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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Candie wants to clinch.
Candie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Maxwell lands a big right hand that sends Candie crashing to the mat! Maxwell stays standing though and waves Candie back to his feet!#ROC#
Candie is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mickael Candie has been cut.
Maxwell connects with a body shot that sends Candie's belly button to the back.
Candie is still on wobbly legs! Can Maxwell finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maxwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Maxwell clinches up with Candie and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell jabs Candie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Candie walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Maxwell swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Maxwell!
Kevin Maxwell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm like Michael Jackson at an orphanage. Unstoppable. '.
The defeated Mickael Candie had this to say: 'Congrats, maybe I will have a second chance one day! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Mari back into the cage.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mari clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Mari manages to escape to his feet. #CL2#
Mari moves into the clinch.
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!
Mari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mari wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mari is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mari wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mari throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith advances position into side control!
Mari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Mari working for the choke.
Mari avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#SUB2#
Mari is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Mari gets his hands free.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Smith surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T4#
Smith trying to control the hands but Mari won't let him.
Mari wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Mari's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
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 Jon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a series of punches but Mari moves out of range.
Mari shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mari scores with a hook.
Mari tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. #TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Mari is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Mari's guard.#ES2#
Mari pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith leaves Mari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mari has managed to clinch.
Mari jumps guard but Smith stands there with Mari around his waist. Mari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jon Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miko Mari.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
#T1##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mari moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mari circles away.
Mari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mari moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mari is breathing heavily.#TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mari!
Mari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Mari in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mari misses with a wild combination.
Jon Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mari shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Mari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mari takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Smith forces Mari back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Smith jumps guard and drags Mari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith pulls Mari in close to prevent any damage.
Mari is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.#REVR##T3##SU#
Smith gets to his feet - Mari follows without any prompting.
Mari tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mari clinches up against the cage.
Mari is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mari fails to land the takedown.
Mari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Miko Mari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mari tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Mari. Those never looked like landing.
Mari on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith passes Mari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Mari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mari.
Mari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking to isolate an arm here. Mari doesn't see it coming and as Smith extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Sonni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mari sprawling to the canvas! Mari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sonni finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Miko Mari has been cut.
Mari dives in for a single leg takedown but Sonni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Mari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonni cracks Mari's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Mari slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Sonni can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yka Sonni!
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Candie closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Candie.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Candie. #BC#
Candie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Candie clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Candie manages to break the clinch.
Candie wants to clinch.
Candie throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
As Candie backs off Emelianenko throws a huge counter combo but Candie manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Candie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Candie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Candie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Candie.
Candie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Candie scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Emelianenko manages to mount him!
#T1#
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Candie wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here. #T2#
Candie is trying desperately to improve position.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Candie is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Candie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Candie tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away. #T3#
Emelianenko scoring with strikes but Candie is staying in there. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has control of Candie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Candie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Candie is looking to escape.
Emelianenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Candie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Candie is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Candie to control.
Candie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Candie won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitri Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Candie is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Candie tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Candie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.#TD2#
Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candie controlling the position.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Candie is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Dimitri Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Emelianenko being controlled here momentarily.
Candie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Candie trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Candie keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Candie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Candie off to one side.
Candie tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Candie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Candie takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Emelianenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Candie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko trying to control.
Emelianenko has the hooks in. Candie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Emelianenko controls the position.#T3#
Emelianenko wants to control but Candie is keeping busy.
Emelianenko not allowing Candie to control his hands.
Candie tries to escape but Emelianenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Emelianenko wants to control but Candie is keeping busy.
Candie breaks Emelianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SU#
Candie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Candie clinches with his opponent.
Candie is struggling to control the position.
Candie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Candie missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Candie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Candie throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Candie sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mickael Candie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Candie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickael Candie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Candie thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.#CL#
Candie darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Candie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Candie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Candie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Candie misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Candie breaks from the clinch.
Candie dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Candie's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Candie sprawls well.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Candie clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Candie scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Candie breaks from the clinch.
Candie slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickael Candie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mickael Candie has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Emelianenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Candie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Candie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Emelianenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Candie pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Candie shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Candie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Candie throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Candie.
Emelianenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Candie misses with a body shot.
Mickael Candie is winning the standup battle so far.
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.#CL#
Candie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Candie stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
#T3##BC#
Candie manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Candie forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Candie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.#TD2#
Candie gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
Candie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Candie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickael Candie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Candie 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickael Candie!
A victorious Mickael Candie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Mari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Mari closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace has Mari pressed against the cage, preventing Mari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mari manages to break the clinch.
Mari wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mari avoids it.
Mari connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Mari closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Mari to work.
Wallace takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Mari stalling against the cage.
