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Event:
ICE 12:Deireadh
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kvick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Downing doesn't seem bothered though.
Downing shoots and misses
and Kvick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downing has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Downing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Downing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kvick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivar Kvick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
Downing misses with a takedown attempt
and Kvick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Downing thinking.
Kvick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Downing manages to circle out of the way.
Kvick lands a head shot.
Kvick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvick connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Downing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Kvick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvick striking off his back but it's not causing Downing any problems.
Kvick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Downing won't allow Kvick to sweep him here. #T1#
Kvick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Downing stopping the sweep attempt from Kvick.
Downing wants to control from the top but Kvick keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Downing shoots and misses
and Downing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kvick jabs Downing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downing.
Downing takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Downing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Downing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kvick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Kvick.
Downing darts in looking for a takedown but Kvick gets double underhooks and turns Downing into the cage.
Downing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kvick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kvick as Downing shoots in.
Downing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kvick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kvick counters with a left to the body.
Downing looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Downing misses.
Kvick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downing.
Kvick is looking to counter punch.
Downing with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kvick counter with a right hand.
Downing has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Kvick connects with a body shot that sends Downing's belly button to the back.
Downing fails with the takedown.
Kvick leaves Downing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kvick.
Kvick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Downing manages to avoid it.
Kvick misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kvick has Downing up against the cage in a clinch.
Downing trying to control the position but instead, Kvick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Downing into the cage.#T4##BC#
Kvick breaks from the clinch.
Downing with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kvick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kvick.
A body shot lands from Kvick.
The referee calls for Kvick to work.
Kvick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kvick gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kvick blocks a body shot from Downing.
Downing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kvick prevents it.
Downing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kvick's elbow. #BC#
Kvick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvick lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downing tries for a takedown but Kvick circles away easily
and Downing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Kvick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Downing shoots for a double leg takedown but Kvick sprawls well. He's pushed Downing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downing with a poor takedown #TD#
and Kvick counters with a takedown into side control.
Kvick is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Downing's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Downing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kvick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Downing is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kvick connects with a decent elbow.
Kvick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Downing is looking to regain half guard here but Kvick keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvick looks up at the clock and then as Downing takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kvick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kvick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Downing to see if he's OK.
Downing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Downing on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ivar Kvick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downing on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kvick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downing can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Downing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvick scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Downing has his foot on Kvick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvick works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvick lands a couple of elbows.
Downing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvick scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Downing is trying to control the position but Kvick postures up.
Downing wants to control but Kvick passes easily into half guard.
Downing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kvick showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Downing looking for a guillotine here but Kvick defends easily.
Kvick showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Kvick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Downing's head.#SUB2#
Downing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kvick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kvick has managed to get both his arms back between Downing's legs - danger averted.
Kvick chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvick is in close to Downing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Downing is trying to keep Kvick in close.
Downing being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Downing is trying to control the position but Kvick postures up.
Downing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvick controls the pace.
Kvick landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvick distracts Downing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Kvick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downing.
Kvick throws a big counter combination but Downing scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Downing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kvick stuns Downing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kvick scores with a hook.
Downing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kvick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downing somewhat.
Downing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kvick avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivar Kvick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivar Kvick is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Downing shoots and misses
and Kvick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvick works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Kvick coming out on top.
Kvick scores with the left hand. Downing knows he should have avoided that one.
Downing shoots in for a takedown but Kvick shows good takedown defense.
Downing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Downing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Downing is rocked!
Kvick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Downing is still on wobbly legs! Can Kvick finish him?
Downing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kvick tests Downing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downing tries for a takedown but Kvick circles away easily
and Kvick counters with a nice body shot.
Kvick jabs Downing to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Kvick throws a shot to the body.
Downing has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Kvick.
Kvick punishes Downing's body with a nice straight punch.
Downing fails with the takedown
and Kvick counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kvick. Beautiful body shot.
Downing seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvick scores with a three punch combo!
Downing takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kvick feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Downing crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivar Kvick!
Ivar Kvick retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Ivar Kvick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ICE 7: Iontach
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Downing fails with the takedown.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall leaves Downing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Downing shoots in.
Hall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aidan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
Downing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Downing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keenan Downing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downing with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall. #T1#
Downing looking to slow down the pace here.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Downing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Downing looks winded!
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downing darts in looking for a takedown but Hall gets double underhooks and turns Downing into the cage.
Hall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Downing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Downing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downing shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Downing just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHall.
Downing fails with the takedown
and Hall counters with a head kick. That will keep Downing thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Downing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Downing backs away, Hall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Downing misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Hall landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hall.
#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Downing looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.
Downing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Downing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Downing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Downing is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Downing misses the target.
Aidan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Downing throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a head kick.
Downing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downing.
Hall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Downing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downing.
Downing closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Downing pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Downing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a big head kick but Downing shrugs it off.
No luck for Downing with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Downing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downing can do to turn this around?
Downing misses with a takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Downing is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downing.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Downing throws out the jab.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Downing was just out of range.
