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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Buttesen looks to clinch #TD#
and Taj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taj wants to get back to his feet.
Taj controlling the pace.
Taj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buttesen tries to get to full guard but Taj has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taj tries to stand but can't do so whilst Buttesen controls his leg.
Taj is trying to control the action in half guard but Buttesen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Taj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Buttesen is looking for a sweep. Taj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taj performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taj shoots in for a takedown but Buttesen shows good takedown defense.
Buttesen wants to clinch.
Taj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Taj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taj controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Taj tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taj has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Taj swings around for an armbar but Buttesen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taj's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buttesen trying to control but Taj is working from the bottom.
Buttesen with a nice head shot there.
Buttesen postures up.
Taj 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.
Taj throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Buttesen is working Taj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Buttesen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buttesen slips nicely into half guard.
Buttesen is thwarting Taj's attempts to control the position.
Buttesen is trying to control. Taj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Buttesen working Taj over with strikes.
Taj trying to control from the bottom.
Taj is breathing heavily.
Taj tries to kick Buttesen off but Buttesen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Buttesen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taj defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Buttesen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Buttesen is trying to work for a kimura but Taj is defending well.
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. Buttesen connects with a nice short shot to Taj's temple. #SUB2#
Buttesen wants to work for an arm triangle but Taj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taj trying to control here.
Buttesen prevents Taj from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taj looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Buttesen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Buttesen wants to clinch up but Taj keeps it at a distance.
Taj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taj paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Buttesen clinches up with Taj and pushes him back against the cage.
Buttesen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taj is trying to pull guard but Buttesen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Taj pulls guard.
Buttesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buttesen preventing the sweep.
Taj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buttesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Buttesen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buttesen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Taj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buttesen is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttesen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buttesen postures up and lands a big shot to Taj's brow.
Buttesen wants to control from the top but Taj keeps moving. #ES#
Taj pushes Buttesen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Buttesen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Taj counters with a single leg into guard. Buttesen didn't expect that. #ES2#
Buttesen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Taj has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Buttesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buttesen tries to land a knee to the head but Taj blocks with his arms.
Taj prevents the takedown attempt.
Buttesen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taj.
Buttesen with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC#
Taj breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Buttesen gets caught napping as Taj dives in and scores a takedown. Buttesen manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Buttesen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taj controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Buttesen wants to sweep but no luck.
Taj trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taj wants to get up but he can't break Buttesen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taj postures up and lands a big shot to Buttesen's brow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buttesen keeping full guard, as Taj tries to pass.
Taj trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buttesen's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taj fails with a takedown attempt.
Buttesen is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Raj Taj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Taj circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buttesen tries to clinch but Taj is having none of it.
It looked like Taj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buttesen tries to clinch there but Taj circles away.
Taj fires out a quick counter leg kick but Buttesen just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Taj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buttesen's guard.
Buttesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taj is one step ahead there.
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 Raj Taj will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buttesen tries to clinch up#TD#
and Taj counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taj trying to control the action but Buttesen is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Taj. #SU#
Taj decides to stand up.
Buttesen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Taj counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taj won't allow Buttesen to sweep him here.
Taj distracts Buttesen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taj trying to control but Buttesen is working from the bottom. #T1##SU#
Taj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taj keeps the fight on the outside.
Taj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buttesen tries to clinch up but Taj circles away and keeps his distance.
As Buttesen tries to get set, Taj tries to push him back and clinch up but Buttesen manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Taj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buttesen's guard.
Buttesen keeping moving, preventing Taj from controlling successfully.
Taj is fighting to break Buttesen's control of his arms but Buttesen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taj stopping the sweep attempt from Buttesen.#T2##SUB2#
Taj content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buttesen has locked up a guillotine! Buttesen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taj is holding on here and Buttesen must be using up a lot of energy. Taj has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buttesen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikel Buttesen!
Mikel Buttesen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Willis keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Willis tries to sprawl but Taj drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Willis taking some punishment here, with Taj in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Taj seems content to control.
