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Event:
Darrow v Kasparaitis
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Tophat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tophat lands with a nice body punch.
Diego digs a good hook to Tophat's body.
Tophat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tophat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tophat working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Tophat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tophat tries to counter by clinching up but Diego breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego cracks Tophat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tophat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tophat connects with a high kick.
Tophat throws a big shot that misses.
Tophat tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.#CL#
Tophat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tophat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tophat scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Tophat's head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tophat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tophat lands a nice uppercut.
Tophat is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Tophat into the cage.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tophat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tophat throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
A short left from Diego.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tophat controls his hands.
Tophat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Tophat's ribcage. Tophat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tophat being controlled against the cage.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short right from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego works on Tophat's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Tophat is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tophat backwards.
Tophat trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tophat or not.
Tophat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tophat seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego works Tophat's body with a nice hook.
Tophat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego cracks Tophat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Tophat is rocked!#CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Oh Tophat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands a big right hand that drops Tophat! The killer instinct kicks in and Diego finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diego!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!
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Event:
Vanderwiel vs Thomas
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego shoots in looking for a takedown. Tophat tries to sprawl out of it but Diego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tophat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tophat is fending him off so far but Diego persists. Nope, Tophat circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Diego changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tophat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diego is looking to take a break and control but Tophat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tophat can't do much from the bottom here.
Tophat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tophat wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat gets back to full guard.
Tophat 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.#T1##SUB#
Tophat looking for a guillotine here but Diego defends easily.
Tophat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Tophat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tophat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego stopping the sweep attempt from Tophat.
Diego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tophat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tophat keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tophat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tophat controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself. #T2#
Tophat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tophat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego is looking to work some ground and pound but Tophat has wrist control.
Diego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tophat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tophat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tophat is looking to sweep but instead, Diego has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Diego seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tophat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tophat is not content to let Diego control the position.
Diego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tophat wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
Tophat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Diego manages to move to mount!
Tophat is desperately trying to improve his position but Diego has a good base and remains in mount.
Diego controlling from mount.
Tophat is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Diego prevents Tophat from getting the reversal.
Tophat is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Diego trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diego content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Diego looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tophat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tophat regains half guard.#SUB2#
Diego is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tophat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diego is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Diego is looking for a kimura but Tophat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diego to get the leverage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Diego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Tophat moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Tophat.
#BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tophat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tophat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head. #CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Tophat misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego is working for takedown but Tophat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tophat throws a head punch that misses.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tophat blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tophat misses with the head strike.
Diego tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego jumps guard but Tophat turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Joey Tophat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Diego.
Tophat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tophat has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Diego looking for a takedown.
Tophat wants to stall.
Tophat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Tophat is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tophat has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tophat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tophat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tophat stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Tophat is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Tophat tries to tie him up.
Diego jumps guard but Tophat stands there with Diego around his waist. Diego gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tophat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Tophat gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Tophat pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tophat letting Diego take a breather here.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Tophat in a clinch.
Diego can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tophat lands a high kick!
Tophat is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
#CL#
Tophat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tophat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Tophat looking to stall.
Tophat lands a nice elbow.
Tophat pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Tophat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Tophat looking to slow down the pace here.
Tophat stalling the fight.
Tophat prevents the takedown attempt.
Tophat has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Tophat tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Tophat.
#BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Tophat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Tophat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tophat looking to slow down the pace here.
Tophat misses with some punches.
#T4#
Tophat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Diego pulls guard effortlessly.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tophat trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tophat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tophat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diego looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diego looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diego! #REVB#
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat dominated that second round.
That's time! Tophat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego slips a jab from Tophat.#CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Tophat in a clinch.
#BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Joey Tophat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tophat slaps away a takedown attempt from Diego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tophat lands a jab to the head.
Diego shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tophat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tophat. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Tophat drives through and clinches with Diego against the ropes.
#TD2#
Diego ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diego no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tophat tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Tophat from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tophat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tophat trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego managing to control the position.
Tophat trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Tophat preventing the sweep.
Tophat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diego wants to stand up but Tophat is controlling him.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diego looking for a sweep. Not yet Diego, not yet.
Diego throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tophat moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tophat wants to clinch.
Joey Tophat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tophat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego fails with the takedown
and Tophat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tophat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joey Tophat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Diego.
Diego fails to land the takedown.
Tophat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tophat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3##CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tophat just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tophat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
Tophat throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Tophat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tophat trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tophat into the ropes.
Tophat stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Diego jumps guard.
Tophat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diego's guard. #T4#
Diego is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diego gets full guard.
Tophat postures up.
Tophat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tophat preventing the sweep.
Tophat connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tophat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tophat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Tophat.
I think Tophat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Funke vs Franca
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Tophat. Tophat maintains the clinch.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tophat is defending well.#TD#
Brown pulls Tophat into guard.
Tophat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Tophat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown is pulling down on Tophat's head. It's preventing any offense from Tophat, at least for the moment.
Tophat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tophat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tophat postures up.
#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tophat wants to get up but he can't break Brown 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Brown has momentary wrist control but Tophat slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tophat won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tophat 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.
Tophat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Tophat from controlling successfully.
Tophat passes into half guard.
Tophat trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Tophat tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tophat controlling the pace. #T2#
Tophat wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Tophat lands strikes from half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Tophat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tophat pushes down on Brown 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Tophat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tophat. #SUB2#
Tophat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Tophat eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is not content to let Tophat control the position.#T3#
Tophat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown tries to roll over but Tophat keeps him under control.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tophat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tophat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Tophat postures up.
