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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcpot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Rueben Morrow has been cut.
Mcpot 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.#TD2#
Mcpot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrow!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpot gets to mount! Morrow was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morrow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mcpot. What's that going to do exactly?
Morrow is squirming around, avoiding Mcpot's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mcpot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morrow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morrow is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mcpot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrow has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU2#
Mcpot stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Mcpot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcpot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morrow is looking to reverse the position.
Morrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcpot on the ground.#SUB2#
Morrow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcpot's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mcpot! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Morrow has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stinky Mcpot!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Alot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrow!#SUB2#
Alot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alot 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.#SUB2#
Alot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morrow is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrow is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Alot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Alot has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Alot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Alot is working to tighten his grip on Morrow's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Morrow has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alot is really squeezing tight and eventually Morrow passes out! Alot breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Farts Alot!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morrow wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrow to the mat! Morrow manages to get full guard. #ES#
Morrow pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Morrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet. Morrow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrow did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.#ES#
Morrow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Morrow pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Morrow gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Morrow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1##SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrow!#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Morrow get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morrow is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Morrow gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands and steps away. Morrow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Morrow gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Morrow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - Morrow follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morrow to the ground. Jackson is now in Morrow's guard.#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrow quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Morrow manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Morrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Morrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands and steps away. Morrow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Morrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrow did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.#SU2#
Jackson decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Jackson stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Morrow pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrow's 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 Rueben Morrow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson 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.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrow did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and beckons Morrow to join him on the feet.
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!#TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Jackson stands up. #TD2#
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Morrow is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Morrow's guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Morrow has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jackson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - Morrow follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Jackson stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrow did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.#SU2#
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Morrow to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Malone Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Jackson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morrow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Jackson has picked Morrow up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Morrow to get to his feet. #TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Morrow to his feet. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrow to the mat! Morrow manages to get full guard. #T3##SU2#
Morrow is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Morrow's guard.#SUB#
Morrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrow quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Morrow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malone Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and beckons Morrow to join him on the feet.
Rueben Morrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Morrow's guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrow quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morrow to the ground. Jackson is now in Morrow's guard.#SU2#
Morrow is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Morrow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Morrow manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Morrow tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Jackson is trying to trip Morrow. He has hold of a leg but Morrow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Morrow pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Morrow's guard.#ES#
Morrow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morrow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up.#TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Jackson stands up. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Jackson working away.#SU2#
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Morrow's guard.
Morrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Morrow's guard.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrow wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet. Morrow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morrow napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Jackson stands up. #TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Morrow tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Morrow to stand up.
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 Rueben Morrow.
I think Morrow 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rueben Morrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Putin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morrow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Putin lands strikes from half guard.
Putin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Putin wants to control but Morrow is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin winds up and cracks Morrow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Putin winds up and cracks Morrow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morrow is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Morrow is rocked!
Putin creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Morrow is out cold and this one is all over! Putin climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Putin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Morrow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morrow.
Morrow with a poor takedown
and Tybura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tybura 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.
Tybura cracks Morrow with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Rueben Morrow has been cut.#KD2#
Tybura moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Morrow goes down! Can Tybura finish him!?#ROC2#
Morrow is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tybura gets to his feet and stands over Morrow, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Morrow felt that one! Tybura unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Morrow from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Tybura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hodzic clinches with his opponent.
Morrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Hodzic controls his hands.
Hodzic lands a right hand.
Morrow tries to pull guard but Hodzic won't allow it.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Hodzic has him pressed against the cage.
Hodzic working Morrow over with knees to the body.#TD#
Morrow pulls guard effortlessly.
Hodzic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hodzic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Hodzic from controlling successfully.
Hodzic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
It looks like Hodzic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Hodzic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hodzic scores with a takedown into Morrow's guard.#ES#
Morrow has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hodzic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hodzic breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hodzic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morrow to the ground. Hodzic is now in Morrow's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow is trying to keep Hodzic in close.
#SUB#
Morrow throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hodzic uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Morrow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hodzic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Hodzic stands up and beckons Morrow to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hodzic as Morrow shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Hodzic throws a lazy head kick
and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Hodzic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morrow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodzic is in Morrow's guard.
Morrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrow, not yet.
Hodzic tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrow is retaining full guard.
Hodzic throwing strikes from guard but Morrow blocks nicely.
Morrow being controlled here, momentarily.
Hodzic looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hodzic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hodzic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodzic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hodzic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hodzic moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodzic avoiding damage as Morrow throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Hodzic decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrow landing with the ground and pound.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Hodzic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrow's guard. #REVB#
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Hodzic from controlling successfully.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velid Hodzic dominated that round.
