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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Montana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pereira tries to get out of the position.
Pereira working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Pereira is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Montana swings around for an armbar but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montana's guard.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pereira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Pereira controlling Montana's posture.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Montana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montana on the ground.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing Montana from standing up. #T3#
Montana wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pereira trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Mike Montana has been cut.
Harrison Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Montana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Montana shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Montana moves into the clinch.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Montana clinches up against the ropes.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Montana avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Montana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the ropes.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Montana rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.
Montana digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Montana.
Montana avoids the body shot from Pereira.
#T1#
Montana shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Montana.
Pereira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Montana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Montana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily. #T2##KD#
Pereira drops Montana with a beautiful combination! Montana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pereira is looking for the KO!
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Montana blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira lands a glancing blow to the side of Montana's head.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick
and Pereira counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pereira sprawls well. Pereira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD#
Pereira lands a big right hand that sends Montana crashing to the mat! Pereira stays standing though and waves Montana back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the ropes. #BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Montana has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Montana ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Montana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montana being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pereira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.#SUB2#
Montana looking for a guillotine here but Pereira defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
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##TD2#
Montana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Montana is dominant here and he's now got Pereira's back!
Montana tries to get the hooks in deep but Pereira pushed the leg off.
Montana is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Pereira fending off the submission attempt from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pereira showing good submission defense here.
#T1#
Montana missing with strikes.
Montana controlling the position well here. Pereira rolled but Montana kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Pereira wants to control his opponent's hands but Montana gets his hands free. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montana landing with strikes.
Montana looking to hold on to the position here but Pereira rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
Montana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montana connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pereira is controlling Montana's posture.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Montana isn't so interested in that idea.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montana with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Montana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pereira to the ground. Montana is now in Pereira's guard.
Mike Montana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Pereira keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harrison Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Harrison Pereira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Dukes lands a left and a right that send Zuniga crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zuniga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Everett Zuniga has been cut.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuniga is still on wobbly legs! Can Dukes finish him?#CL2#
Zuniga clinches with his opponent.
Zuniga seems to have recovered his senses.
Dukes throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Zuniga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Zuniga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Dukes gets control of Zuniga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dukes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dukes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuniga is one step ahead there.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Zuniga from controlling successfully.
Zuniga controlling from the top position. #T1#
Zuniga passes into half guard. #SU2#
Zuniga decides to return to a standing position.
Dukes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuniga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dukes lands a front kick.
Zuniga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuniga somewhat.#T2#
Zuniga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes scores with a head kick. Zuniga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Zuniga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dukes lands with a kick to the temple. Zuniga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zuniga lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now.
Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dukes forces his way into half guard.
Dukes is keen to just control but Zuniga is a slippery customer.
Zuniga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dukes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuniga trying to control but Dukes postures up.
#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.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dukes working the head and body with strikes.
Dukes prevents Zuniga from improving his position.
Dukes content to control rather than advance.
Zuniga is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dukes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zuniga misses with a takedown attempt - Dukes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zuniga throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuniga swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Dukes.
Zuniga shoots in but Dukes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dukes tries a low kick but Zuniga avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukes wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Zuniga.
Dukes lands a nice hook to Zuniga's body. Zuniga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Zuniga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Dukes.#T1#
Zuniga gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Dukes! |
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Event:
SCF 4: Horiguchi v. Mullen
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro with a poor takedown #TD#
and Neidhart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Neidhart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neidhart cracks Navarro with a solid left hand.
Navarro is trying to keep Neidhart in close.
Neidhart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neidhart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Neidhart has passed into side control.
Neidhart is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Neidhart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Neidhart lands some shots froms side control.
Neidhart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Navarro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Neidhart scores with punches from side control.
Navarro taking a bit of punishment here - Neidhart scoring with strikes.
Navarro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Navarro tries to buck Neidhart off but Neidhart is having none of it.
Neidhart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Navarro down.
Neidhart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Neidhart working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neidhart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Navarro to see if he's OK.
Neidhart 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.
Neidhart lands a nice forearm strike.
Neidhart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neidhart lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Neidhart happy to just control the position for now.
Neidhart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Neidhart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Navarro down.
Neidhart scores with punches from side control.
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.
Neidhart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Navarro some visible discomfort.
Neidhart in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Neidhart working away.
Navarro looks winded!
Check out the look on Neidhart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Neidhart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Navarro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Neidhart controlling the position.
Navarro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Navarro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Neidhart lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Neidhart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Neidhart controls the position.
Navarro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Neidhart connects with a decent elbow.
Navarro is still in real trouble! Can Neidhart finish him?
Neidhart landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Neidhart working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Neidhart connects with a decent elbow.
Neidhart working the ground and pound from side control.
Neidhart is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Navarro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Neidhart lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neidhart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Neidhart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Navarro did well to prevent Neidhart getting side control.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.
