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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Ripper throws a front kick that sends Stafford stumbling back into the cage. Ripper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stafford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2# Ripper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stafford on his heels. He'll look to pass Stafford's guard now, I'm sure. Ripper controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Let's hope that Ripper has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2# Ripper gets to his feet. Stafford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Stafford shoots in for a takedown but Ripper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ripper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2# Ripper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stafford did well to prevent Ripper getting side control. Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stafford is trying to get back to full guard. Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1# Stafford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ripper. Stafford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ripper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Stafford tries to roll over but Ripper keeps him under control. Stafford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ripper stays in close to Stafford's body and controls the position. Stafford tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ripper throwing strikes but missing. Ripper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ripper controlling from the top position. Stafford wants to improve his position but instead Ripper has moved into half guard.
Ripper prevents Stafford from improving his position. Ripper content to control rather than advance. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Stafford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ripper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Stafford tries to get to full guard but Ripper has control of the leg. Ripper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ripper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Stafford tries to get to full guard but Ripper has control of the leg. Ripper is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ripper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ripper lands a high kick!
#TD2# Ripper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ripper is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stafford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ripper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# Stafford is not content to let Ripper control the position. #SUB2# Ripper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stafford, who protects the arm well. Ripper tries to move to mount but Stafford blocks the move with his legs. #SU2# Ripper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stafford to his feet. Ripper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stafford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2# Ripper closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Ripper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Calvin Stafford's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Ripper gets the takedown into side control. Stafford is being controlled here. Ripper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Ripper stalls from top position. Stafford looking for a sweep but Ripper has passed into full mount! Oh no! Stafford manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Ripper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stafford is just riding it out for now. Ripper eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ripper stalling. Ripper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Stafford trying to get back to full guard but Ripper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Stafford flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stafford throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Stafford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ripper blocks Stafford's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Ripper misses with a head shot. Stafford gets back to half guard. Stafford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2# Ripper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stafford has managed to free his arm - good work. Stafford is trying to get back to full guard. Ripper is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Richard Ripper has got the better of the ground game so far. Stafford punching from the bottom.
Ripper trying to control from half guard but Stafford is working away. Stafford wants to improve his position but Ripper is controlling well.
#T3# Stafford is staying active underneath Ripper, who seems content to just control the action from this position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ripper not landing any meaningful shots this time. Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Stafford shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ripper. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2# Ripper decides to stand back up. Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Ripper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stafford! Ripper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4# Stafford is trying to escape the position but Ripper is controlling the position. Stafford regains half guard. Ripper not doing much here.
Ripper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Stafford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ripper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Stafford wants to improve his position but Ripper is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Ripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Calvin Stafford's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Ripper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stafford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ripper is in Stafford's guard. Ripper showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ripper. Ripper passes Stafford's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Stafford wants to improve his position but Ripper is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ripper is controlling the pace.
Ripper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stafford! #T1# Ripper controlling the pace for now. Stafford is looking to improve his position but Ripper isn't that keen on the idea. Stafford wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ripper.
#SUB2# Ripper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stafford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stafford shrugs it off. Ripper trying to control but Stafford is having none of it. #T2# Stafford throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ripper. What's that going to do exactly? Ripper wants to control the pace but Stafford is squirming around nicely. Stafford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stafford blocking the ground and pound. Stafford tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ripper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stafford is looking to escape. Ripper controlling from mount. #T3# Ripper misses with a head shot. Ripper misses with a head shot. Ripper tries to control but Stafford wriggling away. Stafford throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Ripper trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ripper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2# Ripper stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2# Ripper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2# Ripper jumps guard.
Ripper working a defensive guard here.
Ripper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Stafford drops back looking for a leg! Ripper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ripper manages to kick Stafford off! Stafford jumps back into Ripper's guard. Ripper working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Stafford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ripper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stafford has managed to get both his arms back between Ripper's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight! Richard Ripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ripper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Ripper! Richard Ripper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1# McHenry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McHenry misses with a low kick.
Stafford fails with a takedown attempt. McHenry lands a body shot.
