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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Merritt throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Merritt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merritt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Merritt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merritt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merritt is struggling to control the position.
Jackson wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Merritt fails to pull guard.
Merritt is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC#
Merritt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Merritt circles away easily
and Merritt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merritt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Merritt sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merritt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Merritt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is trying to control Merritt's posture but Merritt avoids it.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Merritt is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Merritt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merritt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Merritt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Merritt is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Merritt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Merritt misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Merritt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merritt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merritt but Merritt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Merritt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Merritt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Merritt. Merritt gets slowly back to his feet.
Merritt is looking to clinch.
Merritt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merritt wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Merritt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Merritt tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merritt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Merritt tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merritt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusty Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Merritt on that attempt.
Merritt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Merritt drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#BC#
Merritt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merritt tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
A combination from Merritt does no damage.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Merritt sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Merritt prevents it.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Merritt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Merritt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merritt missing with knees to the body.
Merritt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Merritt has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rusty Merritt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merritt.
Merritt misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Merritt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Merritt misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Merritt.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merritt pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Merritt pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Merritt misses the target.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Merritt sprawls well.
Merritt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Merritt tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Merritt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Merritt pinned against the cage. Merritt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Merritt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Merritt misses with a double jab.
Merritt loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Merritt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merritt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sam Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merritt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Merritt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merritt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Merritt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Merritt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Merritt or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Merritt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Merritt moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Merritt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is working Merritt over against the cage.
Merritt has Jackson pushed against the cage.#T1#
Merritt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merritt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Merritt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Merritt postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Merritt from standing up.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Jackson is working an open guard so Merritt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Merritt is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Merritt misses the target.
Merritt blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown
enabling Merritt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merritt sprawls well. Merritt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merritt swivels and escapes.#TD#
Merritt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!#T3##SUB#
Merritt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Merritt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rusty Merritt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Merritt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Merritt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Merritt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Merritt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Merritt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merritt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Merritt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches.
Gonzalez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Merritt.
#TD2#
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Merritt isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merritt wanted to stand there but Gonzalez had control of the position. #T1#
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merritt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzalez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Merritt landing with the ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gonzalez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Merritt is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Merritt wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez trying to control from Merritt's half guard. Merritt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Merritt keeps moving.
Gonzalez stops Merritt from standing up.
Merritt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gonzalez dives into side control.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merritt keeps working. #T3#
Merritt tries to escape but Gonzalez is in control.
Merritt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez happy to just control the position for now.
Merritt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gonzalez tries to stand but Merritt is controlling his head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez in side control, throwing shots but Merritt defends. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez taking a breather here.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Merritt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merritt is positioning himself well to prevent Gonzalez advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Merritt.
Merritt fails to land the takedown.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merritt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez moves forwards but Merritt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merritt throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Merritt keeps the fight on the outside.
Merritt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Levi Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Merritt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merritt did well to prevent Gonzalez getting side control.#T1#
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Merritt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merritt is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Merritt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merritt is looking to stand up but Gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.
Merritt 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.
Merritt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merritt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merritt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Merritt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard.
Merritt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merritt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Gonzalez is looking to stand back up but Merritt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Gonzalez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but instead Merritt has moved into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB#
Merritt seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Merritt is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merritt wants to stand up but Gonzalez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Levi Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merritt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merritt's back!
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 Rusty Merritt 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#
Merritt shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Merritt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusty Merritt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Merritt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merritt tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
#CL2#
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Merritt successfully pulls guard.
Merritt wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Merritt is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up. #T1#
Gonzalez trying to control but Merritt is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merritt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merritt managing to control the position.
Merritt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Merritt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Merritt wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merritt misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez throws a counter combo.
A combination from Merritt does no damage.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merritt counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rusty Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Gonzalez.
Merritt is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.#TD2#
Gonzalez successfully pulls guard.
Merritt stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Merritt from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Merritt in close.
Merritt tries to stand but Gonzalez is controlling from the bottom.