Neidhart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neidhart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neidhart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neidhart winds up and cracks Navarro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neidhart stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neidhart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kevin Neidhart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neidhart slips a nice elbow through Navarro's hands, connecting with Navarro's forehead.#T1#
Neidhart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Navarro taking some punishment here, with Neidhart in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Neidhart there.
Neidhart slips a nice elbow through Navarro's hands, connecting with Navarro's forehead.
Neidhart working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Neidhart slips a nice elbow through Navarro's hands, connecting with Navarro's forehead.
Navarro is still in real trouble! Can Neidhart finish him?
Navarro is breathing heavily.
Neidhart drops an elbow to the side of Navarro's head.
Neidhart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neidhart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Neidhart stalling.
Neidhart is nestled in close to Navarro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neidhart working the head and body with strikes.
Neidhart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neidhart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Neidhart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Neidhart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neidhart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neidhart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neidhart lands with a punch from half guard.
Neidhart winds up and cracks Navarro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neidhart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neidhart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Neidhart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Navarro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neidhart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neidhart lands a nice short elbow.
Neidhart winds up and cracks Navarro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neidhart slips a nice elbow through Navarro's hands, connecting with Navarro's forehead.
Navarro has hold of Neidhart's hands but Neidhart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neidhart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neidhart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neidhart scores with a big shot! Navarro's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Navarro! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Neidhart!
Kevin Neidhart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Virtanen throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Montana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Virtanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana jumps guard but Virtanen stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Virtanen.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Virtanen digs a right hand into Montana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montana's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana is struggling to control the position.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Virtanen tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Virtanen back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Virtanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Montana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virtanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Onni Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Montana.#TD2#
Montana works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Virtanen is pulling down on Montana's head to control his posture.
Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Virtanen.
Virtanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Montana is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Virtanen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana has his takedown stuffed
and Virtanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana misses with a hook.
Virtanen throwing a counter right hand but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana is looking to clinch. #CL#
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Montana tries to pull guard but Virtanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virtanen is pushing Montana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Virtanen to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Montana is trying to break the clinch but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtanen just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Montana jumps into guard, dragging Virtanen to the mat.
#SUB2#
Montana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Virtanen is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Virtanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD#
Virtanen lands a big right hand that sends Montana crashing to the mat! Virtanen stays standing though and waves Montana back to his feet!#ROC#Montana is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mike Montana has been cut.
Montana closes the distance but Virtanen moves to the side
and Virtanen counters with a nice body shot.
Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montana walks into a jab.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtanen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and pushes Virtanen back into the cage.
Virtanen stalls.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from Virtanen.
Montana jumps guard but Virtanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virtanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Virtanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Montana is breathing heavily.#T1#
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
Virtanen avoiding damage.
Virtanen'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.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montanas head.
Montana trying to control the position but instead, Virtanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montana into the cage.
Virtanen stalling in the clinch.
Virtanen digs a right hand into Montana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montana's gas tank. #T2#
Virtanen is pushing Montana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montanas head.
Virtanen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Montana's head.
A short right from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Virtanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Montana being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Virtanen works on Montana's body with a couple of short punches.
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
Virtanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body.
Virtanen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montana up against the cage.
Virtanen is working Montana over against the cage.
Virtanen cracks Montana with a nice body shot.#T4#
Good body shot from Virtanen.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body.
Virtanen pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen lands with a right to the head.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Virtanen slows down the pace here.
Virtanen is working Montana over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Virtanen.
Montana being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Virtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana'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. And we move into the final round!#R3##KD#
Virtanen sends Montana crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virtanen is motioning to the referee to let Montana up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Montana walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Virtanen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Onni Virtanen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Zuniga as Benjamin shoots in.
Zuniga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuniga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Zuniga.
Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zuniga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benjamin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuniga.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuniga sprawls well. Zuniga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zuniga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benjamin slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Benjamin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zuniga walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Zuniga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuniga after a bit of a struggle.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zuniga is trying to drag Benjamin to the mat but Benjamin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zuniga looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Zuniga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benjamin circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuniga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Benjamin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zuniga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin.
Zuniga jumps guard but Benjamin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zuniga is trying to pull guard but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Benjamin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Benjamin jumps guard.
Zuniga trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Zuniga stands and steps away. Benjamin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Zuniga tries to clinch but Benjamin is having none of it.
Zuniga tries to clinch up.
Benjamin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuniga tries to avoid it but Benjamin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuniga to the ground. Zuniga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuniga slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin leaves Zuniga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zuniga with a poor takedown
and Benjamin counters with a one-two to the body.
Zuniga is breathing heavily.
