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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gardner gets a clinch. #BC2#
Reyno breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Reyno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reyno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Reyno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gardner gets back to full guard.
Reyno trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is pulling down on Reyno's head to control his posture.
Reyno throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Reyno from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gardner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reyno defends it easily.
Reyno wanted to stand there but Gardner had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gardner prevents Reyno from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gardner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gardner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reyno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there.
Reyno trying to control the position.
Reyno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reyno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reyno closes the distance but Gardner moves to the side
and Gardner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Reyno misses with a body kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gardner. #SUB#
Gardner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gardner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reyno wants to control but Gardner postures up.
Reyno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gardner has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Gardner decides to stand back up. Gardner steps back and let's Reyno get back to his feet.
Reyno tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Reyno 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Reyno has gone for a leg lock! Gardner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reyno's guard.#REVR#
Reyno looks winded!#SU#
Gardner stands up from Reyno's guard - Gardner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reyno misses with a low kick.
Reyno throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Gardner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reyno missing with knees to the body.
Gardner trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Gardner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Reyno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardner is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Gardner dominated that round.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Gardner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reyno scores with a jab to the body.
Reyno throws a head kick but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gaston Reyno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Reyno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gardner is trying to defend but Reyno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Gardner has one foot on Reyno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyno wants to land a leg kick but Gardner is out of range.
Reyno throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Gardner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Reyno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reyno is breathing heavily.
Gardner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardner looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardner, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gardner landing with the ground and pound.
Gardner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reyno's head.
Gardner is fighting to break Reyno's control of his arms but Reyno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gardner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reyno's head.#T2#
Reyno has momentary wrist control but Gardner slips an elbow through the middle.
Reyno has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gardner has passed into side control.
Reyno tries to improve position but can't.
Gardner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gardner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reyno, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gardner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Reyno tries to control but Gardner manages to take his back.
Reyno wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gardner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Reyno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gardner.
Reyno grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
Gardner has the hooks in. Reyno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Reyno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reyno breaks Gardner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reyno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Reyno gets to his feet. Gardner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyno can do to turn this around?
Reyno wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Gardner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Reyno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gardner counters with a two punch combo.
Franklin Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Reyno drives through with a takedown into Gardner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gardner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gardner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reyno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardner scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gardner landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SU#
Reyno is working an open guard so Gardner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reyno lands a high kick!
Gardner blocks a head kick by Reyno.
Reyno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Reyno looking to score a takedown here. Gardner is defending well but Reyno drives through and ends up in Gardner's guard.
Gardner controlling the position.
Gardner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reyno is one step ahead there.
Gardner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Gardner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reyno defends well.
Reyno wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner is trying to keep Reyno in close.
Reyno throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reyno's guard. Nice move by Gardner!#REVR##T3#
Gardner works over Reyno with some ground and pound from guard.
Reyno wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gardner is now in half guard.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reyno trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gardner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reyno is trying to stand back up but Gardner is controlling him
Reyno trying to control but Gardner postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reyno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gardner is working Reyno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reyno 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#
Reyno wants to control but Gardner is keeping him busy.
Gaston Reyno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franklin Gardner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reyno preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gardner, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Gardner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gardner wants to clinch but Chun slips to the side
and Chun counters with a three punch combo that has Gardner backing up. Gardner nods at Chun to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Gardner is rocked!
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Chun pushes him off.
Oh Gardner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Chun rushes Gardner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner tries to score a body lock takedown but Chun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chun avoiding damage as Gardner throws knees to the body.
Chun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chun stalls.
Chun scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Chun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Chun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chun pulls Gardner in close to prevent any damage.
Gardner with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Chun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardner defends it easily.
Chun thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Gardner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gardner chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Chun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardner is aware though and is defending well.
Gardner seems to have got his legs back now.
Gardner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gardner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gardner wanted to stand there but Chun had control of the position.
Chun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Gardner 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.
Chun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Chun.
Chun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gardner. #SUB2#
Chun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Chun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner can't break the clinch.
Gardner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chun managing to block the knees to the body from Gardner.
#T3##TD2#
Chun tightens his grip and picks Gardner up, before dumping him to the ground. Gardner manages to land in guard.
Gardner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chun throws a strike but Gardner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chun striking off his back but it's not causing Gardner any problems.
Chun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chun trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chun wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Gardner 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.
Gardner 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.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Chun from controlling successfully.
Gardner working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chun wants to stand but Gardner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Chun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Chun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chun trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Chun stalls from top position.
Gardner tries to buck Chun off but Chun is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gardner is trying to control Chun's posture but Chun avoids it.
Chun controlling the position from side mount.
Chun advances to mount.
Gardner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#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.
Gardner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chun. #SUB2#
Chun is working for a submission of some sort.
Gardner trying to hold on to Chun's head to control him but Chun postures up.