McHenry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stafford circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# McHenry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stafford flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stafford is refusing to be controlled, as McHenry sits in half guard. Stafford tries to roll over but McHenry keeps him under control. McHenry blocks the strikes from Stafford.
Stafford wants to improve his position but McHenry is controlling well.
#T1# Stafford gets back to full guard.
McHenry won't allow Stafford to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stafford keeping moving, preventing McHenry from controlling successfully. McHenry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stafford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Stafford throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. McHenry trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom. Stafford 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. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. McHenry trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# McHenry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stafford is trying to defend but McHenry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. McHenry is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stafford flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McHenry is looking to stall here but Stafford recovers full guard. Stafford thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Stafford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McHenry trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stafford trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3# McHenry trying to control but Stafford is working 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. A head kick by McHenry misses #CL# and Stafford counters by clinching up. McHenry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Calvin Stafford has been cut. McHenry misses with a knee to the head. Stafford takes an elbow to the forehead. McHenry misses with an elbow strike.
McHenry lands an elbow just above Stafford 's eye. Stafford is looking to take this one to the mat. Stafford jumps guard but McHenry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Stafford. That's going to take a lot out of him. McHenry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stafford's defenses. McHenry lands an elbow inside that Stafford shrugs off. #T4# McHenry lands an elbow inside that Stafford shrugs off. McHenry misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for McHenry to work.
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! McHenry misses with a body punch.
McHenry lands an elbow just above Stafford 's eye. McHenry lands an elbow just above Stafford 's eye. #ROC2# Stafford is rocked!#BC2# McHenry breaks the clinch.
Oh Stafford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A solid body kick from McHenry. Stafford is breathing heavily. McHenry delivers a nice body kick. Stafford moves away from the strike by McHenry. A chopping leg kick lands by McHenry. #TD2# McHenry shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Stafford is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rufus McHenry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Snow clinches up with Stafford and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Snow pulls guard. Stafford preventing the sweep. Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Stafford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU# Snow is working an open guard so Stafford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Stafford tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Stafford has picked Snow up - he's going for a ride! Stafford dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Stafford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Snow desperately trying to maintain half guard. Snow wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Snow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Stafford trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom. Stafford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Stafford being controlled here momentarily. Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Stafford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snow avoids it really well and circles away. Snow misses with a head kick.
As Snow looks to move away, Stafford throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.#CL2# Snow has closed the distance and engaged Stafford in a clinch.
Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Snow decides to pull guard. Snow wants to sweep but no luck. Snow has a closed guard, preventing Stafford from standing up. Snow wants to stand but Stafford is controlling the position. #T3# Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Stafford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snow has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Stafford trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Snow passes into half guard. Stafford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Snow slows the pace down in half guard. Snow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stafford. Snow prevents Stafford from improving his position.#T4##SU2# Snow decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2# Snow takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Snow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stafford uses from the top position. Stafford postures up.
Snow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Stafford tries to stand but Snow is controlling from the bottom. Snow has Stafford pulled in close to control his posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snow is looking to stand up but Stafford isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Snow dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Snow throws a head kick that misses and Stafford counters with a three punch combo that has Snow backing up. Snow nods at Stafford to acknowledge the strikes. Dylan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stafford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snow as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Snow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stafford on his heels. He'll look to pass Stafford's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2# Snow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stafford throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Snow pushes down on Stafford's leg and manages to get into half guard. Stafford is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snow seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Snow scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Stafford tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg. #T1# Snow wants to control but Stafford is keeping him busy. Stafford is looking to improve his position.
Stafford is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard. #SUB2# Snow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stafford is just riding it out for now. Snow eventually gives up the hold. Snow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stafford controls his leg. Stafford has hold of Snow's hands but Snow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Snow tries to stand and escape but Stafford is controlling the position. Stafford tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Snow wants to pass to mount but Stafford is defending the position. #SUB2# Snow 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snow is breathing heavily. Stafford has hold of Snow's hands but Snow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Stafford gets full guard. Snow stays in close to Stafford's body and controls the position. Snow wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving. Snow preventing the sweep. #T3# Snow cracks Stafford with a solid left hand. Snow passes easily into side control. Nice work. Stafford is trying to improve his position. Stafford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Dylan Snow has got the better of the ground game so far. Stafford manages to get back to half guard. Stafford punching from the bottom.