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zuniga avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuniga tries to counter with a takedown but Benjamin is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Zuniga wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zuniga blocks it well.#CL2#
Benjamin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuniga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Zuniga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuniga is looking to control Benjamin's arms but Benjamin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuniga has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuniga is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Benjamin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zuniga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Benjamin looking to break Zuniga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zuniga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Benjamin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nickolas Benjamin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zuniga shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Zuniga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuniga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benjamin can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Benjamin drives through and clinches with Zuniga against the cage.
#TD2#
Benjamin decides to pull guard.
Benjamin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benjamin looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamin, not yet. #SUB2#
Benjamin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuniga defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zuniga trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zuniga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zuniga advances position into side control!
Zuniga trying to control the position but Benjamin is working away.
Benjamin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benjamin is trying to control Zuniga's posture but Zuniga avoids it.
Zuniga wants to control but Benjamin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benjamin throws the kick towards the body but Zuniga avoids it.#T3#
Benjamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin wants it to stay on the feet.
Benjamin feints the counter takedown.
Benjamin shoots in for a double leg but Zuniga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zuniga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zuniga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Zuniga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zuniga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zuniga wants to control but Benjamin postures up.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benjamin working away.
Benjamin just content to control the position. #T4#
Let's hope that Benjamin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Benjamin stands up and beckons Zuniga to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuniga is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Zuniga circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benjamin.
A combination from Zuniga does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Zuniga sprawls well.
Zuniga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuniga stuffs the takedown.
Benjamin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuniga.
Benjamin wants to counter with a clinch but Zuniga pushes him away.
Zuniga wants to clinch.
Benjamin darts in looking for a takedown but Zuniga gets double underhooks and turns Benjamin into the cage.
Zuniga feinted with a counter takedown.
Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuniga is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Zuniga circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuniga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuniga throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
#T1#
Zuniga is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Zuniga wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Zuniga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zuniga is defended easily by Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a head kick.
Zuniga darts in trying to clinch
and Benjamin counters with a left and a right that stings Zuniga.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuniga sprawls well. Zuniga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A jab lands there for Benjamin.
Benjamin with a poor takedown
and Zuniga counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuniga goes for a double leg but Benjamin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benjamin continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Benjamin gets a clinch.
Benjamin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Benjamin keeps control of Zuniga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Zuniga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Zuniga prevents the takedown attempt.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuniga misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuniga misses with some punches.
Zuniga has Benjamin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benjamin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuniga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benjamin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zuniga tries to clinch up but Benjamin circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benjamin sprawls well. Benjamin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuniga gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt - Zuniga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Zuniga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Benjamin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benjamin showed some decent athleticism there.
Zuniga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benjamin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolas Benjamin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benjamin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolas Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Navarro has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Nazareth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nazareth with a knee to the head.
Nazareth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nazareth lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Nazareth breaks the clinch.
Nazareth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Navarro circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nazareth or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad. #CL#
Nazareth darts in and clinches Navarro up against the cage.
Nazareth scores with a shot to the side of Navarro's head.
Nazareth managing to block the knees to the body from Navarro.
Nazareth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Navarro just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Nazareth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazareth lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mathew Navarro has been cut.
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!
Nazareth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazareth lands an elbow that stopped Navarro in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nazareth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Navarro tries to break the clinch but Nazareth is controlling the position.
Navarro stops a takedown attempt from Nazareth.
#BC#
Nazareth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazareth misses with the combination.
#CL#
Nazareth clinches up against the cage.
Navarro tries for a takedown but Nazareth manages to get underhooks.
Nazareth is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazareth.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nazareth lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazareth lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Nazareth pushes Navarro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nazareth stalling.
#BC#
Nazareth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Nazareth closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Nazareth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Nazareth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazareth jabs Navarro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Navarro looks winded!#CL#
Nazareth has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nazareth to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Nazareth breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Nazareth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nazareth after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Nazareth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Nazareth moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nazareth!
#CL#
Nazareth has Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Nazareth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazareth jabs at Navarro's body.#TD#
Nazareth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Navarro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nazareth manages to move to mount!
Nazareth misses with a head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazareth misses with a head shot.
Navarro is trying to reverse the position but instead Nazareth has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Nazareth is persistently looking for the submission but Navarro is defending it well.
#SUB#
Navarro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nazareth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nazareth looking for the RNC.
Nazareth 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.
Navarro wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Navarro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Nazareth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Navarro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazareth. That's going to slow Navarro down.
Navarro shoots in but no luck this time.
Nazareth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Navarro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazareth.
Nazareth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazareth shoots for a double leg takedown but Navarro sprawls well. He's pushed Nazareth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jesus Nazareth is winning the standup battle so far.
Navarro avoids the head kick by Nazareth.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nazareth or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Nazareth. 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.
A head kick from Nazareth lands but Navarro takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Navarro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nazareth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazareth as he avoids it easily.
Navarro misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Nazareth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Nazareth forces Navarro back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nazareth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Navarro fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Nazareth moves into the clinch successfully.
