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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Strong jabs Istvan right on the nose. Istvan blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Istvan rushes Strong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Strong jumps into guard, dragging Istvan to the mat.
Strong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Istvan from controlling successfully.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Istvan.
Istvan is stalling in the full guard.
Istvan throws an elbow that misses. Strong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Istvan's guard. Nice move by Strong!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong looking to sit in guard and control but Istvan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Istvan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Istvan has managed to get both his arms back between Strong's legs - danger averted.
Istvan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Istvan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Strong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Istvan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Istvan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strong regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Strong working for a triangle but Istvan defends it easily.
Istvan throws a strike but Strong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Strong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Istvan is trying to control the position but Strong postures up. #T2#
Istvan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Strong wants to control from the top but Istvan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Istvan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strong throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Istvan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Istvan has an active guard here but Strong has managed to pass into half guard.
Istvan is not content to let Strong control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Istvan trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong is trying to control the action in half guard but Istvan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Strong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Istvan.
Strong is controlling the pace.
Istvan punching from the bottom.
Istvan trying to control but Strong postures up.
Istvan wants to get back to full guard.
Istvan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Strong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Istvan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strong has managed to get both his arms back between Istvan's legs - danger averted.
Istvan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Istvan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Istvan looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Strong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strong lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Istvan keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strong wants to control from the top but Istvan keeps moving.
Istvan wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Istvan keeps trying to improve his position.
Istvan keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong won't allow Istvan to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Strong 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##TD2#
Istvan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strong on his heels. He'll look to pass Strong's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Strong wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Strong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Istvan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Istvan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Istvan tries to lock up and control but Strong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strong wants to control the pace but Istvan is squirming around nicely.
Istvan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strong avoids the attempt from Istvan to control.
Strong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Istvan is looking to escape. #T1##SU#
Strong is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Istvan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strong counters with a good, hard body kick but Istvan shrugs it off. #TD#
Strong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Istvan can do to turn this around?
Strong is working Istvan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Istvan looking to control.
Istvan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Istvan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Strong wants to control from the top but Istvan keeps moving.
Strong won't allow Istvan to sweep him here.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Istvan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strong wants to control from the top but Istvan keeps moving.
Istvan 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.
Bernie Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Strong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Istvan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Strong controls the position.#T3##SU#
Strong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Istvan shoots for a double leg takedown but Strong sprawls well. He's pushed Istvan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strong leaves Istvan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Strong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Istvan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Istvan 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.#SU#
Strong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4##TD2#
Istvan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strong did well to prevent Istvan getting side control.
Istvan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Istvan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Istvan.
Istvan looks to land a strike but Strong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Strong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Strong dives in and scores a takedown into Istvan's guard.
Strong trying to control but Istvan is working from the bottom.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Istvan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Istvan is still trying to improve position.
Istvan keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong is really struggling to control Istvan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Istvan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strong is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Istvan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Istvan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Strong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Istvan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strong has managed to get both his arms back between Istvan's legs - danger averted.
Strong trying to control but Istvan is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strong 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kovacs Istvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Istvan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Strong sneaks out the side door and pushes Istvan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Strong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Istvan to the mat! Istvan manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Istvan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
Istvan 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.
Strong postures up.
Strong wants to control from the top but Istvan keeps moving.
Istvan looking to control.
Istvan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strong is one step ahead there.
Strong trying to control but Istvan is working from the bottom.
Strong is working Istvan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Strong trying to control but Istvan is working from the bottom. #SU#
Strong stands up from Istvan's guard - Strong perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD2#
Istvan drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Strong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Istvan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Istvan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Istvan being controlled here, momentarily.
Strong wants to control from the top but Istvan keeps moving.
Istvan trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Kovacs Istvan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strong trying to control but Istvan is working from the bottom.
Istvan lands an upkick as Strong stands over him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Strong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bernie Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Istvan has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernie Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Strong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strong avoids it really well and circles away.
Strong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
Strong avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well.
Bernie Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker goes for a double leg but Strong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strong continues to drive forward.
As Walker backs away, Strong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Strong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strong is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strong trying to control the pace.
Walker tries to roll over but Strong keeps him under control.
Strong is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is controlling Strong's trapped leg to prevent Strong from advancing to side control.
Walker wants to control but Strong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker controlling the position for now.
Strong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Walker wants to control but Strong is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker shoots and misses #CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Strong taking a breather.#TD#
Strong jumps guard and drags Walker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker wants to stand but Strong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strong has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Walker.
Walker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
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 Bernie Strong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Walker.
Walker throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrong.
Bernie Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Walker.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Strong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker wants to clinch but Strong slips to the side
and Strong counters with a good low kick that Walker was not able to check. #CL#
Strong gets a clinch.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Strong jumps guard.
#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Walker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strong postures up.
#T2#
Walker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Strong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strong wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Strong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strong wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Strong is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong checks a leg kick nicely.
Tony Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Strong pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Strong is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strong swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Strong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Strong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage.
Strong feinted with a counter takedown.
Walker throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernie Strong is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walker's head.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Bernie Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Walker.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Strong has the dominant position.#T1##TD#
Strong drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Walker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker has Strong pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Strong stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong stuffs the takedown.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Strong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard. #T3##SU#
Strong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Strong sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strong throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker misses with a takedown #CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strong is defending well.
