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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Skrap Fights 25
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Corti fails to land with a series of punches.
Alacantara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corti misses the shot to the body.
Corti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alacantara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corti with a poor takedown
and Alacantara counters with an outside leg kick.
Corti fails with the takedown.
Alacantara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alacantara looks to land a combination but Corti avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alacantara scores with a nice right hand.
Corti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alacantara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alacantara scores with a nice body kick.
Alacantara slaps away a takedown attempt from Corti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Corti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Alacantara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corti counters with a stiff right hand.
Corti shoots in looking for a takedown but Alacantara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alacantara blocks the body kick.
Alacantara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alacantara throws the left hand but Corti avoids the punch easily.
Aric Alacantara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corti tries a head kick but it misses.
Alacantara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corti.
Corti doesn't manage to clinch there - Alacantara circles away.
Despite the aggression on Alacantara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alacantara dodges the punch combination from Corti.
Corti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alacantara as he jumps to the side. #T2##CL#
Corti has Alacantara up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Corti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alacantara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corti's head.
Alacantara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Corti is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corti tries to clinch but Alacantara moves away
and Alacantara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Corti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alacantara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corti shoots for a takedown but Alacantara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alacantara clobbers Corti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corti shoots in for a double leg but Alacantara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Alacantara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corti tries to clinch but Alacantara moves out of range.
Corti wants to clinch
and Alacantara counters with a left to the body.
Alacantara drops Corti with a naaaaasty hook - Corti is in real trouble here! Alacantara dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aric Alacantara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Storm is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cubio tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm stalling the fight.
Cubio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Storm moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Cubio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cubio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Cubio.
Storm being controlled here momentarily.
Storm wants to stand and escape but instead Cubio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Cubio stands up from Storm's guard - Cubio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Storm tries to sprawl but Cubio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cubio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cubio is trying to work for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
Cubio controlling the pace. #T2#
Cubio working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cubio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm tries to kick Cubio off but Cubio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cubio connects with a nice short shot to Storm's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cubio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot lands for Cubio! Storm is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fubio Cubio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Harris sends Cubio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harris is motioning to the referee to let Cubio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Harris darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cubio's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Harris before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cochise Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Cubio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cubio shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris pounces like a tiger and cracks Cubio with a vicious hook! Cubio is down but not out! Harris follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cochise Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Harris throws out a leg kick but Cubio moves out of range and Harris only half commits.
Harris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cubio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cubio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cubio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cubio is breathing heavily.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubio moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris digs a good body shot into Cubio's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cubio doesn't seem bothered though.
Cubio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harris drops Cubio with a big left hand! Cubio is injured, injured bad! Harris jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cochise Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cubio clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Myers pulls Cubio into guard.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Myers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubio postures up in Myers's guard and throws a big left but Myers blocks it.
Cubio working some strikes from top position.
Cubio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Myers working a defensive guard here.
Myers wants to sweep here but Cubio controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio stays in close to Myers's body and controls the position.
Cubio passes Myers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cubio trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Cubio is trying to work for a kimura but Myers is defending well.
Cubio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#
It looks like Roderick Myers has been cut.
Myers tries to get to full guard but Cubio has control of the leg.
Cubio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Myers wants to control but Cubio is keeping busy.
It looks like Cubio is going to stand back up.
Cubio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Myers is rocked!#CUT2#
Roderick Myers's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Cubio is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Myers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fubio Cubio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Crosby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cubio!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crosby working the ground and pound but Cubio is defending the strikes.
Crosby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crosby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crosby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cubio down.
Crosby trying to control the action but Cubio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crosby misses with the ground and pound.
Crosby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crosby working the ground and pound.
Crosby throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cubio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crosby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubio defending well though.
Cubio is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crosby looks to land a strike but Cubio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crosby trying to control but Cubio is working from the bottom.
Cubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crosby. #SUB2#
Cubio looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Cubio looks winded!
Crosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crosby postures up in Cubio's guard and throws a big left but Cubio blocks it.
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby landing some decent shots from guard.
Crosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crosby trying to control but Cubio is working from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crosby throwing strikes but missing.
Crosby is working Cubio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crosby throws a strike but Cubio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Crosby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crosby 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#
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Well, if Crosby 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crosby lands a nice short elbow.
Cubio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crosby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crosby working the head and body with strikes.
Crosby lands strikes from half guard.
Cubio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crosby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cubio is staying active underneath Crosby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubio trying to control from the bottom.
