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Event:
F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Justin Quinn has been cut.
Justin Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn throws a lazy head kick
and Volkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Quinn will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been told by Volkanovski's head coaches at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quinn leaves Volkanovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quinn with the counter takedown but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Quinn. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Quinn works the jab nicely.
Quinn throws a leg kick #KD#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Quinn! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Quinn to his feet! Quinn is in big trouble!#ROC#Quinn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkanovski finish him?#CL#
Volkanovski rushes Quinn and presses him up against the cage.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Quinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Volkanovski slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Quinn can't get the takedown.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quinn backwards. #T2#
Volkanovski lands with a left to the head.
Quinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Quinn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkanovski.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanovski cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.
Quinn looks winded!
Volkanovski digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkanovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Quinn's head.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Volkanovski stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Volkanovski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volkanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quinn letting Volkanovski take a breather here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.
Quinn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkanovski.
Quinn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Volkanovski clinches up with Quinn and pushes him back against the cage.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
Volkanovski pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Quinn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Quinn cracks Volkanovski with an open hand slap.
Volkanovski connects with a high kick. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Quinn can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justin Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Volkanovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Volkanovski.
Quinn is trying to push Volkanovski away but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn is trying to break the clinch but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn tries to break free but Volkanovski pushes him back against the cage.
Volkanovski presses Quinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkanovski lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Quinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volkanovski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
A low kick from Quinn is predictable there
enabling Volkanovski to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Quinn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quinn throws a wild body kick that Volkanovski sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski is working Quinn over against the cage.
Volkanovski stalling.
Quinn is stalling here.
Quinn being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.#CL#
Volkanovski pushes Quinn up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski stalling against the cage.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Quinn letting Volkanovski take a breather here.
Quinn takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
A short body shot lands from Volkanovski as the two fighters clinch.
#KD#
Volkanovski drops Quinn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Quinn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Justin Quinn's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Volkanovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quinn up against the cage.
Volkanovski pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
Volkanovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Justin Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a right hand.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Volkanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkanovski 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Our winner, Aleksandar Volkanovski, 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:
F&B 32: Yoshioka vs. Goncalves
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kraulthammer counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraulthammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraulthammer won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quinn working a defensive guard but Kraulthammer manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer grinds an elbow into Quinn's temple. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is working to tighten his grip on Quinn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Quinn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kraulthammer is really squeezing tight and eventually Quinn passes out! Kraulthammer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
F&B 30: Lloyd vs. Bad Man 2
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tambling counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Justin Quinn has been cut.#CL2#
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Tambling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tambling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Tambling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tambling sets himself, and Quinn steps forward looking for the clinch! Tambling avoids it this time.
Tambling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn wants to counter the offense by Tambling and move into the clinch position.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Quinn digs a good body shot into Tambling's ribs.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown but Tambling shows good takedown defense.
Quinn darts in trying to clinch
and Tambling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tambling circles away.
Justin Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tambling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quinn's hands.#CL2#
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Tambling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quinn has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Tambling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Quinn.
A big right from Tambling misses.
Quinn with the counter takedown but Tambling avoids it easily.
Tambling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Tambling circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Tambling lands a left and a right that send Quinn crashing to the mat, dazed. Tambling thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Tambling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tambling looks to land a right hand but Quinn moved out of range.
Tambling takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Nice jab there from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Quinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tambling looks to land a left hand but Quinn moved out of range nicely.
Tambling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quinn lands with a kick to the temple. Tambling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Tambling is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Quinn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Quinn! |
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Event:
F&B 27: Boaler vs. Izquierdo 2
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Pickard.
Pickard connects with a body shot.
Quinn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Justin Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Pickard back into the cage.
Quinn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quinn is trying to break free.
Pickard keeps control of Quinn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pickard manages to break the clinch.
Quinn tries to clinch but Pickard moves away
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quinn scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Pickard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quinn misses with a jab to the body
and Pickard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pickard cracks Quinn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Quinn misses.
Pickard scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Pickard forces Quinn back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Pickard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickard connects with a single shot there.
Pickard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quinn tries to clinch but Pickard moves away #KD#
and Pickard counters with a crisp one two that drops Quinn! Pickard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Quinn to his feet! Quinn is in big trouble!
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!
Quinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pickard.
Pickard connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC#Quinn is rocked!
Pickard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quinn with the counter takedown but Pickard avoids it easily.
Quinn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pickard to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Pickard lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Quinn out cold! Quinn is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Pickard! |
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Event:
Madness 47 Carter vs Sogrin
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Porter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quinn.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Porter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Quinn as Porter shoots in.