Mari wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallace won't allow it.
Mari tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Mari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Mari gets control of Wallace's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace won't allow Mari to get back to his feet.
Mari controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Mari wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it. #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.#SU#
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mari, up you get!
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mari scores with a head kick.
Mari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mari throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Mari tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Mari has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Mari working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mari manages to break the clinch.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Mari tries to get set, Wallace tries to push him back and clinch up but Mari manages to avoid the attempt.
Mari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mari goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Max Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miko Mari.#CL2#
Mari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Mari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace tried to score with a low kick but Mari checks it.
Mari goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Wallace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mari sprawls and moves away.
Miko Mari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mari rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mari is trying to break free.#T4#
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mari has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mari wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Mari.
Mari tries to break free but Wallace pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace leaves Mari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mari. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Mari shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Mari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Mari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wallace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mari is looking to escape.
Mari trying to control but Wallace postures up.
Mari gets full guard.
Wallace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mari wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Mari wants to stand but Wallace is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wallace won't allow Mari to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mari wants to stand up but Wallace is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mari moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mari.#T2#
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Mari lands.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Wallace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mari to the ground. Wallace is now in Mari's guard.
Wallace sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mari's guard.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mari wants to get back to his feet.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mari keeps working. #T3#
Mari wants to get back to his feet.
Wallace wants to control but Mari is keeping him busy.
Wallace is looking to stall here but Mari recovers full guard.
Mari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mari keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Mari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mari scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miko Mari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mari wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace sets himself, and Mari steps forward looking for the clinch! Wallace avoids it this time.
Mari is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Mari lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Mari.
Mari lands a nice shot to the body.
Mari tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Mari shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mari cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Max Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Mari.
Mari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Max Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miko Mari.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mari looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.#TD#
Wallace 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.
Wallace controlling from the top position.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Wallace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard. #REVB#
Mari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace looking to control.
#T3#
Mari trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mari is controlling him.
Mari won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
Mari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mari throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mari tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Mari fails to land the takedown.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Mari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Mari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mari tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace dives in and grabs Mari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mari pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Mari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mari moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miko Mari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mari shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miko Mari.
I've got Mari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miko Mari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mari looking to score a takedown here. Dethlok is defending well but Mari drives through and ends up in Dethlok's guard.
Dethlok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mari's guard. #REVR#
Mari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dethlok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dethlok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dethlok pushes down on Mari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dethlok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dethlok is trying for a kimura here. Mari looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dethlok wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Obadiah Dethlok!
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Turturro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turturro lands a nice short elbow.
Candie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Candie has hold of Turturro's hands but Turturro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Candie tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turturro drops an elbow to the side of Candie's head.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Turturro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro working over Candie with some ground and pound. Candie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Candie is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turturro lands a nice short elbow.
Candie is still in real trouble! Can Turturro finish him?
Turturro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Candie!
Turturro lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Candie! Turturro sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Candie and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giacobbe Turturro!
Giacobbe Turturro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Mickael Candie was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, maybe I will have a second chance one day! '.
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Event:
Trash Fights 22(265 structur)
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson is leaning against Aldridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aldridge blocks a body shot from Wilson.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Aldridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Aldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sam Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Aldridge throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Wilson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Aldridge follows into mount! #CUT2#
It looks like Sam Wilson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Aldridge's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Aldridge is controlling him well.
Aldridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aldridge.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Aldridge is stalling here. Wilson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aldridge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wilson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aldridge manages to get back to half guard.
Aldridge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Aldridge moves into full guard.
#T2#
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Aldridge.
Aldridge is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Aldridge has a hand on Wilson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wilson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wilson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aldridge working to try and regain half guard.
Aldridge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Aldridge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wilson prevents Aldridge from improving his position.
Wilson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldridge is just holding on here. Wilson manages to take his back.
Wilson biding his time, controlling Aldridge.
Aldridge tries to escape but Wilson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Wilson controls the position.
Aldridge turns into Wilson and is now in his guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Aldridge from controlling successfully.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Aldridge slips an elbow through the middle.
Aldridge working some strikes from top position.
Aldridge wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldridge's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevaughn Aldridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Wilson's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Aldridge.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldridge circles away.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldridge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aldridge connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Aldridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Aldridge drops Wilson with a left and a right! Oh, Wilson is hurt - Aldridge dives into side control looking to finish!
Aldridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#SUB2#
Aldridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##ES#
Wilson throws Aldridge to one side and escapes!
Aldridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldridge defends it nicely.
Aldridge misses with the combination.
As Aldridge looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Aldridge just gets out of the way.#TD#
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Aldridge is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Aldridge's guard.
Aldridge is trying to keep Wilson in close.