Walker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker fails to pull guard.
Walker is working for takedown but Strong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Strong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Strong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Strong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker controlling from the top position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Strong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Walker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strong smiles and moves away.
Tony Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernie Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernie Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Strong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Strong tries to keep at a distance but Mox has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mox has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Strong is trying to keep an underhook but Mox manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Strong kicks off Mox and gets to his feet.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mox is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Mox circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strong somewhat.
Mox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strong shoots in but Mox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mox takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Strong fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strong's brow.
Strong tries to pull guard but Mox won't allow it.
#TD2#
Mox works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Strong wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Mox darts in and clinches Strong up against the cage.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mox tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the cage.
Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mox just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mox is trying to trip Strong. He has hold of a leg but Strong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong keeping full guard, as Mox tries to pass. #T2#
Mox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mox is one step ahead there.
Mox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Mox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mox works over Strong with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Mox wants to get up but he can't break Strong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mox is stalling in the full guard.
Mox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mox controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mox showed some decent athleticism there.
Mox throwing shots but Strong is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mox wants to pass to mount but Strong is defending the position.
Well, if Mox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strong! #SUB2#
Mox is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mox extends the arm and Strong is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samwel Mox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Lion.
Lion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lion looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Lion.
Lion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lion feints a jab promting Strong to slip. Lion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strong shoots and misses
and Lion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lion throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Lion.
Strong attempts a counter takedown but Lion avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Lion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lion.
Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Lion swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lion throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Lion. That snapped Strong's head back.
Lion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lion lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Lion misses.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and Lion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Lion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strong's head.
Lion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lion throws a series of strikes that have Strong backpedaling.
Nice sprawl there from Lion as Strong shoots in.#CL#
Strong has managed to clinch.
Lion tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Lion tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Lion has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strong tries to pull guard but Lion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Strong tries a body shot but Lion blocks it.
Strong fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Lion breaks from the clinch.
Lion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lion.
Lion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nick Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lion pinned against the cage. Lion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Lion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Lion misses.
It appears Strong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lion looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well. #T4#
Lion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strong's hands.
Strong ducks right into an uppercut from Lion.
Strong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lion circles away.
Nick Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lion jabs at Strong's body.
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!
Lion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lion misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Lion does no damage.
Strong is looking to counter the offense by Lion and move into the clinch.
Lion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lion lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Strong darts in and clinches Lion up against the cage.
Lion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lion to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lion smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Lion.#T1#
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Lion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lion.
Lion lands with a nice body punch.
Strong shoots in but Lion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Strong is rocked!
Lion connects with a combination that backs up Strong into the cage. Lion lands a flurry of punches that gets past Strong's guard. Strong is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Lion bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Lion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malasantos as he jumps to the side.
Malasantos misses with a wild combination.
Malasantos tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily#CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Malasantos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malasantos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bernie Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montoya Malasantos.
Malasantos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Strong jumps into guard, dragging Malasantos to the mat.
#T1#
Malasantos slips nicely into half guard.
Malasantos not doing much here.
Malasantos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Malasantos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strong is holding on tight.
Strong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malasantos controlling his opponent.
Strong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Malasantos trying to control but Strong is having none of it.
Malasantos looking to finish with strikes here!
Strong is looking to get to half guard.
Strong is trying to reverse the position but instead Malasantos has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Malasantos working for a choke but Strong is defending well. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Strong prevents Malasantos from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Strong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malasantos gets his way!
Malasantos wants to control but Strong is keeping busy.#T4##SUB2#
Malasantos is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Strong with him. Strong is trying to defend but Malasantos has an arm under the chin now! Strong grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Montoya Malasantos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Strong feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Strong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones seems keen to control Strong's posture.
Strong 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.
Jones strikes from his own guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Strong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Strong is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong content to stall in guard here.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Strong trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Strong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strong wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones looks winded!#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Jones stays in close to Strong's body and controls the position.
Strong 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.#SUB#
Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Strong is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones is trying to control the position but Strong postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones pulls Strong in close to his closed guard and prevents Strong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to drag Strong to the mat but Strong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Strong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Strong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Strong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Strong trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Strong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU#
Strong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bernie Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Jones.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strong misses with a body kick.#TD#
Strong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Strong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strong is stalling in the full guard.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Strong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strong throws a big elbow that misses.
Strong is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strong content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strong is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Strong circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strong checks a leg kick.
Strong tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.#T3##TD#
Strong feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Strong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Strong 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.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Strong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.#TD#
Strong pulls guard successfully.
Bernie Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Strong working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Strong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Strong wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
Strong is trying to stand.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks the strikes from Strong.
Strong is trying to stand.
#T1#
Strong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.
Strong stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Strong tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Strong is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Jones takes a little break here. Strong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Strong is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Strong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones tries to move to mount but Strong blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Strong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strong is not content to let Jones control the position.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones controlling the action here.
Strong tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #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.
Nice strikes from Jones there. #ES#
Strong has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strong uses from the top position. #SUB#
Strong drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Strong off! Strong jumps back into Jones's guard.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernie Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strong 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Strong!
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