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Event:
SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Conner tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Conner lands a really nice looking cross but Panda seems unphased.
Nice shot by Conner.#CL2#
Conner closes the distance and pushes Panda back into the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda has Conner pulled in close to control his posture.
Conner looking to sit in guard and control but Panda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Conner working for submissions but it's allowed Panda to get to half guard.
Conner is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conner has a hand on Panda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Panda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conner wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda content just to control the position here.
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conner for as long as he can get away with.
Panda avoids the attempt from Conner to control.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Conner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Conner is looking to improve his position.
Panda is pressing down on Conner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conner is holding on for now.
Panda stalling. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Conner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conner misses with a looping left.
Panda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grappling Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Conner tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Conner breaks away and moves out of range.
Panda tries to clinch up
and Conner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conner tries to clinch there but Panda circles away.
Panda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Conner sprawls well.#CL2#
Conner gets a clinch. #T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Conner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Conner lands a good knee to the midsection. Panda won't want to take too many of those.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grappling Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner crunches a lovely knee into Panda's ribcage.
Panda tries to stall but Conner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Panda tries to pull guard but Conner won't allow it.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conner walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
Panda is looking to counter the offense by Conner and move into the clinch.
Conner wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Conner. That snapped Panda's head back.
Joseph Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conner tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Conner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conner can pounce on him.
Conner's corner calls for a 1-2. Conner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Conner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
Conner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Conner breaks away and moves out of range.
Panda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Conner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panda scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conner counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Conner misses. #CL2#
Conner has closed the distance and engaged Panda in a clinch.
Conner landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Grappling Panda has been cut.
Conner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Panda's face.
Panda tries to pull guard but Conner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conner lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Panda tries to pull guard but Conner holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Conner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Conner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joseph Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Panda pulls guard effortlessly.
Conner tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Conner trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Conner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Panda keeping full guard, as Conner tries to pass.
Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conner postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Conner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grappling Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Conner clobbers Panda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panda is out of range and Conner settles back down. #CL#
Panda rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Panda's face.
Conner lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conner walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conner closes the distance and clinches up with Panda, looking for a takedown. Conner pushes Panda against the cage but Panda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda is looking to counter the offense by Conner and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Conner pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Conner lands a nice knee to the body.
Conner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Conner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Conner lands a knee to the head.
Panda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Conner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panda is pressed up against the cage. Conner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panda down to the mat. Panda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grappling Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Conner.
Conner misses with a low kick.
Panda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conner.
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by Conner.
Panda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conner misses with a low kick.
Conner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Conner tried to score with a low kick but Panda checks it.
Panda is looking to clinch but Conner is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conner! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panda checks a leg kick. #CL#
Panda takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Conner to the mat.
Conner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Panda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Conner can't keep his opponent in guard - Panda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda.
Conner tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conner 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Conner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Conner moves forwards but Cuevas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cuevas scores with a body shot.
Cuevas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conner but Conner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conner shoots for a double leg takedown but Cuevas sprawls well. He's pushed Conner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cuevas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuevas catches Conner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cuevas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conner circles away.
Conner feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Conner or perhaps it was just good defense by Cuevas, which made it look bad.
Cuevas lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Conner shoots in looking for a takedown. Cuevas tries to sprawl out of it but Conner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cuevas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinten Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Conner.
Conner stuffs the takedown attempt from Cuevas. Cuevas gets slowly back to his feet.
Conner shoots in for a double leg but Cuevas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but Cuevas ducks down to avoid it.
Cuevas moves out of range of the body kick.
Cuevas jabs at Conner's body.
Cuevas wants to clinch.
Cuevas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conner feints the counter takedown.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cuevas.
Conner goes for a double leg but Cuevas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cuevas continues to drive forward.#CL#
Cuevas has closed the distance and engaged Conner in a clinch.
Cuevas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuevas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuevas works on Conner's body with a couple of short punches.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuevas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuevas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conner.
Cuevas lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuevas.
Still in the clinch, Cuevas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conner wants to break free but Cuevas has control.
Still in the clinch, Cuevas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conner backwards. #T3#
Conner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuevas after a bit of a struggle.
Cuevas lands with a left to the head.
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Cuevas.
Conner wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuevas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conner looks winded!
Cuevas pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuevas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuevas digs a right hand underneath Conner's ribcage. Conner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cuevas lands a body punch.
Cuevas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuevas lands with a right to the head.
Cuevas digs a right hand into Conner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conner's gas tank.
Conner looking for a takedown. #T4#
Cuevas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cuevas digs a right hand underneath Conner's ribcage. Conner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Cuevas lands a right hand.
Cuevas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuevas lands a nice uppercut.
Cuevas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Cuevas lands an uppercut.
Cuevas pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner looking for a takedown.
Cuevas lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuevas.
Cuevas works on Conner's body with a couple of short punches.
Cuevas lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Cuevas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cuevas has Conner up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuevas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conner wants a takedown.
Conner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuevas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuevas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuevas.
#BC2#
Conner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuevas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cuevas cracks a nice hook into Conner's ribs.
Conner is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuevas lands a slapping body shot.
Cuevas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cuevas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Conner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conner swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuevas.#CL#
Cuevas clinches up against the cage.
Cuevas lands with a short shot to the head.
Cuevas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Cuevas.
Cuevas pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuevas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuevas lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Cuevas.
#T2#
Cuevas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuevas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conner doesn't seem bothered though.
Cuevas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Conner tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuevas pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Cuevas gets a clinch.
A short right from Cuevas on the inside.
Quinten Cuevas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conner tries for a takedown but Cuevas manages to get underhooks.
Quinten Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Conner.
Cuevas lands a left hand.
Conner wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuevas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuevas lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuevas.
Conner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cuevas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conner can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Cuevas.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuevas.
#T3#
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Cuevas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cuevas.
Cuevas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuevas presses Conner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuevas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Conner lands a takedown into guard.
Cuevas is looking to stand up but Conner isn't so interested in that idea.
Conner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conner won't allow Cuevas to get back to his feet.
Cuevas wants to get back to his feet but Conner passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conner is pressing down on Cuevas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cuevas is holding on for now. #T4#
Cuevas is trying to stand.
Cuevas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Conner manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner with good strikes from the mount here!
Conner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cuevas is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Conner has hold of Cuevas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cuevas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Conner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cuevas trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Cuevas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cuevas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cuevas moves in looking to clinch but Conner pushes him off.
Cuevas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conner circles away.
Conner slips a straight right by Cuevas.
Cuevas wants to clinch but Conner slips to the side#TD2#
and Conner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Conner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conner prevents Cuevas from getting back to his feet.
Conner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Conner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner is in close to Cuevas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Conner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuevas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cuevas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Conner dives into side control.
Conner advances to mount.
Cuevas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cuevas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
BOOM! Conner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Conner is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Conner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joseph Conner! |
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