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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Rich moves out of range of the body kick from Filinov.
Rich tries to clinch up.
Filinov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horrible takedown attempt by Filinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rich, which made it look bad.
Rich feinted with a counter takedown.
Filinov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Filinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filinov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rich has passed into side control.
#T1#
Filinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rich tries to stand but Filinov is controlling his head.
Filinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rich wants to stand but Filinov is controlling his arm.
Rich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Filinov down.
Filinov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rich easily slips into full mount!
Rich prevents Filinov from getting the reversal.
Rich landing punches.
Rich landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Rich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Filinov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Filinov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rich trying to control but Filinov is having none of it.
Rich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Filinov tries to improve his position but instead Rich has taken his back! #SUB#
Rich patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Filinov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Filinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
Rich is persistently looking for the submission but Filinov is defending it well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Filinov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Filinov turns into Rich and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Filinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rich controlling the position.
Filinov passes into half guard.
Rich pushes Filinov off looking to stand but Filinov dives back in and keeps control.
Rich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rich flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Filinov prevents Rich from improving his position.#SUB2#
Filinov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Filinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Rich 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#
Filinov looks to land a combination but Rich avoids it well.
Rich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Filinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rich, pushing him back against the cage.
Rich slows down the pace here.
Rich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Filinov taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rich jumps guard and drags Filinov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Filinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rich trying to control the position here. #T1#
Rich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filinov controls the pace.
Filinov stopping the sweep attempt from Rich.
Rich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rex Rich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Filinov being controlled here momentarily.
Filinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filinov won't allow Rich to get back to his feet.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filinov can do to turn this around?
Filinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Filinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Filinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Filinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Filinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rich moves away.
Rich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Filinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Filinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rich is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rich tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Rich is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Filinov trying to control the position but Rich is working away.
Rich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Filinov lands a nice forearm strike.
Filinov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rich is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Filinov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Rich has one of Filinov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rich can't do much from the bottom here.
Filinov tries to advance position but instead Rich slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich is concentrating on defense, preventing Filinov from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Najdet Filinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Filinov has Rich up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Rich is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filinov can't fight it off and eventually Rich manages to take the fight to the floor. Filinov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rich is one step ahead there.
Filinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Rich drops back looking for a leg! Filinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filinov manages to kick Rich off! Rich jumps back into Filinov's guard.
Rich wants to stand and escape but instead Filinov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Filinov won't allow Rich to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Filinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filinov looking to sit in guard and control but Rich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Filinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Rich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Filinov, up you get!
Filinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##TD#
Rich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filinov sprawls well initially but Rich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filinov defends it well.
Filinov trying to control but Rich postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Rich is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Filinov as he works his way to full guard.
Rich is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Filinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rich defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Filinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Rich!
Najdet Filinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Builder's half guard.
Builder looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rich wants to stand up but Builder is controlling the position.
Rich looks to land a strike but Builder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich throwing strikes but missing.
Rich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich wanted to stand there but Builder had control of the position. #SU#
Rich stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Rich dives in and scores a takedown into Builder's guard.#T1#
Rich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Rich drops back looking for a leg! Builder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Builder manages to kick Rich off! Rich jumps back into Builder's guard. #SUB#
Rich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rich tries to stand but Builder is controlling from the bottom.
Rich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Builder's head.
Rich wanted to stand there but Builder had control of the position. #SU#
Rich gets to his feet - Builder follows without any prompting. #TD#
Rich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Rich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Builder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rich. #T3#
Rich is nestled in close to Builder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Rich seems to be working for a kimura but Builder defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rich is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Rich stands up from half guard. #TD#
Rich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Builder's half guard.
Builder scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rich manages to mount him!
Builder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Builder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Builder shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Rich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Builder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Builder is not content to let Rich control the position. #SU#
Rich stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Builder sprawls well initially but Rich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Builder scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rich manages to mount him!
Builder is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Rich is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Builder can do to turn this around?#TD#
Rich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Rich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Builder to his feet. #TD#
Rich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Builder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rich is in Builder's guard.
Builder is wriggling around but Rich manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB#
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!#SUB#
Rich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Builder is trying to get back to full guard.
Rich working Builder over with strikes.
Rich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Rich stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Rich gets a double leg takedown into Builder's guard.
Builder is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rich dives into side control.
