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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ratliff wants to get back to striking at distance but Nielsen won't allow it.
Ratliff tries to land knees in the clinch but Nielsen avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Nielsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nielsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nielsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ratliff checks it well.
Ratliff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nielsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ratliff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielsen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Nielsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ratliff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ratliff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ratliff! #REVR#
Nielsen regains half guard.
Nielsen is looking to escape.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ratliff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.
Nielsen is concentrating on defense, preventing Ratliff from advancing position.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Ratliff could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ratliff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Ratliff is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Nielsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ratliff.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nielsen works his way into full mount!
Nielsen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Ratliff is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to stand but Ratliff has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice elbow there by Nielsen.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen lands a couple of good shots and Ratliff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birger Nielsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Nielsen rushes Ratliff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nielsen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Nielsen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ratliff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nielsen dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ratliff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nielsen but great work by Ratliff.
Nielsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ratliff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Ratliff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen controlling from the top position. #T1#
Nielsen is continuing to stall.
Nielsen stands up over Ratliff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nielsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Ratliff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nielsen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ratliff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nielsen pushes Ratliff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2##TD2#
Nielsen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen pulls Ratliff in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ratliff throws an elbow that misses. Nielsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ratliff's guard. Nice move by Nielsen!#REVB#
Birger Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ratliff's guard.
Nielsen slips a nice elbow through Ratliff's hands, connecting with Ratliff's forehead.
Nielsen winds up and cracks Ratliff with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Nielsen there.
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
The adventures of Nielsen the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Nielsen seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birger Nielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ratliff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nielsen but Nielsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ratliff pushes Nielsen off but Nielsen dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratliff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ratliff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ratliff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Ratliff!
Ratliff is fighting to break Nielsen's control of his arms but Nielsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet but Ratliff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratliff throws a strike but Nielsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen postures up and lands a big shot to Ratliff's brow. #T2#
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Ratliff has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Nielsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nielsen is pushing down on Ratliff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ratliff is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ratliff won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ratliff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Nielsen wants to stand up but Ratliff is controlling the position.
Well, if Nielsen 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ratliff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Birger Nielsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nielsen 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birger Nielsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ratliff moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ratliff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cage regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ratliff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ratliff could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ratliff scoring with some ground and pound.
Cage is adopting a defensive guard.
Ratliff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.#SUB2#
Cage has his foot on Ratliff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ratliff works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cage working for a triangle but Ratliff defends it easily.
Ratliff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Ratliff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Cage has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Cage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ratliff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cage jumps guard but Ratliff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cage wants a takedown but no success here.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Cage.#TD2#
Cage has Ratliff pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ratliff tumbling to the mat - Cage dives into Ratliff's guard.
Cage throwing strikes but missing.
Cage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cage wants to control from the top but Ratliff keeps moving.
Ratliff is trying to control the position but Cage postures up. #SUB2#
Cage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ratliff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cage has Ratliff in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ratliff is aware though and is defending well.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ratliff tries to stand but Cage is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Ratliff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ratliff wants to stand but Cage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ratliff connects with a couple of short punches.
Cage is trying to control the position but Ratliff postures up.
Ratliff lands a couple of elbows.
Ratliff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cage looks winded!
Ratliff connects with a couple of short punches.
Ratliff wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ratliff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ratliff throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Ratliff keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully. #ES#
Ratliff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cage has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ratliff is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cage can't fight it off and eventually Ratliff manages to take the fight to the floor. Cage looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ratliff throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ratliff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
Ratliff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Cage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ratliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ratliff is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
Cage tries for a takedown but Ratliff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Cage scores with a takedown into Ratliff's guard.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to control but Ratliff is working from the bottom.
Cage distracts Ratliff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cage wants to stand but Ratliff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage wanted to stand there but Ratliff had control of the position. #SUB2#
Cage has gone for a leg lock! Ratliff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cage's guard.#REVR#
Ratliff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cage doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ratliff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ratliff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ratliff defends it easily.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Ratliff is looking to stand up but Cage won't let him.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ratliff throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ratliff's guard. Nice move by Cage!#REVB#
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cage trying to control but Ratliff is working from the bottom.
Ratliff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cage wants to control from the top but Ratliff keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ratliff trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cage fails to land the takedown.
Cage looks to clinch
and Ratliff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cage's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Cage rushes Ratliff and presses him up against the cage.
Ratliff tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Ratliff has hold of one of Cage's legs. Cage is fighting the takedown attempt but Ratliff gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratliff wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cage is looking to stand up but Ratliff isn't so interested in that idea.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cage pushes a forearm under Ratliff's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ratliff is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Cage!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Cage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Ratliff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cutt throws a right and a left that Ratliff avoids nicely.
It looked like Ratliff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cutt has knocked Ratliff down with a huge combo! Cutt steps away and waves a wobbly Ratliff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Ratliff is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Ratliff has been cut.
