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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mixon clinches up with Heaton and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Mixon.
Mixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mixon lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixon.
Mixon tries to work over Heaton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heaton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heaton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heaton fails to pull guard.
Mixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mixon tries a body shot but Heaton blocks it.
Mixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heaton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heaton jumps guard but Mixon stands there with Heaton around his waist. Heaton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixon.
Mixon gets through Heaton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heaton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Mixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heaton's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Mixon.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
Heaton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Heaton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mixon uses from the top position.
Mixon stops Heaton from standing up.
Mixon 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.
Heaton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heaton holds on and takes a little breather.
Mixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mixon has managed to get both his arms back between Heaton's legs - danger averted.
Mixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heaton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heaton has a closed guard, preventing Mixon from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Heaton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heaton sets himself, and Mixon steps forward looking for the clinch! Heaton avoids it this time.
Heaton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heaton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Mixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heaton doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Mixon gets a clinch.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
Mixon lands with a light punch inside.
Mixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heaton or not.
Heaton takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mixon.
A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
Mixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
Heaton takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands an uppercut.
Heaton working aggressively here.
Heaton tries to pull guard but Mixon won't allow it.
Mixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
A right hook to the body lands for Mixon.
Mixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heaton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Mixon closes the distance and clinches.
Mixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mixon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mixon lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Mixon has managed to clinch.
Mixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heaton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mixon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe Mixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
A hook to the body from Mixon.
Heaton is trying to break free.
Mixon pushes Heaton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mixon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mixon.
Mixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heaton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Mixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Heaton trying to stall but Mixon improves his position.
Mixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Mixon.
A short left from Mixon.
Heaton is trying to pull guard but Mixon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mixon on the inside.
Mixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heaton or not.
Heaton misses with the head strike.
Mixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mixon stops a takedown attempt from Heaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mixon lands with a left to the head.
Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Heaton's head.
Mixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Mixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heaton or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mixon is working Heaton over against the cage.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Mixon.
Mixon pushes Heaton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mixon lands a left hand.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mixon.
A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
Mixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Mixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Heaton's head.
Mixon cracks Heaton with a nice body shot.
Mixon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Mixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mixon.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mixon.
Nice body punch from Mixon - that landed with a thud.
Mixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heaton takes a shot to the head.
Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.#T4##TD2#
Mixon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mixon manages to end up in side control.
Mixon controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mixon 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mixon.
Mixon leaves Heaton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Mixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mixon darts in and clinches Heaton up against the cage.
Mixon pushes Heaton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heaton is trying to break the clinch but Mixon has him pressed against the cage.
Mixon presses Heaton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heaton stops a takedown attempt from Mixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mixon prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mixon.
Heaton can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Mixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heaton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mixon presses Heaton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands with a left to the head.
Mixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heaton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mixon lands with a left to the head.
Mixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short right from Mixon on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mixon.
Mixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
Mixon is working Heaton over against the cage.
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Mixon - that landed with a thud.
Heaton can't find room to land a body shot as Mixon controls the action.
Mixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mixon.
#T3#
Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mixon lands a body shot.
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mixon.
Mixon lands with a right to the head.
Mixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Mixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mixon.
Mixon digs a right hand underneath Heaton's ribcage. Heaton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mixon is leaning against Heaton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Mixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mixon is leaning against Heaton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mixon cracks Heaton with a nice body shot.
Heaton tries to break free but Mixon pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Mixon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mixon on the inside.
Mixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Mixon.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.
Joe Mixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mixon 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mixon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Dominguez throws a chopping leg kick but Heaton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Heaton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Heaton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Heaton from controlling successfully.
Heaton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heaton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Heaton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez 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#
Dominguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heaton wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez winds up and cracks Heaton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dominguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heaton trying to get back to full guard but Dominguez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Dominguez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heaton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dominguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heaton looks a forlorn figure.
Dominguez landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Heaton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dominguez.
Dominguez really is a fat lump.#T3##SUB#
Dominguez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Heaton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heaton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heaton 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.#T4#
Dominguez has a closed guard, preventing Heaton from standing up.
Heaton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Heaton looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dominguez with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez postures up in Heaton's guard and throws a big left but Heaton blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dominguez 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##TD2#
Heaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heaton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heaton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heaton throws a strike but Dominguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Dominguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez stands up over Heaton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Heaton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Heaton pushes Dominguez off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Heaton has Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Heaton pulls Dominguez into guard.
Dominguez works over Heaton with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Heaton blocks nicely. #T2#
Heaton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dominguez has passed into side control.
Heaton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Heaton tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Heaton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Heaton trying to control the hands but Dominguez breaks the grip. #T3#
Heaton is in bad spot here.
Dominguez missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Dominguez is looking for the choke from the back position but Heaton is controlling his hands well.
Dominguez has the hooks in. Heaton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Heaton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dominguez gets his hands free as Heaton looks to control. #T4#
Dominguez controlling well, preventing Heaton from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Dominguez looking for the RNC.
Heaton breaks Dominguez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dominguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dominguez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Heaton doesn't defend quickly enough and Dominguez has managed to lock this one up! Can Heaton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dominguez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Dominguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Heaton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Goodwin jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heaton wants to pass the guard but Goodwin is keeping the position.
Goodwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Goodwin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Goodwin tries to circle away but Heaton has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Goodwin successfully pulls guard.
Heaton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
It looks like Merlin Goodwin has been cut.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Heaton controlling from the top position.
Goodwin wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heaton is looking to pass into half guard but Goodwin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodwin is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Goodwin trying to control but Heaton is working from the bottom.