Cubio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crosby.
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crosby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Crosby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cubio sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubio wants to control but Crosby is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Crosby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crosby stalling.
Nice strikes from Crosby there.
Crosby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cubio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crosby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crosby is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubio is trying to maintain the position but Crosby is very close to passing his half guard.
Crosby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Crosby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Crosby is working for a submission of some sort.
Crosby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crosby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Crosby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cubio wants to get back to full guard.
Cubio is breathing heavily.
Crosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crosby working over Cubio with some ground and pound. Cubio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crosby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crosby wants to control but Cubio is keeping him busy.
Crosby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cubio gets back to full guard.
Crosby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crosby scoring with some ground and pound.
Cubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby throwing strikes but missing.
Cubio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crosby is one step ahead there. #T2#
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crosby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crosby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cubio is trying to control the position but Crosby postures up.
Crosby with a nice head shot there.
Crosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crosby throws an elbow that misses. Cubio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crosby's guard. Nice move by Cubio!#REVB#
Cubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cubio trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Crosby working for a triangle but Cubio defends it easily.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Cubio isn't so interested in that idea.
Cubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Crosby has an active guard here but Cubio has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubio is trying to control. Crosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cubio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crosby to regain full guard.
Crosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving. #SUB#
Crosby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Crosby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cubio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Crosby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cubio controls Crosby momentarily but Crosby frees himself.
Crosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crosby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio looking to control.
Crosby postures up in Cubio's guard and throws a big left but Cubio blocks it.
Mike Crosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cubio has momentary wrist control but Crosby slips an elbow through the middle.
Cubio keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully.
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Crosby landing some decent shots from guard.
Cubio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crosby working some strikes from top position.
Crosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Cubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cubio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crosby.
Cubio looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Crosby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cubio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crosby is in Cubio's guard.
Cubio is trying to keep Crosby in close.
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubio has wrist control.
Crosby postures up and lands a big shot to Cubio's brow.
Cubio working a defensive guard here.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Crosby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crosby'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.
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.
Crosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crosby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Crosby works over Cubio with some ground and pound from guard.
Crosby throwing strikes from guard but Cubio blocks nicely.
Crosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Crosby scores with a takedown into Cubio's guard.
Cubio looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubio, not yet.
Cubio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crosby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crosby works over Cubio with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubio is pulling down on Crosby's head. It's preventing any offense from Crosby, at least for the moment.
Cubio wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Crosby won't allow Cubio to get back to his feet.
Crosby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crosby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crosby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby 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!
Cubio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crosby is one step ahead there.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Crosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crosby, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Crosby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Cubio shoots in looking for a takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl out of it but Cubio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stokes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubio misses with a takedown
and Stokes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cubio's knee momentarily.
Stokes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Cubio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cubio looks winded!#SUB#
Stokes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubio pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cubio.
Stokes is not content to let Cubio control the position.
Stokes trying to control from the bottom.
Cubio drops an elbow to the side of Stokes's head.
Stokes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cubio on the ground.#T1#
Stokes wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes wants to control but Cubio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stokes wants to improve his position but Cubio is controlling well.
Cubio is keen to just control but Stokes is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cubio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stokes sees it coming and defends easily.
Stokes has his hands clasped together around Cubio's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stokes is trying to control but can't.
Stokes regains full guard. Nicely done. #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.
Stokes 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stokes holds on and takes a little breather.
Cubio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cubio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cubio wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cubio dives in and grabs Stokes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stokes pushes down on Cubio's head and hops out.
Stokes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindsay Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fubio Cubio.
Stokes pushes Cubio away with a front kick.#TD#
Stokes shoots in and bounces Cubio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cubio wants to get back to his feet but Stokes passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Cubio is looking to improve his position.
Cubio trying to control but Stokes postures up.
Cubio is trying to get back to full guard.
Stokes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cubio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Stokes is thwarting Cubio's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Stokes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubio is just riding it out for now. Stokes eventually gives up the hold.
Cubio is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio is trying to maintain the position but Stokes is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lindsay Stokes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Stokes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cubio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cubio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes looking to control.
Cubio is in close to Stokes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Cubio is proving a slippery customer.
Cubio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio is fighting to break Stokes's control of his arms but Stokes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubio with a nice head shot there.
Cubio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stokes's guard.
Cubio is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stokes is refusing to be controlled, as Cubio sits in half guard.
Stokes is controlling Cubio's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stokes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Cubio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stokes controlling the position well.
