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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crawford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crawford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Nice jab there from Hughes.
Crawford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford lands with a shot to the body.
Crawford has a takedown stuffed.
Hughes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Crawford rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Crawford misses with the body kick
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A jab from Crawford finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Hughes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crawford looks winded!
Crawford throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Adrian Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes throws a push kick but Crawford slaps the foot to one side.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes lands a jab.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Crawford darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Crawford swinging wildly here.
Hughes lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Hughes.#ROC#Crawford is rocked!#T4#
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
Crawford is holding his hands too far apart here. Hughes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Crawford is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Darn's shoulder, as Darn tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darn effectively controlling the action here.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darn has a takedown stuffed.
Darn misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crawford.
A nice combination there by Crawford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford slaps away a takedown attempt from Darn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and pushes Darn back into the cage.#T1##BC#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Darn shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawford tries to sprawl out of it but Darn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cody Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syron Darn.#CL2#
Darn clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Darn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crawford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Darn content to control rather than advance.
Crawford regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Crawford being controlled here, momentarily.
Crawford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crawford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darn stands and throws Crawford's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crawford is pushing Darn's head away, looking to escape. Darn manages to hold on to the position though.
Crawford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darn on the ground.
Crawford is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Darn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Crawford is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Darn yanks on the arm and Crawford is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Darn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Syron Darn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pennington is looking to counter punch.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Pennington slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennington.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Pennington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevie Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes defending well as Pennington loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pennington is looking to counter punch.
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hughes.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Pennington.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Pennington avoids it with no problem.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hughes lands a jab to Pennington's midsection.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Pennington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
As Pennington backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Pennington manages to avoid it all.
Pennington swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Pennington throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pennington throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Pennington throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Pennington swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennington.
Hughes tries to clinch but Pennington moves out of range.
Pennington throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Pennington throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes slips under a jab from Pennington.#CL2#
Hughes moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Pennington throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Pennington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes looks for the body kick but Pennington saw that one coming.
Hughes slips under a jab from Pennington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennington throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennington.
#T3#
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Pennington circles away.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pennington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pennington takes one on the button.
Pennington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Pennington misses with an uppercut.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Hughes instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pennington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Pennington.
Hughes throws a counter combo.
Pennington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Pennington.
Pennington swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
#T4#
Pennington misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pennington thinking.
Pennington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hughes cracks Pennington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Pennington circles away and keeps his distance.
Pennington is looking to counter punch.
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!
Pennington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Pennington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pennington throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pennington throws out the jab.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Pennington blocks the body kick.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Pennington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes is pushing Pennington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pennington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pennington looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Pennington misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Pennington.
Pennington takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Pennington misses the jab.
Pennington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Pennington misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Hughes throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pennington takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Pennington. #T1#
Hughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
Pennington throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Pennington misses with an uppercut.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Pennington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pennington throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Pennington misses with a series of wild punches.
Pennington cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pennington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Pennington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Pennington throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pennington throws out the jab.
As Pennington backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Pennington manages to avoid it all.
Hughes swings for the body but Pennington moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Pennington throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hughes misses.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Pennington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hughes avoids it.
Pennington misses with a straight right.
As Pennington backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Pennington manages to avoid it all.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pennington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Pennington throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Pennington throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pennington.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Pennington misses.
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Pennington throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Pennington avoids them all with ease.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Pennington misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.
Pennington takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Pennington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Pennington misses.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pennington throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Pennington misses.
Hughes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Hughes is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Stevie Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington.
Hughes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stevie Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pennington misses with a wild body shot.
Pennington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pennington moves out of range of the strikes.
Pennington throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Pennington walks into a jab.
Pennington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
A big left from Pennington misses.
Pennington connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes slips under a jab from Pennington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Pennington moved away.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Pennington throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Pennington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennington tries to score with a low kick but Hughes moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pennington swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
A big left from Pennington misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Stevie Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennington misses with a straight left.
Pennington throws a body shot but no joy.
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Pennington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Pennington misses.
Hughes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pennington doesn't seem bothered though.
Pennington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes defending well as Pennington loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pennington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Pennington has the dominant position.
Pennington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pennington looking to stall.
#BC#
Pennington manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Pennington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Pennington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pennington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pennington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pennington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Hughes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes takes a swing at Pennington's ribcage but misses.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pennington misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Good leg kick by Pennington.
Hughes throws a hook but Pennington blocks it.
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Pennington misses.
Pennington moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennington.
Pennington misses with a looping right.
Pennington misses with a straight right.
Pennington misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennington.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Pennington avoids it with no problem.
Pennington swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pennington.