#T3##REVB##SUB#
Rich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Builder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Rich decides to stand back up. #TD#
Rich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Builder did well to prevent Rich getting side control.
Builder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Builder wants to get back to full guard.
Rich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Rich seems to be working for a kimura but Builder defends the submission attempt.
Rich wants to stand but Builder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Rich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Builder kicks off Rich and gets to his feet. #TD#
Rich gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Rich seems to be looking for submissions.
Builder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Builder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Builder taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Builder wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rich wants to stand up but Builder has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rich is trying to work for a kimura but Builder is defending well.
Rich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Builder keeps working. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rich lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Rich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Builder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rich.
Rich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Builder.
Builder is looking for a sweep. Rich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Rich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Builder quickly recovers to half guard.
Builder tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rich manages to move to mount!
Builder looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rich is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rich looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Iacomelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rich'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.
Rich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iacomelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iacomelli's efforts to push away.
Rich stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich tries to pull guard but Iacomelli won't allow it.
Rich struggles to land a body shot inside as Iacomelli controls his hands.
#T1#
Iacomelli is trying to break the clinch but Rich is controlling him.
Rich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Iacomelli.
Rich is stalling here.
Iacomelli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Iacomelli obliges.
Iacomelli lands a knee to the body.
Iacomelli is trying to stall.
Rich'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.
Rich slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rex Rich.#CL2#
Iacomelli closes the distance and pushes Rich back into the cage.
Rich blocks a body shot from Iacomelli. #T3#
Rich is pushing Iacomelli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Rich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rich is stalling here.
Rich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Iacomelli.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rich stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rex Rich.
Iacomelli throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rich counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rich has hold of Iacomelli's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Iacomelli tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rich cranks the arm and Iacomelli screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Iacomelli, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rex Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hampton forces Rich back against the cage and clinches.
Hampton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hampton tries to land knees in the clinch but Rich avoids the damage to the body.
Rich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hampton to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Rich.
Hampton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rich smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Rich. No joy for Hampton on that attempt.
Rex Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hampton.
Rich stuffs the takedown attempt from Hampton. Hampton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rich looking to score a takedown here. Hampton is defending well but Rich drives through and ends up in Hampton's guard.#ES2#
Hampton pushes Rich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Hampton instigates a clinch. #T1#
Rich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rich slowing the pace effectively.
Hampton tries to break the clinch but Rich is controlling the position.
Rich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rich managing to block the knees to the body from Hampton.
Come on Rich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rex Rich.
Hampton looks for a takedown but Rich sprawls well.
Rich tries to counter by clinching up but Hampton breaks away and moves out of range.#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.
Hampton fails with a takedown attempt.
Rich swings for the body but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Hampton is predictable there #TD#
and Rich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rich.
Rich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hampton is looking to stand up but Rich isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Rich gets to his feet. Hampton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##CL2#
Hampton gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Rich to work.
Hampton jumps guard but Rich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hampton jumps guard but Rich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hampton tries to pull guard but Rich holds him up against the cage and eventually Hampton drops back down to his feet.
Rich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hampton's efforts to push away.
Hampton is trying to force a seperation but Rich has the dominant position.
Come on Rich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rich avoiding damage.
#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Rich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hampton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rich smiles and moves away.
Hampton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rich defends it nicely.
Hampton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rich is fending him off so far but Hampton persists. Nope, Rich circles away and we're back to standing.
Hampton looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hampton or perhaps it was just good defense by Rich, which made it look bad.
Rich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hampton sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Rich 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#
Hampton rushes Rich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton is trying to break free.
Rich stalling against the cage.
Rich slowing the pace effectively.
Rich tries to pull guard but Hampton holds him up against the cage and eventually Rich drops back down to his feet.
Hampton fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton is trying to pull guard but Rich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hampton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rex Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hampton.#T1#
Rich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rich taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rex Rich.#CL2#
Hampton forces Rich back against the cage and clinches.
Rich is stalling here.
Rich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hampton.
Rich has Hampton pressed against the cage, preventing Hampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hampton is looking to break free of the clinch but Rich has double underhooks. #TD2#
Hampton pulls guard successfully.
Rich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hampton is proving hard to escape from.
Rich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Rich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hampton fails with the takedown.#T3#
Hampton has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Rich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hampton won't be happy with that.
Hampton is breathing heavily.
