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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ocelot clinches with his opponent.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson is trying to push Ocelot away but Ocelot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson stalling.
#TD#
Simpson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ocelot is controlling Simpson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Simpson controlling the pace.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ocelot trying to control but Simpson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocelot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ocelot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Ocelot is holding on to half guard well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ocelot tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ocelot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simpson wants to control but Ocelot is keeping him busy.
Ocelot is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ocelot on the ground.
Ocelot struggling a bit here.#T2#
Simpson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ocelot's legs.
Ocelot is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson in the domination position with Ocelot hanging on.#T3#
Ocelot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ocelot is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Ocelot tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Ocelot moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ocelot is pulling down on Simpson's head. It's preventing any offense from Simpson, at least for the moment.
Ocelot has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up.
Ocelot pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ocelot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ocelot is striking from the bottom but Simpson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Simpson is keen to just control but Ocelot is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Simpson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ocelot trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Simpson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ocelot fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ocelot drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
#TD2#
Ocelot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ocelot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ocelot is adopting a defensive guard.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocelot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Simpson has his foot on Ocelot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ocelot works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Simpson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocelot can do to turn this around?
Ocelot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simpson looking to control but Ocelot passes into half guard.
Koda Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ocelot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ocelot working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ocelot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ocelot is nestled in close to Simpson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ocelot scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ocelot is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ocelot lands a nice short elbow.
Simpson trying to control here.
#T3#
Ocelot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ocelot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ocelot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ocelot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ocelot passes into side control, despite Simpson's attempt to control the position.
Ocelot cracks Simpson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Simpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Simpson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Ocelot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simpson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ocelot scoring with punches from side control.
Ocelot happy to just control the position for now.
Ocelot working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ocelot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revolver Ocelot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ocelot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson tries to work over Ocelot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ocelot is struggling to control the position.
Ocelot effectively controlling the action here.
Ocelot receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ocelot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocelot trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpson is looking to control Ocelot's arms but Ocelot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simpson has his back to the cage.
Ocelot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Revolver Ocelot.
Ocelot tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Ocelot tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ocelot clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Ocelot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ocelot prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Ocelot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ocelot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simpson controls Ocelot momentarily but Ocelot frees himself.
Ocelot stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Ocelot content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Ocelot 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.
Revolver Ocelot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simpson 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ocelot has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Simpson successfully pulls guard.
Ocelot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ocelot is continuing to stall.
Ocelot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range. #TD#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simpson wants to control but Ocelot is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ocelot sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koda Simpson.
I think Simpson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot!
Revolver Ocelot wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilmer throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Wilmer tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Wilmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Wilmer manages to break the clinch.
Wilmer looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Wilmer.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilmer off to one side.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Wilmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilmer darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Wilmer into the cage.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilmer stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koda Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Wilmer manages to break the clinch.
Wilmer tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Wilmer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Wilmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Wilmer throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Wilmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilmer looks winded!
Wilmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Wilmer moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Wilmer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Simpson pushes Wilmer up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilmer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Wilmer trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilmer into the cage.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Wilmer has him pressed against the cage.
Wilmer is trying to break free.#T4#
Wilmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Simpson. #TD#
Simpson pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilmer stays in close to Simpson's body and controls the position.
Simpson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Wilmer from controlling successfully. #ES#
Simpson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wilmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Wilmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilmer throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Simpson leaves Wilmer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koda Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson throws a head kick but Wilmer moves out of range.
Wilmer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koda Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wilmer.
Simpson dives in and grabs Wilmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilmer pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.
Simpson thuds a left hand into Wilmer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilmer lands the left hand.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Wilmer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simpson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilmer.
Wilmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Wilmer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilmer is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilmer shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Wilmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilmer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Wilmer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Wilmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simpson throws a front kick that sends Wilmer stumbling back into the cage.
Wilmer avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Wilmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Wilmer shows good takedown defense.
Wilmer wants to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch position.
Wilmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson. #T2#
Wilmer tries to clinch up.
