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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Dennis swinging wildly here.
Spartacus wants to counter with a clinch but Dennis pushes him away.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Spartacus has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
#BC2#
Spartacus manages to break the clinch.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Spartacus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dennis, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Spartacus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
Spartacus thows a huge punch but Dennis dodges it nicely.
Dennis wants to sweep but Spartacus has passed to side control!
Spartacus works to advance to full mount. Dennis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dennis is looking to improve his position but Spartacus isn't that keen on the idea.
Dennis wants to hold on but Spartacus pushes him away.
Spartacus controlling from the full mount.
Spartacus working the ground and pound effectively.
Dennis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spartacus controlling the position easily from mount.
Spartacus landing punches.
Spartacus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Spartacus working for a submission but Dennis is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Spartacus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dennis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dennis is looking to get back to full guard here but Spartacus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Spartacus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spartacus tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Spartacus stands up and beckons Dennis to his feet.
Spartacus Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Spartacus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dennis on his heels. He'll look to pass Dennis's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Dennis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartacus.
Dennis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Spartacus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Spartacus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spartacus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spartacus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spartacus preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Spartacus drops back looking for a leg! Dennis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dennis manages to kick Spartacus off! Spartacus jumps back into Dennis's guard.
Spartacus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spartacus lands a head kick. Dennis smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Danial Dennis has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Dennis gets caught flat footed, as Spartacus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Dennis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Spartacus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Spartacus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danial Dennis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Spartacus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Spartacus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dennis.
Spartacus lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spartacus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2#
Spartacus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dennis regains guard immediately. #T1#
Spartacus content to stall in guard here.
Dennis is trying to keep Spartacus in close.
#SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spartacus passes into side control.
A lull in the action here as Spartacus stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Spartacus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spartacus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dennis struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Spartacus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dennis to his feet. #TD2#
Dennis tries to sprawl but Spartacus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spartacus slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Spartacus stands up and beckons Dennis to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Spartacus darts in and clinches Dennis up against the cage.
Dennis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spartacus walks away with a smile on his face. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Spartacus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Spartacus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spartacus working the ground and pound but Dennis is defending the strikes.
Spartacus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dennis is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Spartacus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spartacus working the ground and pound but Dennis is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis wants to control but Spartacus postures up.
Spartacus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dennis stops Spartacus from passing to mount.
Spartacus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Dennis is trying to control Spartacus's posture but Spartacus avoids it.
The referee asks Spartacus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Spartacus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dennis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spartacus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Spartacus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dennis is surviving well by controlling Spartacus's body position as best he can.
Spartacus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dennis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartacus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dennis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spartacus Spartacus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartacus stops Dennis from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Spartacus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danial Dennis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Spartacus dives in and scores a takedown into Dennis's guard.
Dennis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Spartacus gets to his feet. Dennis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dennis napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Spartacus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spartacus taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Spartacus stands up.
Spartacus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dennis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##TD2#
Spartacus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dennis's guard.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dennis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
Spartacus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spartacus stands and throws Dennis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartacus on the ground.
Spartacus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dennis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2##SU2#
Spartacus stands up and beckons Dennis to his feet.
Spartacus connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Dennis gets caught flat footed, as Spartacus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spartacus stops Dennis from standing up.
Dennis controls Spartacus momentarily but Spartacus frees himself.
Spartacus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Spartacus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Spartacus gets to his feet - Dennis follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Spartacus moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartacus.
Dennis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spartacus keeps Dennis at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Spartacus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spartacus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dennis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Spartacus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dennis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Spartacus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Spartacus stands up.
Spartacus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartacus scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Spartacus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spartacus 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Spartacus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Dennis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dennis swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Quequegan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dennis throws a push kick but Quequegan slaps the foot to one side.
As Dennis backs off Quequegan throws a huge counter combo but Dennis manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Quequegan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Dennis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Dennis pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Quequegan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quequegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard.
Quequegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis wants to stand but Quequegan is controlling the position.
Dennis 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.#SU2#
Quequegan gets to his feet - Dennis follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
Quequegan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dennis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Quequegan scores with punches from side control. #ES#
Dennis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Dennis gets caught napping as Quequegan dives in and scores a takedown. Dennis manages to retain guard.#ES#
Dennis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Quequegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quequegan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dennis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Quequegan .#T2##CL2#
Quequegan drives through and clinches with Dennis against the cage.
#TD2#
Quequegan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Quequegan manages to end up in side control.