Nazareth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Nazareth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazareth.
Navarro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nazareth cracks Navarro with an open hand slap.#T2#
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazareth as he avoids it easily.
Navarro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nazareth sprawls well. Nazareth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Nazareth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Navarro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nazareth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nazareth working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazareth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nazareth is controlling the pace.
Jesus Nazareth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Nazareth escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nazareth has a takedown stuffed.
Nazareth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Nazareth clinches up against the cage.
Nazareth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Navarro can do to turn this around?
Navarro jumps guard but Nazareth stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Nazareth. #BC#
Nazareth manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Nazareth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Navarro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nazareth takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Nazareth holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Nazareth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Nazareth on the inside. #BC#
Nazareth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazareth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Nazareth is avoiding it.
Nazareth shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazareth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navarro pinned against the cage. Navarro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Nazareth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Nazareth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro is trying to push Nazareth away but Nazareth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Nazareth.
Nazareth has Navarro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Navarro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Nazareth.
Nazareth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Navarro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nazareth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Navarro up against the cage.
Nazareth throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2##TD2#
Navarro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nazareth slips nicely into half guard.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Nazareth sits in half guard.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro wants to control but Nazareth is keeping busy.
#T3##SU#
Nazareth postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Navarro to stand up.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nazareth dives in and grabs Navarro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Navarro pushes down on Nazareth's head and hops out.
Nazareth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navarro pinned against the cage. Navarro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Navarro rushes Nazareth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nazareth'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.#T4#
Navarro wants to take the fight to the mat but Nazareth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nazareth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazareth lands a nice knee to the body.
Nazareth works on Navarro's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Nazareth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Navarro wants to clinch up but Nazareth keeps it at a distance.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazareth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazareth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nazareth.
Jesus Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Navarro wants it to stay on the feet.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Nazareth circles away.
Mathew Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Nazareth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nazareth defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Nazareth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazareth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Nazareth! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Pande shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zuniga has his hands on Pande's head, controlling the position.
Pande in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuniga is trying to keep Pande in close.
#ES#
Zuniga has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pande off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pande as Zuniga shoots in.#TD2#
Pande shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zuniga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zuniga throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1##TD#
Zuniga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pande makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zuniga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pande sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuniga somewhat.#TD2#
Pande decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuniga tries to get to full guard but Pande has control of the leg.
Pande throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Pande thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pande performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Zuniga actively working from the bottom here.
Pande trying to mount his opponent but Zuniga defends it. #T3#
Zuniga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pande slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES#
Zuniga wriggles free and stands up.
Zuniga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pande defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pande gets a double leg takedown into Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Zuniga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pande defends it nicely.
Zuniga is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Pande shoots in and bounces Zuniga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zuniga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pande presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Pande breaks the clinch.
Pande throws a head kick that misses
and Zuniga counters with a left and a right that stings Pande.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Zuniga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Pande throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zuniga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pande is in Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga keeping full guard, as Pande tries to pass.
Zuniga controls Pande momentarily but Pande frees himself.
Pande controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Everett Zuniga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Pande won't allow Zuniga to sweep him here.
Pande looking to sit in guard and control but Zuniga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuniga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pande bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuniga's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Pande stands up and waves to Zuniga to follow him.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pande as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Pande looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuniga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pande is now in half guard. #T2#
Pande controlling the action here.
Pande scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Pande is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuniga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuniga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pande.
Zuniga tries to roll over but Pande keeps him under control.#T3#
Zuniga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zuniga.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Pande is proving a slippery customer.
Pande working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zuniga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pande is controlling him.
Pande landing with the ground and pound.
Pande passes Zuniga's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pande connects with a nice short shot to Zuniga's temple. #SUB2#
Pande is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuniga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Pande is proving a slippery customer.
Pande controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aayush Pande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pande keeps the fight on the outside.
Zuniga misses with a two punch combination.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pande as he avoids it easily.
Pande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuniga tries to clinch up but Pande circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuniga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Zuniga gets caught napping as Pande dives in and scores a takedown. Zuniga manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pande slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zuniga prevents Pande from moving into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zuniga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pande stalling.
Pande drops an elbow to the side of Zuniga's head.
Pande trying to mount his opponent but Zuniga defends it.
Pande content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zuniga gets full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pande pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now.
Zuniga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pande is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Everett Zuniga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL#
Zuniga rushes Pande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pande fails to pull guard.
Zuniga prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Pande breaks from the clinch.
Pande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuniga moves in looking to clinch but Pande pushes him off.
Pande feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Zuniga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pande's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pande manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pande changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zuniga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aayush Pande.#T4#
Pande keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pande but Pande pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Pande looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuniga being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zuniga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aayush Pande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pande 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aayush Pande! |
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