Merritt stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Merritt is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Merritt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Merritt persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merritt lands with a right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Merritt enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Merritt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merritt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control but Merritt is working from the bottom.
Merritt wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merritt looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Levi Gonzalez.
I think Gonzalez 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Pantera gets a double leg takedown into Merritt's guard.
Merritt 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.
Pantera prevents Merritt from getting back to his feet.
Merritt pulls Pantera in to control the position.
Pantera with a nice head shot there.
Merritt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pantera trying to control the position from guard on top but Merritt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merritt 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.
Pantera is looking to work some ground and pound but Merritt has wrist control.
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.
Merritt looking for a sweep. Not yet Merritt, not yet.
Merritt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merritt keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Pantera preventing the sweep. #T1#
Merritt seems keen to control Pantera's posture.
Merritt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pantera fails to land the takedown.
Pantera shoots in for a double leg but Merritt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merritt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Merritt cracks Pantera with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Pantera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merritt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Merritt pulls Pantera in to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Merritt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pantera won't allow Merritt to get back to his feet. #T2#
Pantera with a nice head shot there.
Merritt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pantera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merritt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pantera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Pantera wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merritt looks to land a combination. Pantera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Merritt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pantera is trying to defend but Merritt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Merritt is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Pantera is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Merritt is working for a kimura but Pantera is defending it quite comfortably.
Merritt stops Pantera from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Merritt stands up and beckons Pantera to join him on the feet. #TD#
Merritt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pantera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merritt is in Pantera's guard.
Pantera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merritt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pantera 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.
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 Rusty Merritt will probably get the nod.
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#
Pantera shoots in looking for a takedown but Merritt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pantera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pantera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merritt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Merritt rushes Pantera and presses him up against the cage.
Pantera has Merritt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Merritt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rusty Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Pantera.
Pantera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merritt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merritt wants a takedown but no success here.
Merritt stalling the fight.
Merritt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pantera stops a takedown attempt from Merritt.
#TD2#
Pantera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Merritt regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merritt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pantera is one step ahead there.
Pantera is breathing heavily.
Merritt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Merritt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pantera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Merritt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Merritt stands and steps away. Pantera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Pantera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merritt's guard.
Merritt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Pantera trying to control the position from guard on top but Merritt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merritt is looking to stand up but Pantera isn't so interested in that idea.
Pantera stopping the sweep attempt from Merritt.#SUB#
Merritt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pantera defends well.
Merritt trying to control the position here.
Merritt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Merritt prevents Pantera from getting back to his feet. #T3##SU#
Merritt gets to his feet. Pantera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Merritt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pantera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merritt stuffs the takedown.
Merritt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pantera can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Pantera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Merritt is controlling Pantera's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merritt manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Merritt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pantera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Pantera stopping the sweep attempt from Merritt.
Merritt is controlling Pantera's posture.
Pantera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rusty Merritt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pantera throws a big right hand that misses.
Pantera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pantera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pantera trying to control the position from guard on top but Merritt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pantera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Merritt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pantera shoots in and drives through. Merritt sprawls well.
As Pantera looks to move away, Merritt throws a big counter combo but Pantera just gets out of the way.
Pantera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merritt counters with a nice body shot.
Merritt looks for a takedown but Pantera sprawls well.#TD#
Merritt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pantera scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Merritt manages to mount him!
Pantera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Merritt controlling from the full mount.
Merritt with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Merritt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pantera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Merritt controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Merritt in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pantera is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rusty Merritt!
The defeated Elazar Pantera had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Merritt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Geovani manages to avoid it.
Merritt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geovani tries to avoid it but Merritt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geovani to the ground. Geovani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merritt throws a hook to the side of Geovani's head but Geovani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geovani throws a big counter head kick but Merritt avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Merritt does no damage.
Geovani throws a big counter head kick but Merritt avoids it with no problem.
Merritt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merritt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merritt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Geovani throws out a counter right but Merritt avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geovani's head backwards.#T1#
Merritt throws the left hand but Geovani avoids the punch easily.