Downing fails with the takedown#KD#
and Hall counters with a head kick that drops Downing to the mat! Downing scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Downing is rocked!
Aidan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
Downing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Downing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Downing just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHall.
Downing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.
Downing is breathing heavily.
Downing dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Downing goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Downing was just out of range.
Downing shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Downing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Downing shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Downing manages to circle out of the way.
Downing looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Downing has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a big head kick but Downing shrugs it off.
Downing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aidan Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Downing throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Downing shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downing with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a head kick.
Downing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downing throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Downing was just out of range.
Downing shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Downing shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Downing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Downing tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily#KD#
and Hall counters with a head kick that drops Downing to the mat! Downing scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Downing is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?#T3#
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Downing seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Downing drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Downing is proving a slippery customer.
Downing trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Hall pulls Downing in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Downing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Downing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Downing has passed into half guard.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downing on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downing wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Downing has latched onto it... Big trouble! Downing pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hall is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Downing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keenan Downing!
A very excited looking Keenan Downing made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tivodinogov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tivodinogov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downing controls Tivodinogov momentarily but Tivodinogov frees himself. #SUB2#
Downing is looking for a triangle but Tivodinogov pushes his legs off easily.
Tivodinogov tries to stand but Downing is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Downing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tivodinogov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tivodinogov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tivodinogov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tivodinogov is working Downing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Tivodinogov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Downing's head.
Tivodinogov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Downing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tivodinogov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tivodinogov content to stall in guard here.
Tivodinogov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tivodinogov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Downing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downing looking to control.
#SUB2#
Downing is looking for a triangle but Tivodinogov pushes his legs off easily.
Tivodinogov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tivodinogov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tivodinogov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Downing is proving hard to escape from.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Downing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tivodinogov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tivodinogov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Downing trying to control the position from guard on top but Tivodinogov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tivodinogov's guard.
Tivodinogov is refusing to be controlled, as Downing sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tivodinogov is defending against the submission attempts here by Downing.
Tivodinogov is trying to stand up here but Downing is controlling him well.
Tivodinogov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tivodinogov.
Tivodinogov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tivodinogov tries to get out of the position.
Tivodinogov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tivodinogov, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tivodinogov is pulling down on Downing's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Omar Tivodinogov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Downing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Tivodinogov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been informed that Downing has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tivodinogov lands some shots froms side control.
Omar Tivodinogov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Downing gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tivodinogov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Downing gets back to half guard.
Tivodinogov is thwarting Downing's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Downing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tivodinogov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tivodinogov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tivodinogov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downing on the ground.#T1#
Tivodinogov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Downing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tivodinogov defends well.
Tivodinogov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tivodinogov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tivodinogov wants to pass the guard but Downing is defending well.
Tivodinogov content to control rather than advance.
Downing taking some punishment here, with Tivodinogov in his half guard.
Downing is trying to control but can't.
Tivodinogov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Downing is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Downing taking some punishment here, with Tivodinogov in his half guard.
Tivodinogov winds up and cracks Downing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Downing wants to control but Tivodinogov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tivodinogov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Downing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tivodinogov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Downing! #T4#
Downing wants to hold on but Tivodinogov pushes him away.
Tivodinogov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tivodinogov prevents Downing from getting the reversal.
Tivodinogov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tivodinogov dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Tivodinogov wants to finish this one by submission but Downing is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tivodinogov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downing tries to hold on but Tivodinogov postures up.
Downing is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Tivodinogov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tivodinogov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downing.
Downing has his takedown stuffed
and Tivodinogov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Tivodinogov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tivodinogov tries a knee to the head but Downing blocks it.
Downing has Tivodinogov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downing. #BC#
Tivodinogov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tivodinogov but Tivodinogov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Omar Tivodinogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tivodinogov is fending him off so far but Downing persists. Nope, Tivodinogov circles away and we're back to standing.
Downing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tivodinogov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tivodinogov stuffs the takedown attempt from Downing. Downing gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Tivodinogov drives through and clinches with Downing against the cage.
#TD#
Tivodinogov gets control of Downing's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tivodinogov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tivodinogov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downing can do to turn this around?
Downing stopping the sweep attempt from Tivodinogov.
Downing is fighting to break Tivodinogov's control of his arms but Tivodinogov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Downing trying to control but Tivodinogov is working from the bottom.
Downing passes into half guard.
Tivodinogov controlling the position for now.#T2##SUB2#
Downing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tivodinogov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tivodinogov wants to get back to full guard.
Downing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tivodinogov tries to reverse the position but Downing maintains control.
Tivodinogov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downing wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Downing working for a guillotine from mount but Tivodinogov is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Tivodinogov is looking to improve his position but Downing isn't that keen on the idea.
Keenan Downing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downing looking to finish with strikes here!
Downing wants to take Tivodinogov's back but he can't do it this time.
Tivodinogov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downing takes Tivodinogov's back. #SUB2#
Tivodinogov won't enjoy being in this position. Downing looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tivodinogov is tapping - it's over boys! Downing picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keenan Downing!
During a confident post fight interview, Keenan Downing 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: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Jonson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Downing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jonson throws out a powerful jab.
