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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Marinkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Incons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Incons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Incons.
Marinkovic fails with the takedown.
Incons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marinkovic tries for a takedown but Incons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Incons is looking to chop away at Marinkovic's legs.
Marinkovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Incons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brad Incons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihajlo Marinkovic.
Incons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marinkovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Incons circles away quickly and effectively.
Marinkovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Incons but Incons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Incons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marinkovic moves away.#T1#
Marinkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Incons.
Marinkovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Incons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Incons tenderised Marinkovic's leg. Marinkovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brad Incons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marinkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Marinkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Incons.
Incons connects with a jab.
Incons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Marinkovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marinkovic looks winded!
Incons scores with a nice head shot.
Marinkovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Incons but Incons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Incons is looking to counter the offense by Marinkovic and move into the clinch.
Incons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marinkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Incons throws a right hand that Marinkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Marinkovic also avoids with ease.
Marinkovic feints the counter takedown.
A left and a right from Incons both land. Nice combination.
Incons moves out of range of the body kick.
Marinkovic shoots for a takedown but Incons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Incons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Incons scores with a shot to the body.
Marinkovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Incons finds it's way round the side to connect with Marinkovic's head.
Incons connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Incons.
Marinkovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Incons throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Marinkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Incons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinkovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Incons.
Incons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Incons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marinkovic. That did some damage!
Incons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Incons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marinkovic in his tracks.
Marinkovic drops his hands momentarily and Incons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Incons scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Incons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Incons digs a good body shot into Marinkovic's ribs.
Marinkovic tries to clinch up#TD#
and Incons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marinkovic's guard.
Incons throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Incons cracks Marinkovic with a solid left hand.
Incons postures up and lands a big shot to Marinkovic's brow.
Incons throwing strikes from guard but Marinkovic blocks nicely.
Incons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinkovic can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Incons is working Marinkovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marinkovic is breathing heavily.
Incons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Incons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marinkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Incons 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.#T1#
Marinkovic keeping moving, preventing Incons from controlling successfully.
Incons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marinkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Marinkovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Incons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Incons pushes down on Marinkovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marinkovic taking some punishment here, with Incons in his half guard.
Incons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Incons working over Marinkovic with some ground and pound. Marinkovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Incons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Marinkovic has hold of Incons's hands but Incons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Incons lands with a punch from half guard.
Incons lands strikes from half guard.
Incons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Incons lands a nice short elbow.
Incons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marinkovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Incons wants to control but Marinkovic is keeping him busy.
Incons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Incons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Incons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Incons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Incons drops an elbow to the side of Marinkovic's head.
Marinkovic taking some punishment here, with Incons in his half guard.
Incons lands strikes from half guard.
Marinkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Incons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Incons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Incons working the head and body with strikes.
Incons working over Marinkovic with some ground and pound. Marinkovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Incons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Incons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Incons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Incons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Incons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Incons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Incons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brad Incons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Incons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Incons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Incons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Incons is keen to just control but Marinkovic is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Marinkovic actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Incons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Incons drops an elbow to the side of Marinkovic's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Incons dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
That kick from Incons tenderised Marinkovic's leg. Marinkovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinkovic looks for a takedown but Incons sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Incons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Incons misses with a looping right.
Marinkovic tries to clinch up.
Incons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marinkovic manages to circle out of the way.
Marinkovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Incons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinkovic shoots in and drives through. Incons sprawls well.
Incons attempts a counter takedown but Marinkovic avoids it well and moves away.
Incons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Incons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marinkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Marinkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brad Incons is winning the standup battle so far.
Incons swings for the body but Marinkovic moves out of range.
Incons lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Incons!
A jab lands there for Incons.
Incons lands the left hand.
Marinkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Marinkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Incons throws a series of punches but Marinkovic avoids them all with ease.
It looks like Incons has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Incons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mihajlo Marinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Incons connects with a leg kick.
Incons takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Incons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marinkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Incons.
Marinkovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marinkovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Incons throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Incons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Incons does no damage.
Marinkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Incons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marinkovic somewhat.
Brad Incons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihajlo Marinkovic.
Incons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Incons scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Incons.
Incons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brad Incons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Incons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Incons!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinkovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Incons lands an overhand right.
Marinkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Incons tries to bum rush Marinkovic with a series of wild strikes but Marinkovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marinkovic shoots in for a takedown but Incons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Incons.
Marinkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Incons.
Mihajlo Marinkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Incons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marinkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Incons counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Incons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Incons 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Incons! |
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Event:
ICC 5: Champions
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Monotowa closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Monotowa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Monotowa takes the fight into the clinch.
Monotowa tries to work over Marinkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monotowa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monotowa tries to land a knee to the head but Marinkovic blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Monotowa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monotowa throws a head kick but Marinkovic moves out of range.
#CL#
Monotowa closes the distance and clinches.
Monotowa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marinkovic.
Monotowa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marinkovic looks winded!#BC#
Monotowa breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Monotowa drops Marinkovic with a beautiful combination! Marinkovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monotowa is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Mihajlo Marinkovic 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!
Sloppy strikes from Monotowa. Those never looked like landing.
Monotowa lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Marinkovic is looking to close the distance but Monotowa sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Marinkovic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Marinkovic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Miliki Monotowa!
Miliki Monotowa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Miliki Monotowa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Paradigm , into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Mihajlo Marinkovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will come back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sudgon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machin controlling the position for now.
Machin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sudgon.
Machin won't allow Sudgon to pass to mount.
Sudgon wants to advance to full mount but Machin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Machin managing to control the position.
Sudgon trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudgon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sudgon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sudgon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sudgon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sudgon throwing strikes from guard but Machin blocks nicely.
Sudgon cracks Machin with a solid left hand.
Sudgon postures up and lands a big shot to Machin's brow.
Machin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machin controlling Sudgon's posture.
Sudgon postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Machin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sudgon working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Sudgon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sudgon manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Sudgon's guard. #SUB2#
Sudgon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sudgon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sudgon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sudgon keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Machin passes Sudgon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sudgon missing with punches from the bottom.
Machin trying to control from Sudgon's half guard. Sudgon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Sudgon has an active guard here but Machin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Sudgon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sudgon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin. #SUB#
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sudgon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sudgon is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Sudgon is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sudgon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sudgon lands in his opponent's guard.
Sudgon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin trying to control the position here.
Machin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudgon throws an elbow that misses. Machin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sudgon's guard. Nice move by Machin!#REVR##SUB#
Machin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sudgon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machin has Sudgon in his guard.#REVB#
Sudgon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sudgon landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sudgon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sudgon postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Machin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudgon.
Sudgon throws an elbow that misses. Machin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sudgon's guard. Nice move by Machin!#REVR#
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sudgon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sudgon keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully. #SU#
Machin stands up from Sudgon's guard - Machin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD2#
Sudgon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sudgon landing with the ground and pound.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sudgon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Machin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sudgon's guard. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sudgon is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sudgon wants to get back to full guard but Machin has passed into side control.#T3##SUB#
Machin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sudgon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Boronni shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boronni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boronni manages to get back to half guard.
Boronni is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boronni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boronni is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nurmagomedov is tapping! Great win for Boronni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antoine Boronni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jr is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagomedov working Jr over with strikes. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Jr's temple. #SUB2#
Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr pushes Nurmagomedov off looking to stand but Nurmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Jr trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jr is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jr avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jr trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Jr jumps guard.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jr tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Jr looks winded!#T3#
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jr defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jr is trying to control but Nurmagomedov passes into side control!
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jr misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches up with Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov leaves Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter the offense by Jr and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Jr's guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jr is breathing heavily.#SU#
Nurmagomedov gets to his feet - Jr follows without any prompting. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here.
