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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Leben shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houston pinned against the cage. Houston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leben manages to circle out of the way.
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Houston moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Houston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keven Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
Houston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leben.
As Leben tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Leben manages to avoid the attempt.
Leben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Houston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Leben scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Leben dives in and scores a takedown into Houston's guard.
Houston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leben's guard. #REVR#
Leben being controlled here, momentarily.
Houston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Houston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leben's head.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Leben escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Houston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leben trying to control the position here.
Houston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Houston with a nice head shot there.
Houston controlling from the top position.
Leben looking to control.
Leben wants to get back to his feet but Houston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leben is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Houston has closed the distance and engaged Leben in a clinch.
Leben prevents the takedown attempt.
Leben gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Houston.
#BC2#
Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leben shoots in and drives through. Houston sprawls well.
Leben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Houston counters with a shoot takedown. Leben fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Houston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leben trying to control the position.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
Leben looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leben not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houston 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Houston dominated that round.
That's time! Houston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Leben shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leben with a poor takedown #CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leben can do to turn this around?#TD#
Houston has picked Leben up - he's going for a ride! Houston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Houston stalling.
Houston winds up and cracks Leben with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houston drops an elbow to the side of Leben's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Houston seems content to control.#T1#
Leben is trying to get back to full guard.
Houston trying to control the pace.
Houston is nestled in close to Leben, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leben is trying to stand up here but Houston is controlling him well.
Leben taking some punishment here, with Houston in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Houston seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Houston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leben for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Leben is looking to clinch.
It appears Houston was looking to counter with a kick there.
Leben swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Houston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leben!
Houston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Houston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leben struggling a bit here.
Leben trying to remain calm as Houston controls from the top position.#T3##SU#
Houston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leben to his feet. #TD2#
Leben drives through with a takedown into Houston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Houston managing to control the position.
Leben wants to stand but Houston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Houston has control of Leben's left arm, preventing Leben from doing any damage. #T4#
Leben wants to pass the guard but Houston is keeping the position.
Leben controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leben. #ES#
Houston has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leben off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leben is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leben looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Houston is fending him off so far but Leben persists. Nope, Houston circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keven Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
Houston leaves Leben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Houston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leben shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Leben clinches up with Houston and pushes him back against the cage.
Houston avoids a wild elbow strike from Leben.
Leben jumps guard but Houston stands there with Leben around his waist. Leben gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Houston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houston presses Leben against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Houston is pressed up against the cage. Leben has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Houston down to the mat. Houston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keven Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben fails with the takedown#CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up. #TD#
Houston wants the takedown. Leben is fighting it off but Houston persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leben's guard against the cage.#T1#
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leben doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Houston controlling from the top position.
Houston'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.
Further stalling from Houston.
Houston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leben works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leben trying to control the position.
Leben striking off his back.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leben shoots in and drives through. Houston sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leben goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.
Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leben.
Leben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leben fails with the takedown#CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Leben wants a takedown but no success here.
Leben prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Leben breaks from the clinch.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leben won't be happy with that. #T3#
Leben takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Houston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Houston cracks Leben with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Houston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Leben looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leben closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houston circles away.
Leben fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Leben shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Leben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leben misses with a takedown attempt - Houston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leben tries for a takedown but Houston circles away easily#CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up.
Houston has Leben pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leben manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Houston tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leben tries to pull guard but Houston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Houston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cris Leben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keven Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leben being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Pacquiao jabs at Houston's body.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Pacquiao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.
Houston slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacquiao sizes up Houston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Houston tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Pacquiao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao stalks Houston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Houston's face. Houston staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houston on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacquiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacquiao looks winded!
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao.
Houston throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Pacquiao catches Houston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Pacquiao lands with a straight right. Houston didn't see that one coming.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Houston has Pacquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Houston tries to pull guard but Pacquiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Houston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Houston slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Houston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Houston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Houston has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Houston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houston gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Pacquiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Houston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Houston's head but Houston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Pacquiao with a jab.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Houston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Houston tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Houston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Pacquiao blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Pacquiao misses.#TD#
Houston dives in and scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Houston 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.
