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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Island.
Thorne throws a shot from downtown. Island moves away and avoids it.
Thorne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorne misses with a straight left.
Thorne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Island walks into a straight right hand from Thorne.#ROC#Island is rocked!
Island misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorne rattles Island with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Island tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thorne dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Island stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Island leaves Thumbs Up Emoji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Island attempts a counter takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it well and moves away.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Island swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Island dives in and grabs Thumbs Up Emoji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thumbs Up Emoji pushes down on Island's head and hops out.
Thumbs Up Emoji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Island avoids it really well and circles away.
Thumbs Up Emoji doesn't manage to clinch there - Island circles away.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thumbs Up Emoji.
Island tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thumbs Up Emoji defends well and Island ends up having to push Thumbs Up Emoji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji with the counter takedown but Island avoids it easily.#BC#
Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Island fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Thumbs Up Emoji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Island drags the fight down to the ground.
Thumbs Up Emoji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Island tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumbs Up Emoji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
Island 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.#T2#
Island wants to stand and escape but Thumbs Up Emoji is having none of it. #SUB#
Island working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumbs Up Emoji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumbs Up Emoji manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Island 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.
Island keeping moving, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Island doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thumbs Up Emoji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji darts in looking for a takedown but Island gets double underhooks and turns Thumbs Up Emoji into the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thumbs Up Emoji manages to circle out of the way.
Thumbs Up Emoji moves forwards but Island connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Island misses with a jab, cross combination.
Island sets himself, and Thumbs Up Emoji steps forward looking for the clinch! Island avoids it this time.
Thumbs Up Emoji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Island.
Island lands a head kick. Thumbs Up Emoji smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thumbs Up Emoji pinned against the cage. Thumbs Up Emoji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Island fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control from half guard but Island is working away.
Island manages to get to full guard.
Island really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Island keeping moving, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from controlling successfully.
Thumbs Up Emoji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thumbs Up Emoji drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Island dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Island dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Island shoots in for a takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Island sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thumbs Up Emoji somewhat.
Island feinted with a counter takedown.
Thumbs Up Emoji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Island tries to avoid it but Thumbs Up Emoji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Island to the ground. Island escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji slaps away a takedown attempt from Island, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Island clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Island is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Island has him pressed against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji gets underhooks to prevent Island's takedown attempt.
#T1##BC#
Island breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries for a takedown but Island sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Island sprawls well initially but Thumbs Up Emoji persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Island kicks off Thumbs Up Emoji and gets to his feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji is breathing heavily.
Island scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Island misses with a few strikes there.
Thumbs Up Emoji feints the counter takedown.
Island circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Island counter with a right hand. #T2#
Island tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Island somewhat.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in and drives through. Island sprawls well.
Toni Island is winning the standup battle so far.
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Island is looking for a counter combo.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails with the takedown
letting Island counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Thumbs Up Emoji as Island shoots in.
Island misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Island fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thumbs Up Emoji.#T3#
Island closes the distance and clinches up with Thumbs Up Emoji, looking for a takedown. Island pushes Thumbs Up Emoji against the cage but Thumbs Up Emoji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries for a takedown but Island sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Island is looking for a counter combo.
Thumbs Up Emoji stuffs the takedown attempt from Island. Island gets slowly back to his feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks for a takedown but Island sprawls well.
As Thumbs Up Emoji looks to move away, Island throws a big counter combo but Thumbs Up Emoji just gets out of the way.
Thumbs Up Emoji with a poor takedown #CL#
and Island counters by clinching up.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to pull guard but Island won't allow it.
Thumbs Up Emoji is pressed up against the cage. Island has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thumbs Up Emoji down to the mat. Thumbs Up Emoji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Island shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thumbs Up Emoji but Thumbs Up Emoji pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a head kick.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks for a takedown but Island sprawls well.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Island clinches.
Thumbs Up Emoji is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Island manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
Island tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Island dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and clinches up with Island, looking for a takedown. Thumbs Up Emoji pushes Island against the cage but Island circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Island blocks a head kick by Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Island swivels and escapes.
Island fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance but Island moves to the side
and Island counters with a two punch combo.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Island is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thumbs Up Emoji can do to turn this around?
Thumbs Up Emoji connects with a crisp jab.
Thumbs Up Emoji with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Island counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Island's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Island drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Island is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Island's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Island misses.