Ratliff moves to clinch but Cutt breaks away
and Cutt rattles Ratliff with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ratliff tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cutt dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ratliff stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AKimbo Cutt !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Ratliff stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Ratliff against the cage.
Ratliff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Ratliff is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Ratliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason taking a breather.
Ratliff wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Ratliff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Ratliff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ratliff just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Mason is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ratliff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mason to the mat. Mason regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ratliff stops Mason from standing up.
Ratliff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Ratliff is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Ratliff is proving a slippery customer.
Ratliff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ratliff really is a fat lump.
Mason wants to stand but Ratliff is controlling the position.
Mason is trying to control the position but Ratliff postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Ratliff stands up from Mason's guard - Ratliff perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Ratliff works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Ratliff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Ratliff looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Ratliff is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The referee calls for Ratliff to work.
Ratliff is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mason prevents Ratliff from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Ratliff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mason regains guard immediately.
Ratliff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Ratliff stands and steps away. Mason gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ratliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Ratliff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Ratliff can't get the takedown.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ratliff takes a shot to the head.
Ratliff can't break the clinch.
Ratliff wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ratliff smiles and moves away.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
As Mason tries to get set, Ratliff tries to push him back and clinch up but Mason manages to avoid the attempt.
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 Ulysses Ratliff will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ratliff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ratliff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mason really felt that one!
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ratliff's waist but Ratliff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Ratliff attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Mason misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ratliff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ratliff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Ratliff is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason managing to control the position.
Ratliff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ratliff is one step ahead there.
Ratliff cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Mason is breathing heavily.#SU#
Ratliff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Ratliff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ratliff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ratliff is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Ratliff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Mason.
Mason tries to clinch but Ratliff moves out of range. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Ratliff back into the cage.
Ratliff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratliff tries to circle away but Mason has him pinned against the cage.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ratliff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Mason avoiding damage as Ratliff throws knees to the body.
Ratliff tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Ratliff working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Ratliff shows good takedown defense.
Ratliff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratliff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ratliff looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mason wants to clinch
and Ratliff counters with a one-two to the body. #T4##CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Ratliff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ratliff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ratliff wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Ratliff has him pressed against the cage.
Ratliff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Ratliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ratliff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ratliff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Ratliff dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ratliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Ratliff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Ratliff tightens his grip and picks Mason up, before dumping him to the ground. Mason manages to land in guard.
Ratliff throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ratliff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ratliff controlling him for the moment.
Ratliff working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratliff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ratliff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Ratliff stands up and waves to Mason to follow him. #TD2#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ratliff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Ratliff has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mason is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ratliff can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ratliff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ratliff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Mason.
Ratliff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Ratliff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ratliff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Ratliff shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Ratliff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Ratliff.
Ratliff wants to break free but Mason has control.
#T3#
Ratliff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ratliff.
Ratliff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mason avoiding damage as Ratliff throws knees to the body.
Mason keeps control of Ratliff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Mason is working an open guard so Ratliff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Ratliff pushes him off.
Ratliff throws a quick counter head kick but Mason was just out of range.#CL2#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ratliff wants a takedown.
#T4##BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ratliff counters with a straight right hand.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ratliff swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Ratliff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Ratliff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ratliff is in Mason's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratliff with a nice head shot there.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steve Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulysses Ratliff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ratliff stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Ratliff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ratliff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Ratliff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cullen, right into the meat.
Cullen moves in looking to clinch but Ratliff pushes him off.
Cullen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratliff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ratliff is looking for a counter combo.
Cullen misses with a head kick.
Cullen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Cullen. #CL2#
Cullen has Ratliff up against the cage in a clinch.
Cullen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ratliff has Cullen pressed against the cage, preventing Cullen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Cullen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cullen breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cullen, right into the meat.
Cullen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Cullen throws a leg kick but Ratliff moved away.
Cullen moves in looking to clinch but Ratliff pushes him off.
Ratliff throws a big counter combination but Cullen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cullen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ratliff counters with a left and a right that stings Cullen.
Daren Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen tries to clinch up.
Ratliff tries to counter with a takedown but Cullen is quick to defend against it.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ratliff is just out of range.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Cullen moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ratliff! Cullen continues to tee off on Ratliff, landing with a left and a right! Cullen connects with a right hand that leaves Ratliff sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Cullen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daren Cullen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ratliff slips a jab and a cross from Bly.
As Bly looks to move away, Ratliff throws a big counter combo but Bly just gets out of the way.
Ratliff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ratliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Bly circles away.
A head kick misses from Bly.
Bly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bly lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Bly tries to bum rush Ratliff with a series of wild strikes but Ratliff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ratliff throws a quick counter head kick but Bly was just out of range.
Bly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Bly misses its intended target.
Ratliff wants to clinch up but Bly keeps it at a distance.
Ratliff really is a fat lump.
Bly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ratliff circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Ratliff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bly, pushing him back against the cage.
Ratliff works on Bly's body with a couple of short punches.
Ratliff keeps control of Bly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Bly wants to get back to striking at distance but Ratliff won't allow it.