Chun prevents Gardner from improving his position.
Chun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Gardner tries to roll over but Chun keeps him under control.
Chun not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Chun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gardner, pushing him back against the cage.
Chun trying to stall but Gardner improves his position.
Chun prevents Gardner from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Chun successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner distracts Chun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Chun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chun looking for a sweep. Not yet Chun, not yet. #T4#
Chun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chun looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Gardner has gone for a leg lock! Chun slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardner's guard.#REVB#
Wing Chun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Chun 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##TD2#
Gardner gets caught napping as Chun dives in and scores a takedown. Gardner manages to retain guard.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Chun from controlling successfully.
Chun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner wants to sweep here but Chun controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Chun from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gardner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chun is one step ahead there.
Gardner is controlling Chun's posture.
Gardner controls Chun momentarily but Chun frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Chun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Gardner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chun is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position.
Chun stalling away here and it's allowed Gardner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gardner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chun controls the pace.
Chun trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chun sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gardner doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Chun paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gardner - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Franklin Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Furlow feints and as Gardner raises his hands in defense, Furlow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furlow looking to pass the guard.
Gardner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Furlow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Furlow passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furlow prevents Gardner from getting the reversal.
Gardner trying desperately to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furlow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Gardner is rocked!#SUB2#
Furlow working for a guillotine from mount but Gardner is in no mood to give up.
Oh Gardner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Furlow working the ground and pound effectively.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Furlow! Gardner is hurt baaadly! Furlow is firing away with more strikes - Gardner is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tremain Furlow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Kate moves in looking to clinch but Gardner pushes him off.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but Kate is quick to defend against it.
Kate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gardner counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Kate jumps guard.
Kate has Gardner pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Gardner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gardner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gardner preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kate is pulling down on Gardner's head. It's preventing any offense from Gardner, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Kate.
Kate looking to control but Gardner passes into half guard.
Kate wants to control but Gardner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kate might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kate is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gardner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kate trying to keep a closed guard but Gardner is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kate looks winded!#CL#
Gardner closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kate lands a takedown into guard.
Kate trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kate is one step ahead there.
Gardner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kate is controlling him.
Gardner 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.#T3#
Gardner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gardner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardner 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gardner's guard.#T4#
Gardner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kate controls the pace.
We've been informed that Kate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kate wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kate trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gardner trying to keep a closed guard but Kate is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Kate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Kate wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Kate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Kate from controlling successfully.
Gardner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kate is controlling him.
Gardner 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.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kate showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Kate drives through with a takedown into Gardner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kate is breathing heavily.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Kate from controlling successfully.
Gardner is pulling down on Kate's head to control his posture.
Mario Kate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gardner is working Kate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Gardner 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.
Kate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gardner is looking to stand up but Kate won't let him.
Kate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardner's guard. #REVB#
Kate trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kate manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Gardner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gardner throwing strikes from guard but Kate blocks nicely.
Gardner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kate's guard.
Kate working a defensive guard here.
Kate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gardner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gardner won't allow Kate to get back to his feet.
Kate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gardner is not content to let Kate control the position.
Gardner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kate off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kate trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 Franklin Gardner will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Gardner instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kate lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gardner is trying is best to control the position here.
Gardner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardner is really struggling to control Kate but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kate is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kate working a defensive guard but Gardner passes into half guard.
Kate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kate wants to get back to full guard.
Kate has hold of Gardner's hands but Gardner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB#
Gardner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gardner seems to be looking for submissions.
Gardner is trying to control the action in half guard but Kate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kate trying to control but Gardner postures up.
Kate has hold of Gardner's hands but Gardner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kate trying to control here.
Gardner scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Gardner 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.
Kate trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Kate is trying to escape the mount.
Kate wants to hold on but Gardner pushes him away.#SUB#
Gardner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kate wants to hold on but Gardner pushes him away.
Gardner dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Gardner with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gardner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gardner is landing with some decent strikes but Kate is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kate tries to control Gardner's body but Gardner pushes him off. Kate squirms to his side and now Gardner has his back!
Kate covers up after that shot from Gardner.
Gardner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gardner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kate won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gardner off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franklin Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Gardner back into the cage.
Nakamura avoiding damage as Gardner throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Gardner can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakamura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakamura stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg. #T1#
Nakamura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gardner is positioning himself well to prevent Nakamura advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Gardner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardner is in trouble now - Nakamura has advanced to mount!
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardner is looking to escape.
Gardner is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nakamura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Nakamura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gardner is surviving well by controlling Nakamura's body position as best he can.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nakamura tries to control but Gardner wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Nakamura quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nakamura but it's paid off an Gardner is forced to tap! Nice work by Nakamura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ito Nakamura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sudworth.
Gardner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sudworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sudworth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gardner's calf.
