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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miranda trying to control the position.
Hardy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miranda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardy won't allow Miranda to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miranda keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Miranda's leg but Miranda calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Hardy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardy is in Miranda's guard.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miranda 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.#T2#
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy 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.
Miranda trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda checks a low kick from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miranda wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Miranda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy tries to score with a low kick but Miranda moves his leg out of the way.
Miranda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Miranda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miranda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Miranda working a defensive guard here.
Miranda being controlled here, momentarily.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but Hardy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Miranda is out of range. #TD2#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Miranda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Miranda trying to control from the bottom.
Miranda trying to get back to full guard but Hardy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
You get the feeling that Miranda really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Miranda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Miranda trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miranda manages to get to full guard.
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miranda's guard.#T3#
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charlie Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miranda is keeping the position for now.
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Miranda pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Miranda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustavo Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miranda quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Miranda takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miranda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks Miranda off balance momentarily.
Miranda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Miranda dives in and scores a takedown into Whiplash's guard.
Whiplash wants to get back to his feet but Miranda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiplash trying to control the position.
Miranda stopping the sweep attempt from Whiplash.
Whiplash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Miranda won't allow Whiplash to sweep him here.
Whiplash being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Whiplash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiplash connects with an inside leg kick.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whiplash leaves Miranda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miranda fails to land the takedown.
It appears Whiplash was looking to counter with a kick there.
Snappy Whiplash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Miranda.
Whiplash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miranda's calf.
Whiplash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Whiplash with a hook.
Whiplash thuds his shin into the meat of Miranda's side.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Whiplash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miranda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whiplash's efforts to push away.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whiplash walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miranda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whiplash can pounce on him.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whiplash scores with a leg kick.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miranda's head backwards.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miranda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miranda avoids the head kick by Whiplash.
#T3#
Miranda is looking to land body kicks.
Whiplash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whiplash wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiplash throws a leg kick which misses Miranda's front leg but catches the back leg as Miranda tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Whiplash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whiplash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snappy Whiplash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash thumps Miranda with a low kick.
Miranda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiplash lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miranda takes a step back to recover.
Whiplash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whiplash tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Miranda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whiplash counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whiplash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whiplash connects with an inside leg kick.
Miranda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whiplash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whiplash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda looks winded!
Whiplash lands a front kick.
A head kick from Whiplash lands but Miranda takes it in his stride.
Whiplash delivers a nice body kick.
Miranda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whiplash can pounce on him.
Miranda walks into a stiff left hand from Whiplash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
That's time! Whiplash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Whiplash scores with a spinning back kick!
Miranda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whiplash half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miranda throws a nice looking combination but Whiplash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Whiplash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustavo Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiplash connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miranda. Miranda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miranda's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whiplash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miranda's calf.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick
and Whiplash counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Miranda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miranda passes into half guard. #SU2#
Miranda stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Whiplash to get to his feet. #T1#
Whiplash cracks the inside of Miranda's front leg.
Miranda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whiplash is out of range.
Whiplash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whiplash.
Miranda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miranda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whiplash counters with a thumping low kick.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Whiplash throws a front kick that sends Miranda stumbling back into the cage.
Whiplash lands with a nice body kick.
Whiplash scores with a head kick.
Whiplash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miranda if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Whiplash.
Whiplash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiplash to score with a decent uppercut.
Whiplash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whiplash. Miranda shrugs it off though.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snappy Whiplash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Miranda.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whiplash. Miranda shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whiplash, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiplash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Whiplash was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whiplash.
Miranda is looking to clinch.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miranda needs to keep his hands up - Whiplash had a free shot at his head there.
Whiplash connects with an inside leg kick.
Whiplash catches Miranda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miranda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miranda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whiplash thumps Miranda with a low kick.
Whiplash scores with a push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Whiplash finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whiplash cracks the inside of Miranda's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whiplash sprawls well. Whiplash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whiplash throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whiplash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miranda if he has to take too many more of those.
Miranda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whiplash defends it nicely.
Whiplash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash 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#
A cross from Whiplash lands.
Whiplash scoring well with a low kick there.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiplash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miranda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whiplash can pounce on him.
Whiplash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miranda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miranda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whiplash delivers a nice body kick.
Whiplash throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Miranda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miranda.
Whiplash trying to control the position.
Whiplash keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash pulls Miranda in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Miranda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustavo Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiplash looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miranda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miranda stalling.
Whiplash is looking to control Miranda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiplash avoid being mounted?
Whiplash wants to control the action here but instead Miranda manages to pass to full mount!