Jr jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adler Jr.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Jr looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Jr's guard.#SU#
Nurmagomedov gets to his feet. Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Nurmagomedov decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov pulls Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov pushes a forearm under Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
ICC 2
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Marinkovic looks to throw the jab but McPoyle is out of range.
Mihajlo Marinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McPoyle enables Marinkovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McPoyle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marinkovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McPoyle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marinkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but McPoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinkovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marinkovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass McPoyle's legs. #T1#
Marinkovic trying to control the action but McPoyle is working from the bottom.
Marinkovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McPoyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marinkovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marinkovic just content to control the position. #SUB#
Marinkovic is working to tighten his grip on McPoyle's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McPoyle has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Marinkovic is really squeezing tight and eventually McPoyle passes out! Marinkovic breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mihajlo Marinkovic!
Mihajlo Marinkovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Sudgon shoots in for a takedown but Cobra shows good takedown defense.
Sudgon shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobra tries to sprawl out of it but Sudgon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sudgon closes the distance and clinches up with Cobra, looking for a takedown. Sudgon pushes Cobra against the cage but Cobra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Sudgon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Cobra. No joy for Sudgon on that attempt.
Sudgon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobra pinned against the cage. Cobra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sudgon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sudgon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobra pinned against the cage. Cobra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sudgon looking to score a takedown here. Cobra is defending well but Sudgon drives through and ends up in Cobra's guard.#ES2#
Cobra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sudgon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sudgon fails to pull guard.
#T1##BC2#
Cobra breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Cobra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sudgon!#SU2#
Cobra decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sudgon has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Cobra counters by clinching up.
Sudgon is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cobra is trying to trip Sudgon. He has hold of a leg but Sudgon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cobra persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cobra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cobra postures up and lands a big shot to Sudgon's brow.
Cobra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Cobra stands up from Sudgon's guard - Cobra perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##CL2#
Cobra has Sudgon up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sudgon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobra to keep the fight standing.
Sudgon is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cobra gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sudgon is wriggling around but Cobra manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Cobra decides to stand up.
Cobra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cobra lands a jab to Sudgon's midsection.
A nice combination there by Cobra.
#CL2#
Cobra clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Sudgon wants a takedown but no success here.
Sudgon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Cobra forces Sudgon back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cobra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cobra!
#CL2#
Cobra clinches. #BC2#
Cobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobra.
Sudgon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sudgon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Cobra rushes Sudgon and presses him up against the cage.
Cobra lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Cobra manages to pull guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Cobra is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sudgon frees his head nicely. Oh but Cobra has switched to an armbar! Sudgon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sargeant Cobra!
After winning the bout, Sargeant Cobra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Sudgon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sudgon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sudgon gets slowly back to his feet.
Sudgon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirk is fending him off so far but Sudgon persists. Nope, Kirk circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gilmat Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Sudgon.
Sudgon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sudgon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch.
Sudgon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirk to keep the fight standing.
Sudgon tries to pull guard but Kirk holds him up against the cage and eventually Sudgon drops back down to his feet.
Sudgon wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudgon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Sudgon tries to pull guard but Kirk won't allow it.
Kirk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sudgon up against the cage.
Sudgon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kirk is defending well.#T1#
Sudgon blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Sudgon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kirk did well to prevent Sudgon getting side control.
Kirk tries to kick Sudgon off but Sudgon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kirk is positioning himself well to prevent Sudgon advancing to mount.
Kirk is looking for a sweep. Sudgon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirk is trying to stand up here but Sudgon is controlling him well.
Sudgon is thwarting Kirk's attempts to control the position.
Kirk is trying to stand.
Sudgon trying to pass the guard but Kirk defending well.
Sudgon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirk moves into full guard.
Sudgon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirk holds on and takes a little breather.
Kirk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sudgon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk has his hands on Sudgon's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kirk is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sudgon has his hands clasped together but Kirk extends and breaks Sudgon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kirk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilmat Kirk!