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Quequegan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis is not content to let Quequegan control the position.
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Quequegan has control of an arm but Dennis manages to advance to Quequegan 's back!#T3#
Dennis has the hooks in. Quequegan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Quequegan wants to control his opponent's hands but Dennis gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dennis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Quequegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Dennis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dennis is breathing heavily.
Quequegan tries to roll but Dennis sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Dennis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Quequegan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Quequegan trying to control the hands but Dennis breaks the grip. #T4#
Dennis is trying to stick to Quequegan 's back but Quequegan is turning into Dennis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dennis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quequegan .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quequegan stays in close to Dennis's body and controls the position.
Dennis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quequegan on the ground.
Quequegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis tries to strike from the bottom.
Quequegan won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quequegan passes Dennis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Dennis has one foot on Quequegan 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Quequegan gets a clinch.
Dennis wants to break free but Quequegan has control.
#BC2#
Quequegan breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danial Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quequegan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dennis pushes Quequegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Quequegan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dennis's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Quequegan has hold of one of Dennis's legs. Dennis is fighting the takedown attempt but Quequegan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dennis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dennis looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Dennis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Quequegan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Quequegan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis.
Quequegan tries to counter with a clinch but Dennis shakes him off and moves away.
Dennis tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Quequegan closes the distance and pushes Dennis back into the cage.
We've been informed that Quequegan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quequegan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Quequegan has clasped his hands together around Dennis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dennis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dennis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Quequegan is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis is looking to control Quequegan 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?
Dennis trying to get back to full guard but Quequegan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Quequegan working Dennis over with strikes here.
Dennis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis working to try and regain half guard.
Dennis tries to lock up and control but Quequegan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quequegan landing strikes from the mount and Dennis is in trouble!
Dennis tries to hold on but Quequegan postures up.
Dennis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quequegan wants to control the pace but Dennis is squirming around nicely.
Quequegan lands with some strikes.#T3#
Dennis is working to get back to half guard.
Quequegan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dennis looks a forlorn figure.
Quequegan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Quequegan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Quequegan stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Quequegan shoots in and gets a takedown into Dennis's guard.
Dennis controls Quequegan momentarily but Quequegan frees himself. #T4##SU2#
Quequegan gets to his feet - Dennis follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Quequegan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quequegan showed some decent athleticism there.
Arbien Quequegan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis lands with a few short shots to the body.
Dennis wants to control but Quequegan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quequegan working Dennis over with strikes.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis trying to hold on to Quequegan 's head to control him but Quequegan postures up.
Dennis tries to get to full guard but Quequegan has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbien Quequegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Quequegan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dennis tries to bench press Quequegan off him but Quequegan keeps the position.
Quequegan staying calm.
Quequegan trying to control the position but Dennis is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Quequegan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dennis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arbien Quequegan !
Our winner, Arbien Quequegan , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Alexander drives through with a takedown into Dennis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Dennis has his feet on Alexander's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Dennis gets tackled into the cage by Alexander. Alexander maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Alexander jumps guard and drags Dennis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Dennis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennis passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexander is trying to control but can't.
Dennis stops Alexander from getting back to his feet.
Alexander trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
#SUB#
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis. #T1#
Alexander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dennis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexander is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexander has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexander won't allow Dennis to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dennis has his hands on Alexander's head, controlling the position.
Dennis looking to control.
#SU2#
Alexander stands and steps away. Dennis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Alexander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dennis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexander is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexander trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexander landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB#
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Alexander pushes his legs off easily.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennis being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander working some strikes from top position.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennis trying to strike off his back.
Alexander is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SU2#
Alexander stands up and waves to Dennis to follow him.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
letting Dennis counter with a right hand.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dennis.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dennis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dennis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
Alexander gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dennis regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Alexander dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander thows a leg kick but Dennis checks it
and Dennis counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Alexander clinches up with Dennis and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Dennis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dennis pulls Alexander into guard.
Dennis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to stand but Dennis is controlling from the bottom.
Brayden Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis wants to control the position but Alexander says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alexander wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy. #T1#
Alexander content to control rather than advance.
Dennis controlling the position well.
Alexander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alexander trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Alexander prevents Dennis from improving his position.
Alexander trying to control from half guard but Dennis is working away.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Dennis's hands, connecting with Dennis's forehead.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
Dennis is staying active underneath Alexander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
Dennis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alexander wants to work for an arm triangle but Dennis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though.
