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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Foley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washi.#TD2#
Washi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Foley is trying to defend but Washi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Foley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Washi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foley wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Foley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washi is controlling him.
Foley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Washi has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Washi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Washi trying to control the position but Foley is working away.
Washi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Foley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Foley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washi.
A lull in the action here as Washi stalls from top position.#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.
Washi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Foley's legs.
Foley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Foley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Washi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Washi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washi closes the distance and clinches up with Foley, looking for a takedown. Washi pushes Foley against the cage but Foley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Foley gets caught napping as Washi dives in and scores a takedown. Foley manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washi passes Foley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washi looks winded!
Washi looks to land a strike but Foley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Washi trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Washi is looking to advance position but Foley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Foley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Washi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Washi!
Washi trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Washi is looking for a triangle but Foley pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ikehara Washi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Foley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Washi tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Foley counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Washi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washi manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Washi's guard.
Foley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Washi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washi manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Washi's guard.
Foley stopping the sweep attempt from Washi.#T1#
Washi is still trying to improve position.
Washi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foley controls the pace.
Washi is pulling down on Foley's head to control his posture.
Foley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Washi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washi manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Washi's guard.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Washi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washi is breathing heavily.
Foley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foley controls the pace.
Foley works over Washi with some ground and pound from guard.
Foley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Foley has gone for a leg lock! Washi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foley's guard.#REVB#
Foley working a defensive guard here.
Washi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Washi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Washi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Foley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Foley 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.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Washi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Foley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washi trying to control the position.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Washi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washi manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Washi's guard.
Washi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolland Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley landing with the ground and pound.
Washi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Washi forces Foley back against the cage and clinches.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Washi avoids the damage to the body.
Foley tries to stall but Washi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Washi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Foley. No joy for Washi on that attempt.
Foley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Washi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Rolland Foley has been cut.
Washi dives in for a single leg takedown but Foley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foley tries to counter by clinching up but Washi breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by Washi.
Foley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Washi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washi tries to clinch up.#T1#
Washi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Foley misses its target.#CL#
Foley takes the fight into the clinch.
Washi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Foley stalling in the clinch.
Foley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foley tries to circle away but Washi has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Foley manages to break the clinch.
Ikehara Washi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley blocks a leg kick.
Foley throws a big counter combination but Washi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Washi gets caught flat footed, as Foley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
Foley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washi wants to stand and escape but Foley is having none of it.
Foley is in close to Washi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foley scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Washi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foley has Washi in his guard.#REVB#
Washi wants to get up but he can't break Foley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
Foley looking for a triangle here. Washi is fighting it but it looks tight! Foley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Washi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rolland Foley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Break feints and as Foley raises his hands in defense, Break changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Break content to stall in guard here.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Break from controlling successfully.
Foley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Break.
Foley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Break controls the pace.
Let's hope that Break 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Break is in close to Foley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Break working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Break on the ground.
Break advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Break thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Break staying calm.#T2##SUB2#
Break tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Break has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Break has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Break shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.#T3#
Break is in close to Foley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Break not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Break trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Break in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Break is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Foley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Break closes the distance and clinches up with Foley, looking for a takedown. Break pushes Foley against the cage but Foley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Break clinches.
Break tries to pull guard but Foley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Break pulls guard effortlessly.
Foley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Break working for a triangle but Foley defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Break has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Foley should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Break has tightened it up now! Foley 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 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bak Break!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cantona closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cantona stops Foley from getting back to his feet.
Cantona thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foley's head.
Cantona not doing much here.
Cantona blocks the strikes from Foley.
Foley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantona won't allow Foley to get back to his feet.
Foley really is a fat lump.
Cantona showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cantona moves into the clinch.#T1#
Cantona misses with a punch to the body.
Foley can't find room to land a body shot as Cantona controls the action.
Cantona has Foley pressed against the cage.
Cantona looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Cantona has picked Foley up - he's going for a ride! Cantona dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Foley tries to roll over but Cantona keeps him under control.
Cantona trying to control from Foley's half guard. Foley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cantona with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB#
Cantona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cantona has managed to get both his arms back between Foley's legs - danger averted.
Foley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cantona controls the pace.
Cantona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Cantona drags him back down.
Cantona trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantona trying to control the position but Foley is working away. #SUB2#
Cantona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cantona controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cantona misses with the ground and pound.
Cantona wants to control but Foley is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cantona tries for a kimura but Foley is defending well.
Cantona wants to control but Foley is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cantona 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#
Cantona tries to clinch but Foley moves out of range. #TD2#
Cantona closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Cantona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cantona trying to control the position but Foley is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cantona sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cantona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Foley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cantona is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Foley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cantona goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Foley escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Foley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cantona. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cantona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Foley seems to be looking for submissions.
Cantona wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Foley 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.
#T3#
Cantona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foley.
Foley is looking to take a break and control but Cantona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cantona trying to control but Foley postures up.
Foley is looking to take a break and control but Cantona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cantona controlling the position well.
Foley trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cantona moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cantona is trying to keep Foley in close.
Foley wants to control from the top but Cantona keeps moving.