That's time! Morrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morrow misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hodzic moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Morrow is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hodzic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morrow to the mat. Morrow regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Velid Hodzic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hodzic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hodzic stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hodzic moves into the clinch.
Morrow tries to break free but Hodzic pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hodzic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morrow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Hodzic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrow to the mat! Morrow manages to get full guard. #ES#
Morrow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Hodzic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Hodzic has hold of one of Morrow's legs. Morrow is fighting the takedown attempt but Hodzic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Morrow is looking for a triangle but Hodzic pushes his legs off easily.
Morrow being controlled here, momentarily.
Hodzic throwing strikes but missing.
Hodzic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Hodzic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morrow, up you get! #TD2#
Hodzic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrow tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2##SUB2#
Hodzic looking for a guillotine from mount but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hodzic wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Morrow regains half guard.
Morrow is looking to improve his position.
Morrow manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodzic stays in close to Morrow's body and controls the position. #T3#
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrow is looking to sweep but instead, Hodzic has passed into half guard.
Morrow is trying to stand.
Morrow wants to improve his position but Hodzic is controlling well.
Hodzic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Hodzic stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Hodzic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrow!#ES#
Morrow sneaks out the side door and pushes Hodzic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hodzic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Hodzic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hodzic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Morrow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Morrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Morrow wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Morrow 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#
Hodzic fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Morrow tries to keep at a distance but Hodzic has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hodzic pulls guard effortlessly.
Morrow postures up.
Morrow won't allow Hodzic to sweep him here.
Morrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodzic has wrist control.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow with a nice head shot there.
Hodzic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodzic, not yet.
Morrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hodzic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Hodzic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Morrow throws an elbow that misses. Hodzic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrow's guard. Nice move by Hodzic!#REVB#
Morrow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hodzic dives into side control.
#ES#
Morrow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Hodzic drives through with a takedown into Morrow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hodzic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hodzic 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.
Morrow has a closed guard, preventing Hodzic from standing up. #T2##ES#
Morrow pushes Hodzic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Morrow gets caught flat footed, as Hodzic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Morrow is working an open guard so Hodzic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrow. #CL2#
Morrow gets tackled into the cage by Hodzic. Hodzic maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Hodzic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morrow wants to get up but he can't break Hodzic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodzic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hodzic striking off his back but it's not causing Morrow any problems.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodzic wants to sweep but no luck.
Hodzic keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrow postures up in Hodzic's guard and throws a big left but Hodzic blocks it.
Hodzic wants to stand and escape but Morrow is having none of it. #T4#
Morrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Hodzic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrow defends well.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morrow is in close to Hodzic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hodzic wants to sweep here but Morrow controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hodzic is looking to clinch but Morrow is avoiding it.
#TD#
Morrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Hodzic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Velid Hodzic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hodzic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velid Hodzic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wayrne closes the distance and pushes Morrow back into the cage.
Wayrne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Morrow is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wayrne is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morrow to the mat. Morrow regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Morrow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wayrne manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Morrow regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Wayrne stands up from Morrow's guard - Wayrne perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Morrow tries to sprawl but Wayrne drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morrow kicks Wayrne off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Wayrne closes the distance and clinches.
Morrow tries to pull guard but Wayrne forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wayrne slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Wayrne breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Wayrne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Rueben Morrow has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wayrne. #ES#
Morrow sneaks out the side door and pushes Wayrne away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Wayrne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrow on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrow's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Morrow has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wayrne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Wayrne dives in and scores a takedown into Morrow's guard.
Wayrne stops Morrow from standing up.
Morrow looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wayrne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wayrne is taking a breather. Morrow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Morrow is looking to improve his position.
Wayrne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morrow's head.
Morrow wants to stand back up but Wayrne manages to pass into side control.
Morrow tries to buck Wayrne off but Wayrne is having none of it.
Wayrne gets to mount! Morrow was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Morrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrow is working hard here to advance position.
Wayrne throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Morrow tries to reverse the position but Wayrne maintains control.
Wayrne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayrne controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Morrow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wayrne tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Morrow is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wayrne tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayrne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrow is looking to get to half guard.
Wayrne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wayrne looking to ground and pound but Morrow is blocking nicely. #T4#
Wayrne punching from mount but Morrow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morrow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wayrne throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morrow because Wayrne loaded up on that one.
Morrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wayrne punching from mount but Morrow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morrow can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wayrne jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morrow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morrow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wayrne has control of an arm but Morrow manages to advance to Wayrne's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayrne tries to escape but Morrow has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rich Wayrne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rueben Morrow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wayrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rich Wayrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Wayrne throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Morrow's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Wayrne lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rich Wayrne!
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