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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 11 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Thekid!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Easterly pulls guard effortlessly.
Easterly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Easterly tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Easterly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thekid is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Easterly looking for a guillotine here but Thekid defends easily.
#SUB#
Easterly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thekid throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Easterly 's body to avoid the submission. Easterly has instead reached around Thekid's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Easterly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holden Easterly !
Jimmy Thekid was interviewed post fight and said 'Can’t win em all thanks for all the love and support back to the grind be back better than ever #PaidInFull'. |
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Event:
TFL:1 New Era
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Calamari drives through with a takedown into Thekid's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari is working Thekid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thekid wants to stand and escape but Calamari is having none of it.
Calamari chips away with some ground and pound.
Calamari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Calamari advances position into side control!
Calamari landing strikes.
Calamari lands a few punches from side control.
Calamari 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.
Calamari controlling the position from side mount.
Calamari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Calamari grinds an elbow into Thekid's temple. #T1#
Thekid is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Thekid is rocked!
Thekid wants to get back to his feet.
Thekid is still in real trouble! Can Calamari finish him?
Calamari in side control lands a decent elbow.
Calamari lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Thekid! Calamari senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Thekid out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valdo Calamari!
Our winner, Valdo Calamari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Jimmy Thekid had this to say: 'Can’t win em all thanks for all the love and support back to the grind be back better than ever #PaidInFull'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
A big head kick from Thekid and Robinson is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT2#It looks like Georgie Robinson has been cut.#SU2#
Thekid stands up from Robinson's guard - Thekid perhaps looking for a knockout.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thekid as he jumps to the side.
Robinson throws a one two combo.
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!
Robinson shoots in but Thekid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Thekid.
The fighters circle, before Thekid throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Robinson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Thekid lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jimmy Thekid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Siegert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thekid defends it nicely.
Thekid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Siegert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siegert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thekid swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Thekid instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thekid effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Siegert breaks from the clinch.
Thekid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiser Siegert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thekid scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Thekid has closed the distance and engaged Siegert in a clinch.
Siegert'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.#TD2#
Thekid jumps into guard, dragging Siegert to the mat.
#ES2#
Thekid uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thekid throws a leg kick which misses Siegert's front leg but catches the back leg as Siegert tries to avoid it.
Siegert with a poor takedown
and Thekid counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Siegert! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Thekid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Thekid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ndembe.
Thekid is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thekid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thekid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ndembe shoots in for a takedown but Thekid shows good takedown defense.
Ndembe looks to land a combination but Thekid avoids it well.
Thekid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ndembe wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndembe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thekid avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Ndembe has Thekid up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Thekid manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ndembe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ndembe pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Ndembe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thekid defends well.
Ndembe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thekid postures up in Ndembe's guard and throws a big left but Ndembe blocks it.
Thekid wants to pass the guard but Ndembe is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Ndembe is looking for a triangle but Thekid pushes his legs off easily.
Ndembe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ndembe keeping moving, preventing Thekid from controlling successfully.
Thekid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ndembe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ndembe tries to get out of the position.
Thekid passes into side control, despite Ndembe's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thekid looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ndembe is avoiding damage well.
Thekid controlling the position.
Ndembe is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ndembe is not content to let Thekid control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ndembe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thekid fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thekid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ndembe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ndembe regains half guard, as Thekid was trying to land strikes.
Thekid is looking to take a break and control but Ndembe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thekid not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thekid scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Thekid dominated that round.
That's time! Ndembe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ndembe tries to clinch there but Thekid circles away.
#CUT2#It looks like Dembe Ndembe has been cut.
Ndembe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thekid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ndembe with a body shot.
Ndembe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thekid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ndembe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thekid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Thekid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ndembe misses with a double jab
and Thekid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndembe throws a nice looking combination but Thekid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thekid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Ndembe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thekid's guard.
Thekid has his feet on Ndembe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dembe Ndembe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Thekid throws a right and a left that Ndembe avoids nicely.
Thekid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndembe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thekid sprawls and moves away.
Thekid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ndembe.
Nice sprawl there from Thekid as Ndembe shoots in.
Thekid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ndembe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thekid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndembe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thekid is breathing heavily.
Ndembe wants to clinch but Thekid slips to the side
and Thekid counters with a head kick. That will keep Ndembe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Ndembe moves into the clinch successfully.
Ndembe jumps guard but Thekid stands there with Ndembe around his waist. Ndembe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dembe Ndembe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Thekid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ndembe tries to clinch up.
Jimmy Thekid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thekid misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thekid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thekid fails to land with a series of punches.
As Thekid tries to get set, Ndembe tries to push him back and clinch up but Thekid manages to avoid the attempt.
Ndembe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimmy Thekid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Ndembe misses
and Thekid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thekid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thekid lands a nice looking body kick.
Ndembe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thekid as he avoids it easily. #T3#
A combination from Ndembe does no damage. #TD#
Ndembe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ndembe won't allow Thekid to get back to his feet.
Ndembe scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Thekid pushes Ndembe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ndembe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thekid.
Dembe Ndembe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thekid lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Ndembe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thekid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndembe.
Ndembe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Ndembe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thekid but Thekid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ndembe looks for a takedown but Thekid sprawls well.#CL2#
Thekid drives through and clinches with Ndembe against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Thekid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dembe Ndembe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thekid throws a right and a left that Ndembe avoids nicely.
