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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Harris has managed to clinch.
Hammer keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer wants to break free but Harris has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Hammer.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammer wants to break free but Harris has control.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hammer.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mini Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harris clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harris pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Harris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Harris kicks Hammer off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammer uses from the top position. #ES#
Harris wriggles free and stands up.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A jab from Harris misses.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Harris counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Harris pulls guard successfully.
Harris trying to control the position here.
Harris continues to stall.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harris is controlling Hammer's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Hammer. #CUT2#
It looks like Mac Harris has been cut.
Hammer is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Hammer.#BC2#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Harris rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer fails to pull guard.
Hammer gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Harris manages to pull guard.
Harris trying to strike off his back.
Hammer prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Hammer is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Harris kicks Hammer off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Hammer on that attempt. #CL#
Harris instigates a clinch.
Hammer jumps guard but Harris stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Hammer is breathing heavily.#TD#
Harris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Harris.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Harris 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.
Harris prevents Hammer from standing back up.
#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.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard but Harris has mounted him!
Harris controlling his opponent.
Harris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Hammer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Harris's cut.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Harris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Harris wriggles free and stands up.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Harris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Hammer lands with a kick to the temple. Harris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harris leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mac Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Harris.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.#T2##CL#
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Harris manages to pull guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammer uses from the top position. #T3#
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer working a defensive guard but Harris passes into half guard.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris slips a nice elbow through Hammer's hands, connecting with Hammer's forehead.
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
Hammer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harris has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Harris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer has given up his back here. Will Harris look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Harris throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hammer!
Harris has the hooks in. Hammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harris is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Luikku tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luikku is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Luikku is trying to escape back to his feet but Allen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Luikku looks to move to half guard but instead Allen has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Allen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luikku manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Allen slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Allen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Luikku looks calm but he's in trouble here. Allen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Luikku is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Allen lets go of the hold and Luikku can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mini Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dotson misses with a wild combination.
Hammer with the counter takedown but Dotson avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
Rolando Dotson's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Hammer clinches with his opponent.
Dotson is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dotson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Dotson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammer lands in his opponent's guard.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Dotson is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
#ES#
Dotson kicks Hammer off and gets to his feet.
Dotson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dotson's guard.#ES#
Dotson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dotson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dotson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Dotson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
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!#BC2#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Hammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dotson!#ES#
Dotson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hammer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Hammer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dotson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammer finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Dotson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hammer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dotson manages to pull guard.
Dotson wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Dotson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Dotson misses the body punch #KD2#
and Hammer counters with a crisp one two that drops Dotson! Hammer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dotson to his feet! Dotson is in big trouble!
Hammer circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dotson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hammer follows Dotson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mini Hammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Luikku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mengestu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luikku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mengestu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mengestu swings widly with a right hand
and Luikku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luikku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Luikku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luikku won't allow Mengestu to sweep him here.
Luikku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Luikku decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mengestu, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luikku dives in for a single leg takedown but Mengestu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luikku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Mengestu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luikku.
Luikku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luikku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luikku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luikku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Luikku forces Mengestu back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Luikku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mengestu is trying to push Luikku away but Luikku has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luikku slows down the pace here.
Luikku gets underhooks to prevent Mengestu's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Mengestu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luikku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luikku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kusi Luikku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tafari Mengestu.
Mengestu jumps guard but Luikku turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Luikku pulls Mengestu into guard.
#SUB#
Luikku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mengestu defends well.
Mengestu trying to control but Luikku is working from the bottom.
Mengestu passes into half guard.
Luikku looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Mengestu is looking to take a break and control but Luikku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been informed that Mengestu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mengestu tries to pass to full mount but Luikku defends it.
Luikku is looking to improve his position.
Luikku trying to control from the bottom.
Mengestu is trying to control the action in half guard but Luikku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luikku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mengestu is working away from the top position though.
Luikku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luikku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mengestu defends well and Luikku ends up having to push Mengestu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Mengestu finds it's way through Luikku's defenses.
Mengestu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luikku under the eye.
Luikku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luikku avoids the body shot from Mengestu.
Good exchange - Mengestu coming out on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mengestu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luikku's hands.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mengestu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tafari Mengestu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Luikku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mengestu tries to avoid it but Luikku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mengestu to the ground. Mengestu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mengestu lands a glancing blow to the side of Luikku's head.