Jonson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Downing shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonson sprawls well. He's pushed Downing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Downing manages to circle out of the way.
Jonson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonson wants it to stay on the feet.
Downing tries to clinch but Jonson moves out of range.
Jonson throws a right hand that Downing ducks under and follows up with a left that Downing also avoids with ease.#KD#
Jonson drops Downing with a beautiful combination! Downing stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jonson is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downing looks for a takedown but Jonson sprawls well.
Decantery Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downing is defended easily by Jonson.
Downing has a takedown stuffed.
Jonson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Downing fails with the takedown.#T1#
Downing dodges the punch combination from Jonson.
Jonson lands with an overhand left.
Downing misses the shot to the body.
Jonson leaves Downing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Jonson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jonson cracks Downing with a nice body shot.
Jonson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Downing backwards.
Downing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downing backwards.
Jonson blocks a body shot from Downing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Downing's coach down at London MMA (Public Gym) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Downing's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Downing tries to stall but Jonson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Downing fails to land. #T2#
Downing throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonson.
Downing is looking to control Jonson's arms but Jonson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Downing has his back to the cage.
Downing trying to stall but Jonson improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keenan Downing.
Downing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonson throws a big counter combination but Downing scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jonson fails to land with a series of punches.
Downing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonson swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Jonson does no damage.
Downing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Downing fails with a takedown attempt.
Downing slips a jab and a cross from Jonson.
Downing takes a swing at Jonson's ribcage but misses.
Downing keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jonson drives through and clinches with Downing against the cage.
#T3#
Downing misses with some punches.
Downing tries a body shot but Jonson blocks it.
Jonson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Downing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jonson lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jonson as the two fighters clinch.
Downing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Downing tries to throw a body punch but Jonson avoids it by throwing Downing back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jonson.
Downing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jonson lands a hook that snaps the head of Downing backwards.
Downing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Downing tries a body shot but Jonson blocks it.
Jonson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Downing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jonson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Downing trying to control the position but instead, Jonson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Downing into the cage.
Jonson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Downing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonson is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Jonson.
Downing trying to control the position but instead, Jonson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Downing into the cage.
Jonson digs a right hand underneath Downing's ribcage. Downing let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Downing swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonson prevents a body shot from Downing.
Jonson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jonson prevents a body shot from Downing.
Jonson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Downing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Downing stalling in the clinch but Jonson improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Decantery Jonson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jonson cracks Downing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Jonson as Downing shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Downing or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonson, which made it look bad.
Decantery Jonson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jonson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Downing.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jonson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jonson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing misses with some punches.
Jonson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Downing can't find room to land a body shot as Jonson controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jonson.
#T1#
Jonson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jonson lands with a light punch inside.
Jonson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Downing.
Jonson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jonson.
Jonson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Jonson.
Downing is breathing heavily.
Downing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jonson is keeping busy.
Jonson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Downing backwards.
Downing working aggressively here.
Jonson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jonson scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Downing misses with a punch on the inside.
Downing tries to throw a body punch but Jonson avoids it by throwing Downing back against the cage.
Jonson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jonson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downing can do to turn this around?
Jonson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Downing trying to control the position but instead, Jonson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Downing into the cage.
Downing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Downing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jonson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Decantery Jonson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonson as Downing tries to tie him up.
Downing throws a head punch that misses.
Jonson digs a right hand underneath Downing's ribcage. Downing let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downing misses with some punches.
Downing is trying to stall.
#T3#
Downing throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonson.
Jonson lands with a right to the head.
Jonson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jonson lands a nice uppercut.
Jonson lands a left hand.
#ROC#Downing is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Downing fails to land.
Downing is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonson finish him?
Downing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Downing prevents a body shot from Jonson.
Downing seems to have recovered his senses.
Jonson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#KD#
Jonson drops Downing onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Downing is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downing up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jonson as the two fighters clinch.
Jonson lands a body shot.
Jonson lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Jonson drops Downing onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Downing is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T4#
Jonson pushes Downing against the cage and as Downing bounces back, Jonson cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Jonson follows up with more strikes but Downing was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Decantery Jonson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Downing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Downing tries to clinch up.
Downing tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Downing misses with a two punch combination.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Downing tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Downing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Downing tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Downing is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Downing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenan Downing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downing looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Downing leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Downing looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Downing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Downing missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Downing moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Downing up against the cage.
Downing has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Downing is trying to stall.
Smith has Downing pressed against the cage, preventing Downing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Downing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Downing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Downing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downing.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Downing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Downing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Downing with a nice body shot.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Downing pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Downing uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Downing won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Downing wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3#
Downing is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Downing trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Downing stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Downing avoids the head kick by Smith.
Downing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Downing tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downing doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith prevents Downing from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Downing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Smith pulls Downing into guard.
#SUB#
Downing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Downing tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Downing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downing avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Downing tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Paul Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Downing forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a body shot from Downing. #TD2#
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Downing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Downing.#SUB#
Downing is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Downing extends and breaks Smith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Downing.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keenan Downing! |
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