Heaton working a defensive guard here.
Heaton has a closed guard, preventing Goodwin from standing up.
Heaton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Heaton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Heaton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodwin 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.
Heaton trying to keep a closed guard but Goodwin is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodwin works the jab nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heaton.
Goodwin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Goodwin as Heaton shoots in.
Goodwin looks for the body kick but Heaton saw that one coming.
Heaton looks for the body kick but Goodwin saw that one coming.
Heaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodwin.
Heaton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodwin counters with a straight right hand.
Goodwin misses with a wild combination.
Heaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodwin tries to counter with a takedown but Heaton is quick to defend against it.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.
Heaton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Goodwin has managed to clinch.
Heaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Goodwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heaton is looking for a takedown.
Heaton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Goodwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Heaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goodwin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Heaton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Heaton looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin tries to break the clinch but Heaton is controlling the position.
Heaton jumps guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heaton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goodwin lands a nice hook to Heaton's body. Heaton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heaton is looking to clinch but Goodwin is avoiding it.
Goodwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heaton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heaton wants to clinch.
Goodwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heaton is looking to clinch.
Goodwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Heaton rushes Goodwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heaton struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodwin controls his hands.
Goodwin jumps guard but Heaton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Goodwin successfully pulls guard.
Heaton won't allow Goodwin to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goodwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodwin wants to stand and escape but Heaton is having none of it.
Goodwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet but Heaton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heaton trying to control but Goodwin is working from the bottom.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodwin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodwin throws a low kick but Heaton avoids it.#T2#
Goodwin throws a lazy right hand but Heaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodwin throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Heaton tries to keep at a distance but Goodwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heaton lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Heaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodwin misses with a two punch combination.
Heaton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Merlin Goodwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heaton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Heaton tries to get set, Goodwin tries to push him back and clinch up but Heaton manages to avoid the attempt.
Donk. Goodwin catches Heaton right on the button with a cross.
Merlin Goodwin is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Heaton tries for a takedown but Goodwin circles away easily#CL#
and Goodwin counters by clinching up.
Heaton is trying to pull guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goodwin is trying to break the clinch but Heaton has him pressed against the cage.
Goodwin is trying to push Heaton away but Heaton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heaton tries to pull guard but Goodwin won't allow it.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.
Heaton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodwin is defending well.#BC2#
Heaton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Heaton takes the fight into the clinch.
Heaton jumps guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but Heaton has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Heaton.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heaton leaning against his opponent.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heaton fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
That's time! Goodwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Heaton dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heaton misses the body punch #TD#
and Goodwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heaton wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Goodwin is looking for a kimura but Heaton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goodwin to get the leverage.
Goodwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heaton is trying to stand back up but Goodwin is controlling him
Goodwin stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goodwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heaton wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Goodwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heaton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goodwin trying to control from half guard but Heaton is working away.
Well, if Goodwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heaton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Heaton taking some punishment here, with Goodwin in his half guard.
Heaton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Goodwin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Goodwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Heaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heaton darts in trying to clinch
and Goodwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heaton looks to land a combination but Goodwin avoids it well.
Heaton misses with a takedown attempt - Goodwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.#T3##CL#
Goodwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but Heaton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Goodwin pulls Heaton into guard.
Merlin Goodwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Heaton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goodwin, up you get!
Goodwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heaton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heaton can do to turn this around?
Heaton fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD2#
Heaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Goodwin has one foot on Heaton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jake Heaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Goodwin tenderised Heaton's leg. Heaton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodwin feints a jab promting Heaton to slip. Goodwin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heaton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goodwin cracks Heaton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heaton under the eye.
Jake Heaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merlin Goodwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodwin tries to bum rush Heaton with a series of wild strikes but Heaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodwin 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Clayton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heaton to the mat! Heaton manages to get full guard.
Clayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Clayton wants to control from the top but Heaton keeps moving.
Clayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heaton wants to sweep here but Clayton controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Clayton stands up and waves to Heaton to follow him.
Clayton walks into a straight right hand from Heaton.#CUT2#
It looks like Rogelio Clayton has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heaton looks to throw the jab but Clayton is out of range.
Heaton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heaton throws a head kick but Clayton moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Clayton misses the target.#T1##TD2#
Heaton shoots in and bounces Clayton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Clayton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Heaton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Heaton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clayton can't fight it off and eventually Heaton manages to take the fight to the floor. Clayton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clayton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Heaton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2##CL2#
Heaton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clayton working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Heaton has hold of one of Clayton's legs. Clayton is fighting the takedown attempt but Heaton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clayton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heaton's guard. #REVR#
Clayton stopping the sweep attempt from Heaton.#SU#
Clayton gets to his feet - Heaton follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Heaton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clayton!#ES#
Clayton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Heaton looks winded!
Clayton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heaton defends it nicely.#T3##TD#
Clayton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heaton is trying to defend but Clayton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Clayton decides to stand up.
Clayton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Heaton clinches up with Clayton and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Heaton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Clayton regains guard.
Clayton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heaton is one step ahead there.
Clayton is working hard here to advance position.
Clayton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heaton. #ES#
Clayton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Heaton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clayton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Heaton has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Rogelio Clayton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogelio Clayton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Heaton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heaton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Clayton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Heaton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Heaton trying to mount his opponent but Clayton defends it.
Heaton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clayton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clayton is looking to control Heaton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clayton avoid being mounted?
Clayton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clayton.#T1#
Clayton wants to hit a switch here but Heaton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clayton there!
Heaton postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Clayton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Clayton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Heaton!
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