Mengestu cracks Luikku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Luikku moves into range and clinches up with Mengestu.
Mengestu is trying to pull guard but Luikku turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mengestu tries to pull guard but Luikku holds him up against the cage and eventually Mengestu drops back down to his feet.
Mengestu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luikku has Mengestu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mengestu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kusi Luikku. 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.
Mengestu tries to break the clinch but Luikku is controlling the position.
Mengestu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mengestu tries to break free but Luikku pushes him back against the cage.
Mengestu is trying to break the clinch but Luikku is controlling him.#T1#
Luikku displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mengestu up against the cage.
Luikku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mengestu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mengestu jumps guard but Luikku stands there with Mengestu around his waist. Mengestu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Luikku pulls Mengestu into guard.
Mengestu trying to control but Luikku is working from the bottom.
Luikku trying to control the position.
Mengestu trying to control but Luikku is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mengestu looking to sit in guard and control but Luikku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Luikku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mengestu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mengestu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mengestu stopping the sweep attempt from Luikku.
Luikku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Mengestu is trying to maintain the position but Luikku is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Luikku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mengestu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luikku is working away from the top position though.
Luikku content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Mengestu wants to sweep but Luikku has passed to side control!
Mengestu wants to control but Luikku postures up.#SUB#
Luikku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mengestu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mengestu is looking to regain half guard here but Luikku keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusi Luikku dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Luikku blocks a jab.
Mengestu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mengestu scores with a body shot.
Luikku tries to clinch but Mengestu is having none of it.
Mengestu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mengestu misses with an uppercut.
Mengestu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luikku on the side of the head.
Mengestu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mengestu lands the left hand.
Mengestu throws a hook to the side of Luikku's head but Luikku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Luikku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Luikku instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luikku wants to take the fight to the mat but Mengestu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luikku is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mengestu tries to pull guard but Luikku holds him up against the cage and eventually Mengestu drops back down to his feet.
Mengestu tries to break free but Luikku pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Luikku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mengestu's efforts to push away.
Mengestu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mengestu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luikku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mengestu up against the cage.
Mengestu tries to pull guard but Luikku holds him up against the cage and eventually Mengestu drops back down to his feet.
Kusi Luikku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tafari Mengestu.
Luikku jumps guard but Mengestu stands there with Luikku around his waist. Luikku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mengestu has had enough of the clinch but Luikku keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mengestu tries to break free but Luikku pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Luikku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mengestu misses with an uppercut.
Mengestu loads up on a big right hand but Luikku slips the punch.
A slow jab from Mengestu misses its intended target.
Mengestu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luikku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tafari Mengestu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Mengestu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luikku doesn't seem phased though.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Luikku avoids the punch easily.
Mengestu swings widly with a right hand
and Luikku counters with a one-two to the body.
Mengestu throws a big shot that misses.
Luikku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luikku.#T3#
Luikku shoots in for a double leg but Mengestu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mengestu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mengestu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mengestu scores with the left hand. Luikku knows he should have avoided that one.
Mengestu throws a shot from downtown. Luikku moves away and avoids it.
Mengestu lands with a shot to the body.
Mengestu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mengestu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Luikku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mengestu tries to avoid it but Luikku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mengestu to the ground. Mengestu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Mengestu misses.
Jab, jab by Mengestu - just one landing.
Luikku moves forwards but Mengestu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luikku walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mengestu swings for the body but Luikku moves out of range.
Kusi Luikku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Luikku tries for a takedown but Mengestu circles away easily
and Mengestu counters with a left to the body.
Luikku ducks right into an uppercut from Mengestu.
Nice shot lands for Mengestu.
Luikku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mengestu scores with a jab.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Luikku avoids the punch easily.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu misses with the combination.
Luikku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luikku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Mengestu.
Mengestu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tafari Mengestu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mengestu 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tafari Mengestu!
After winning the bout, Tafari Mengestu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Webb shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Webb misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Webb looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Webb. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Webb shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mini Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Webb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb looks to clinch
and Hammer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Webb gets a clinch.
Webb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Webb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammer is keeping busy.#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Webb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb thows a leg kick but Hammer checks it
and Hammer counters with a left and a right that stings Webb.
Webb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webb looks winded!
Webb tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Webb misses with a takedown
and Hammer counters with a left and a right that stings Webb.
Hammer lands a brutal head kick. Webb looks out on his feet and Hammer throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mini Hammer!
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