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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Till.
Barry Till seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Till clinches with his opponent.
Mejia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Till pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Till.
Till pushes Mejia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mejia is breathing heavily.
Till lands a good knee to the midsection. Mejia won't want to take too many of those.
Till lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Till lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Lupe Mejia has been cut.
Till lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Till is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mejia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Till stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Till lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Till.
Till lands a body punch.
Till lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mejia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Till presses Mejia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Till lands an elbow inside that Mejia shrugs off. #T1#
A short left from Till.
Till lands an elbow that stopped Mejia in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Till scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Mejia is rocked!
Till pushes Mejia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Mejia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Till lands an elbow just above Mejia 's eye.
Till lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Till unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mejia! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Till is unloading with more strikes now! Mejia drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Till!
Barry Till seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Mejia.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Mejia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mejia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mejia motions for Gracie to come forward. Mejia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mejia finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mejia throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mejia controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mejia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mejia manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mejia's guard.
Gracie pushing down on Mejia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Gracie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mejia is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Gracie!
An out of breath Steve Gracie 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: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mejia misses with the combination.
Mejia tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mejia really is a fat lump.
Mejia tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Mejia.
Kennedy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Mejia is predictable there #TD2#
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown. Mejia fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Kennedy stands up over Mejia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kennedy cracks Mejia with a solid left hand.
Kennedy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kennedy gets to his feet and stands over Mejia, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mejia felt that one! Kennedy unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mejia from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyndon Kennedy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Finn. Beautiful body shot.
Finn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finn wants to clinch.
Finn throws a leg kick but Mejia moved away.
It looked like Mejia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finn scores with a one two! Mejia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Lupe Mejia has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mejia stuffs the takedown attempt from Finn. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
Mejia fakes the leg kick and cracks Finn in the body. #T1#
Finn fails with a takedown attempt.
Lupe Mejia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kidd Finn.
Finn throws a leg kick but Mejia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mejia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finn wants to clinch
and Mejia counters with a two punch combo.
Finn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finn has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mejia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finn as Mejia tries to tie him up.
Mejia really is a fat lump.
Finn is pressed up against the cage. Mejia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Finn down to the mat. Finn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Finn pushes Mejia up against the cage in a clinch.
Mejia tries to pull guard but Finn holds him up against the cage and eventually Mejia drops back down to his feet.
Mejia jumps guard but Finn stands there with Mejia around his waist. Mejia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mejia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finn smiles and moves away.
Finn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mejia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Finn tries to clinch but Mejia is having none of it. #T3#
Mejia stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Finn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mejia, pushing him back against the cage.
Mejia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Finn stalling in the clinch.
Mejia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finn smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Finn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finn tries to break the clinch but Mejia is controlling the position. #TD#
Mejia pulls guard.
Finn throwing strikes but missing.
Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SU2#
Mejia is working an open guard so Finn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Finn throws a front kick aimed at Mejia's knee but Mejia avoids it well.
Mejia is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Mejia gets tackled into the cage by Finn. Finn maintains the clinch.
Mejia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finn to keep the fight standing.
Finn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mejia has him pressed against the cage.
Finn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mejia tries to pull guard but Finn won't allow it.
#TD2#
Finn manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mejia is one step ahead there.
Mejia trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidd Finn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lupe Mejia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Finn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finn.
Finn misses with a combination
and Mejia counters with a good, hard body kick but Finn shrugs it off.
Finn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finn tries for a takedown but Mejia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mejia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupe Mejia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt.
Mejia tries to counter by clinching up but Finn breaks away and moves out of range.
Mejia is looking to slow Finn down with leg kicks.
Lupe Mejia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Finn rushes Mejia and presses him up against the cage.
Mejia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mejia has Finn pressed against the cage, preventing Finn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mejia tries to pull guard but Finn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mejia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupe Mejia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mejia tries to pull guard but Finn won't allow it.
Mejia tries to pull guard but Finn holds him up against the cage and eventually Mejia drops back down to his feet.
Mejia tries to pull guard but Finn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mejia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finn scores with the left hand. Mejia knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finn shoots for a takedown but Mejia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Finn tries to get set, Mejia tries to push him back and clinch up but Finn manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Finn. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Finn scores with a jab.#CL2#
Finn closes the distance and clinches.