Island tries for a takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in for a double leg but Island sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2##CL#
Island has Thumbs Up Emoji up against the cage in a clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to score a body lock takedown but Island shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Island drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Island goes for a takedown attempt but Thumbs Up Emoji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Island displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thumbs Up Emoji. #CL#
Island closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Island is struggling to control the position.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to stall but Island improves his position.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to break free but Island pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Island breaks from the clinch.
Island looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it.
Island gets full guard.
Island keeping moving, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from controlling successfully.
Island controlling Thumbs Up Emoji's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Island showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Island 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Island! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliveri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Island counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Samson Oliveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveri tests Island's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Oliveri lands a left and a right that send Island crashing to the mat, dazed. Oliveri thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Island is rocked!
Oliveri scores with a hook to the body. Island takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Island is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveri finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Oliveri. Those never looked like landing.
and Oliveri counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Island! He's just covering up as Oliveri starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Oliveri! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Island pinned against the cage. Island gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Island tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crawford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Island circles away.#TD#
Island gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crawford to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Island manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Island moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Island drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Island is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crawford is controlling him.
Island utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Island looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Island has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Island keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Crawford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Crawford as Island shoots in.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Island circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crawford is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crawford moves to clinch but Island breaks away
and Island counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Island lands with a nice body punch.
Crawford is looking to chop away at Island's legs.
A nice side step and Island releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Island clinches. #T3#
Crawford is trying to break free.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Island turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Island has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Island breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford tries to bum rush Island with a series of wild strikes but Island uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crawford leaves Island with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Island circles away.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Island.
Crawford lands with a kick to the temple. Island shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Crawford misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Island moves into the clinch.
Island is looking for a takedown.
Crawford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Island holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Island pulls guard.
Island looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crawford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Island dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Island tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Island shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Island fails with the takedown.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Island keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Island is defending well for now.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Island drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zac Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Island.#BC2#
Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Crawford with that takedown attempt.
Crawford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Island feints the counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Island rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Island tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Island pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Island sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Island has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Island sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawford throws a body punch but Island moves out of range.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Island uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawford.
Island will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford dives in for a single leg takedown but Island sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Island has the dominant position.
Island controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Island managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Island.
Island gets underhooks to prevent Crawford's takedown attempt.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Island won't allow it.
Island fails to pull guard.
Crawford taking a breather. #BC2#
Island pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Island dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Island shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Island is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Island closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Island breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Island tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Crawford dives in and scores a takedown into Island's guard.
Crawford stands and throws Island's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Crawford tries for a kimura but Island is defending well.
Crawford scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Crawford passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Island!
Crawford controlling the position easily from mount.
Crawford tries to control but Island wriggling away.
Crawford thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Crawford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Island is in a horrible position here. Crawford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Crawford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crawford looks to land a left hand but Island moved out of range nicely.
Island tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crawford wants to clinch.#TD2#
Island shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crawford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crawford uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Island kicks Crawford off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Island has closed the distance and engaged Crawford in a clinch.
Crawford misses with a punch to the body.
Island tries to pull guard but Crawford won't allow it.
Crawford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crawford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Island's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Crawford gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford wants to control but Island is keeping him busy.
Crawford working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Crawford lands some shots froms side control.
Island is trying to control Crawford's posture but Crawford avoids it.
Island stops Crawford from passing to mount. #SU#
Crawford decides to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Island clinches. #BC2#
Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Crawford with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Island pinned against the cage. Island gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Island shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Island napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Island tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Island manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Island throws a counter combo.#CL#
Crawford moves into the clinch.#T4#
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Island walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Island sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Island is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crawford slaps away a takedown attempt from Island, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crawford has his takedown stuffed
and Island counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toni Island.
I think Island has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toni Island! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Island but Island pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Island's waist but Island gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Island lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Island pinned against the cage. Island gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Island counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Island is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sterling is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Island has his hands clasped together but Sterling extends and breaks Island's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sterling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
After the fight, Aljamain Sterling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Guthrie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Island has a takedown stuffed.
Guthrie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Island shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guthrie as he jumps to the side.
Guthrie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Island goes for a double leg but Guthrie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guthrie continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island jumps guard but Guthrie stands there with Island around his waist. Island gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guthrie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Island is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD#
Island manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guthrie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Island keeping moving, preventing Guthrie from controlling successfully.
Island really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Island avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Island tries to strike from the bottom.
Island avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guthrie trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guthrie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Island on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guthrie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Island as he avoids it easily.
Guthrie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Island stuffs the takedown attempt from Guthrie. Guthrie gets slowly back to his feet.
Guthrie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Island is fending him off so far but Guthrie persists. Nope, Island circles away and we're back to standing.