Taj is keen to just control but Willis is a slippery customer.
Taj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taj perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taj is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taj wants to pass to mount but Willis is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taj is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taj.
Willis wants to improve his position but Taj is controlling well.
#T1#
Willis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willis missing with punches from the bottom.
Willis manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Taj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taj has managed to get both his arms back between Willis's legs - danger averted.
Taj looking to pass the guard.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Taj from controlling successfully.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
Willis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Willis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Taj wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Willis scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Taj showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willis wants to stand up but Taj is controlling him.
Taj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taj trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taj stops Willis from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willis looks for a takedown but Taj sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Taj gets a double leg takedown into Willis's guard.
Willis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taj is controlling him.
Taj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willis tries to strike from the bottom.
Taj wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis looking to control but Taj passes into half guard.
Willis tries to get to full guard but Taj has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis wants to get back to his feet.
Taj wants to pass the guard but Willis is defending well. #T4#
Willis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Willis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taj prevents Willis from improving his position.
Taj trying to control from half guard but Willis is working away. #SUB#
Taj moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Willis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Willis throws Taj to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Taj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Willis sneaks out the side door and pushes Taj away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raj Taj dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Willis has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Taj shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Taj finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willis tries to kick Taj off but Taj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Willis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taj's back!
Willis is riding his opponent, not letting Taj buck him off. #SUB#
Taj fending off the submission attempt from Willis.
Taj is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Willis controlling well, preventing Taj from escaping the position.
Gregg Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taj trying to control the action but Willis just sinks the hooks in.
Taj tries to break free.
Taj is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Willis looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Willis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Taj is defending well though. Willis let's go of the attempt for now.
Taj breaks Willis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Willis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taj has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Willis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taj is looking to take a break and control but Willis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Taj stands up and beckons Willis to his feet. #TD2#
Taj is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willis's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taj is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Willis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Taj misses with a low kick.
Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Taj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willis's guard.#ES#
Willis kicks Taj off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Willis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taj on the side of the head. #TD2#
Taj drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Taj is looking to control Willis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taj avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Willis seems to be working for a kimura but Taj defends the submission attempt.
Taj is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Willis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taj is just riding it out for now. Willis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Willis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Willis stalling.
Taj looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Taj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willis is taking a breather. Taj says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Willis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taj misses with the body kick
and Willis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willis is defended easily by Taj.#TD2#
Taj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Willis!#ES#
Willis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Taj closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SU2#
Taj has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Taj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Taj shoots in and bounces Willis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Willis is looking to stand up but Taj isn't so interested in that idea.
Taj would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taj stopping the sweep attempt from Willis.
Willis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES#
Willis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Taj manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Willis lands a couple of digs.
Taj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Willis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Willis clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Willis wants the takedown. Taj is fighting it off but Willis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taj's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis lands a couple of elbows.
Willis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Willis prevents Taj from getting back to his feet.
Willis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Willis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taj for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Willis distracts Taj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Willis preventing the sweep.
Willis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Willis counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Willis takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Taj gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Willis keeping moving, preventing Taj from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Willis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Willis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taj defends it easily.
Taj trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Taj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregg Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willis 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Willis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Neil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taj's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taj wants to pass the guard but Neil is keeping the position.#T1#
Taj controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Taj.#SU#
Taj gets to his feet. Neil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Taj dives in and grabs Neil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neil pushes down on Taj's head and hops out.
Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Taj is looking to counter the offense by Neil and move into the clinch.
David Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Taj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neil lands with a good body shot.
Taj walks into a jab.
Taj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taj's head backwards.
Taj walks into a jab.
Taj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neil pinned against the cage. Neil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taj tries for a takedown but Neil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Neil digs a good body shot into Taj's ribs.#TD#
Taj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taj is breathing heavily.
Neil is looking to regain half guard here but Taj keeps moving and retains side control.
Taj working away.