Foley is really struggling to control Cantona but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cantona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cantona looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cantona is breathing heavily.
Cantona wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Cantona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cantona.
Foley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cantona moves in looking to clinch but Foley pushes him off.
Foley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cantona darts in looking for a takedown but Foley gets double underhooks and turns Cantona into the cage. #TD#
Cantona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cantona manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley tries to pull guard but Cantona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cantona.
Stalling in the clinch from Foley.
Knees to the body from Cantona.
Cantona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rolland Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cantona.
Cantona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cantona taking a breather.
Cantona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foley's efforts to push away.
Foley tries to break the clinch but Cantona is controlling the position.
Cantona tries to pull guard but Foley won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Foley has had enough of the clinch but Cantona keeps him there for the moment.
Foley leaning against his opponent.
Foley tries to stall but Cantona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foley gets underhooks to prevent Cantona's takedown attempt.
Foley jumps guard but Cantona stands there with Foley around his waist. Foley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Foley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #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.
Cantona trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Cantona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foley is looking to stand up but Cantona isn't so interested in that idea.
Cantona trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cantona stays in close to Foley's body and controls the position.
Cantona wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cantona showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cantona takes the fight into the clinch. #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.
Cantona is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but Cantona is controlling him.#TD2#
Cantona wants the takedown. Foley is fighting it off but Cantona persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foley's guard against the cage.
Cantona trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantona looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Foley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cantona's head.
Rolland Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Cantona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foley is working Cantona over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rolland Foley.
I think Cantona has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Cantona!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Delacour enables Foley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Delacour manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Foley prevents Delacour from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Delacour is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.
Delacour trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Foley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Delacour is trying to keep Foley in close.
Delacour 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.
Delacour not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foley won't allow Delacour to sweep him here.
Delacour working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foley.
Foley stands up over Delacour, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Foley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foley throwing strikes from guard but Delacour blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Delacour is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foley defends well.#SUB2#
Delacour is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foley defends well.
Foley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Foley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foley 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.
Delacour is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Foley stays in close to Delacour's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Delacour is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delacour looks winded!
Foley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Delacour is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delacour manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Delacour's guard.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
Foley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Foley has gone for a leg lock! Delacour slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foley's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Foley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delacour is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Foley keeping moving, preventing Delacour from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Foley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Delacour passes into half guard.
Delacour stops Foley from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Foley pushes Delacour off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Delacour clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC2#
Delacour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Foley scores with a takedown into Delacour's guard.
Delacour wants to sweep here but Foley controlling him for the moment.
Foley 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. #SUB2#
Delacour is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Foley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Delacour is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foley, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Delacour pushes Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delacour can do to turn this around?
Foley tries to break the clinch but Delacour is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Delacour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacour tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foley defends well and Delacour ends up having to push Foley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delacour shoots and misses #CL#
and Foley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Delacour jumps guard but Foley stands there with Delacour around his waist. Delacour gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rolland Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Delacour.
Delacour can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Foley just leaning against Delacour, taking a breather.
Delacour tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foley smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Delacour instigates a clinch. #TD#
Foley pulls guard effortlessly.
Delacour trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Delacour trying to move into half guard but instead Foley has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Foley is working Delacour over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Delacour is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Delacour is breathing heavily.
Foley 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.
Delacour bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foley's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Foley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delacour gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delacour prevents Foley from getting back to his feet.
Foley 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.
Delacour is looking to stand up but Foley won't let him. #T3#
Delacour trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Foley kicks Delacour off and gets to his feet.
Delacour fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Foley pushes Delacour up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Delacour tries to score a body lock takedown but Foley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delacour drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Foley. No joy for Delacour on that attempt.
Daniel Delacour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Foley gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Foley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Foley taking a breather here. #SUB#
Foley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Foley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delacour knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Delacour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Delacour throws a head kick that Foley semi-blocks.
Delacour shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foley but Foley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delacour shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Delacour.
Delacour tries to clinch there but Foley circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Foley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Delacour struggling a bit here.
Foley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Delacour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Foley takes a little break here. Delacour wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Foley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Foley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Delacour has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Foley but great work by Delacour.
Delacour controls the position.
Delacour trying to control the position but Foley is working away.
Foley pushes Delacour away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Delacour gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Foley is looking for a sweep.
Delacour trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Foley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Delacour wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foley keeps working.
Foley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Delacour's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SU2#
Delacour stands up and beckons Foley to join him on the feet.
Delacour dives in for a single leg takedown but Foley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rolland Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Delacour.#CL2#
Delacour pushes Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Delacour is trying to stall.
#BC#
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delacour is looking to clinch but Foley is avoiding it.
Foley tries to counter with a takedown but Delacour is quick to defend against it.
Delacour fails to land the takedown.
Foley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delacour manages to circle out of the way.#T4##CL2#
Delacour takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delacour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Foley counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delacour tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daniel Delacour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolland Foley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foley scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rolland Foley.
Well Foley 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolland Foley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Vemola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
Vemola misses the shot to the body.