Porter fails to land the takedown.
Quinn throws a head kick that Porter semi-blocks.
#CL#
Quinn rushes Porter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Porter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quinn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Justin Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Porter.
Quinn prevents the takedown attempt.
Porter wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn goes for a takedown attempt but Porter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Emilio Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Porter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Porter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Porter there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Quinn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Quinn breaks from the clinch.
Quinn shoots for a takedown but Porter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quinn lands a two punch combo.
Porter shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinn is fending him off so far but Porter persists. Nope, Quinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Porter looks winded!
Quinn misses with a takedown attempt - Porter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.
Quinn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porter tries to avoid it but Quinn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porter to the ground. Porter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quinn misses with a body kick.
And Porter tries to counter it with a takedown but Quinn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Porter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Quinn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Quinn has hold of one of Porter's legs. Porter is fighting the takedown attempt but Quinn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter seems keen to control Quinn's posture.
Quinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quinn wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving. #T3#
Quinn throws an elbow that misses. Porter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quinn's guard. Nice move by Porter!#REVB#
Porter stays in close to Quinn's body and controls the position.
Quinn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quinn tries to get out of the position.
Porter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Porter passes Quinn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quinn is trying to stand back up but Porter is controlling him
Porter working over Quinn with some ground and pound. Quinn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Porter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Porter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Porter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Quinn tries to kick Porter off but Porter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quinn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Porter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Porter lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Quinn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Porter shoots in but no luck this time.
Justin Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but Porter pushes him off.
Quinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Quinn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Porter.
Justin Quinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Quinn.
A jab from Quinn finds it's way through Porter's defenses.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Porter back to the cage. Quinn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Porter gets a clinch.
Porter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Justin Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Porter.
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!
Quinn is pressed up against the cage. Porter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quinn down to the mat. Quinn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt - Quinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Porter is breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Quinn. #CL#
Quinn gets a clinch. #TD2#
Porter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Quinn throwing strikes from guard but Porter blocks nicely.
Porter pulls Quinn in close to prevent any damage.
Porter is looking to stand up but Quinn isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Quinn trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn throwing strikes from guard but Porter blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quinn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porter as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Quinn is looking to clinch but Porter is avoiding it.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Porter tries to counter with a clinch but Quinn shakes him off and moves away.
Porter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quinn as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Quinn clinches.
Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Porter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Porter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Porter tries to pull guard but Quinn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Porter prevents Quinn from breaking the clinch.
Quinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Porter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quinn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Porter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Porter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Porter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Porter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quinn wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance.
Quinn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quinn lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn stuffs the takedown attempt from Porter. Porter gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Porter backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Quinn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good leg kick by Quinn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quinn scores with a jab to the head.
Porter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porter darts in looking for a takedown but Quinn gets double underhooks and turns Porter into the cage.
Quinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quinn tries to clinch but Porter is having none of it.
Quinn scores with a head kick. Porter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Quinn moves into the clinch.
Quinn being controlled against the cage.
Porter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quinn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Justin Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Porter.
Porter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Quinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Porter won't allow it.
Quinn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Porter up against the cage.
Quinn tries to circle away but Porter has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Porter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Quinn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Porter shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Quinn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quinn as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quinn or perhaps it was just good defense by Porter, which made it look bad.
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!
Porter looks for a takedown but Quinn sprawls well.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but Porter pushes him off.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Justin Quinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quinn scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porter keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn misses with a head kick.
Quinn looks for a takedown but Porter sprawls well.
Quinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Porter sprawls well. He's pushed Quinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quinn tries to clinch but Porter moves out of range.
Porter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinn is fending him off so far but Porter persists. Nope, Quinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn shoots in looking for a takedown. Porter tries to sprawl out of it but Quinn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Porter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quinn throws a big counter combination but Porter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Quinn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Quinn shows good takedown defense.
Quinn tries to clinch there but Porter circles away.
Porter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Porter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Porter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Quinn rushes Porter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emilio Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Quinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quinn, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Quinn!
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Event:
F&BE 21- Do or Die
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Parzystopa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.
Quinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parzystopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parzystopa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Parzystopa circles away and keeps his distance.
Parzystopa attempts a counter takedown but Quinn avoids it well and moves away.
Parzystopa slips a jab and a cross from Quinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parzystopa tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Quinn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Quinn dives in and grabs Parzystopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parzystopa pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Parzystopa tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Eugeniusz Parzystopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Quinn.#TD#
Quinn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quinn wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Quinn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Parzystopa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Parzystopa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parzystopa can't get the takedown.
Parzystopa throws an elbow but it misses.