Houston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacquiao's head.#SU#
Houston stands and steps away. Pacquiao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Houston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Houston wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao throws a poor cross that misses
and Houston counters with a nice body kick.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Houston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Houston doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston is looking to counter the offense by Pacquiao and move into the clinch.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the body kick from Houston.
Pacquiao throws a counter combo.
Pacquiao avoids a kick to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston is looking for a takedown.
Houston goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Houston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Houston is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston defending well as Pacquiao loads up on a big left hand.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston tries to counter with a takedown but Pacquiao is quick to defend against it.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Houston dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Houston's head and hops out.#TD#
Houston feints and as Pacquiao raises his hands in defense, Houston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Houston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Houston slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Houston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Houston wants to clinch.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Houston slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Houston slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Houston eats them both and turns towards Pacquiao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Houston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houston tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Houston throws a right and a left that Pacquiao avoids nicely. #CL#
Pacquiao tries to keep at a distance but Houston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Houston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Houston throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Houston tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Houston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Houston.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Pacquiao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Houston moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Houston moves away from the strike by Pacquiao.
As Pacquiao tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Pacquiao manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston throws a push kick but Pacquiao slaps the foot to one side.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Keven Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Houston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Ruiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Houston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ruiz dominating with strikes here.
Houston manages to control the position for a moment.
Houston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Houston holds on to Ruiz around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Houston tries to hold on but Ruiz pushes him away.
Ruiz lands a big shot there that rocks Houston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Houston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Houston is squirming around, avoiding Ruiz's attempts to control the action.
Ruiz won't let Houston get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Houston is looking to improve his position but Ruiz isn't that keen on the idea.
Houston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Houston is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Houston keeps working.
Houston trying to hold on to Ruiz's head to control him but Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz stalling away here and it's allowed Houston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruiz trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Houston is controlling Ruiz's posture.
Ruiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Houston is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Houston holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ruiz looking to control.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Houston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Houston preventing the sweep.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Houston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houston has managed to get both his arms back between Ruiz's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston controlling from the top position.
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Houston is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Ruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston lands with a shot to the body.
Ruiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Ruiz moves into range and clinches up with Houston.#TD#
Houston lands a takedown into guard.
Houston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruiz looking to control.
Houston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Houston sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Houston preventing the sweep.
Houston won't allow Ruiz to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Houston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Houston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Houston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston goes for a takedown attempt but Ruiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houston defends it nicely.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Houston, which made it look bad.
Houston is looking to counter the offense by Ruiz and move into the clinch.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.#CL#
Houston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Houston throws a head kick that Ruiz semi-blocks.
Ruiz wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Houston stops a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Houston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Houston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Houston tries for a takedown but Ruiz manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston goes for a takedown attempt but Ruiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houston as he jumps to the side.
Houston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ruiz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Houston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiz's best efforts.
Houston moves into full guard.
Houston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Houston defends it easily.
Ruiz controls Houston momentarily but Houston frees himself. #T1#
Houston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Houston throwing strikes but missing.
Houston throwing strikes but missing.
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Ruiz.
Houston throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruiz looking to control.
Houston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Houston is stalling in the full guard.
Houston landing some decent shots from guard.
Keven Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruiz blocks the body kick.
Houston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Houston circles away.
#T3#
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Houston.
Ruiz wants to clinch up but Houston keeps it at a distance.
Ruiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Houston counters with a takedown into side control.
Houston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruiz some visible discomfort.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet.
Houston taking a breather here.
Houston in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Houston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruiz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ruiz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Houston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Houston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruiz is looking for a sweep.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Houston 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Houston!
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Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson lunges at Houston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houston's hand.
Houston throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Houston ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Houston walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson cracks Houston with a good jab.
Houston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Houston with an uppercut!
Anderson scores with a jab.#T1#
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Houston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Houston wants to clinch.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Houston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alex Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Houston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Houston moved out of range.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Houston shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houston doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Houston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Houston 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.#T1#
Houston'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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Further stalling from Houston.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houston scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Houston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Houston tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Houston tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Houston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Houston can't get the takedown.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Anderson lands a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Houston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Houston is out of range.
Alex Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Houston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Houston persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Houston's hands.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Anderson tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Houston with an uppercut!