Rich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Rich stands up and beckons Hampton to his feet. #CL#
Rich takes the fight into the clinch.
Rich stalling against the cage.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hampton can do to turn this around?#TD#
Rich jumps guard and drags Hampton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich wants to get back to his feet but Hampton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rich seems keen to control Hampton's posture.
Rich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rich has his hands on Hampton's head, controlling the position.
Rich'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 may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hampton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rich counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Rich dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rich lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Rich stalls from top position.#SU#
Rich stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Hampton has closed the distance and engaged Rich in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich leaning against his opponent.
Rich avoiding damage as Hampton throws knees to the body.
Hampton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Rich avoiding damage.
Hampton is trying to maintain a safe position but Rich gets an underhook and turns Hampton into the cage.
Hampton tries to circle away but Rich has him pinned against the cage.
Hampton is trying to force a seperation but Rich has the dominant position.
Rex Rich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hampton slowing the pace effectively.
Hampton is trying to push Rich away but Rich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hampton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rich walks away with a smile on his face. Hampton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Hampton closes the distance and pushes Rich back into the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Rich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rich is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Rich stands and steps away. Hampton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
George Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton fails with the takedown.
Hampton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rich misses with a wild body shot.
As Rich backs off Hampton throws a huge counter combo but Rich manages to avoid it all.
Hampton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rich was well out of range. Poor timing from Hampton.
Rich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hampton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hampton has a takedown stuffed.
Rex Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hampton.#T3##CL2#
Hampton closes the distance and pushes Rich back into the cage.
Rich effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rich.
Rich gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hampton missing with knees to the body.
Hampton is looking to break free of the clinch but Rich has double underhooks.
Rich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hampton to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Hampton is working for takedown but Rich is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Rich jumps guard.
Rex Rich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rich pulls Hampton in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich trying to strike off his back.
George Hampton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex Rich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Hampton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kalkbrenner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rich bucks up and tries to throw Kalkbrenner off but instead Kalkbrenner has got his back!
Rich trying to control the hands but Kalkbrenner won't let him.
Rich trying to get back to his feet but Kalkbrenner is in full control for now.
Rich trying to control the hands but Kalkbrenner breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kalkbrenner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rich has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rich trying to control the action but Kalkbrenner just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kalkbrenner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rich has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rich has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kalkbrenner.#T1#
Rich just trying to survive but Kalkbrenner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Kalkbrenner looking for the choke from the back. #ES#
Rich manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kalkbrenner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rich tries to avoid it but Kalkbrenner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rich to the ground. Rich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kalkbrenner shoots and misses
and Rich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalkbrenner thinking.
Rich slips a jab from Kalkbrenner.#TD2#
Kalkbrenner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rich quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Rich trying to control from the bottom.
Rich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kalkbrenner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rich is positioning himself well to prevent Kalkbrenner advancing to mount.
Rich trying to control but Kalkbrenner postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kalkbrenner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rich is breathing heavily.
Rich just holding on.
Kalkbrenner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rich is looking to escape.
Rich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rich tries to hold on but Kalkbrenner pushes him away.
Kalkbrenner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Kalkbrenner is working for a guillotine from mount but Rich frees his head quite easily.
Kalkbrenner looking to control but Rich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kalkbrenner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich has given up his back.
Rich wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kalkbrenner has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rich! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kalkbrenner gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spenser Kalkbrenner!
Spenser Kalkbrenner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bronca rushes Rich and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rich jumps guard.
Bronca wants to stand but Rich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rich trying to control the position here.
Bronca forces his way into half guard.
Bronca is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rich is trying to stand up here but Bronca is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronca wants to stand up but Rich manages to regain full guard.
Bronca is fighting to break Rich's control of his arms but Rich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Rich striking off his back but it's not causing Bronca any problems.
Bronca is fighting to break Rich's control of his arms but Rich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bronca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rich, not yet.
Bronca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rich is proving hard to escape from.
Bronca stops Rich from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bronca clinches up against the cage.
Bronca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bronca is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rich is keeping busy.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronca is looking to control Rich's arms but Rich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bronca has his back to the cage.
Bronca seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#TD#
Rich wants the takedown. Bronca is fighting it off but Rich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bronca's guard against the cage.
Bronca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rich tries to stand but Bronca is controlling from the bottom.
Bronca keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bronca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bronca has tightened it up now! Rich should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armando Bronca!
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