Simpson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wilmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Wilmer is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilmer.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilmer is just out of range.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilmer tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilmer to the ground. Wilmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Wilmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Wilmer has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Wilmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Simpson backs off Wilmer throws a huge counter combo but Simpson manages to avoid it all.
Wilmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilmer somewhat.#CL#
Simpson pushes Wilmer up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Simpson is trying to drag Wilmer to the mat but Wilmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilmer blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Wilmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Wilmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koda Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wilmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilmer somewhat.
Simpson tries to counter by clinching up but Wilmer breaks away and moves out of range.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilmer but Wilmer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson sets himself, and Wilmer steps forward looking for the clinch! Simpson avoids it this time.
Wilmer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Wilmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilmer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilmer throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilmer can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Wilmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson feinted with a counter takedown.
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilmer sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koda Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Wilmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Wilmer takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilmer leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Wilmer sprawls well.
Wilmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Nice sprawl there from Wilmer as Simpson shoots in.
Wilmer shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Wilmer.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilmer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilmer fails with the takedown.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Wilmer shoots in.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Wilmer sprawls well.
Wilmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilmer fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a head kick.
Wilmer closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilmer thinking. #T4#
Wilmer misses with a head kick.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.
Wilmer with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Wilmer backing up. Wilmer nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson scores with a head kick. Wilmer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Simpson shoots and misses
and Wilmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilmer stuffs the takedown.
Mike Wilmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koda Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilmer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Wilmer.
Well Simpson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Koda Simpson!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Koda Simpson!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Koda Simpson!
Koda Simpson wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Paul gets tackled into the cage by Menendez. Menendez maintains the clinch. #TD#
Paul drags the fight down to the ground.
Menendez stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Paul is trying to keep Menendez in close.
Paul pulls Menendez in to control the position.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez wants to stand but Paul is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Menendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Menendez throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paul looking for subs off his back but Menendez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Paul tries to roll over but Menendez keeps him under control.
Paul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paul is looking to get back to is feet but Menendez passes into side control.
Paul is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Paul misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Paul is looking to regain half guard here but Menendez keeps moving and retains side control.
Menendez gets to mount! Paul was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paul tries to improve his position but instead Menendez has taken his back!
Menendez is hanging on to Paul's back as he tries to escape.
Paul trying to control the action but Menendez just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Paul tries to roll but Menendez sticks to his back.
Menendez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Paul rolls, trying to escape but Menendez keeps control of the position.
Paul trying to get back to his feet but Menendez is in full control for now.
Paul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Menendez's guard. Nice work there by Paul.
#SUB2#
Menendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Paul wants to control from the top but Menendez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Menendez is looking for a triangle here but Paul uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Menendez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Paul will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menendez.
Menendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Menendez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Menendez pushes Paul off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Paul closes the distance and pushes Menendez back into the cage.
Paul prevents a body shot from Menendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Paul drives through and clinches with Menendez against the cage.
#TD#
Paul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Menendez regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul is working Menendez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Paul trying to move into half guard but instead Menendez has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Menendez trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Menendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul seems keen to control Menendez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Menendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paul dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Paul is stalling in the full guard.
Jacob Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menendez is keeping the position for now.
Menendez wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
Paul wants to control from the top but Menendez keeps moving.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menendez is keeping the position for now.
Menendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paul controls the pace.#T3#
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paul controlling from the top position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Menendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Paul sprawls well. He's pushed Menendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Paul pushes Menendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Menendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Paul lands a takedown into guard.
Menendez trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Paul is pushing down on Menendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Menendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Paul has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Menendez is defending against the submission attempts here by Paul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Paul dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Paul moves into the clinch.#TD#
Paul tightens his grip and picks Menendez up, before dumping him to the ground. Menendez manages to land in guard.
Paul distracts Menendez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menendez is adopting a defensive guard.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menendez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Paul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Menendez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paul has Menendez in his guard.#REVB#
Menendez wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving. #SUB#
Paul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menendez defends it easily.