Ndembe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thekid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ndembe's head.
Thekid thuds his right hand into Ndembe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ndembe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thekid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thekid lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Ndembe is rocked!#CUT2#Dembe Ndembe's cut is getting worse.
Thekid dances in with a quick combination. Ndembe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thekid snaps Ndembe's head back. Ndembe stumbles backwards against the cage. Thekid steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ndembe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ndembe just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Thekid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Thekid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkis's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Jantte Pekkis has been cut.
Thekid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Pekkis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thekid wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pekkis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pekkis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pekkis prevents Thekid from escaping the position.#SUB#
Pekkis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thekid is not content to let Pekkis control the position. #T1##SUB#
Pekkis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thekid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pekkis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pekkis is putting a hurting on Thekid here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thekid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pekkis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thekid is not content to let Pekkis control the position.
Thekid takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Thekid is rocked!#T2#
Pekkis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thekid keeps working.
Thekid wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pekkis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pekkis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thekid, who protects the arm well.
Thekid managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pekkis.
#SUB#
Pekkis is trying to get an arm triangle but Thekid is defending well. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pekkis stands up and beckons Thekid to his feet. #T3#
Thekid misses with an uppercut.
Pekkis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thekid as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Pekkis shoots in and bounces Thekid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pekkis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Thekid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
A cross from Thekid lands.
Pekkis closes the distance and clinches up with Thekid, looking for a takedown. Pekkis pushes Thekid against the cage but Thekid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thekid tries to counter with a clinch but Pekkis shakes him off and moves away.
Thekid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pekkis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jantte Pekkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Thekid.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thekid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkis.
A punch combination from Thekid misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Pekkis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thekid did well to prevent Pekkis getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Thekid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jantte Pekkis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pekkis tries for a takedown but Thekid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thekid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pekkis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thekid tries to avoid it but Pekkis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thekid to the ground. Thekid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thekid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thekid.
Jantte Pekkis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thekid throws a nice head kick!
Pekkis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thekid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jantte Pekkis. 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.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pekkis.
Thekid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pekkis is controlling him well.#SUB#
Pekkis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thekid is trying to buck Pekkis off.
Pekkis trying to control the action but Thekid is working from the bottom.
Thekid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pekkis has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Pekkis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pekkis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pekkis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thekid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jantte Pekkis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thekid tries to escape but Pekkis is in control.
Pekkis is putting a hurting on Thekid here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Pekkis tries for a kimura but Thekid is defending well. #ES2#
Thekid throws Pekkis to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thekid lands with a nice body kick.
Pekkis circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL2#
Thekid moves into range and clinches up with Pekkis.#BC2#
Thekid breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Thekid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thekid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pekkis blocks a body shot from Thekid.
Thekid pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Thekid breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Thekid misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkis shoots for a takedown but Thekid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pekkis sets himself, and Thekid steps forward looking for the clinch! Pekkis avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thekid. That's going to slow Pekkis down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Thekid misses its intended target.
Thekid lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Thekid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jantte Pekkis's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pekkis misses with a takedown
and Thekid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pekkis thinking.
Pekkis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thekid is looking for the big counter here.
Thekid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pekkis misses with a looping left.
Thekid throws a counter combo.
Pekkis shoots in looking for a takedown but Thekid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pekkis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thekid tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jantte Pekkis. 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.
Thekid with the inside leg kick.
Thekid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thekid throws a right hand that Pekkis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekkis also avoids with ease.#T1##CL2#
Thekid has Pekkis up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pekkis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thekid after a bit of a struggle.
Thekid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pekkis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thekid is working for takedown but Pekkis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pekkis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thekid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pekkis jumps guard but Thekid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thekid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Pekkis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thekid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Thekid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkis lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Thekid closes the distance and pushes Pekkis back into the cage.#BC2#
Thekid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thekid moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Thekid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Thekid throws a body punch but Pekkis moves out of range.
Pekkis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thekid throws a right and a left that Pekkis avoids nicely.
Pekkis shoots for a double leg takedown but Thekid sprawls well. He's pushed Pekkis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thekid cracks Pekkis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Thekid.
Thekid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Thekid instigates a clinch.
Pekkis goes for a takedown attempt but Thekid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Pekkis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thekid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thekid misses with a double jab.
Pekkis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pekkis tries to keep at a distance but Thekid has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Thekid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekkis fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Thekid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thekid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Thekid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Thekid instigates a clinch.
Fairburn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thekid jumps guard but Fairburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Thekid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fairburn gets underhooks to prevent Thekid's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fairburn.#TD#
Thekid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thekid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fairburn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thekid is proving hard to escape from.
Thekid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thekid keeping moving, preventing Fairburn from controlling successfully.
Fairburn throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Thekid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thekid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fairburn is controlling him. #ES#
Thekid pushes Fairburn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thekid checks a low kick from Fairburn.
Thekid tries to counter by clinching up but Fairburn breaks away and moves out of range.
Thekid misses with a wild combination.
Fairburn shoots in but no luck this time.
Thekid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Thekid gets in close and tags Fairburn with a short punch that almost sends Fairburn to the mat! Oh Fairburn is in big trouble! He turns his back on Thekid, trying to create some distance but Thekid rushes him, striking wildly and Fairburn goes down! The referee tackles Thekid into the cage to end the fight! Thekid is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Thekid! |
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