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Houston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Houston fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Anderson tries to bum rush Houston with a series of wild strikes but Houston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houston off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Houston didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands the left hand.#T3#
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Houston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houston looking for a takedown.
Alex Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Houston has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Houston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Houston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Houston tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Houston has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Houston keeps him there for the moment.
Keven Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Anderson!
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Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pontzer lands a head kick!
Pontzer throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pontzer wants to stand and escape but Houston is having none of it.
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Pontzer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Pontzer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.
Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Pontzer's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pontzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pontzer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Houston showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pontzer is looking to clinch.
As Pontzer tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Pontzer manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston scores with a push kick.
Pontzer moves to clinch but Houston breaks away #TD#
so Houston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Pontzer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pontzer looks winded!#T2#
Houston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pontzer lands an elbow just above Houston 's eye.
Pontzer taking a breather.
Pontzer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Pontzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Houston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pontzer manages to circle out of the way.
Houston swats away the attempt to clinch by Pontzer.#T3#
A low kick from Pontzer misses #CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Houston is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Houston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Houston manages to end up in side control.
We've been informed that Pontzer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pontzer struggling a bit here.
Houston slows the pace down.
Pontzer tries to bench press Houston off him but Houston keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pontzer sneaks a leg under to get back to 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 Keven Houston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pontzer moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.#CL#
Houston instigates a clinch.
Houston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pontzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Houston throws a head kick but Pontzer moves out of range.
Houston throws a push kick but Pontzer slaps the foot to one side.
Pontzer shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pontzer. Pontzer obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Pontzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Houston avoids the head kick by Pontzer.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pontzer throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Pontzer is breathing heavily.#CL#
Houston clinches up with Pontzer and pushes him back against the cage.
Pontzer stops a takedown attempt from Houston.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pontzer tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Pontzer back against the cage.
Pontzer is trying to pull guard but Houston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Houston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pontzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pontzer tries to clinch but Houston is having none of it.
Pontzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Houston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pontzer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Houston is trying to break free.
Houston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pontzer is defending well.
Pontzer has Houston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Houston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pontzer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Houston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pontzer uses from the top position.
Pontzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontzer throwing strikes from guard but Houston blocks nicely. #T3#
Pontzer preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Pontzer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pontzer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pontzer has managed to clinch.
Houston is trying to drag Pontzer to the mat but Pontzer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Houston gets underhooks to prevent Pontzer's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Houston can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Houston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pontzer regains guard immediately.
Houston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Houston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houston stays in close to Pontzer's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Houston dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Houston dodges the punch combination from Pontzer.
Houston throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pontzer avoids it.
Pontzer tries to clinch up but Houston circles away and keeps his distance.
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pontzer moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Pontzer misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pontzer takes the fight into the clinch.
Pontzer tries to stall but Houston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pontzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Houston is working for takedown but Pontzer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pontzer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Houston prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Pontzer breaks from the clinch.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Pontzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pontzer tries to land a front kick but Houston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Pontzer tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Pontzer manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston is looking to clinch. #T2#
Pontzer throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Houston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pontzer's guard.
Keven Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pontzer's head.
Houston stays in close to Pontzer's body and controls the position.
Noah Pontzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston is working Pontzer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Houston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Pontzer.
Houston lands a couple of elbows.
Houston 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.
Houston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Houston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Houston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pontzer wants to stand and escape but Houston is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pontzer blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston tries to clinch up but Pontzer circles away and keeps his distance.
Pontzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston throws a head kick but Pontzer moves out of range.
Houston looks for the body kick but Pontzer saw that one coming.
Pontzer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Pontzer rushes Houston and presses him up against the cage.
Houston jumps guard but Pontzer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keven Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pontzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keven Houston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houston as he jumps to the side.
As Handerson tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Handerson manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Handerson finds it's target.
Handerson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houston in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Keven Houston has been cut.#CL#
Handerson tries to keep at a distance but Houston has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Houston pulls guard successfully.
Houston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.
Handerson is fighting to break Houston's control of his arms but Houston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Houston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Handerson preventing the sweep.
Houston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houston pulls Handerson in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Handerson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Houston gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Houston tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Handerson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Houston buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Houston!! Houston is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Handerson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gil Handerson!
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