Parzystopa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parzystopa looking for a takedown.
Parzystopa wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Quinn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn is pressed up against the cage. Parzystopa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quinn down to the mat. Quinn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Parzystopa keeps the fight on the outside.
Parzystopa feinted with a counter takedown.
Quinn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parzystopa on the side of the head.
Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parzystopa circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Quinn shoots in but Parzystopa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Parzystopa counters by clinching up.
Quinn tries for a takedown but Parzystopa manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Quinn breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Quinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quinn is looking to break free of the clinch but Parzystopa has double underhooks.
Parzystopa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Parzystopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Quinn wants to break free but Parzystopa has control.
Quinn is trying to force a seperation but Parzystopa has the dominant position.
Quinn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parzystopa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Parzystopa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parzystopa manages to end up in side control.
Quinn taking a bit of punishment here - Parzystopa scoring with strikes.
Parzystopa is chipping away with strikes.
Quinn is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parzystopa landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Quinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parzystopa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parzystopa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quinn some visible discomfort.
Parzystopa grinds an elbow into Quinn's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quinn wants to control but Parzystopa postures up.
Parzystopa is putting a hurting on Quinn here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Parzystopa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Quinn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Parzystopa working the ground and pound.
Parzystopa 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.
Parzystopa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quinn some visible discomfort.
Quinn looks winded!
Parzystopa lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eugeniusz Parzystopa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Parzystopa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parzystopa is working Quinn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parzystopa stands up over Quinn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parzystopa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parzystopa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parzystopa scoring with some ground and pound.
Parzystopa wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Parzystopa working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Quinn is rocked!
Quinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parzystopa is controlling him.
Parzystopa postures up and lands a big shot to Quinn's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parzystopa wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Parzystopa postures up.
Parzystopa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Parzystopa preventing the sweep.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet but Parzystopa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Parzystopa landing with the ground and pound.
Quinn has momentary wrist control but Parzystopa slips an elbow through the middle.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parzystopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Parzystopa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quinn has momentary wrist control but Parzystopa slips an elbow through the middle.
Parzystopa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Parzystopa trying to control the pace.
Parzystopa winds up and cracks Quinn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parzystopa controlling the action here.
Parzystopa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Parzystopa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing that Parzystopa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Parzystopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quinn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parzystopa 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.
Parzystopa controlling the action here.
Parzystopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quinn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quinn has hold of Parzystopa's hands but Parzystopa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parzystopa 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parzystopa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quinn is still in real trouble! Can Parzystopa finish him?#T3#
Parzystopa slips a nice elbow through Quinn's hands, connecting with Quinn's forehead.
Quinn is looking to escape.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parzystopa in particular looking to stall.
Parzystopa winds up and cracks Quinn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Parzystopa 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.
Parzystopa working the head and body with strikes.
Parzystopa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parzystopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quinn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parzystopa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Parzystopa slips a nice elbow through Quinn's hands, connecting with Quinn's forehead.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but Parzystopa has control of the leg. #T4#
Parzystopa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parzystopa working Quinn over with strikes.
Quinn taking some punishment here, with Parzystopa in his half guard.
Parzystopa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parzystopa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parzystopa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quinn wants to hold on but Parzystopa pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parzystopa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Parzystopa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Quinn bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Parzystopa and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniusz Parzystopa!
A victorious Eugeniusz Parzystopa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 28
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Quinn looks to clinch
and Nascimento makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Quinn really felt that one!
Quinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Quinn has been cut.
Nascimento keeps Quinn at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nascimento.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Quinn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nascimento throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Quinn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nascimento jabs Quinn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Nascimento drops Quinn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quinn looks back up at him and smiles so Nascimento waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Quinn is rocked!
Nascimento grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Quinn takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Nascimento cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yago Nascimento!
A relieved looking Yago Nascimento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CFC 6: Return Of A King
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Quinn tries to work over Baloni's front leg with a kick but Baloni checks it.
Baloni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn jabs at Baloni's body.
Baloni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baloni scores with a hook to the body. Quinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baloni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Baloni clinches with his opponent.
Baloni lands a left hand.
A short left from Baloni.
A short right from Baloni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baloni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baloni.
Baloni pushes Quinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baloni lands a left hand.
#T1##BC#
Baloni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baloni lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn looks winded!
Quinn dodges the punch combination from Baloni.
#KD#
Baloni cracks Quinn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quinn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baloni finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Justin Quinn has been cut.
Baloni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baloni fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Quinn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Quinn looks to clinch but Baloni throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Quinn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phil Baloni!