Whiplash is squirming around, avoiding Miranda's attempts to control the action.
Whiplash has given up his back here.
#T2##SUB2#
Miranda is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Whiplash is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Miranda misses.
Miranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miranda wants it to stay on the feet.
Stringfellow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miranda pinned against the cage. Miranda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Miranda pushes Stringfellow up against the cage in a clinch.
Miranda jumps guard but Stringfellow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stringfellow misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Miranda jumps into guard, dragging Stringfellow to the mat.
Stringfellow won't allow Miranda to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Miranda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stringfellow trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Stringfellow wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Stringfellow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stringfellow moves in looking to clinch but Miranda pushes him off.
Stringfellow with a poor takedown #TD#
and Miranda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miranda.
Gustavo Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Stringfellow.#SUB2#
Miranda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stringfellow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranda has managed to get both his arms back between Stringfellow's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Stringfellow is trying to control the position but Miranda postures up.
Miranda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stringfellow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miranda throwing strikes from guard but Stringfellow blocks nicely.
Stringfellow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stringfellow trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Stringfellow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Stringfellow has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miranda 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 Stringfellow.
Miranda tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Stringfellow struggling a bit here.
Stringfellow tries to improve position but can't.
Stringfellow tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Miranda avoids the attempt from Stringfellow to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miranda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stringfellow on the ground.
Stringfellow has given up his back here.
Stringfellow wants to escape the position.
Stringfellow keeps trying to improve his position.
Stringfellow is keeping busy.
Stringfellow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miranda's guard. Nice work there by Stringfellow.
#SUB2#
Stringfellow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miranda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miranda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miranda! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stringfellow keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Miranda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stringfellow fails with the takedown.
Stringfellow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miranda.
Stringfellow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Miranda to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustavo Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Stringfellow.
Miranda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stringfellow.#TD2#
Stringfellow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gustavo Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stringfellow blocks the strikes from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda tries to kick Stringfellow off but Stringfellow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Stringfellow seems to be looking for submissions.
Stringfellow is trying to control the action in half guard but Miranda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Stringfellow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stringfellow is thwarting Miranda's attempts to control the position.
Stringfellow is looking to take a break and control but Miranda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stringfellow is looking for a kimura here.
Stringfellow trying to control from Miranda's half guard. Miranda has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #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.
Miranda wants to stand but Stringfellow is controlling the position.
Stringfellow is pushing down on Miranda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miranda is fighting to maintain full guard but Stringfellow has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Stringfellow is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Miranda is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmond Stringfellow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hebert slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miranda fails with the takedown.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown. Hebert tries to sprawl out of it but Miranda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hebert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hebert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gil Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miranda dives in and scores a takedown into Hebert's guard.
Miranda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Miranda throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hebert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
Miranda trying to control but Hebert is working from the bottom.
Miranda is looking to stand up but Hebert won't let him.
Miranda stays in close to Hebert's body and controls the position.
Hebert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #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 starting to boo a lack of action.
A low kick from Hebert is predictable there
and Miranda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miranda dives in and grabs Hebert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hebert pushes down on Miranda's head and hops out.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hebert counters with a single leg into guard. Miranda didn't expect that.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Hebert is proving a slippery customer.
Hebert is stalling in the full guard.
Hebert stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.#T3#
Hebert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miranda looking to control.
Hebert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hebert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miranda seems keen to control Hebert's posture.
Hebert stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.
Hebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hebert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miranda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miranda trying to control the position.
Hebert throws an elbow that misses. Miranda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hebert's guard. Nice move by Miranda!#REVB#
Miranda wants to control from the top but Hebert keeps moving. #T4#
Hebert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hebert wants to stand up but Miranda is controlling him.
Hebert pulls Miranda in close to his closed guard and prevents Miranda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Gil Hebert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hebert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Miranda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hebert wants to get back to his feet.
Hebert is staying active underneath Miranda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miranda prevents Hebert from standing back up.
Miranda is thwarting Hebert's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is taking a breather. Hebert 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.
Hebert is trying to maintain the position but Miranda is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Miranda with the ground and pound but Hebert uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miranda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hebert holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Hebert sprawls well.
No luck for Miranda with that takedown attempt.
Hebert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hebert.
Hebert tries to counter with a takedown but Miranda is quick to defend against it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hebert circles away quickly and effectively.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gil Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Miranda.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda shoots for a double leg takedown but Hebert sprawls well. He's pushed Miranda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hebert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miranda. #CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Hebert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miranda.#BC#
Hebert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hebert rushes Miranda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Hebert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Miranda rushes Hebert and presses him up against the cage.