#T2#
Aldridge wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Aldridge keeps moving.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aldridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aldridge is trying to keep Wilson in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Aldridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldridge cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldridge's head.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Aldridge misses.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Aldridge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldridge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldridge in his tracks.
Wilson tries to clinch but Aldridge is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Aldridge. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldridge, right into the meat.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Aldridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson checks a low kick from Aldridge.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevaughn Aldridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Wilson's cut.
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#
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aldridge is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sam Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aldridge is still trying to improve position.
Aldridge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aldridge is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Aldridge wants to sweep but Wilson has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Aldridge to pass into mount.
Aldridge wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson tries to control but Aldridge wriggling away.
Kevaughn Aldridge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Aldridge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson lands a couple of good shots and Aldridge has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aldridge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aldridge wants to escape the position.
Aldridge trying to control the action but Wilson just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Wilson is looking to control Aldridge but Aldridge is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Wilson looking for the choke but no joy.
Aldridge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Aldridge wants to control the action here but instead Wilson manages to pass to full mount!
Aldridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aldridge wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sam Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldridge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldridge trying to control the hands but Wilson won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aldridge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevaughn Aldridge!
After winning the bout, Kevaughn Aldridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Malang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Yuuki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malang wants to clinch up but Yuuki keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Yuuki moves into the clinch.
Malang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuuki looking for a takedown.
Yuuki with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Anak Malang has been cut.
Malang slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Yuuki breaks from the clinch.
Malang loads up on a big right hand but Yuuki slips the punch.
Yuuki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malang tries to clinch up.
Yuuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1##TD#
Yuuki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yuuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malang slips nicely into half guard.
Malang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malang not doing much here.
#T2##SUB#
Malang is working for a kimura but Yuuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Malang lands with a punch from half guard.
Malang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yuuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Malang raining down shots from the mount!
Malang controlling his opponent.
Malang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yuuki tries to lock up and control but Malang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yuuki looks winded!
Malang controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB#
Malang is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Malang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anak Malang!
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Event:
Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Pain wants to take the fight to the mat but Blake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Pain manages to pull guard.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet. #SUB2#
Pain looking for a triangle here. Blake is fighting it but it looks tight! Pain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Trash Fights 17(265 structure)
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Jetstrean misses with a low kick.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jetstrean tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jetstrean to the ground. Jetstrean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Jetstrean misses.
Jetstrean drops his hands momentarily and Wilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jetstrean connects with a leg kick. Wilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Jetstrean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jetstrean.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Wilson has been cut.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Jetstrean.
#TD2#
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jetstrean's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Jetstrean is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Wilson content to control rather than advance.
Wilson prevents Jetstrean from improving his position.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jetstrean misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Jetstrean saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Jetstrean avoids nicely.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jetstrean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jetstrean misses the target.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Jetstrean.
Jetstrean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3##TD2#
Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jetstrean is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Jetstrean won't allow it.
Wilson is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jetstrean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jetstrean tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wilson looks for the body kick but Jetstrean saw that one coming.
No joy there for Jetstrean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jetstrean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Jetstrean is looking to counter punch.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Jetstrean is avoiding it.
Jetstrean misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Wilson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jetstrean tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Jetstrean breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Wilson has Jetstrean up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson avoids the elbow strike from Jetstrean, against the cage.
Wilson pushes Jetstrean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jetstrean backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson lands a body punch. #BC#
Jetstrean manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jetstrean's guard.
Wilson 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.
Wilson pushes down on Jetstrean's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wilson is working for a kimura but Jetstrean is defending it quite comfortably.
Jetstrean trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Jetstrean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson can't escape the position.
#T3#
Wilson is trying to stand back up.
Wilson tries to escape the position.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jetstrean has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilson's body.
Wilson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Wilson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jetstrean throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Jetstrean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Jetstrean moves into the clinch.
Jetstrean wants to break free but Wilson has control.
#TD2#
Wilson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jetstrean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson wants to stand up but Jetstrean is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jetstrean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jetstrean on the side of the head. #T1#
Jetstrean throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jetstrean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
A nice combination there by Jetstrean.
Sam Jetstrean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jetstrean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetstrean wants it to stay on the feet.
Jetstrean lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Wilson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilson trying to control the action but Jetstrean is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jetstrean is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it. #SUB2#
Wilson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jetstrean is defending well. #T3#
Wilson works to advance to full mount. Jetstrean defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilson controlling his opponent. #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.
Jetstrean tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.
Sam Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Wilson!
Sam Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Candie clinches up with De Santa and pushes him back against the cage.
Candie missing with knees to the body.
Candie lands an elbow just above De Santa 's eye.
Candie tries a knee to the head but De Santa blocks it.