#SUB2# Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Stafford is looking to improve his position.
Snow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4# Stafford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Snow prevents Stafford from improving his position. Snow wants to pass the guard but Stafford is defending well. Snow trying to control the action but Stafford is working from the bottom. Stafford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Snow sitting and controlling from the half guard. Stafford tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snow looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Stafford won't allow Snow to pass to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Stafford clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Snow is trying to trip Stafford. He has hold of a leg but Stafford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Snow persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Snow wants to stand and escape but instead Stafford has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Snow is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stafford wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Stafford punching from the bottom.
Stafford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Stafford taking some punishment here, with Snow in his half guard. Snow wants to pass the guard but Stafford is defending well. Snow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Snow blocks the strikes from Stafford.
Snow slips a nice elbow through Stafford's hands, connecting with Stafford's forehead. Stafford manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Snow drops back looking for a leg! Stafford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stafford manages to kick Snow off! Snow jumps back into Stafford's guard. Stafford keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully. Stafford has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Stafford doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Snow passes easily into side control. Nice work. Stafford is trying to get back to half guard. Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Stafford is working hard here to advance position. Snow wants to stand but Stafford is controlling his arm. Stafford tries to improve position but can't. Snow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Snow tries to stand but Stafford is controlling his head. Stafford misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2# Snow tries for a kimura but Stafford is defending well. #T3# Stafford is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Snow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stafford to his feet. #CL# Stafford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Snow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Snow 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. Stafford's corner is telling him to maintain position. Stafford preventing the sweep. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snow can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4# Stafford tries to stand but Snow is controlling from the bottom. Stafford being controlled here momentarily. Snow is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Stafford fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Stafford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Snow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Snow content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! Dylan Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Snow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Snow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Very Hard gets in close and instigates a clinch. Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Very Hard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Very Hard lands a left hand.
Stafford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Very Hard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Stafford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Very Hard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stafford is trying to break free. Stafford looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Very Hard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stafford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Very Hard blocks it with crossed arms. Stafford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Stafford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Very Hard. Very Hard pushes Stafford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Very Hard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Stafford is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Very Hard. Oh Stafford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Very Hard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stafford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Very Hard swings wildly with an uppercut but Stafford uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Very Hard. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stafford. Very Hard misses with some punches.
Stafford wants a takedown.
Stafford seems to have got his legs back now. Very Hard pushes Stafford against the cage. Very Hard is working some dirty boxing. Very Hard pushes off with a quick right hook! Stafford goes down! Stafford tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Very Hard moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckle Very Hard! Knuckle Very Hard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1# Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Stafford should have avoided that one. #CUT2# It looks like Calvin Stafford has been cut. Dos Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stafford. That did some damage!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stafford avoids it. Stafford blocks an elbow strike. Stafford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stafford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dos Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Stafford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Stafford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stafford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stafford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos. Stafford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Santos can pounce on him.
Stafford shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL2# Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches. Dos Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stafford's defenses. Dos Santos throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Stafford blocks an elbow strike from Dos Santos.
Stafford avoids a wild elbow strike from Dos Santos. Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
#T2# Dos Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stafford.