Hebert jumps guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hebert walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miranda throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Hebert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miranda's guard.
Hebert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hebert manages to pass to side control.
Miranda tries to get to full guard but Hebert has control of the leg. #T4#
Miranda is trying to control but can't.
Hebert working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hebert is thwarting Miranda's attempts to control the position.
Hebert is nestled in close to Miranda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gil Hebert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hebert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miranda works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Hebert dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miranda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Miranda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hebert is holding Miranda down, trying to stall.
An elbow from Miranda crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hebert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hebert keeps working. #T1#
Hebert is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miranda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hebert is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda tries to stand but Hebert controls the position and pulls Miranda into his guard.
Hebert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.#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.
Hebert keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick and Hebert moves out of range easily.
Hebert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Miranda gets caught napping as Hebert dives in and scores a takedown. Miranda manages to retain guard.
Miranda has momentary wrist control but Hebert slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Miranda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hebert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Miranda has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hebert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miranda controls Hebert momentarily but Hebert frees himself.
Hebert stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.
Miranda controlling the position.
Hebert landing with the ground and pound.
Hebert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hebert cracks Miranda with a solid left hand.
Hebert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miranda is trying to control the position but Hebert postures up.
Hebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hebert trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hebert cracks Miranda with a solid left hand.
Miranda controls Hebert momentarily but Hebert frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hebert attempts a counter takedown but Miranda avoids it well and moves away.
Gustavo Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gil Hebert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miranda throws a head kick but Hebert moves out of range.
Hebert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Hebert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hebert, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Hebert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Miranda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Miranda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Velasquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Miranda looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez won't allow Miranda to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miranda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Miranda pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miranda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Velasquez stops Miranda from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Miranda clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Velasquez pulls Miranda into guard.
Miranda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miranda wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his arm.
Miranda takes a little break here. Velasquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Velasquez tries to bench press Miranda off him but Miranda keeps the position.
Miranda tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling his head.
Miranda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Velasquez tries to bench press Miranda off him but Miranda keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Miranda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Some wild striking there from Miranda.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Miranda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Miranda controlling him for the moment.
Miranda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here. #T1##SU2#
Miranda stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Miranda drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Velasquez has his feet on Miranda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Miranda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Velasquez!#SUB2#
Miranda has hold of Velasquez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Velasquez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Miranda cranks the arm and Velasquez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Velasquez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gustavo Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Miranda gets caught flat footed, as Rakovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rakovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Rakovich 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakovich scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Miranda working for a triangle but Rakovich defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Miranda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rakovich 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 Miranda.
Miranda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Rakovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda wants to control but Rakovich postures up.#T2##SU2#
Rakovich decides to stand back up.
Rakovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rakovich scores with a nice head shot.
Rakovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda with a poor takedown
and Rakovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Miranda is rocked!
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakovich as he avoids it easily.
Oh Miranda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Rakovich, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Rakovich against the cage but Rakovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda avoids the head kick by Rakovich.
#CL2#
Rakovich rushes Miranda and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Rakovich lands 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!
Rakovich 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.
Miranda managing to control the position.
Miranda seems to have got his legs back now.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Rakovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Miranda being controlled here, momentarily.
Rakovich looking to pass the guard.
Miranda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Rakovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU2#
Rakovich stands up from Miranda's guard - Rakovich perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Rakovich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miranda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miranda wants to sweep here but Rakovich controlling him for the moment.
Rakovich pushes down on Miranda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rakovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miranda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakovich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Rakovich dominated that 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.
#R2#
Rakovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Rakovich 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.
Miranda is trying to control the position but Rakovich postures up. #SUB#
Miranda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rakovich passes into side control.
Miranda is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Rakovich has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miranda clinches.
Miranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rakovich has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rakovich tightens his grip and picks Miranda up, before dumping him to the ground. Miranda manages to land in guard. #T1#
Rakovich wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Miranda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rakovich works over Miranda with some ground and pound from guard.
Rakovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rakovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miranda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rakovich has passed into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miranda is trying to control Rakovich's posture but Rakovich avoids it.
Rakovich looks up at the clock and then as Miranda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rakovich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU2#
Rakovich stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Miranda tries to sprawl but Rakovich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rakovich has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rakovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Filip Rakovich has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Miranda 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.
Rakovich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Rakovich is trying to work for a kimura but Miranda is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rakovich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakovich wants to free his trapped foot but Miranda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Rakovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miranda slips a straight right by Rakovich.
Rakovich defending well as Miranda loads up on a big left hand.