Foley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vemola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Rolland Foley has been cut.#KD2#
Vemola cracks Foley with an uppercut from hell and Foley crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vemola's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Foley is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vemola loads up on a big left hand. Foley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Vemola looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Foley can't hide his disappointment, as Vemola celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlos Vemola!
After the fight, Karlos Vemola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Biggims shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.
Biggims won't allow Foley to sweep him here.
Foley keeping full guard, as Biggims tries to pass.
Foley looking to control.
Foley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Biggims working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biggims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggims throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Biggims is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Biggims is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard.
Foley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard. #SUB2#
Biggims is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foley defends well.
Biggims being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foley cracks Biggims with a solid left hand.
Foley working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Biggims looking for a guillotine here but Foley defends easily.
Biggims looks winded!#SUB2#
Biggims has his foot on Foley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foley works his way back into a safe position though.
Foley 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biggims has momentary wrist control but Foley slips an elbow through the middle.
Foley content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Biggims has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Foley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Foley 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.
Foley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biggims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foley controls the pace.#SUB#
Foley has gone for a leg lock! Biggims slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foley's guard.#REVB#
Biggims looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Foley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Foley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foley lands a couple of elbows.
Foley is working Biggims over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biggims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley works over Biggims with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Biggims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Biggims has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
#TD#
Foley gets control of Biggims's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Biggims trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Biggims drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foley dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Foley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Biggims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley landing with the ground and pound.
Biggims is breathing heavily.#T1#
Biggims being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard. #SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foley won't allow Biggims to get back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Biggims has momentary wrist control but Foley slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Biggims looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard. #SUB#
Foley 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.
Foley landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.
Foley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Foley.
Rolland Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foley chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Biggims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Foley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biggims is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biggims has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Biggims wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Foley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biggims is looking to work some ground and pound but Foley has wrist control.
Foley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggims's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley 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#
Biggims tries to clinch but Foley is having none of it.
Biggims with a poor takedown #CL#
and Foley counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Biggims jumps guard and drags Foley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Foley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Biggims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggims can do to turn this around?
Foley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Biggims looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foley controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Biggims working for a triangle but Foley defends it easily.
Foley lands a couple of elbows.
Foley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Foley 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Biggims manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foley has Biggims in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Biggims got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggims has managed to get both his arms back between Foley's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Foley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggims trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Biggims is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Biggims is pressing down on Foley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foley is in close to Biggims's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Foley 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.
Foley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biggims is trying to control the position but Foley postures up. #SUB2#
Biggims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Biggims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcus Biggims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolland Foley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolland Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foley 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolland Foley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Foley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier fails with the takedown#CL#
and Foley moves into the clinch.
Rolland Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Cormier.
A frustrated look appears on Foley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Foley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cormier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Foley to the mat. Foley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Cormier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cormier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foley dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Foley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cormier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cormier stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Foley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cormier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cormier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cormier has control of Foley's left arm, preventing Foley from doing any damage.
Foley content to stall in guard here.
Foley wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier pulls Foley in close to his closed guard and prevents Foley from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Foley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cormier wants to stand up but Foley is controlling him.
Foley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Foley from controlling successfully.
Cormier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foley throws a strike but Cormier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cormier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foley'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cormier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Cormier has hold of Foley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Foley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cormier cranks the arm and Foley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Foley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Cormier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Santana shoots in and bounces Foley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santana has Foley in his guard.#REVR#
Foley content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foley has Santana in his guard.#REVB#
Foley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santana is stalling in the full guard.
Foley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santana's guard. #REVR#
Foley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Santana's guard. #T2#
Santana keeping moving, preventing Foley from controlling successfully.
Foley stays in close to Santana's body and controls the position.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foley. #SUB#
Foley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santana! #REVB##ES#
Foley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Foley as Santana shoots in.
Foley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Foley really is a fat lump.#T3##TD2#
Santana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foley on his heels. He'll look to pass Foley's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Foley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santana trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Santana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santana wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving. #T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Foley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Foley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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 Rolland Foley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Foley tries to sprawl but Santana drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Foley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Santana misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Foley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Foley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Foley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Foley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Foley jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Santana's guard.
Foley controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foley.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolland Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foley 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Santana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foley quickly recovers to half guard.
Foley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Foley 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.
Santana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santana is looking to stall here but Foley recovers full guard.
Foley 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.#T3#
Santana trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Foley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Santana has gone for a leg lock! Foley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santana's guard.#REVR#
Santana trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Foley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foley, into his guard. #REVB#
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Santana being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Foley shoots in and bounces Santana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foley works over Santana with some ground and pound from guard.
Foley is fighting to break Santana's control of his arms but Santana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foley throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Santana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santana is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Santana's guard.
Foley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Foley is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mario Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana takes a kick to the side of the head.#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.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Foley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Foley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Foley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foley slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Foley as Santana shoots in.
Rolland Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.
Santana darts in looking for a takedown but Foley gets double underhooks and turns Santana into the cage. #TD2#
Santana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foley on his heels. He'll look to pass Foley's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Foley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Foley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Foley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foley throws a big right hand that misses.
Foley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foley wanted to stand there but Santana had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolland Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foley 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolland Foley!
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