Merritt shoots in looking for a takedown but Geovani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merritt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geovani throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Merritt drives through and clinches with Geovani against the cage.
Geovani is trying to push Merritt away but Merritt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Geovani is trying to break the clinch but Merritt has him pressed against the cage.
Geovani tries to break the clinch but Merritt is controlling the position.
Merritt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Geovani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Merritt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Merritt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geovani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merritt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Merritt dives in and scores a takedown into Geovani's guard.#T2#
Merritt wants to control from the top but Geovani keeps moving.
Geovani has a closed guard, preventing Merritt from standing up.
Geovani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merritt controls the pace.#SUB#
Merritt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Geovani looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Geovani looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Geovani! #REVB##SUB2#
Geovani tries for a kimura but Merritt is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Geovani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Geovani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Geovani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Geovani is trying to get an arm triangle but Merritt is defending well. #SUB2#
Geovani is trying to get an arm triangle but Merritt is defending well.
Merritt can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Geovani goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merritt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Geovani's guard! Nice work there by Merritt!
Merritt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merritt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Merritt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Geovani is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Merritt, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Geovani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merritt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merritt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merritt! #REVR#
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 Rusty Merritt will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Merritt forces Geovani back against the cage and clinches.
Geovani working hard to break the clinch.
Geovani being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Merritt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Geovani gets a double leg takedown into Merritt's guard.#ES#
Merritt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Merritt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Merritt working aggressively here.
#T1#
Merritt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Merritt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Merritt gets control of Geovani's arms and successfully pulls guard. Merritt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Merritt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geovani is controlling him.
Geovani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merritt 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.
Geovani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Geovani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Merritt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Geovani, into his guard. #REVR#
Merritt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Merritt wants to stand but Geovani is controlling his posture from full guard.
Merritt throws an elbow that misses. Geovani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merritt's guard. Nice move by Geovani!#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Geovani 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.
Merritt controls Geovani momentarily but Geovani frees himself. #SUB2#
Geovani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Merritt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Geovani, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merritt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merritt wanted to stand there but Geovani had control of the position. #T4#
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.
Geovani wants to stand up but Merritt is controlling him.
Merritt is standing up over Geovani. Geovani looks to escape but Merritt dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geovani tries to escape but Merritt is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Merritt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Merritt goes for a double leg but Geovani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geovani continues to drive forward.
Geovani shoots in for a double leg but Merritt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merritt tries to clinch there but Geovani circles away.
Merritt misses with the combination.
Geovani unleashes a big counter combination but Merritt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Merritt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Merritt instigates a clinch.
Geovani tries to throw a body punch but Merritt avoids it by throwing Geovani back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Merritt stalling in the clinch.
Geovani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Merritt prevents it.
Merritt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rusty Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horkors Geovani.
Merritt tries to throw a body punch but Geovani avoids it by throwing Merritt back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Merritt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Merritt lands an uppercut.
Geovani being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Merritt breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Merritt with a nice cross.
Merritt wants to clinch up but Geovani keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Geovani! But no joy.
Merritt swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Merritt scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Geovani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merritt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Geovani is in Merritt'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!
Merritt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geovani is controlling him. #T3#
Geovani tries to free his leg and advance position but Merritt is retaining full guard.
Geovani keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Geovani drops back looking for a leg! Merritt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merritt manages to kick Geovani off! Geovani jumps back into Merritt's guard.
Merritt controls Geovani momentarily but Geovani frees himself.
Merritt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Geovani on the ground.
Geovani passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Merritt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Geovani's best efforts.#SUB2#
Geovani is trying to work for a kimura but Merritt is defending well.
#SUB2#
Geovani 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.
Geovani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Merritt trying to hold on to Geovani's head to control him but Geovani postures up.
Merritt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Geovani seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Geovani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horkors Geovani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusty Merritt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Geovani seems to be working for a kimura but Merritt defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Merritt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merritt, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Merritt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Merritt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mechant throws out the jab.