Neil tries to buck Taj off but Taj is having none of it.
Neil is trying to buck Taj off.#T4#
Taj staying calm.
Taj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taj fails with a takedown attempt.
Taj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Neil 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#
Taj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neil circles away.
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Neil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neil catches Taj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neil scores with a hook to the body. Taj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neil sprawls well. Neil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taj gets slowly back to his feet.
Taj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Neil. Beautiful body shot.
Neil's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neil duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taj is defended easily by Neil.
Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neil digs a good body shot into Taj's ribs.
Taj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neil lands with a cross. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Neil.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neil, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Neil.
Neil scores with a jab.
Neil connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Taj is rocked!
Taj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Taj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taj seems to have got his legs back now.
Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Neil has knocked Taj down with a huge combo! Neil steps away and waves a wobbly Taj back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3#
The crowd cheers as Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taj doesn't seem phased though.
Neil scores with a body shot.
Neil lands a slapping body shot.
Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taj on the side of the head.
Neil connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Neil.
David Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neil lands with a straight right. Taj didn't see that one coming.
Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neil lands a head shot.
Neil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil lands a jab to the head.
Neil with a nice cross.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taj doesn't seem bothered though.
Neil lands with a nice body punch.
Neil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil lands a jab to Taj's midsection.
Neil jabs Taj right on the nose. Taj blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neil throws a series of strikes that have Taj backpedaling.
Taj shoots in but Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Neil lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neil scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Neil cracks Taj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Neil finds it's target.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Neil.
Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neil scores with a nice strike.
Neil digs a good hook to Taj's body.
Taj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taj has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Neil with a jab.
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!
Neil cracks Taj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taj has time to react.
Taj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neil connects with the punch.
Neil lands a head shot.
Neil lands a jab to the head.
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Taj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neil lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neil tests Taj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taj in his tracks.
Neil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taj.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Taj's head back.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taj doesn't seem bothered though.
Raj Taj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Neil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neil dips to his left and cracks Taj with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
David Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neil 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Neil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Taj scores with a takedown into Bush's guard.
Taj trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Taj trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bush manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taj has Bush pulled in close to control his posture.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Taj has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Taj is looking to stand up but Bush isn't so interested in that idea.
Taj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bush 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#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bush postures up.
Bush is working Taj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taj wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bush is in close to Taj's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Taj pulls Bush in close to his closed guard and prevents Bush from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bush shoots in looking for a takedown but Taj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Bush has managed to clinch.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Taj gets control of Bush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taj will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Taj has his foot on Bush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bush works his way back into a safe position though.
Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bush lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Taj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taj looks winded!
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bush stands up over Taj, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Taj has an active guard here but Bush has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Bush closes the distance and pushes Taj back into the cage.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Taj.
Taj gets underhooks to prevent Bush's takedown attempt.
Taj is trying to break free.
Taj being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Taj works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taj trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Taj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taj wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bush has his foot on Taj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taj works his way back into a safe position though.
Taj sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taj stands and throws Bush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bush is letting Taj control him for a moment. #T3#
Bush can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Taj stands up. #TD2#
Taj changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taj is breathing heavily.
Taj trying to control the action but Bush is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Bush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taj is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bush tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taj wants to control but Bush is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raj Taj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bush takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Taj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Taj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bush tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bush can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Bush tries to buck Taj off but Taj is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush struggling a bit here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee asks Taj politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taj prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bush 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bush is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taj shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ROC2#
Bush is rocked!#SU2#
Taj decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taj wants to counter the offense by Bush and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taj is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Taj has one foot on Bush's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bush can't keep his opponent in guard - Taj advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taj frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taj wants to control the pace but Bush is squirming around nicely.
Bush can't escape the position.
Bush is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Taj wants to finish this one by submission but Bush is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taj.
Bush is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
Taj works his way to his opponent's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Bush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taj really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bush.#SUB2#
Taj has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bush is in real trouble here. Taj gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bush is tapping out! Taj wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raj Taj!
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