Floyd Pennington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevie Hughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hughes defending well as Pennington loads up on a big left hand.
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 Floyd Pennington.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hughes!
Our winner, Stevie Hughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crawford is looking to clinch but DePrix is avoiding it.
#KD2#
DePrix feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crawford sprawling to the canvas! Crawford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can DePrix finish him?!
#ROC2#Crawford is rocked!
DePrix fakes the body blow, causing Crawford to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Crawford goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grande DePrix! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yossarian.
Yossarian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Yossarian shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yossarian.
Mobley Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Yossarian.#TD2#
Yossarian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yossarian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Yossarian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Yossarian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Yossarian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Yossarian tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Yossarian wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Yossarian working away.
Yossarian trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Yossarian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yossarian is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB2#
Yossarian wants to finish this one by submission but Thompson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yossarian. #SUB2#
Yossarian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thompson is surviving well by controlling Yossarian's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Yossarian jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thompson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Yossarian is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Yossarian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Yossarian is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson pushes Yossarian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yossarian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Yossarian is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Yossarian trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yossarian tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well. #SUB2#
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yossarian's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Yossarian! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Thompson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Yossarian!
John Yossarian managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Hughes.
Nurbolatov shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes tests Nurbolatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurbolatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurbolatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurbolatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Stevie Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Nurbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Nurbolatov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes jabs at Nurbolatov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes scores with a nice strike.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hughes!
#T1#
Nurbolatov tries to move into range but Hughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Nurbolatov with that takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes throws a one two combo.
Hughes slips under a jab from Nurbolatov.
A punch lands to the side of Nurbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Hughes slams his shin into Nurbolatov's torso.
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!
Hughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurbolatov back to the cage. Hughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurbolatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Nurbolatov looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes cracks Nurbolatov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Nurbolatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurbolatov backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurbolatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Stevie Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurbolatov. Nurbolatov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Hughes clinches.
Nurbolatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurbolatov is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Nurbolatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurbolatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurbolatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurbolatov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Nurbolatov backpedaling.
Nurbolatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes lands a nice shot that snaps Nurbolatov's head back.
Nurbolatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes throws a big counter combination but Nurbolatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurbolatov looks winded!
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Nurbolatov looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurbolatov backs up against the cage.
Hughes throws a combination. Nurbolatov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nurbolatov has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Nurbolatov will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes tests Nurbolatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurbolatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevie Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Hughes scores with a kick to the body.
Stevie Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurbolatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Hughes. Beautiful body shot.
Nurbolatov is breathing heavily.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurbolatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes wants to clinch.#T1#
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hughes cracks Nurbolatov with a good jab.
Hughes stalks Nurbolatov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurbolatov's face. Nurbolatov staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurbolatov can do to turn this around?
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurbolatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Nurbolatov misses with a straight left.
Nurbolatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurbolatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurbolatov misses with a body shot.
Hughes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hughes.
Hughes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nurbolatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##CL#
Nurbolatov gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch.
Nurbolatov can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Hughes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurbolatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Nurbolatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Nurbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurbolatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes works over Nurbolatov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurbolatov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hughes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nurbolatov.#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes scores with a knee to the head.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Nurbolatov shakes it off.
Nurbolatov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Nurbolatov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hughes is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hughes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hughes is looking to clinch but Nurbolatov is avoiding it.
Hughes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Nurbolatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurbolatov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Nurbolatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hughes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurbolatov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurbolatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurbolatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Stevie Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.#T1#
Nurbolatov has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Nurbolatov pushes him off.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurbolatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes stalks Nurbolatov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurbolatov's face. Nurbolatov staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been informed that Nurbolatov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurbolatov darts in looking for a takedown but Hughes gets double underhooks and turns Nurbolatov into the cage. #T2#
Nurbolatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurbolatov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nurbolatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurbolatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donk. Hughes catches Nurbolatov right on the button with a cross.
Hughes cracks Nurbolatov with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Nurbolatov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. #T3#
Nurbolatov looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hughes is defending well. Nurbolatov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hughes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nurbolatov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Stasyuk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Stasyuk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thompson has his foot on Stasyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stasyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson pulls Stasyuk in close to prevent any damage.
Stasyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson seems keen to control Stasyuk's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Stasyuk won't allow Thompson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stasyuk's head backwards.#TD#
Thompson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stasyuk's guard.
Thompson won't allow Stasyuk to sweep him here.
Thompson postures up.
Stasyuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stasyuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Stasyuk is controlling well.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Thompson is looking to escape.#T2#
Thompson wants to control but Stasyuk is keeping busy.
Stasyuk is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stasyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stasyuk wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stasyuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Thompson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Stasyuk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yurij Stasyuk!
A less than humble Yurij Stasyuk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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