Mejia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finn to keep the fight standing.
Mejia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mejia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finn walks away with a smile on his face. Mejia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Finn cracks Mejia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Mejia is rocked!
Finn tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Mejia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn misses with a takedown attempt - Mejia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kidd Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mejia.
Mejia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mejia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mejia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mejia checks a leg kick.
Mejia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mejia seems to have got his legs back now.
Mejia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finn.
Mejia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Finn misses with a wild combination.
Finn fails to land with a series of punches.
Mejia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mejia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mejia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from Mejia.
Finn misses with a right hand
and Mejia counters with a left and a right that stings Finn.
Mejia wants to clinch up but Finn keeps it at a distance.
Finn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mejia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Finn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Finn looks to move away, Mejia throws a big counter combo but Finn just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mejia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Finn tries to clinch but Mejia is having none of it.
Mejia tries to counter with a takedown but Finn is quick to defend against it.
Finn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mejia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mejia is standing up over Finn. Finn looks to escape but Mejia dives into side control.
#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Mejia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Finn is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidd Finn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lupe Mejia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Mejia both land. Nice combination.
Mejia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finn tries for a takedown but Mejia circles away easily#CL#
and Mejia moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mejia jumps guard.
Mejia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finn postures up.
Mejia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mejia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Mejia throws a big right hand that misses.
Finn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mejia keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mejia pulls Finn in close to his closed guard and prevents Finn from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mejia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Mejia is working an open guard so Finn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Finn shoots in for a double leg but Mejia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Mejia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Finn throws a body shot but no joy.
Finn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lupe Mejia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kidd Finn.
Finn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Finn does no damage.
Mejia misses with a looping left.
Finn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mejia.
Some wild striking there from Finn.
Mejia attempts a counter takedown but Finn avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Finn avoids the head kick by Mejia.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt.
Mejia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lupe Mejia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd Finn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn moves out of range of the body kick from Mejia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lupe Mejia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finn 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kidd Finn!
Kidd Finn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Mejia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mejia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palmer looks winded!
Palmer throws a body kick that misses
and Mejia counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Mejia pushes Palmer up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mejia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Palmer uses from the top position. #ES#
Mejia has his feet on Palmer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mejia misses with a two punch combination.
Palmer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mejia throws a big counter combination but Palmer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Palmer misses with the body kick
and Mejia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Palmer. #CL#
Mejia darts in and clinches Palmer up against the cage.#BC#
Mejia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mejia really is a fat lump.
Palmer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mejia counters with a three punch combo that has Palmer backing up. Palmer nods at Mejia to acknowledge the strikes.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Mejia misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mejia. Those never looked like landing.
Palmer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mejia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palmer's calf.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Mejia.
Mejia fails to land with a series of punches.
John Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Mejia.
Palmer wants to clinch
and Mejia counters with a nice leg kick.
Mejia avoids the head kick by Palmer.
As Palmer tries to get set, Mejia tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmer manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmer tried to score with a low kick but Mejia checks it.
Mejia is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Mejia forces Palmer back against the cage and clinches.
Mejia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palmer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Palmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mejia's elbow.
Mejia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Mejia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!#CL#
Mejia clinches up with Palmer and pushes him back against the cage.
Mejia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer can't find room to land a body shot as Mejia controls the action.
Palmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mejia controls his hands.
#TD#
Mejia manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Mejia wriggles free and stands up.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palmer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mejia. Palmer shrugs it off though. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mejia stalls.
Palmer tries to work over Mejia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mejia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupe Mejia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mejia looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
No joy there for Mejia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mejia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmer, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Mejia tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Mejia drops back down to his feet.
Mejia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Mejia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mejia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palmer misses with a kick to the body
and Mejia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mejia avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Mejia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer throws a body kick that misses
and Mejia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
As Palmer looks to move away, Mejia throws a big counter combo but Palmer just gets out of the way.
Palmer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Mejia moves into the clinch.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Mejia backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Mejia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Mejia moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a body punch
and Mejia counters with a series of strikes. Palmer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mejia avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Mejia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Palmer throws a push kick but Mejia slaps the foot to one side.
As Palmer looks to move away, Mejia throws a big counter combo but Palmer just gets out of the way.