Bly keeps control of Ratliff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ratliff is trying to break the clinch but Bly is controlling him.
Ratliff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ratliff is trying to break the clinch but Bly has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bly cracks Ratliff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Bly. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Bly cracks a nice hook into Ratliff's ribs.
Bly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by Bly.
Bly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ratliff counters with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bly as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Bly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ratliff wants to clinch.
Bly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ratliff.
Ratliff thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bly throws a combination that misses
and Ratliff counters with a left and a right that stings Bly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Bly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Ratliff's cut.
That's time! Ratliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A left and a right from Bly both land. Nice combination.
Bly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ratliff backs up against the cage.
Ratliff ducks under a wild hook from Bly.
Bly cracks the inside of Ratliff's front leg.
Bly throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ratliff stumbling backwards into the cage! Ratliff bounces back off the cage towards Bly, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bly lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bly celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dre Bly!
A relieved looking Dre Bly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ratliff gets tackled into the cage by Bonjowsky. Bonjowsky maintains the clinch.
Bonjowsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonjowsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ratliff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ratliff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonjowsky scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonjowsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ratliff backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Ratliff has been cut.
Bonjowsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ratliff is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonjowsky.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bonjowsky.#BC2#
Bonjowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bonjowsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonjowsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonjowsky lands an elbow that stopped Ratliff in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonjowsky digs a right hand into Ratliff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ratliff's gas tank.
Bonjowsky lands a big knee to the head and Ratliff goes down! Bonjowsky pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Bonjowsky!
Remy Bonjowsky spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Ratliff is looking to clinch but Silver is avoiding it.
Silver feints the counter takedown.
Silver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ratliff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silver somewhat.
Silver connects with a leg kick. Ratliff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ratliff tries to counter with a takedown but Silver is quick to defend against it.
Silver has a takedown stuffed.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daley Silver.#T1#
Silver shoots in looking for a takedown but Ratliff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ratliff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ratliff's waist but Ratliff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silver off to one side.
Ratliff stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Silver with that takedown attempt.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ratliff as he jumps to the side.
Silver looks winded!#T2#
Silver has a takedown stuffed.
Ratliff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Silver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ratliff circles away.#CL#
Ratliff closes the distance and clinches.
Silver has Ratliff pressed against the cage, preventing Ratliff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ratliff prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ratliff really is a fat lump.
Ratliff tries for a takedown but Silver manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Ratliff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.#TD2#
Silver pulls guard effortlessly.
Ratliff wanted to stand there but Silver had control of the position.
Ratliff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ratliff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ratliff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Silver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratliff lands a couple of elbows.
Ratliff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silver's head.
Ratliff connects with a couple of short punches.
Ratliff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ratliff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ratliff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratliff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ratliff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Ratliff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ratliff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratliff wants to get up but he can't break Silver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratliff chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Ratliff stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Silver has Ratliff up against the cage in a clinch.
Ratliff working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Ratliff breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Ratliff moves into range and clinches up with Silver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Ratliff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRatliff.
Ulysses Ratliff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Silver clinches.
Silver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ratliff is defending well.
Silver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ratliff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daley Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratliff gets underhooks to prevent Silver's takedown attempt.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silver has Ratliff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ratliff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Ratliff tries to break free but Silver pushes him back against the cage.
Ratliff tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Silver jumps guard.
Ratliff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Ratliff wants to get up but he can't break Silver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ratliff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ratliff throws an elbow that misses. Silver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ratliff's guard. Nice move by Silver!#REVB#
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ratliff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silver defends well.
Silver wants to control from the top but Ratliff keeps moving. #T2#
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver content to stall in guard here.
Silver wants to control from the top but Ratliff keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Silver drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ratliff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ratliff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ratliff! #REVR#
Silver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ratliff's best efforts.
Silver trying to control but Ratliff postures up.
Silver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ratliff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ratliff's back!
Silver trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Ratliff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ratliff defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ratliff covering up well and avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Silver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Silver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ratliff tries to avoid it but Silver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ratliff to the ground. Ratliff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silver or perhaps it was just good defense by Ratliff, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Silver gets a takedown into half guard.
Silver is keen to just control but Ratliff is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver prevents Ratliff from improving his position.#SUB2#
Silver is working for a kimura but Ratliff is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Ratliff is looking to improve his position.
Ratliff is pressing down on Silver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ulysses Ratliff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ratliff keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver forces his way into half guard.
Silver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ratliff keeps working. #T3#
Ratliff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silver. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ratliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ratliff.
Silver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ratliff tries to avoid it but Silver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ratliff to the ground. Ratliff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ratliff is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daley Silver.
Silver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver tries to pull guard but Ratliff holds him up against the cage and eventually Silver drops back down to his feet.
Ratliff wants a takedown but no success here.
Ratliff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ratliff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ratliff is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ratliff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daley Silver.
I think Silver 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley Silver!
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