After winning the bout, Gilmat Kirk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Ramalho moves away
and Ramalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramalho counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Ramalho circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramalho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ramalho counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramalho blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A short left from Ramalho.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather.
Ramalho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramalho digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank. #T1#
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Ramalho.
Ramalho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Ramalho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xavier Ramalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free but Ramalho pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramalho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ramalho.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Ramalho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Ramalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ramalho.
A shot in the inside from Ramalho. #ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Ramalho.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramalho finish him?
Ramalho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramalho pushes Nurmagomedov 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.
A short right from Ramalho on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramalho.
Ramalho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramalho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Ramalho as the two fighters clinch.
Ramalho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramalho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramalho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramalho'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.
Ramalho lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ramalho.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramalho to keep the fight standing.
Ramalho lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramalho digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Ramalho unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmagomedov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ramalho is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Ramalho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Paul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marinkovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marinkovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paul wants to take a breather but Marinkovic is having none of it.
Paul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marinkovic has his hands clasped together around Paul's back. He's all about the action.
Paul wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Marinkovic uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Paul sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Marinkovic keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Paul wants to stand but Marinkovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Marinkovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paul defends it easily.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Marinkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Marinkovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Marinkovic.
Marinkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Marinkovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paul to the ground. Marinkovic is now in Paul's guard.#ES2#
Paul wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Paul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Marinkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marinkovic. #TD#
Marinkovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Paul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marinkovic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Paul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marinkovic not doing much here.
Paul tries to roll over but Marinkovic keeps him under control.#T4#
Paul is trying to control but can't.
Marinkovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paul wants to control but Marinkovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marinkovic content to control rather than advance.
Marinkovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Marinkovic drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mihajlo Marinkovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinkovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Paul counter with a right hand. #CL#
Marinkovic clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Marinkovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Marinkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Marinkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paul will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marinkovic up against the cage.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marinkovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paul just leaning against Marinkovic, taking a breather. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marinkovic is trying to drag Paul to the mat but Paul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Marinkovic breaks the clinch.
Marinkovic avoids the head kick by Paul.
Marinkovic blocks a head kick by Paul.
Marinkovic circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Marinkovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paul's guard.#ES2#
Paul uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Marinkovic has Paul up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Paul ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paul no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul is looking to stand up but Marinkovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Marinkovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marinkovic postures up.
#T3#
Marinkovic wants to get up but he can't break Paul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paul being controlled here, momentarily.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marinkovic but Marinkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Paul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marinkovic, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marinkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Marinkovic pulls Paul into guard.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marinkovic is keeping the position for now.
Marinkovic wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him.
Marinkovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paul is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marinkovic has momentary wrist control but Paul slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laurence Paul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marinkovic swivels and escapes.
Marinkovic misses with the body kick
and Paul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Marinkovic rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Paul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marinkovic circles away.
Paul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Paul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marinkovic tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinkovic is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard. #T1#
Marinkovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
Paul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Marinkovic looking to break Paul's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Paul remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marinkovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Paul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but Marinkovic has full control of the position and if anything, Paul has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Marinkovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Marinkovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paul is defending well though. Marinkovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Marinkovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Marinkovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paul is defending well though. Marinkovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Marinkovic lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Paul is trying to break free.
Mihajlo Marinkovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marinkovic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Paul doesn't escape.
Paul is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Marinkovic looking for the choke from the back.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but Marinkovic has full control of the position and if anything, Paul has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marinkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Marinkovic keeps control of the position easily here as Paul tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Marinkovic is landing with strikes from the back.
Paul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marinkovic.
Paul trying to control the position but Marinkovic manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marinkovic is punishing Paul with strikes - can he finish him?!
Paul grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Marinkovic controlling well, preventing Paul from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mihajlo Marinkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marinkovic 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mihajlo Marinkovic!
After winning the bout, Mihajlo Marinkovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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