Mejia throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Mejia has closed the distance and engaged Palmer in a clinch.
Mejia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#TD#
Mejia jumps into guard, dragging Palmer to the mat.
#ES#
Mejia pushes Palmer off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mejia.
Palmer is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mejia moves out of range as Palmer throws a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mejia scores with a four punch combination!
Lupe Mejia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer throws a leg kick but Mejia checks it. #CL#
Mejia clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mejia pulls guard successfully.
Mejia seems keen to control Palmer's posture.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mejia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mejia is trying to trip Palmer. He has hold of a leg but Palmer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mejia persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet but Mejia passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SUB#
Mejia seems to be working for a kimura but Palmer defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Mejia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mejia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Mejia eventually gives up the hold.
Mejia is nestled in close to Palmer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Mejia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Mejia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mejia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Mejia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Mejia 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.
Mejia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Mejia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer thows a leg kick but Mejia checks it
and Mejia counters with a two punch combo.
Palmer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palmer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mejia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmer can do to turn this around?
Mejia throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.
Mejia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mejia jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Mejia around his waist. Mejia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mejia has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Mejia successfully pulls guard.
Palmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Mejia pushes Palmer off and gets back to his feet.
Mejia is looking to wear down Palmer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer misses with a hook to the body
and Mejia counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mejia. That's going to slow Palmer down.
Palmer wants to clinch up but Mejia keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mejia darts in and clinches Palmer up against the cage.
Mejia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palmer gets through Mejia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mejia is trying to break the clinch but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mejia jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Mejia around his waist. Mejia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupe Mejia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mejia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mejia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Palmer is wriggling around but Mejia manages to pass to half guard.
Lupe Mejia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##REVB##SUB#
Mejia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mejia in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Palmer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mejia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lupe Mejia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Mejia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mejia is avoiding it.
Mejia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy body kick from Mejia #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Mejia! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mejia to his feet! Mejia is in big trouble!#CL2#
Smith rushes Mejia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to drag Mejia to the mat but Mejia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Mejia to the mat.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Mejia slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith managing to control the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mejia is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Mejia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mejia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mejia preventing the sweep.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith is trying to keep Mejia in close.
#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mejia is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is pulling down on Mejia's head. It's preventing any offense from Mejia, at least for the moment.#T2#
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.
Mejia wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mejia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Smith jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mejia defends it easily.
Mejia scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mejia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #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.#SUB#
Mejia is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mejia keeps working.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mejia down.
#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mejia keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mejia's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Mejia is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Mejia's guard.#ES#
Mejia pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mejia avoids the head kick by Smith.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupe Mejia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Mejia. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Mejia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mejia counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mejia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Lupe Mejia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Mejia jumps guard but Smith stands there with Mejia around his waist. Mejia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mejia fails to pull guard.
Smith jumps guard but Mejia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Smith jumps guard and drags Mejia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Mejia any problems.
Mejia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith wants to stand up but Mejia is controlling him.
Mejia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mejia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith 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#
Mejia is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mejia trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking to advance position but Mejia won't allow it. #ES#
Mejia kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Mejia keeps the fight on the outside.
Mejia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mejia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in but Mejia avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Smith tries a low kick but Mejia avoids it.
Smith looks for a takedown but Mejia sprawls well.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mejia swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mejia counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mejia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Mejia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Mejia as Smith shoots in.
Smith throws a head kick but Mejia moves out of range.
Mejia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupe Mejia is winning the standup battle so far.
Mejia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
A counter left hand to the body from Mejia misses its target.
Smith moves to clinch but Mejia breaks away
and Mejia counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Mejia to acknowledge the strikes.
Mejia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mejia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mejia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mejia shows good takedown defense.
Lupe Mejia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mejia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mejia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Mejia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Jon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mejia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mejia moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Mejia leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mejia gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Mejia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Mejia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mejia.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mejia manages to avoid it.
Mejia lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith dives in and grabs Mejia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mejia pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Mejia tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Mejia.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Mejia. Mejia maintains the clinch.
Mejia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Mejia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mejia fails to pull guard.
Mejia misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lupe Mejia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mejia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lupe Mejia!
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