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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Diaz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Steel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Watt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Watt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#
Hans Diaz's cut is getting worse.
Watt is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diaz really is a fat lump.#T1#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Watt is controlling the pace.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Watt in his half guard. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hans Diaz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Justin Watt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz blocks a head kick by Miller.
#CL2#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Miller tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Miller prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Diaz tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Miller.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Miller forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller misses with a body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.#BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Miller. #CL2#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryan Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Diaz wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Diaz seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Miller is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T3#
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller is trying to break free.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Miller rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz. #CL2#
Miller has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Miller clinches.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Ryan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Miller darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Miller prevents a body shot from Diaz. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Miller has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Hans Diaz has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2##KD2#
Miller lands a big uppercut and Diaz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diaz looks OK. Miller waves Diaz back to his feet!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Miller knocks Diaz out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Miller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Pomelwicz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pomelwicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz is looking to control Pomelwicz's arms but Pomelwicz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Pomelwicz gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Diaz has one foot on Pomelwicz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Pomelwicz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Pomelwicz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pomelwicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz really is a fat lump.
Pomelwicz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pomelwicz trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Pomelwicz content to stall in guard here.
Pomelwicz won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #SU2#
Pomelwicz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Pomelwicz has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Pomelwicz pulls guard. #SUB2#
Pomelwicz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Pomelwicz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Pomelwicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz gets to mount! Pomelwicz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pomelwicz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Pomelwicz tries to control Diaz's body but Diaz pushes him off. Pomelwicz squirms to his side and now Diaz has his back!
Diaz controlling well, preventing Pomelwicz from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is not going to allow Pomelwicz to sit and survive in this position.
Pomelwicz is keeping busy.
Pomelwicz wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Diaz is not going to allow Pomelwicz to sit and survive in this position.
Pomelwicz tries to escape the position.
Pomelwicz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pomelwicz tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
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 Hans Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Pomelwicz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Pomelwicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pomelwicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Diaz seems keen to control Pomelwicz's posture.#SU2#
Pomelwicz stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Pomelwicz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pomelwicz trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Pomelwicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Pomelwicz's head to control him but Pomelwicz postures up.
#T2#
Pomelwicz wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling the position.
Pomelwicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Pomelwicz is controlling well.
Pomelwicz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hans Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz trying to control but Pomelwicz postures up.
Pomelwicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pomelwicz tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range. #T3#
Pomelwicz looks to clinch #TD#
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pomelwicz's guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Pomelwicz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz is working Pomelwicz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pomelwicz is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #T4#
Pomelwicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pomelwicz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pomelwicz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is working Pomelwicz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Pomelwicz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Pomelwicz up and slammed him! Pomelwicz can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pomelwicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pomelwicz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pomelwicz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pomelwicz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Pomelwicz from controlling successfully.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Pomelwicz trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pomelwicz controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pomelwicz wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pomelwicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pomelwicz tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz checks a low kick from Pomelwicz.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pomelwicz misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Pomelwicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Diaz throws Pomelwicz to one side and escapes!
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pomelwicz.
Pomelwicz cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pomelwicz drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Pomelwicz pulls guard effortlessly.
Pomelwicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pomelwicz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pomelwicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pomelwicz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pomelwicz is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Pomelwicz struggling a bit here.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Pomelwicz is defending the strikes.
Pomelwicz is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Pomelwicz is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Pomelwicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pomelwicz looks to move to half guard but instead Diaz has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Diaz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pomelwicz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pomelwicz!
Pomelwicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stanislav Pomelwicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Pomelwicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Cullen takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Cullen misses with a two punch combination.
Cullen throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hans Diaz has been cut.
Cullen scores with a kick to the body.
Cullen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Daren Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen misses with a double jab.
Cullen lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Cullen.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Diaz stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Cullen runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daren Cullen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Starling has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Starling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Hans Diaz has been cut.#TD2#
Starling jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Starling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Starling is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##TD2#
Starling pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starling looks winded!
Starling is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Starling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Starling has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Starling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz is really struggling to control Starling but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz is trying to keep Starling in close.
Starling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is pulling down on Starling's head. It's preventing any offense from Starling, at least for the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starling throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Starling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Starling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Diaz trying to hold on to Starling's head to control him but Starling postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Starling is controlling well.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Starling preventing the sweep.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Starling postures up.
Starling throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Starling decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Starling.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz prevents Starling from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Diaz's cut.
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#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz controlling the position.
Starling lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starling controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Starling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starling throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Starling chips away with some ground and pound.
Starling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz 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.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Starling clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Starling turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Starling decides to pull guard.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Starling wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #ES2#
Starling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starling walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Starling gets a takedown into half guard.
Starling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Starling wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Starling is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starling is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Starling drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Starling has control of the leg.
Starling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Starling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Starling is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Starling pulls guard.
Starling wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diaz postures up in Starling's guard and throws a big left but Starling blocks it. #ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Diaz pushes Starling up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Starling blocks it.
Diaz connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD2#
Starling jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Diaz is standing up over Starling. Starling looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Starling tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Diaz is punishing Starling with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Starling is trying to stand back up.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Starling pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz wants to stall.
#BC2#
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Diaz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davidson misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Davidson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Davidson working the ground and pound but Diaz is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Diaz is trying to work for a sweep but Davidson has mounted him!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Davidson isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz wants to control but Davidson is having none of it.
Davidson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davidson.
Davidson throws a wild left hand from mount and Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Davidson escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Davidson. Davidson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davidson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Davidson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Davidson preventing the sweep.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davidson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom.
Davidson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davidson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Davidson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Davidson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Davidson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davidson is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
Davidson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Davidson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SU2#
Davidson get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Davidson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Davidson tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diaz holding on.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SU2#
Davidson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet. #CL2#
Davidson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diaz to the mat! Diaz manages to get full guard.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davidson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Davidson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Davidson landing some decent shots from guard.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Davidson gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Davidson has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davidson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davidson taking a breather.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Davidson controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson 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##TD2#
Davidson dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.#SU2#
Davidson stands up from Diaz's guard - Davidson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Davidson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davidson in particular looking to stall.
Davidson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Davidson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Davidson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davidson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson not doing much here.
Diaz wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davidson content to control rather than advance.
Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Davidson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Diaz tries to hold on but Davidson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Davidson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davidson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Davidson trying to strike off his back.
Hans Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Diaz is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diaz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diaz has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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