Dos Santos has Stafford pressed against the cage, preventing Stafford from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dos Santos lands an elbow inside. Dos Santos lands an elbow that stopped Stafford in his tracks for a moment. Dos Santos tries to circle away but Stafford has him pinned against the cage. Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Stafford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Stafford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body kick there by Dos Santos.#T3# Dos Santos pushes Stafford away with a front kick. Stafford is breathing heavily. Dos Santos lands a brutal head kick. Stafford looks out on his feet and Dos Santos throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Miguel Dos Santos! After winning the bout, Miguel Dos Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Symington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stafford napping and manages to drive through into side control! Symington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Stafford striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stafford sneaks back into half guard. Symington lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2# Stafford is rocked!#SUB2# Symington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stafford tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Symington has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Symington lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Stafford! Symington sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Stafford and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glenn Symington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Stafford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Timmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Stafford has wrist control. Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stafford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Timmons trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom. Stafford wants to sweep but no luck. Timmons trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom. Stafford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Timmons trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom. Stafford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stafford is striking but Timmons is not phased and passes to half guard. Stafford throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Timmons manages to pass to side control. #T1# Stafford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Timmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Stafford manages to get back to half guard. Stafford throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Timmons manages to pass to side control. Timmons trying to control the position but Stafford is working away. Timmons tries to move to mount but Stafford blocks the move with his legs. Stafford tries to bench press Timmons off him but Timmons keeps the position. Stafford is working hard here to advance position.#T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Timmons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stafford is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Timmons stands up. Stafford misses with a takedown attempt and Timmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stafford is breathing heavily. Stafford dodges the punch combination from Timmons.
#TD2# Timmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timmons is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Timmons tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Stafford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timmons on the ground. Stafford is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Timmons is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Timmons landing punches. Stafford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Timmons is trying to control the position but Stafford postures up. Stafford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Stafford stopping the sweep attempt from Timmons. Timmons pulls Stafford in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Timmons 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.#SU# Stafford gets to his feet - Timmons follows without any prompting. #TD2# Stafford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Timmons to score an easy takedown into full guard. Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Timmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stafford 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# Timmons is looking to control Stafford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Timmons avoid being mounted? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious Timmons dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Timmons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stafford! Stafford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timmons's best efforts. Stafford is looking to improve his position.
Stafford flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2# Timmons 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.
Stafford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stafford. Stafford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timmons slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Stafford. Timmons wants to control but Stafford is keeping him busy. Stafford punching from the bottom.
Stafford tries to roll over but Timmons keeps him under control. Timmons trying to mount his opponent but Stafford defends it. Timmons trying to control the action but Stafford is working from the bottom. Stafford works his way to full guard. Good work. Timmons won't allow Stafford to sweep him here. #T2# Stafford looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Timmons puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Timmons works his way into full mount! Timmons looking to control but Stafford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Stafford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Timmons tries to control but Stafford wriggling away. Timmons landing punches. #T3# Stafford throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Stafford manages to regain half guard. Good work. Timmons is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Timmons not landing any meaningful shots this time. Stafford is looking for a sweep. Timmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Stafford is defending against the submission attempts here by Timmons.
Stafford wants to get back to full guard. Timmons is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Timmons works his foot free and advances to mount. Stafford regains half guard. Timmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stafford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stafford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timmons's back! Timmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Timmons tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Timmons is looking to improve his position but Stafford isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Timmons drives through with a takedown into Stafford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Stafford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stafford doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Timmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Timmons won't allow Stafford to sweep him here. Timmons wants to stand and escape but instead Stafford has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Timmons trying to keep a closed guard but Stafford is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB# Stafford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Timmons is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Timmons has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Stafford keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Timmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Timmons preventing the sweep. Timmons wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving. Stafford has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Timmons has passed into side control.
Timmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stafford keeps working. Lucious Timmons has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Stafford tries to improve position but can't. Timmons trying to control the position but Stafford is working away. Stafford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timmons's best efforts. Stafford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Timmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SU2# Timmons stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stafford.#T3##TD2# Timmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Stafford keeping moving, preventing Timmons from controlling successfully. Stafford looking for a sweep. Not yet Stafford, not yet. Timmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stafford's guard. Stafford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Timmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stafford is keeping the position for now. #SU2# Timmons gets to his feet - Stafford follows without any prompting. Timmons throws a head kick that misses. Timmons misses with a head kick.
#T4# Stafford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Stafford closes the distance and clinches. Timmons working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Timmons pulls guard. Timmons tries to land a sweep but no joy. Timmons throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Timmons has momentary wrist control but Stafford slips an elbow through the middle. Timmons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Calvin Stafford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lucious Timmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Timmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Lucious Timmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Timmons 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucious Timmons!
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