Alexander wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy.
Dennis tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Alexander not doing much here.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dennis won't allow Alexander to pass to mount.
Dennis is trying to maintain the position but Alexander is very close to passing his half guard.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander is trying to control. Dennis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dennis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander is working Dennis over against the cage.#TD2#
Alexander has Dennis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexander pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dennis tumbling to the mat - Alexander dives into Dennis's guard.
Alexander advances position into side control!#T4#
Dennis is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dennis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexander is controlling him well.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennis tries to bench press Alexander off him but Alexander keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Alexander stands up and beckons Dennis to his feet. #TD2#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Alexander 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##TD2#
Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dennis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Dennis's guard.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Alexander content to stall in guard here.
Dennis is controlling Alexander's posture.#SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander works over Dennis with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennis is looking to stand up but Alexander isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexander throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Dennis moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dennis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Dennis's guard.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Alexander is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexander won't allow Dennis to get back to his feet.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Alexander would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dennis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dennis controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dennis napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Dennis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Alexander has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Alexander decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dennis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alexander dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Alexander wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Alexander controlling him for the moment.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dennis pulls Alexander in to control the position.
Dennis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander distracts Dennis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexander trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alexander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dennis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
Dennis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Alexander drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Danial Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexander passes Dennis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Alexander!
An out of breath Brayden Alexander thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Dennis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mon to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Dennis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mon defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mon cracks Dennis with a solid left hand.
Mon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dennis tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dennis tries to buck Mon off but Mon is having none of it.
Dennis struggling a bit here.
Mon cracks Dennis with a big right hand but Dennis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Dennis is rocked!
Mon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dennis!
Mon connects with a bit shot that sees Dennis covering up! More strikes from Mon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mon is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hachi Mon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Riley clinches. #TD2#
Riley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dennis can't fight it off and eventually Riley manages to take the fight to the floor. Dennis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Dennis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Riley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dennis on his heels. He'll look to pass Dennis's guard now, I'm sure.
Dennis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennis is trying to keep Riley in close.
Riley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley wanted to stand there but Dennis had control of the position.
Riley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riley won't allow Dennis to get back to his feet.
Riley wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Dennis looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Riley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dennis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Riley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dennis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dennis tries to circle away but Riley has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Riley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Dennis is concentrating on defense, preventing Riley from advancing position.
Riley thows a huge punch but Dennis dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley controlling the pace.
Dennis has his hands clasped together around Riley's back. He's all about the action.
Dennis is trying to stand up here but Riley is controlling him well.
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley wants to free his trapped foot but Dennis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Dennis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dennis trying to control here.
Riley is keen to just control but Dennis is a slippery customer.
Riley is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
Dennis wants to get back to full guard.
Riley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riley lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis is trying to control but can't.
Riley 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.
Riley is keen to just control but Dennis is a slippery customer.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Dennis pushes Riley off but Riley dives into side control.
Check out the look on Riley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dennis is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Dennis is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Dennis's face as Riley controls the position.
Dennis struggling a bit here.
Dennis trying to remain calm as Riley controls from the top position.
Riley is putting a hurting on Dennis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Riley is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Riley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Riley throws a leg kick which misses Dennis's front leg but catches the back leg as Dennis tries to avoid it. #CL#
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Riley clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Riley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Riley prevents Dennis from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Riley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Riley shoots in and gets a takedown into Dennis's guard.
Dennis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Riley landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Riley stands and steps away. Dennis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Riley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Dennis forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
Dennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riley smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Dennis gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Riley has one foot on Dennis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Riley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dennis's guard.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Riley landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Dennis wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Riley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dennis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Riley is in Dennis's guard.#ES#
Dennis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Dennis is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Riley has clasped his hands together around Dennis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dennis being controlled for a moment.
Riley working away.
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dennis is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Riley lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennis looks to move to half guard but instead Riley has passed into mount! Damn!
Dennis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dennis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Dennis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Riley.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riley working Dennis over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Riley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dennis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dennis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dennis looking to control.
Riley passes Dennis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dennis wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
Dennis is looking to get back to is feet but Riley passes into side control.
Dennis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Riley lands a few punches from side control.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#
Dennis is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Riley! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dennis has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Riley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Broner works over Dennis's head and body with a nice combination.
Broner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Broner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Dennis instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dennis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dennis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Broner controlling him for the moment.
Broner being controlled here momentarily.
