to full guard but Delana has passed into side control.
Downs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delana prevents Downs from improving his position.
Delana moves into full mount! Downs won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downs is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakiusa Delana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Downs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Delana pushes Downs up against the cage in a clinch.
Downs tries to circle away but Delana has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Delana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Delana forces Downs back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Downs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Delana gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delana trying to control from half guard but Downs is working away.
Delana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Delana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Downs defending well though. #SUB2#
Delana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Downs has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downs is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Delana is looking for a kimura here.
Delana is controlling the pace.
Delana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Downs is working to get back to half guard.
Downs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Delana controlling the position easily from mount.
Delana looking to control but Downs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delana controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Delana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakiusa Delana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Downs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Delana moves into the clinch successfully.
Downs blocks a body shot from Delana.
Downs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Downs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downs is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Delana.
Downs is trying to push Delana away but Delana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Delana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Delana drives through with a takedown into Downs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakiusa Delana has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Delana gets to his feet. Downs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Delana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard. #T1#
Delana won't allow Downs to sweep him here.
Downs wants to improve his position but instead Delana has moved into half guard.
Delana controlling the pace.
Delana prevents Downs from improving his position.
Downs wants to control but Delana is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Downs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delana pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Delana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Delana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Delana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Downs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Downs gets back to half guard.
Delana is taking a breather. Downs 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.
Delana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Delana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Downs defends it well.
Downs moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delana is one step ahead there.
Delana controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Delana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Downs gets tackled into the cage by Delana. Delana maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakiusa Delana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delana 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakiusa Delana!
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