Mechant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merritt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Merritt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merritt defending well as Mechant loads up on a big left hand.
Mechant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mechant cracks Merritt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Merritt falls backwards against the cage. Mechant follows up with more strikes that drop Merritt to his knees. Mechant keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Merritt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agrougrou Mechant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Merritt closes the distance and clinches up with Louverture, looking for a takedown. Merritt pushes Louverture against the cage but Louverture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louverture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Louverture unleashes a big counter combination but Merritt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Louverture rushes Merritt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merritt wants to take the fight to the mat but Louverture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Merritt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Louverture can't fight it off and eventually Merritt manages to take the fight to the floor. Louverture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Louverture wants to sweep here but Merritt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt stops Louverture from standing up.
Merritt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Merritt with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Louverture holds on and takes a little breather.
Louverture striking off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Merritt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Merritt scoring with some ground and pound.
Merritt throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Louverture moves in looking to clinch but Merritt pushes him off.
A big right from Merritt misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Merritt pushes Louverture up against the cage in a clinch.
Merritt goes for a takedown attempt but Louverture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Merritt with that takedown attempt.
Merritt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Louverture pinned against the cage. Louverture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Merritt gets tackled into the cage by Louverture. Louverture maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Louverture breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Louverture closes the distance and pushes Merritt back into the cage.
Merritt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Louverture is struggling to control the position.
Merritt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Merritt missing with knees to the body.
Merritt is working for takedown but Louverture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Louverture has a couple of punches blocked by Merritt.
Merritt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Merritt tries to pull guard but Louverture forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Louverture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4##BC#
Merritt manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Merritt clinches up with Louverture and pushes him back against the cage.
Merritt missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Merritt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Merritt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Merritt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Louverture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Louverture throws a big elbow that misses.
Louverture wants to control from the top but Merritt keeps moving.
Merritt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Louverture won't allow Merritt to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louverture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merritt 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.
Louverture throwing strikes from guard but Merritt blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toussaint Louverture will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Louverture clinches up with Merritt and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Louverture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louverture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merritt tries to clinch up.
Louverture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merritt.
Louverture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merritt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt fails to land the takedown.
Merritt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Louverture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merritt somewhat.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merritt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Louverture smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Merritt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Louverture pushes Merritt off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Louverture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merritt.
Louverture moves in looking to clinch but Merritt pushes him off.
Merritt fails with the takedown.
Louverture unleashes a big counter combination but Merritt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Louverture has closed the distance and engaged Merritt in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Louverture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merritt misses with a double jab.
Louverture looks for a takedown but Merritt sprawls well.#T3#
Louverture is looking to clinch.
Merritt keeps the fight on the outside.
Merritt shoots in for a double leg but Louverture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Merritt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merritt showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Louverture tries to kick Merritt off but Merritt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Merritt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Louverture is looking for a sweep. Merritt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merritt winds up and cracks Louverture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Louverture has his hands clasped together around Merritt's back. He's all about the action.
Merritt 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.
Louverture tries to get to full guard but Merritt has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rusty Merritt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Louverture tries to sprawl but Merritt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Louverture 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Louverture clinches up with Merritt and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Merritt pulls guard.
Merritt keeping moving, preventing Louverture from controlling successfully.
Louverture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louverture tries to free his leg and advance position but Merritt is retaining full guard.
Louverture wants to stand but Merritt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Louverture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merritt is looking to stand up but Louverture isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merritt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louverture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merritt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merritt controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##CL2#
Louverture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merritt, pushing him back against the cage.
Merritt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louverture backwards.
A body shot lands from Louverture.
Merritt wants to take the fight to the mat but Louverture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toussaint Louverture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Louverture letting Merritt take a breather here.
Merritt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Louverture prevents it.
Louverture is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Louverture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Merritt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Louverture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merritt wants to take the fight to the mat but Louverture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merritt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Louverture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Merritt is looking for a takedown.
Louverture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Louverture is stalling here.
