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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Allen dives in and scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
Allen stops Savage from standing up.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen works over Savage with some ground and pound from guard.
Allen cracks Savage with a solid left hand.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Savage is rocked!
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Savage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen gets to his feet and stands over Savage, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Savage felt that one! Allen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Savage from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Adkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adkins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Adkins postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Adkins pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage is staying active underneath Adkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adkins's back!
Savage tries to keep control of the position but Adkins is staying busy.
Adkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Adkins is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Adkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adkins is not content to let Savage control the position.
Adkins is holding on to half guard well.#ES2#
Adkins kicks Savage off and gets back to his feet.
Savage darts in looking for a takedown but Adkins gets double underhooks and turns Savage into the cage. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Adkins has knocked Savage down with a huge combo! Adkins steps away and waves a wobbly Savage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Vince Savage has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savage.
Adkins is trying to improve his position.
What's Adkins going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Adkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adkins keeps working. #T3#
Adkins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adkins wants to control but Savage postures up.#SUB#
Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Adkins throws Savage to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Adkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Adkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Savage tries to improve position but can't.
Adkins trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Adkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savage manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Adkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Savage'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.
#R2#
Savage shoots in but Adkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adkins counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!
Matt Adkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adkins darts in and clinches Savage up against the cage.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Adkins breaks the clinch.
Savage backs away from a small jab... but Adkins lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Savage crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Adkins with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matt Adkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Savage fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Strooijer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strooijer wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Strooijer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.#SUB#
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strooijer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strooijer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Strooijer from controlling successfully.
Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Savage pulls Strooijer in to control the position.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strooijer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strooijer is stalling in the full guard.
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Strooijer trying to control from the bottom.
#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.
Strooijer wants to get back to full guard.
Strooijer controlling the position well.
Strooijer is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage trying to control the pace.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savage'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.
Strooijer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Strooijer trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strooijer manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Strooijer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Savage stacks Strooijer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Savage!
Strooijer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savage prevents Strooijer from escaping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Savage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Savage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Savage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
A control attempt from Strooijer but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Savage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Strooijer scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.#ES#
Savage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strooijer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Strooijer working hard to break the clinch.
Strooijer has had enough of the clinch but Savage keeps him there for the moment.
Savage prevents Strooijer from breaking the clinch.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strooijer blocks a body shot from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Strooijer lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Savage manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strooijer is out of range.
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Strooijer sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD2#
Strooijer shoots in and bounces Savage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strooijer wants to stand but Savage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strooijer trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Strooijer pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Strooijer sits in half guard. #T2#
Strooijer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Strooijer is looking for a kimura here.
Strooijer is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Strooijer wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it. #T3#
Strooijer stalling away here and it's allowed Savage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Savage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Strooijer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strooijer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Strooijer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strooijer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Strooijer trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage is not content to let Strooijer control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vince Savage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Savage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strooijer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Strooijer scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.#ES#
Savage kicks Strooijer off and gets to his feet.
Strooijer avoids the head kick by Savage.
Bas Strooijer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Strooijer dives in and scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strooijer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savage trying to control but Strooijer is working from the bottom.
Strooijer trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Strooijer is looking to sweep but instead, Savage has passed into half guard.
Strooijer tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strooijer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Savage has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Savage controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strooijer is surviving well by controlling Savage's body position as best he can.
Strooijer tries to improve his position but instead Savage has taken his back! #T3#
Strooijer just trying to survive but Savage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Strooijer turns into Savage and is now in his guard.
Savage has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Strooijer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet. #T4#
Strooijer wanted to stand there but Savage had control of the position.
Strooijer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strooijer is one step ahead there.
Strooijer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Savage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Savage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Vince Savage has been cut.#TD2#
Svendsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Svendsen is dominant here and he's now got Savage's back!
Svendsen keeps control of the position easily here as Savage tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Savage right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage just trying to survive but Svendsen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Svendsen has the hooks in. Savage is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Savage trying to get back to his feet but Svendsen is in full control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Svendsen working for the choke. #T1##SUB2#
Svendsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Savage breaks Svendsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Svendsen pulls Savage in to control the position.
Svendsen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Savage is fighting to break Svendsen's control of his arms but Svendsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Svendsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svendsen is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Svendsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Svendsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Svendsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Svendsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Svendsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Svendsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svendsen manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savage enables Svendsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svendsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svendsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savage is trying to keep Svendsen in close.
Svendsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Savage looking for subs off his back but Svendsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Svendsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Svendsen wants to free his trapped foot but Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Svendsen in particular looking to stall.
Savage tries to kick Svendsen off but Svendsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosma Svendsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Svendsen drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Savage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Svendsen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savage keeps control of Svendsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Svendsen manages to pull guard.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Svendsen pulls Savage in close to his closed guard and prevents Savage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svendsen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Svendsen wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #SUB#
Savage has an active guard here but Svendsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svendsen. #T2#
Svendsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Svendsen seems content to control.
Svendsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though. #SUB2#
Svendsen is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Svendsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Svendsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Cosma Svendsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Svendsen stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Svendsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svendsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Savage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Svendsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Svendsen is standing up over Savage. Savage looks to escape but Svendsen dives into side control.
#REVR#
A lull in the action here as Svendsen stalls from top position.#T4##SU2#
Svendsen decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Svendsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Svendsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Svendsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Svendsen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosma Svendsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Savage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Svendsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savage wants to control but Svendsen is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendsen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Svendsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savage is looking to escape. #T1#
Svendsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Poor strikes thrown by Svendsen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#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.
Savage has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Svendsen misses with a punch to the head.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Savage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Svendsen lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Svendsen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Svendsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Savage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Svendsen is persistently looking for the submission but Savage is defending it well.
Savage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Svendsen.
Savage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4##SUB2#
Svendsen looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Savage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Svendsen.
Vince Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosma Svendsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage trying to get back to his feet but Svendsen is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosma Svendsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svendsen 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosma Svendsen!
Our winner, Cosma Svendsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Glass closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savage did well to prevent Glass getting side control.
Glass lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Glass stands up from half guard.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Savage scores with a takedown into Glass's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Glass has his feet on Savage's thighs here. He's pushed Savage off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Savage screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Glass!
As Hans Glass got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next!!! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Savage tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Savage and move into the clinch position.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Savage back into the cage.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Savage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Savage.
Savage pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savage.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Savage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz is controlling Savage's posture.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Diaz prevents Savage from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Diaz is working an open guard so Savage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.#TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savage tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Diaz working Savage over with strikes here.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Nick Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Savage defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diaz.
Diaz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
Savage manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well. #SU2#
Diaz escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Savage counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz is controlling Savage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz is pressing down on Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Savage stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him. #TD2#
Savage tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Savage kicks Diaz off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Vince Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!#CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard. #SUB#
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Savage gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Savage in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Savage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz! #REVB##SU2#
Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Savage is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
As Diaz looks to move away, Savage throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz staying calm.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Savage is defending the strikes. #T3#
Savage defending against the ground and pound.
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Savage defends.
Diaz working the strikes but Savage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Diaz controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Diaz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Savage to get to his feet. #TD2#
Savage gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Savage manages to retain guard.
Diaz postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
A determined Nick Diaz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Der Velden looks for the body kick but Savage saw that one coming.
Savage wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Van Der Velden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Velden content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Velden throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Velden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Van Der Velden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Velden is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Savage tries to roll over but Van Der Velden keeps him under control.
Van Der Velden trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Velden, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Van Der Velden against the cage but Van Der Velden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Der Velden slaps away a takedown attempt from Savage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Velden is looking for the big counter here.
Savage shoots and misses
and Van Der Velden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Der Velden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savage is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Van Der Velden gets a double leg takedown into Savage's guard.
Van Der Velden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Van Der Velden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Velden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Van Der Velden gets to his feet - Savage follows without any prompting.
Savage looks for a takedown but Van Der Velden sprawls well.
Van Der Velden lands with a nice combination. Savage backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vince Savage has been cut.
Van Der Velden steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Savage is out on his feet! Van Der Velden sets himself and nearly takes Savage's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hendrik Van Der Velden!
A very excited looking Hendrik Van Der Velden rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
McCargan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savage is trying to defend but McCargan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCargan is working away from the top position though.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCargan on the ground.
McCargan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Savage regains half guard.
McCargan is looking to stall here but Savage recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCargan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCargan won't allow Savage to sweep him here. #SU2#
McCargan stands and steps away. Savage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Savage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Savage stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! McCargan throws up his legs and catches Savage in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Savage tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by McCargan! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ciaran McCargan!
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