Broner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Dennis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Broner sprawls well.#CL#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dennis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dennis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Broner is sitting in close to Dennis's body. Dennis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Broner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Broner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dennis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danial Dennis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Dennis tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dennis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dennis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dennis is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Thompson controls the position.
Thompson landing strikes.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Dennis has one of Thompson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dennis wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Dennis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dennis is trying to improve his position.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Thompson tries to stand but Dennis is controlling his head.
Thompson trying to control the position but Dennis is working away.
Dennis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
Dennis is looking for a sweep.
Dennis isn't going anywhere.
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thompson is keen to just control but Dennis is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Thompson stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danial Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Dennis pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dennis keeping hold of Thompson's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Dennis is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dennis is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Dennis defends it.
Dennis trying to control but Thompson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dennis fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Dennis decides to pull guard.
Dennis keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Dennis wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danial Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thompson clinches up with Dennis and pushes him back against the cage.
Dennis tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dennis is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Dennis is defending well. #T2#
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dennis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jamie Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dennis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Dennis had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Dennis pushes a forearm under Thompson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thompson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danial Dennis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Man feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dennis is wriggling around but Man manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Man should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dennis is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?
Man controlling the pace.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis is trying to control but can't.
Dennis strikes from the bottom but Man passes into mount!
Man prevents Dennis from getting the reversal.
Dennis tries to hold on but Man postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man controlling his opponent.
Dennis tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Man has taken his back. #SUB2#
Man is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Man lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dennis hold on?!
Dennis is trying to get back to his feet but Man has full control of the position and if anything, Dennis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man lands strikes to the head.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man not allowing Dennis to control his hands.
Man lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dennis's head.#SUB2#
Man looking for the choke from the back.
Man gets his hands free as Dennis looks to control.
Man really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dennis.
Dennis is really stuck here.
#T2#
Good control from Man.
Dennis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.#SUB2#
Man has managed to slip his arm under Dennis's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dennis is tapping out! Submission win for Man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gold Man!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dennis drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Lopez wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez is stalling here.
#TD2#
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dennis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
Dennis prevents Lopez from improving position.
Dennis is pushing Lopez's head away, looking to escape. Lopez manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Lopez misses with the ground and pound.
Dennis striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Dennis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #ES#
Dennis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dennis trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Dennis has his hands clasped together around Lopez's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lopez is trying to control. Dennis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Dennis is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
Dennis wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Dennis tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis trying to control from the bottom.
Dennis is looking to escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lopez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dennis because Lopez loaded up on that one.
Dennis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Lopez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dennis looks a forlorn figure.
Lopez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dennis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Dennis tries to lock up and control but Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dennis is looking to improve his position but Lopez isn't that keen on the idea.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez punching from mount but Dennis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dennis tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Dennis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lopez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dennis wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Dennis is breathing heavily.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Dennis working to try and regain half guard.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lopez landing strikes from the mount.
Dennis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Lopez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lopez clinches.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Lopez tightens his grip and picks Dennis up, before dumping him to the ground. Dennis manages to land in guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dennis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dennis blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez lands a body shot. #T1##TD2#
Lopez jumps guard.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Dennis blocks nicely. #T2#
Lopez postures up.
#SU2#
Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dennis, up you get! #TD#
Dennis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lopez sprawls well initially but Dennis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lopez wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dennis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez trying to control but Dennis postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dennis pushes Lopez off but Lopez dives into side control.
#SU2#
Lopez decides to stand back up. Lopez steps back and let's Dennis get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez controlling the action here.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dennis gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Dennis manages to retain guard.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet but Lopez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Lopez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Dennis rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Dennis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lopez has hold of one of Dennis's legs. Dennis is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lopez is standing up over Dennis. Dennis looks to escape but Lopez dives into side control.
#REVR#
Dennis striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T1#
Dennis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dennis is trying to buck Lopez off.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Lopez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dennis to his feet. #CL#
Dennis clinches. #TD2#
Lopez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2##SUB#
Dennis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lopez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lopez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard.
Dennis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dennis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lopez is now in half guard.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.#T3##SU2#
Lopez gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dennis wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dennis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lopez gets to mount! Dennis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lopez thowing shots but they're missing.
Lopez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Lopez wants to control the pace but Dennis is squirming around nicely. #SU2#
Lopez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Lopez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dennis was covering up waiting for the punch and Lopez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dennis is wriggling around but Lopez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard. #ES#
Dennis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Danial Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.#ES2#
Lopez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dennis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Lopez!
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