Phil Baloni gave a mention to Condemned in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Quinn misses with a leg kick.
Taktarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quinn keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn unleashes a big counter combination but Taktarov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taktarov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Quinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taktarov counters with a thumping low kick.
Taktarov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Taktarov tries to keep at a distance but Quinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taktarov is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Taktarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn cracks Taktarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quinn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taktarov closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Taktarov pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moleg Taktarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Taktarov wants to clinch up but Quinn keeps it at a distance.
Taktarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taktarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taktarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taktarov avoids the head kick by Quinn.
Quinn throws a leg kick
and Taktarov counters with a low kick, right behind Quinn 's knee.
Taktarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl out of it but Taktarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn feints a counter leg kick.
Taktarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quinn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Taktarov swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Taktarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinn is fending him off so far but Taktarov persists. Nope, Quinn circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Quinn both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Jab from Quinn.
Quinn throws a head kick but Taktarov moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Quinn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn tried to score with a low kick but Taktarov checks it.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quinn duly obliges.
Taktarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Quinn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taktarov lands with a nice body kick.
Taktarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
#CL2#
Quinn clinches up with Taktarov and pushes him back against the cage.
Taktarov wants to take the fight to the mat but Quinn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Quinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taktarov avoids it.#T3#
Quinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Taktarov won't allow it.
#TD2#
Quinn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Quinn trying to control from half guard but Taktarov is working away.
Quinn is thwarting Taktarov's attempts to control the position.
Quinn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taktarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Taktarov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Quinn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taktarov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taktarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taktarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Quinn, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Quinn pushes Taktarov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Taktarov decides to pull guard.
Taktarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taktarov keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Quinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Taktarov as Quinn shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quinn.
Taktarov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quinn manages to circle out of the way.
Quinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quinn tries to work over Taktarov's front leg with a kick but Taktarov checks it. #CL2#
Quinn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taktarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn stalks Taktarov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taktarov's face. Taktarov staggers backwards, shaken.
Taktarov darts in looking for a takedown but Quinn gets double underhooks and turns Taktarov into the cage.
Quinn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taktarov.
Quinn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taktarov tries to clinch up but Quinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Quinn wants to counter with a clinch but Taktarov pushes him away.#T1#
Taktarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quinn circles away.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quinn thuds his right hand into Taktarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taktarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taktarov wants it to stay on the feet.
Moleg Taktarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Quinn.
Taktarov tries to clinch up but Quinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Quinn tries to clinch but Taktarov is having none of it. #CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Taktarov back into the cage.
Taktarov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Taktarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Quinn has Taktarov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taktarov manages to break the clinch.
Justin Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##TD2#
Quinn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taktarov's guard.#ES#
Taktarov wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Quinn scores with a shot to the body.
Taktarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Quinn looks for a takedown but Taktarov sprawls well.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Taktarov tries to clinch but Quinn is having none of it.
Quinn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Quinn clinches with his opponent.
Taktarov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##TD#
Taktarov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Quinn uses from the top position.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taktarov trying to control the position.
Taktarov keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taktarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quinn throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quinn looking to sit in guard and control but Taktarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Quinn can't keep his opponent in guard - Taktarov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taktarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taktarov is thwarting Quinn's attempts to control the position.#ES2#
Quinn kicks off Taktarov and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Quinn is looking to chop away at Taktarov's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Taktarov. No joy for Quinn on that attempt.
Taktarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taktarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taktarov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches.
Taktarov taking a breather.
Quinn lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moleg Taktarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Taktarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Quinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Taktarov won't allow it.
#BC#
Taktarov manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Taktarov as Quinn shoots in.
Justin Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn shoots in but Taktarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinn throws a leg kick
and Taktarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taktarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quinn tries to avoid it but Taktarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quinn to the ground. Quinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quinn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moleg Taktarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Quinn forces Taktarov back against the cage and clinches.
Taktarov jumps guard but Quinn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Taktarov breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Quinn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Quinn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taktarov, pushing him back against the cage.
Quinn prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Taktarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taktarov counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Quinn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taktarov.
Justin Quinn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Taktarov.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taktarov - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Quinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taktarov avoiding damage as Quinn throws knees to the body.
Quinn effectively controlling the action here.
Quinn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taktarov tries to pull guard but Quinn won't allow it.
Taktarov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quinn to keep the fight standing.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quinn.
Quinn stalling.
#TD#
Taktarov pulls Quinn into guard.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Taktarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taktarov keeping full guard, as Quinn tries to pass.
Taktarov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moleg Taktarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn trying to control but Taktarov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quinn 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Quinn!
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