Paul trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but Menendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Paul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Paul working for a triangle but Menendez defends it easily.
Paul trying to keep a closed guard but Menendez is proving a slippery customer.
Paul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paul tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Paul wants to sweep here but Menendez controlling him for the moment.
Paul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Paul is looking for a triangle but Menendez pushes his legs off easily.
Menendez stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Paul trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Menendez defends well and Paul ends up having to push Menendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Paul manages to break the clinch.
Menendez looks to land a combination. Paul sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Paul has been cut.#T4#
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Menendez tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Menendez to the ground. Menendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Menendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paul napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paul looking for a sweep but Menendez has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SU2#
Menendez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jacob Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul walks into a stiff left hand from Menendez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menendez has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Paul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Menendez's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menendez wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AJ Menendez.
I think Paul 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anfield throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anfield. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anfield is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anfield backwards.
Anfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hardy pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Anfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anfield has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Anfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Anfield isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Anfield from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Hardy pushes Anfield off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Anfield can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hardy tightens his grip and picks Anfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Anfield manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy trying to control but Anfield is working from the bottom.
Anfield wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment. #T3##SU#
Hardy gets to his feet. Anfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardy digs a good body shot into Anfield's ribs.
Hardy defending well as Anfield loads up on a big left hand.
Anfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Nice uppercut there from Anfield.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anfield unleashes a big counter combination but Hardy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4##CL#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy stalls.
Anfield working hard to break the clinch.
Anfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Anfield tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position. #TD#
Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anfield wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anfield throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Anfield looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Anfield misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Anfield.
Anfield lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anfield.
Hardy tries to clinch but Anfield is having none of it.
Anfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Anfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anfield struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anfield is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anfield is avoiding damage well.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anfield can do to turn this around?#T2#
Anfield tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Anfield frees his head quite easily.
Anfield tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.#T3#
Hardy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anfield's face.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Anfield is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anfield is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Hardy working for a guillotine from mount but Anfield is in no mood to give up.
Hardy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anfield is looking to escape.
Anfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hardy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Anfield finds it's target.#CL#
Hardy clinches up with Anfield and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
Anfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Anfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anfield stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Anfield has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Hardy 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.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anfield.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Anfield crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Anfield has been cut.#T1#
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Anfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anfield throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Anfield.
Anfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Anfield.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Anfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Anfield is trying to push Hardy away but Hardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anfield tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Anfield working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy wants a takedown.
#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Anfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Anfield throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Hardy counters with a crisp one two that drops Anfield! Hardy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anfield to his feet! Anfield is in big trouble!#ROC#Anfield is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hardy closes the distance looking for a takedown. Hardy picks Anfield up and slams him brutally to the floor. Anfield is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tom Hardy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Forreal shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Forreal shoots in looking for a takedown but Butler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forreal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Butler misses the target.
Butler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Butler just misses with a punch to the body.
Butler avoids a kick to the body.
Forreal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Butler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Forreal has been cut.
Geezer Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Forreal.
Butler looks to score with a jab to the body but Forreal is just out of range.
Butler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forreal shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Forreal drives through and clinches with Butler against the cage.
#T1#
Butler misses with a punch to the body.
Forreal jumps guard but Butler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butler is struggling to control the position.
Forreal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butler is keeping busy.#BC2#
Forreal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butler lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Forreal misses.
Forreal wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side
and Butler counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler is looking to wear down Forreal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forreal looks winded!
Butler throws a jab but it's blocked by Forreal.
Butler swinging wildly here.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Butler jabs Forreal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butler throws a lazy right hand but Forreal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forreal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butler.
Butler misses with a hook.
Butler throws an overhand right that lands on Forreal's shoulder, as Forreal tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Butler misses.
Butler takes a swing at Forreal's ribcage but misses.
Forreal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Forreal misses with a leg kick
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forreal fails with the takedown
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.
Butler drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Forreal right on the button. Forreal goes down! Butler follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Butler gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geezer Butler!
A very excited looking Geezer Butler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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