Sudworth throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Gardner counters with a takedown into side control.
Gardner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Gardner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gardner lands some shots froms side control.
Sudworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Gardner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sudworth, who protects the arm well.
Sudworth wants to get back to his feet.
Sudworth looking for a sweep but Gardner has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Gardner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sudworth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sudworth shrugs it off.
Sudworth tries to improve his position but instead Gardner has taken his back! #T2#
Gardner controlling well, preventing Sudworth from escaping the position.
Sudworth trying to control the position but Gardner manages to sink in the hooks.
Gardner throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sudworth could be in trouble here!
Sudworth felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gardner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sudworth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sudworth for a finish.
I really don't envy Sudworth right now.
#SUB#
Sudworth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Gardner is working for a rear naked choke. Sudworth is not defending it well and Gardner has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sudworth refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sudworth's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franklin Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Sawada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Sawada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gardner is trying to defend but Sawada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sawada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gardner sees it coming and defends easily.
Sawada prevents Gardner from improving his position.
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.
Gardner is trying to control but Sawada manages to pass to mount!
Sawada unloads with some shots from mount but Gardner bucks and avoids them well.
#T1#
Sawada unloads with some shots from mount but Gardner bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardner tries to hold on but Sawada postures up.
Gardner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sawada misses with a head shot.
Sawada pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sawada lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Gardner is rocked!#SUB2#
Sawada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Sawada thowing shots but they're missing.
Sawada controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Sawada jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gardner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gardner and Sawada has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gardner is looking to regain half guard here but Sawada keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardner is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sawada tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gardner manages to get back to half guard.
Gardner keeping hold of Sawada's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Sawada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sawada trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sawada is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardner manages to get to full guard.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuto Sawada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gardner tries to clinch up.
Franklin Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sawada clinches.
Sawada managing to block the knees to the body from Gardner.
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Sawada is controlling him.#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawada tries to clinch up
and Gardner counters with a left and a right that stings Sawada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sawada clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawada. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Sawada does no damage. #T1##TD2#
Gardner gets caught flat footed, as Sawada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gardner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sawada tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardner is retaining full guard.
Sawada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardner's guard. #SUB2#
Sawada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gardner sees it coming and defends easily.
Sawada with the ground and pound but Gardner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sawada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sawada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sawada looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gardner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sawada manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gardner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sawada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sawada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Gardner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sawada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gardner, into his guard. #REVB#
Sawada trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sawada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardner is keeping the position for now.
Sawada wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Sawada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Sawada from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sawada pushes down on Gardner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sawada trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sawada preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sawada wants to stand but Gardner is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sawada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuto Sawada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sawada shoots in and gets a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Sawada wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner pulls Sawada in close to prevent any damage.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Sawada from controlling successfully.
Gardner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawada trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Gardner 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gardner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawada shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Sawada darts in and clinches Gardner up against the cage.#TD2#
Sawada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gardner can't fight it off and eventually Sawada manages to take the fight to the floor. Gardner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gardner working a defensive guard but Sawada manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
Sawada working away.
Sawada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Sawada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sawada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardner keeps working.
Gardner is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Sawada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gardner struggling a bit here.
Sawada tries to stand but Gardner controls the position and pulls Sawada into his guard.
Sawada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sawada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sawada wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sawada wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Sawada wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sawada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gardner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sawada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sawada tries to stand but Gardner is controlling his head.
Franklin Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryuto Sawada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gardner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sawada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuto Sawada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sawada 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuto Sawada!
Ryuto Sawada thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Wu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gardner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wu is keen to just control but Gardner is a slippery customer.
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
Gardner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gardner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardner is retaining full guard.
Wu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu stopping the sweep attempt from Gardner.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Wu wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardner is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gardner is controlling Wu's posture.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gardner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wu's head.#T2#
Wu trying to control the position.
Wu pulls Gardner in to control the position.
Wu is trying to keep Gardner in close.
Gardner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gardner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gardner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gardner chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Wu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle but Gardner pushes his legs off easily.
Wu looks winded!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gardner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gardner preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wu dives in and scores a takedown into Gardner's guard.#T4#
Wu preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wu trying to keep a closed guard but Gardner is proving a slippery customer.
Gardner postures up and lands a big shot to Wu's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wu, not yet.
Wu trying to keep a closed guard but Gardner is proving a slippery customer.
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 Franklin Gardner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gardner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gardner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wu has passed into side control.
Wu trying to control the position but Gardner is working away.
Gardner wants to control but Wu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner tries to bench press Wu off him but Wu keeps the position.
Gardner prevents Wu from moving into mount.
Gardner is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wu tries for a kimura but Gardner is defending well. #T1#
Gardner is trying to control Wu's posture but Wu avoids it.
Gardner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Wu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gardner is trying to escape and Wu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gardner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ching Lai Wu!
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