Stokes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cubio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stokes's head. #SUB2#
Cubio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stokes defends it well.
Stokes is controlling Cubio's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stokes is not content to let Cubio control the position.
Stokes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stokes tries to roll over but Cubio keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubio in particular looking to stall.
Cubio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Stokes desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Stokes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cubio scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stokes manages to mount him!
Cubio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cubio can't escape the position.
Cubio tries to hold on but Stokes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fubio Cubio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cubio throws a lazy uppercut
and Stokes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Donk. Stokes catches Cubio right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Stokes has closed the distance and engaged Cubio in a clinch.
#BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Cubio shoots and misses
and Stokes counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid body kick from Stokes.
Cubio fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stokes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stokes lands in his opponent's guard.
Cubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Stokes gets to his feet. Cubio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Stokes closes the distance and pushes Cubio back into the cage.
Stokes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stokes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Stokes moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stokes as Cubio tries to tie him up. #T2##BC2#
Cubio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Stokes gets a clinch.
Cubio has Stokes pressed against the cage, preventing Stokes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Cubio is controlling him.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Cubio is controlling him.
Stokes wants to break free but Cubio has control.
Cubio avoiding damage as Stokes throws knees to the body.
Cubio jumps guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lindsay Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fubio Cubio.
Stokes connects with a knee to the head.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch but Cubio keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Stokes lands with a kick to the temple. Cubio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Cubio tries for a takedown but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stokes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cubio sprawls and moves away.
Cubio tries for a takedown but Stokes circles away easily
and Stokes counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Stokes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cubio was covering up waiting for the punch and Stokes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cubio working a defensive guard here.
Cubio trying to control the position here. #T4#
Cubio working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Cubio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cubio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stokes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cubio 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lindsay Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gates avoids the elbow strike from Cubio, against the cage.
#BC#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cubio gets tackled into the cage by Gates. Gates maintains the clinch.
Cubio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Cubio breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Gates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Cubio looking to score a takedown here. Gates is defending well but Cubio drives through and ends up in Gates's guard.
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.
Cubio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gates wants to sweep here but Cubio controlling him for the moment.
Gates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Cubio has gone for a leg lock! Gates slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cubio's guard.#REVR#
Cubio pulls Gates in close to prevent any damage.
Gates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cubio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gates is working Cubio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Cubio looking for a guillotine here but Gates defends easily.
Cubio looking to control.
Gates sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Cubio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubio trying to control the position.
#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.#TD2#
Cubio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gates wants to improve his position but Cubio is controlling well.
Cubio wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gates pushes Cubio off looking to stand but Cubio dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Cubio seems content to control.
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 Josh Gates will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Cubio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gates to the ground. Cubio is now in Gates's guard.
Cubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubio looking to sit in guard and control but Gates gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio wants to improve his position but instead Gates has moved into half guard.
Gates is thwarting Cubio's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Gates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubio being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubio looking to control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cubio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gates is one step ahead there.
Cubio is pulling down on Gates's head. It's preventing any offense from Gates, at least for the moment.
Josh Gates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubio is trying to keep Gates in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Cubio working for a triangle but Gates defends it easily.
Cubio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Cubio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cubio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cubio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Cubio drives through and clinches with Gates against the cage.
#TD2#
Cubio jumps guard.
Gates controlling from the top position.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Cubio is keeping the position.
Gates postures up.
#T4#
Gates stays in close to Cubio's body and controls the position.
Cubio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubio wants to stand but Gates is controlling the position.
Cubio is trying to control the position but Gates postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fubio Cubio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Cubio has clasped his hands together around Gates's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gates is looking to regain half guard here but Cubio keeps moving and retains side control.
Gates is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cubio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Cubio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Cubio taking a breather here.
Gates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cubio on the ground.#SUB2#
Cubio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gates rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubio's guard! Nice work there by Gates!
Gates won't allow Cubio to sweep him here.
Cubio trying to control the position here.
Gates controlling from the top position. #T2#
Cubio trying to control the position.
Gates won't allow Cubio to sweep him here.
Gates content to stall in guard here.
Cubio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gates is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Gates clinches up with Cubio and pushes him back against the cage.
Gates scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cubio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Gates ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gates no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gates 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.
Gates wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cubio manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Cubio trying to control the action but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates pushes Cubio off looking to stand but Cubio dives back in and keeps control.
Cubio slips a nice elbow through Gates's hands, connecting with Gates's forehead.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gates 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Gates!
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