Guthrie throws out a powerful jab.
Island shoots in for a takedown but Guthrie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Island misses with a two punch combination.
Island checks a low kick from Guthrie.#T3##CL2#
Guthrie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Guthrie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guthrie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Island is looking to stand up but Guthrie won't let him.
Guthrie controls Island momentarily but Island frees himself.
Island stopping the sweep attempt from Guthrie.#SUB2#
Guthrie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Island passes into half guard.
Island wants to pass to mount but Guthrie is defending the position. #T4#
Island seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guthrie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guthrie tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Island throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Island stands up and beckons Guthrie to join him on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guthrie throws a nice looking combination but Island bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guthrie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Island defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Guthrie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Island misses with a takedown attempt - Guthrie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guthrie misses with a wild combination.
Guthrie throws a chopping leg kick but Island manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Guthrie.
Guthrie misses with a takedown attempt - Island sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Island feinted with a counter takedown.
Toni Island is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guthrie fails with the takedown
and Island counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guthrie with a poor takedown #CL#
and Island holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Guthrie.#TD2#
Guthrie drags the fight down to the ground.
Guthrie is breathing heavily.
Island trying to control but Guthrie is working from the bottom. #T1##SU#
Island decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Guthrie is looking to clinch but Island is avoiding it.
Guthrie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Island defends well and Guthrie ends up having to push Island into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guthrie shoots for a double leg takedown but Island sprawls well. He's pushed Guthrie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Island shoots in but Guthrie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Island fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Island dives in and grabs Guthrie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guthrie pushes down on Island's head and hops out.#CL2#
Guthrie darts in and clinches Island up against the cage.
Guthrie is looking to break free of the clinch but Island has double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Island breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Island.
Island looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Island.#CL2#
Guthrie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Island has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guthrie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guthrie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Island just stands there and leans against the cage.
Island is trying to drag Guthrie to the mat but Guthrie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Island is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Guthrie throws an elbow but it misses.
Guthrie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guthrie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Island smiles and moves away.
Guthrie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Island tries to clinch up.
Guthrie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Island closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guthrie circles away.
Guthrie tries to counter with a clinch but Island shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Island closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guthrie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Island is trying to pull guard but Guthrie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Guthrie tries to break free but Island pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Island misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guthrie.
#BC#
Island breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guthrie throws a head kick but Island moves out of range.
Guthrie blocks the body kick.
Guthrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Island with a body shot.
Island dives in and grabs Guthrie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guthrie pushes down on Island's head and hops out.
Island changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guthrie tries to avoid it but Island manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guthrie to the ground. Guthrie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Island takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guthrie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Island is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guthrie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guthrie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Island tries to avoid it but Guthrie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Island to the ground. Island escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guthrie shoots for a takedown but Island saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guthrie shoots in looking for a takedown. Island tries to sprawl out of it but Guthrie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Island manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Guthrie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Island blocks the body kick.
Island is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guthrie.#CL2#
Guthrie rushes Island and presses him up against the cage.
Guthrie tries for a takedown but Island manages to get underhooks.
Guthrie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Island just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guthrie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Island smiles and moves away.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Guthrie.
Island has a takedown stuffed.
Island lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Guthrie with that takedown attempt.
Island tries to counter by clinching up but Guthrie breaks away and moves out of range.
Island fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Guthrie wants to clinch.
Guthrie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guthrie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Island defends it nicely.#CL#
Island moves into the clinch.#BC#
Island breaks from the clinch.
Island tries a head kick but it misses.
Island explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Guthrie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Island swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Guthrie takes the fight into the clinch.
Guthrie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Island fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guthrie shoots in but Island avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Island rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guthrie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Island moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Island dives in for a single leg takedown but Guthrie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guthrie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Island has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guthrie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Island is trying to drag Guthrie to the mat but Guthrie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Island changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guthrie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Island looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guthrie is fending him off so far but Island persists. Nope, Guthrie circles away and we're back to standing.
Guthrie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Island.
#CL2#
Island gets tackled into the cage by Guthrie. Guthrie maintains the clinch.
Island blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guthrie tries to circle away but Island has him pinned against the cage.
Guthrie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Island is looking for a takedown.
Island jumps guard but Guthrie stands there with Island around his waist. Island gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guthrie is trying to break free.
Guthrie has had enough of the clinch but Island keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Island breaks from the clinch.
Guthrie has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island fails with a takedown attempt.
Toni Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Guthrie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Island.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Island showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guthrie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Guthrie! |
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