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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Armstrong lands a high kick!
Murphy tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Armstrong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Armstrong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issac Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is stalling here.
#BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Armstrong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Armstrong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy is looking to clinch. #T2#
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Armstrong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Armstrong tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Armstrong throws a head kick that Murphy semi-blocks.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Armstrong.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Murphy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Armstrong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.#CL#
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy tries to stall but Armstrong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Armstrong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.#T4#
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Murphy looks winded!#CL#
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.#TD#
Armstrong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murphy is trying to keep an underhook but Armstrong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Armstrong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#ES2#
Murphy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Armstrong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Issac Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Armstrong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Murphy just trying to survive but Armstrong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Armstrong lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Murphy wants to escape the position.
Armstrong missing with punches from the back. #ES2#
Murphy is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Armstrong scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Murphy rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
#T2#
Armstrong is struggling to control the position.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issac Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Armstrong wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Shaun Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Murphy shoots in.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Armstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Armstrong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Armstrong gets a trip takedown 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!
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Armstrong checks it.#CL#
Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Murphy lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Armstrong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Armstrong kicks Murphy off and gets back to his feet.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Shaun Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Armstrong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Armstrong pulls guard.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Issac Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Armstrong pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Murphy pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issac Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1#
That kick from Taylor tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong misses with a combination
and Taylor counters with a body kick.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Armstrong blocks the body kick.
Armstrong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a nice body kick.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##CL#
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Armstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor throws a chopping leg kick but Armstrong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Taylor throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Issac Armstrong has been cut.
Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Armstrong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taylor delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
A low kick from Taylor misses #TD#
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Taylor pushes Armstrong off and scrambles back to his feet.
Armstrong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taylor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor lands a front kick.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taylor.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.#T3#
Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taylor.
Taylor thumps Armstrong with a low kick.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor thuds his shin into the meat of Armstrong's side.
Taylor slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Taylor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.
Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Taylor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Armstrong checks it well.
Armstrong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor punishes Armstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Issac Armstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Armstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taylor. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Taylor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Armstrong will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Taylor tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Armstrong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Taylor lands a body shot.
#T1#
Taylor scores with a push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.
Taylor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Armstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Armstrong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Taylor looks for the body kick but Armstrong saw that one coming. #T2#
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Armstrong rather than just go for the knockout.
Armstrong throws a nice head kick!
Taylor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taylor jabs Armstrong right on the nose. Armstrong blinks but takes it well.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Taylor.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Taylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taylor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor misses with a body kick.#T4#
Taylor wants to land a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Armstrong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Issac Armstrong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong looks to clinch #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Armstrong moves into full guard.
Armstrong pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Taylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Armstrong stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##ES2#
Taylor has one foot on Armstrong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Taylor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taylor scores with a one two! Armstrong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong wants to clinch
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Armstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Armstrong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Taylor moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Armstrong! Taylor continues to tee off on Armstrong, landing with a left and a right! Taylor connects with a right hand that leaves Armstrong sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armstrong tests Yujiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yujiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yujiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong throws a big counter combination but Yujiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yujiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Yujiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yujiro off to one side.
Yujiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but instead Yujiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Yujiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Yujiro is proving a slippery customer.
Yujiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Yujiro scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Issac Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Yujiro controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Yujiro is proving a slippery customer.
Yujiro lands a couple of digs.
Yujiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yujiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yujiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Yujiro gets to his feet and stands over Armstrong, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Armstrong felt that one! Yujiro unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Armstrong from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khal Yujiro!
Khal Yujiro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armstrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savage doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armstrong lands the left hand.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage slips a jab from Armstrong.#CL2#
Savage forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armstrong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong feints a jab promting Savage to slip. Armstrong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Savage slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Savage pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Savage gets control of Armstrong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Savage is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Armstrong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Savage working for submissions but it's allowed Armstrong to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Savage is controlling Armstrong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savage wants to get back to full guard but Armstrong has passed into side control.
Savage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong lands a nice forearm strike.
Savage looks to move to half guard but instead Armstrong has passed into mount! Damn!
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Savage gets back to half guard.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Savage trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.#SUB2#
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage looks winded!
Armstrong distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savage prevents it.
Savage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Armstrong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Armstrong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Issac Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Savage.#T1#
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Savage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Issac Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Armstrong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Savage looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong prevents Savage from improving his position.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Armstrong is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Armstrong is nestled in close to Savage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Armstrong throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage shoots and misses
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Savage.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Savage won't allow it.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Armstrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savage tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Kyle Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage dives in and grabs Armstrong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes down on Savage's head and hops out.
Issac Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Savage.
Savage blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Savage blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Armstrong gets a clinch.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##TD#
Armstrong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Armstrong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armstrong holds on and takes a little breather.
Savage scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Savage's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Armstrong.
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Armstrong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armstrong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savage after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Savage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Armstrong wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Armstrong is doing well to control the position and prevent Savage from advancing to side control.
Savage wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong tries to kick Savage off but Savage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Armstrong!
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