Rakovich is looking for the big counter here.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Rakovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda blocks a head kick by Rakovich.
Miranda tries a low kick but Rakovich avoids it.
Miranda misses with a straight left.
Rakovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rakovich feints the counter takedown.
Gustavo Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rakovich gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Miranda throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Miranda tries to sprawl but Rakovich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miranda tries to kick Rakovich off in order to stand up. Rakovich Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakovich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miranda down.
#T1##SUB2#
Rakovich is working to tighten his grip on Miranda's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Miranda has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rakovich is really squeezing tight and eventually Miranda passes out! Rakovich breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Filip Rakovich!
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Event:
LFF : 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Warrior.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warrior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warrior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warrior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miranda under the eye.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miranda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warrior scores with a sloppy right hand. Miranda should have avoided that one. #TD#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Miranda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miranda wants to stand but Warrior is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Miranda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranda has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda pushing down on Warrior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Miranda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miranda in particular looking to stall.
Miranda wants to stand up but Warrior has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Miranda wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it.
Miranda not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions off his back.
Warrior is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard. #SUB#
Miranda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warrior trying to control but Miranda postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warrior trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Miranda seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warrior is trying to control but Miranda passes into side control!
Miranda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warrior is looking to regain half guard here but Miranda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Miranda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warrior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miranda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior wants to control but Miranda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda wants to stand but Warrior is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Miranda 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Warrior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warrior can do to turn this around?
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Miranda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior struggling a bit here.
Miranda throws a strike aimed at the side of Warrior's head but Warrior avoids it well.
Miranda slows the pace down.
Miranda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miranda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warrior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miranda tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miranda off and has taken his back!
Miranda wants to control his opponent's hands but Warrior gets his hands free.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miranda is keeping busy.
Miranda rolls, trying to escape but Warrior keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Warrior not allowing Miranda to control his hands.
I really don't envy Miranda right now.
Warrior trying to control.#SUB2#
Warrior working for the choke. #SUB2#
Warrior working for the choke. #T3#
Warrior tries to keep control of the position but Miranda is staying busy.
Miranda trying to control but not successfully.
Miranda is trying to get back to his feet but Warrior has full control of the position and if anything, Miranda has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miranda just trying to survive but Warrior is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Miranda 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 Warrior gets his way!
Miranda looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warrior.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warrior looking to hold on to the position here but Miranda rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Miranda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior looking to sit in guard and control but Miranda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a triangle but Miranda pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Warrior has an active guard here but Miranda has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Miranda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.
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 Gustavo Miranda 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Miranda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustavo Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warrior trying to control but Miranda postures up.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is thwarting Warrior's attempts to control the position.
Miranda thows a huge punch but Warrior dodges it nicely.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miranda wants to stand up but Warrior has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Miranda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warrior is just riding it out for now. Miranda eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warrior trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miranda wants to control but Warrior is keeping him busy.
Miranda is taking a breather. Warrior 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.
Warrior is looking to control Miranda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warrior avoid being mounted?#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.
Warrior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miranda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warrior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miranda has time to react.
Warrior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miranda pinned against the cage. Miranda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warrior.
Hilo Warrior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miranda's head.
Warrior misses with a double jab.
A jab from Warrior finds it's way through Miranda's defenses. #TD#
Miranda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warrior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Miranda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warrior is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Warrior has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miranda 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 Warrior.
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Miranda.
A lull in the action here as Miranda stalls from top position.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom here.
Miranda trying to control the position but Warrior is working away. #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.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.
Hilo Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miranda trying to control the position but Warrior is working away.
Warrior wants to control but Miranda postures up.
Warrior strikes from the bottom but Miranda takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Warrior is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miranda, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Miranda!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 870 Round 1
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Miranda throws a combination. Max tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Max shoots in and gets a takedown into Miranda's guard.
Miranda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Max manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Miranda stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Miranda takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miranda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Miranda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Max makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Max working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Max in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Miranda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Max with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max is working Miranda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Max distracts Miranda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Max lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Max is in close to Miranda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Max wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
Max stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.#T2#
Max controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Max scoring with some ground and pound.
Max keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miranda's head.
Max is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Max stands up over Miranda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Max is in close to Miranda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Max postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miranda 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.
Miranda being controlled here, momentarily.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Max connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Miranda is rocked!#T3#
Max working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.
Oh Miranda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miranda trying to control the position.
Max is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Miranda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Max defends it easily.
Max working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.
Max cracks Miranda with a solid left hand.
Max postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Miranda covers up, he's hurt! Max keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Max and the ref steps in to end the fight! Max can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mini Max!
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