Tophat wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tophat pushing down on Brown 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown wants to improve his position but Tophat is controlling well.
#T4#
Brown preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tophat controlling the action here.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Tophat is nestled in close to Brown , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Tophat sits in half guard.
Tophat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tophat wants to get back to his feet.
Tophat is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Joey Tophat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tophat lands a two punch combo.
Tophat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Tophat.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tophat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Tophat has managed to clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Tophat won't allow it.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Tophat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to pull guard but Tophat holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tophat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown jumps guard but Tophat stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown letting Tophat take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Tophat.
Tophat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Tophat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown is working for takedown but Tophat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Tophat.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tophat walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tophat scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tophat swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Tophat clinches with his opponent.
Tophat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tophat leaning against his opponent.
Brown takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Tophat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tophat gets through Brown 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tophat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tophat stalling against the cage.
Tophat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Tophat scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Tophat - that landed with a thud.
Tophat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tophat lands a damaging elbow.
Tophat is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tophat down to the mat. Tophat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tophat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.#CL2#
Tophat has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Tophat taking a breather.
Tophat has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tophat can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Tophat.
Tophat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tophat prevents it.
Tophat lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Brown has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tophat regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Tophat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tophat is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tophat looking to pass the guard.
Brown is trying to keep Tophat in close.
Tophat with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tophat trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown pushes a forearm under Tophat's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tophat is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
A less than humble Antonio Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Tophat with a hook.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tophat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tophat throws a combination. Gashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Tophat stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Tophat, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.
Enver Gashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tophat thuds a left hand into Gashi's body.
Tophat connects with a high kick.
Tophat stuns Gashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Tophat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gashi's half guard.#ES#
Gashi kicks Tophat off and gets back to his feet.
Gashi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gashi is breathing heavily.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body.
Tophat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Tophat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tophat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gashi.#TD2#
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Tophat chips away with some ground and pound.
Tophat postures up in Gashi's guard and throws a big left but Gashi blocks it.
Tophat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tophat wants to get up but he can't break Gashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Gashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tophat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tophat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gashi keeping moving, preventing Tophat from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Tophat gets to his feet - Gashi follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2#
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gashi is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat controls the position.
Gashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tophat.
Gashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tophat is working Gashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tophat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away. #T3#
Gashi is looking for a sweep.
Tophat tries to move to mount but Gashi blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Tophat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tophat there.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Tophat feints and as Gashi raises his hands in defense, Tophat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tophat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat wants to pass the guard but Gashi is keeping the position.#SU2#
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tophat. #TD#
Gashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Tophat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tophat pushes Gashi away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tophat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tophat. Tophat obviously looking to wear him down.
Tophat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gashi's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tophat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tophat throws a head kick but Gashi moves out of range.
Tophat stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tophat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tophat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tophat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashi is trying to control Tophat's posture but Tophat avoids it.
Tophat lands a few punches from side control.
Gashi is trying to buck Tophat off.#SUB2#
Tophat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tophat cracks Gashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gashi is not content to let Tophat control the position.
Tophat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gashi's legs.
Gashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gashi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tophat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tophat has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tophat wants to control but Gashi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tophat working away.#SU2#
Tophat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Joey Tophat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Tophat coming out on top.
Gashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tophat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tophat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tophat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Tophat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat controlling the position.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tophat prevents Gashi from escaping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey Tophat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tophat working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Tophat decides to stand back up.
Tophat lands a head shot.#TD#
Gashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tophat is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tophat works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tophat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Tophat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tophat lands a jab-cross combination.
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tophat scores with a leg kick.
Gashi looks for a takedown but Tophat sprawls well.
Tophat throws a nice head kick!
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!#TD#
Tophat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gashi postures up in Tophat's guard and throws a big left but Tophat blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gashi throws an elbow that misses. Tophat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gashi's guard. Nice move by Tophat!#REVB##SUB#
Gashi looking for a guillotine here but Tophat defends easily.
Tophat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Tophat trying to control the position from guard on top but Gashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tophat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gashi wants to control but Tophat postures up.
Tophat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gashi keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gashi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tophat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gashi, who protects the arm well.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away. #SU2#
Tophat decides to stand back up. Tophat steps back and let's Gashi get back to his feet.
Gashi slips a jab and a cross from Tophat.
Gashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tophat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tophat digs a good hook to Gashi's body.
#TD#
Gashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tophat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gashi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tophat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tophat swinging wildly here.
Tophat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Tophat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tophat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tophat.
Gashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tophat is fending him off so far but Gashi persists. Nope, Tophat circles away and we're back to standing.
Gashi darts in looking for a takedown but Tophat gets double underhooks and turns Gashi into the cage.
Tophat is looking for the big counter here.
Tophat stuffs the takedown attempt from Gashi. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gashi is trying to keep Tophat in close.
#SUB#
Gashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tophat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tophat defends well.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tophat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tophat as he jumps to the side.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good jab.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tophat works over Gashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Tophat throws a nice looking combination but Gashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tophat lands a really nice looking cross but Gashi seems unphased.
Joey Tophat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tophat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gashi did well to prevent Tophat getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat trying to control from half guard but Gashi is working away. #SUB2#
Tophat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gashi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB#
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tophat tries to free his leg and advance position but Gashi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tophat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gashi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tophat is looking to defend but Gashi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tophat! Gashi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tophat taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enver Gashi!
Enver Gashi is the new featherweight champion!
Enver Gashi very nearly forgot to thank Annihilation Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tophat.
Marsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tophat defends well and Marsh ends up having to push Tophat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tophat lands a head kick!
#ROC2#
Marsh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harley Marsh has been cut.
Tophat is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Marsh hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joey Tophat!
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