#BC2#
Louverture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Louverture moves into range and clinches up with Merritt.#BC2#
Louverture breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Merritt doesn't manage to clinch there - Louverture circles away.
Louverture moves to clinch but Merritt breaks away
and Merritt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Louverture thinking.
Merritt keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Louverture misses. #TD2#
Louverture 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.
Merritt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Louverture throws a strike but Merritt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Louverture wants to stand and escape but Merritt is having none of it. #SUB#
Merritt drops back looking for a leg! Louverture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Louverture manages to kick Merritt off! Merritt jumps back into Louverture's guard.
Louverture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Louverture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Louverture 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Louverture!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Longtry misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Merritt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Longtry tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Merritt manages to move to mount!
Merritt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Merritt controlling from mount.
Merritt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Merritt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Longtry can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Longtry tries to buck Merritt off but he can't manage it.
Merritt looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longtry wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Merritt throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Longtry has his hands clasped together but Merritt breaks the hold and Longtry is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Merritt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rusty Merritt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Merritt misses with a takedown
and Jeterrrs counters with a leg kick.
Jeterrrs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Merritt. Those never looked like landing.
Jeterrrs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merritt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeterrrs. Merritt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Derick Jeterrrs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick but Merritt moves out of range.
Jeterrrs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeterrrs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jeterrrs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merritt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merritt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Jeterrrs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeterrrs tries a head kick but it misses.
Merritt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeterrrs swings for the body but Merritt moves out of range.
#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jeterrrs.
Merritt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jeterrrs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Merritt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeterrrs loads up on a big right hand but Merritt slips the punch.
Jeterrrs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merritt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs misses with a right hand
enabling Merritt to counter with a crisp jab.
Merritt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeterrrs misses the shot to the body.
Jeterrrs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merritt wants to clinch up but Jeterrrs keeps it at a distance.
Jeterrrs misses with an uppercut. Merritt saw that one coming.
Jeterrrs throws a sloppy head kick and Merritt moves out of range easily.
Merritt has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merritt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Jeterrrs throws a sloppy head kick and Merritt moves out of range easily.
Jeterrrs throws a right and a left that Merritt avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeterrrs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merritt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeterrrs circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick that misses
and Merritt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Merritt avoids the body shot from Jeterrrs.
Derick Jeterrrs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Merritt.
Jeterrrs tries a head kick but it misses.
Merritt is looking to counter punch.
Merritt slips under a jab.
That kick from Jeterrrs tenderised Merritt's leg. Merritt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jeterrrs looks winded!
Jeterrrs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeterrrs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Merritt counters with a straight right hand.
Merritt fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Jeterrrs misses its intended target. #T3#
Jeterrrs misses with a body shot.
Merritt throws a series of punches but Jeterrrs moves out of range.
Merritt staying out of range there.
Merritt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jeterrrs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merritt.
Jeterrrs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeterrrs thows a leg kick but Merritt checks it
enabling Merritt to counter with a crisp jab.
Merritt swings for the body but Jeterrrs moves out of range.
Jab by Jeterrrs.#CL#
Merritt rushes Jeterrrs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jeterrrs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merritt throws a body punch but Jeterrrs moves out of range.
Jeterrrs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jeterrrs just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeterrrs lands with a good body shot.
Jeterrrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Jeterrrs as Merritt shoots in.#TD#
Merritt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jeterrrs on his heels. He'll look to pass Jeterrrs's guard now, I'm sure.
Merritt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Merritt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jeterrrs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merritt has managed to get both his arms back between Jeterrrs's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jeterrrs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Merritt gets to his feet - Jeterrrs follows without any prompting.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Merritt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jeterrrs quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Jeterrrs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeterrrs. That's going to slow Merritt down.
Merritt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jeterrrs thuds his right hand into Merritt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Jeterrrs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeterrrs. Merritt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merritt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeterrrs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeterrrs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Merritt dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeterrrs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeterrrs punishes Merritt's body with a nice straight punch.
Merritt blocks a head kick by Jeterrrs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeterrrs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Merritt's calf.
