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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Grundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grundy has a closed guard, preventing Forbes from standing up.
Forbes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Grundy looking for a guillotine here but Forbes defends easily.
Forbes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Forbes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet. #T1#
Forbes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Forbes tries to pass.
Grundy being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes throwing strikes from guard but Grundy blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Grundy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grundy throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Forbes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Forbes.
Grundy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Forbes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ambrose Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Grundy.#CL#
Forbes pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy is looking for a takedown.
Grundy looks winded!
Grundy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forbes prevents it.
#TD#
Forbes jumps guard and drags Grundy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Forbes is pulling down on Grundy's head. It's preventing any offense from Grundy, at least for the moment.
Grundy pushing down on Forbes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forbes is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Forbes lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Forbes is trying to control but can't.
Forbes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grundy on the ground.
Forbes is not content to let Grundy control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Forbes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy is thwarting Forbes's attempts to control the position.
Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working.
Forbes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Forbes closes the distance and pushes Grundy back into the cage.
Grundy tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Forbes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grundy moves out of range of the body kick from Forbes.
Grundy dives in and grabs Forbes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forbes pushes down on Grundy's head and hops out.
Ambrose Forbes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Forbes moves into the clinch.#TD#
Forbes pulls guard successfully.
Forbes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy won't allow Forbes to sweep him here.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes is controlling Grundy's posture.
Grundy wants to pass the guard but Forbes is keeping the position.#T1#
Forbes has his hands on Grundy's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Grundy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Forbes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grundy is looking to defend but Forbes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grundy! Forbes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grundy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ambrose Forbes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Grundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayes but Hayes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grundy throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely. #TD2#
Grundy gets a double leg takedown into Hayes's guard.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Grundy postures up.
Hayes seems keen to control Grundy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Grundy throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Grundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes has his hands on Grundy's head, controlling the position.
Grundy with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hayes gets a takedown into half guard.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy is concentrating on defense, preventing Hayes from advancing position. #T2#
Hayes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hayes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayes is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grundy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Hayes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Grundy throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hayes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayes.
Grundy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hayes postures up.
Grundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Grundy. Grundy gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Darryl Hayes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hayes gets caught napping as Grundy dives in and scores a takedown. Hayes manages to retain guard.
Hayes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grundy distracts Hayes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grundy throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hayes controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Grundy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Grundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grundy throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayes's head but Hayes avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy misses with the ground and pound.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Grundy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hayes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hayes is refusing to be controlled, as Grundy sits in half guard.
Grundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayes's head.
Hayes is controlling Grundy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Grundy is working for a kimura here but Hayes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Grundy's guard.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayes throws a strike but Grundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Hayes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hayes is proving hard to escape from.
Grundy won't allow Hayes to sweep him here.
Hayes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Grundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Grundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayes.
Grundy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hayes is working for a kimura here but Grundy manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hayes's guard.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Grundy 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#
Grundy darts in looking for a takedown but Hayes gets double underhooks and turns Grundy into the cage.
As Grundy tries to get set, Hayes tries to push him back and clinch up but Grundy manages to avoid the attempt.
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grundy with a poor takedown
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darryl Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Grundy.
A punch combination from Grundy misses.
Hayes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy fails with the takedown#TD#
and Hayes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grundy's guard.
Hayes chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Grundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayes throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grundy throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grundy won't be happy with that.
Grundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hayes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hayes throws an elbow but Grundy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grundy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hayes connects with a decent elbow.
Grundy can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##SUB#
Hayes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hayes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grundy wants to control but Hayes postures up.
Grundy taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Hayes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Hayes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grundy's guard.
Grundy 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hayes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Hayes!
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