Candie misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Candie. #BC2#
Candie breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Candie has managed to clinch.
Candie landing knees to the body.
Candie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Santa blocks it with crossed arms.
Candie digs a right hand underneath De Santa's ribcage. De Santa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Candie.
#BC2#
Candie breaks the clinch.
De Santa has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Candie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Santa tries to break free but Candie pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
De Santa takes a shot to the head.
Candie lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Candie closes the distance and clinches.
De Santa throws a head punch that misses.
Candie leaning against his opponent.
De Santa blocking some punches.
Candie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Candie.
Candie throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mickael Candie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santa closes the distance and clinches up with Candie, looking for a takedown. De Santa pushes Candie against the cage but Candie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Candie clinches up with De Santa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Candie but Candie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo De Santa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Candie throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Santa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Candie pushes De Santa up against the cage in a clinch.
Candie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Candie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Candie digs a right hand underneath De Santa's ribcage. De Santa let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Candie clinches up against the cage.
Candie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Santa is breathing heavily.
Candie tries to work over De Santa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Candie tries a body shot but De Santa blocks it.
The referee calls for Candie to work.
#T3##BC2#
Candie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Santa has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Candie takes the fight into the clinch.
Candie lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Candie.#BC2#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Santa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Candie.
De Santa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Candie.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A body shot lands from Candie.
#BC2#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Santa shoots in but no luck this time.
De Santa throws out a leg kick but Candie moves out of range and De Santa only half commits.
De Santa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Candie avoids it really well and circles away.
De Santa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Candie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Candie drives through and clinches with De Santa against the cage.
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!
De Santa can't break the clinch.
Candie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Candie as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickael Candie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Candie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Candie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Candie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2#
Candie decides to stand back up.
De Santa's corner calls for a 1-2. De Santa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
De Santa instigates a clinch.
De Santa is trying to pull guard but Candie has him pressed against the cage.
Candie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Candie misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candie landing knees to the head.
De Santa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Candie smiles and moves away.
Candie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
De Santa blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Candie darts in looking for a takedown but De Santa gets double underhooks and turns Candie into the cage. #CL2#
Candie moves into the clinch.
Candie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santa backwards.
Candie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santa looking to stall.
#BC2#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
De Santa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Candie to the mat! Candie manages to get full guard.
Candie has De Santa pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Candie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Santa trying to control the position from guard on top but Candie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Candie has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. De Santa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Candie throws a series of punches but De Santa avoids them all with ease.
De Santa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Candie fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Candie tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Santa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Candie somewhat.
Ronaldo De Santa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickael Candie.
Candie is breathing heavily.
No luck for Candie with that takedown attempt.
De Santa tries for a takedown but Candie circles away easily
and Candie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Santa keeps the fight on the outside.
Candie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Santa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santa throws a right hand that Candie ducks under and follows up with a left that Candie also avoids with ease.#T4#
De Santa keeps the fight on the outside.
De Santa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Candie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for De Santa with that takedown attempt. #CL#
De Santa drives through and clinches with Candie against the cage.
Candie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Santa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Candie walks away with a smile on his face. De Santa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Candie clinches up with De Santa and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Candie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
De Santa gets control of Candie's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Santa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickael Candie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Santa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Candie throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Candie pushes De Santa up against the cage in a clinch.
Candie scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Candie struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santa controls his hands.
The referee calls for Candie to work.
De Santa tries to break free but Candie pushes him back against the cage.
Mickael Candie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Candie is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Santa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Candie has De Santa pressed against the cage.
Candie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1##BC2#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
De Santa moves into the clinch.
Candie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santa backwards.
Candie scores with a shot to the side of De Santa's head.
De Santa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Candie keeps control of De Santa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Candie looking to throw knees to the head but De Santa is blocking nicely.
Candie can't find room to land a body shot as De Santa controls the action.
De Santa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Candie fails with the takedown.
Candie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Candie has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Candie leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Santa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Candie after a bit of a struggle.
Candie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Santa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Candie just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Santa working hard to break the clinch.
De Santa trying to stall but Candie improves his position.
Candie pushes De Santa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Santa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Candie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo De Santa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Candie there.
Mickael Candie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Candie goes for a double leg but De Santa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Santa continues to drive forward.
De Santa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
De Santa moves into the clinch successfully.
De Santa has a couple of punches blocked by Candie.
#TD#
De Santa jumps into guard, dragging Candie to the mat.
Candie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
De Santa working for a triangle but Candie defends it easily.
Candie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
De Santa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mickael Candie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Candie controlling from the top position.
De Santa working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santa misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Candie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ronaldo De Santa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santa swings wildly with an uppercut but Candie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickael Candie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Candie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickael Candie!
A victorious Mickael Candie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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