Jeterrrs misses with a wild body shot.
Jeterrrs lands with a nice body punch.
Rusty Merritt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merritt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jeterrrs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs dips to his left and cracks Merritt with an uppercut!
Jeterrrs misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Jeterrrs. Beautiful body shot.
Jeterrrs lands a right hook to the body.
Jeterrrs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Merritt rather than just go for the knockout.
Jeterrrs is breathing heavily.
Jeterrrs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merritt blocks a head kick by Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merritt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeterrrs.
Merritt misses with a two punch combination.
Merritt misses with a wild body shot.
Derick Jeterrrs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeterrrs stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Jeterrrs misses.
Merritt throws a shot from downtown. Jeterrrs moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jeterrrs misses.
Jeterrrs throws a sloppy head kick and Merritt moves out of range easily.
Jeterrrs misses with a head kick.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Merritt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeterrrs scores with the left hand. Merritt knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merritt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Jeterrrs tries to keep at a distance but Merritt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Merritt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Merritt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jeterrrs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeterrrs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Merritt backwards. #BC2#
Jeterrrs breaks from the clinch.
Jeterrrs lands a leg kick that knocks Merritt off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Jeterrrs.
Merritt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jab by Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs scores with a sloppy right hand. Merritt should have avoided that one.
Merritt checks a low kick from Jeterrrs.
An attempted straight right counter from Merritt misses the target.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick that misses.
Merritt is looking to counter punch.
Merritt scores with a punch to the head.
Merritt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs throws a body shot but no joy.
Merritt shoots and misses
and Merritt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeterrrs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merritt with a jab.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Merritt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Merritt throws a big counter combination but Jeterrrs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeterrrs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeterrrs throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Jeterrrs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Jeterrrs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Jeterrrs is working an open guard so Merritt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Merritt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeterrrs is just out of range.
Jeterrrs scores with a body shot.
Jeterrrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merritt tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeterrrs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Merritt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jeterrrs struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Jeterrrs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jeterrrs slaps away a takedown attempt from Merritt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeterrrs lands a body shot.
Jeterrrs throws a sloppy head kick and Merritt moves out of range easily.
Jeterrrs thows a leg kick but Merritt checks it
enabling Merritt to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Merritt has managed to clinch.
Merritt tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeterrrs avoids the damage to the body.
Jeterrrs pushes Merritt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jeterrrs breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeterrrs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeterrrs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merritt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeterrrs.
Merritt throws a big counter combination but Jeterrrs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Merritt tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeterrrs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeterrrs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Jeterrrs connects with a crisp jab.
Jeterrrs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Merritt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeterrrs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merritt moves away from the strike by Jeterrrs.
Merritt shoots in for a takedown but Jeterrrs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeterrrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merritt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeterrrs throws a head kick but Merritt moves out of range.
Merritt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jeterrrs keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Merritt.
Jeterrrs misses with a low kick.
Merritt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeterrrs digs a good hook to Merritt's body.
Jeterrrs misses with a shot to the body
and Merritt counters with a three punch combo that has Jeterrrs backing up. Jeterrrs nods at Merritt to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Merritt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merritt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeterrrs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Merritt drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Jeterrrs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merritt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Merritt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jeterrrs lands with a straight right. Merritt didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Jeterrrs.
Merritt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Merritt tries to clinch but Jeterrrs moves out of range.
Jeterrrs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merritt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merritt appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Merritt slips a jab and a cross from Jeterrrs.
Jeterrrs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeterrrs takes a swing at Merritt's ribcage but misses.
Jeterrrs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Merritt does no damage. #TD#
Jeterrrs gets caught flat footed, as Merritt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jeterrrs is wriggling around but Merritt manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB2#
Jeterrrs looking for submissions off his back.
Merritt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Jeterrrs wants to control but Merritt is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Jeterrrs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Merritt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rusty Merritt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derick Jeterrrs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merritt connects with a nice short shot to Jeterrrs's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derick Jeterrrs.
I've got Jeterrrs 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Jeterrrs!
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