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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Imanaga's waist but Imanaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Imanaga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Imanaga as he jumps to the side.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Imanaga controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imanaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Imanaga defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanaga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imanaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Imanaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanaga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Turner looks for a takedown but Imanaga sprawls well.
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Imanaga stalls from top position.
Imanaga working away.#SU#
Imanaga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
Imanaga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner wants to clinch.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Charles Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imanaga as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner shoots and misses #CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up. #BC#
Imanaga manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shota Imanaga 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#
Turner tries to clinch there but Imanaga circles away.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up. #BC#
Imanaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imanaga could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imanaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner is looking to clinch but Imanaga is avoiding it.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Imanaga circles away.
Imanaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Imanaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Imanaga leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Imanaga breaks the clinch.
Imanaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Turner tries to get set, Imanaga tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Turner darts in looking for a takedown but Imanaga gets double underhooks and turns Turner into the cage.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imanaga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Imanaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage.
Imanaga goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turner wants to clinch up but Imanaga keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Imanaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Imanaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Imanaga jumps guard.
#T3#
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Imanaga keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanaga keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Imanaga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Imanaga as Turner shoots in.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Shota Imanaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imanaga slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Shota Imanaga 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#
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Imanaga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Imanaga moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner keeping full guard, as Imanaga tries to pass. #T1#
Turner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imanaga controls the pace.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shota Imanaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Imanaga stands up and waves to Turner to follow him.
Charles Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shota Imanaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Imanaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Imanaga sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Imanaga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanaga trying to pass the guard but Turner defending well. #SU#
Imanaga stands up from half guard. #T3#
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imanaga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Imanaga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imanaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imanaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Imanaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanaga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turner's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shota Imanaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imanaga 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shota Imanaga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Krawl is out of range.
Krawl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson tries to clinch but Krawl moves out of range.
Krawl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krawl just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Krawl looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Krawl throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Thompson rushes Krawl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Krawl fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Krawl is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Travis Krawl has been cut.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Krawl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Krawl won't want to take too many of those.
Krawl looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawl wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krawl's face.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krawl's face.
#T2#
Krawl blocking some punches.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson working Krawl over with knees to the body.
Thompson has Krawl pressed against the cage, preventing Krawl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson keeps control of Krawl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krawl is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Krawl blocks it.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Krawl blocks it.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krawl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson is looking to control Krawl's arms but Krawl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Krawl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krawl's face.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Krawl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Craig Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Krawl.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krawl's face.
Krawl is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawl blocking some punches.
Krawl tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krawl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Krawl's ribcage.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Krawl is blocking nicely.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krawl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krawl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Krawl's cut.
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.#R2#
Thompson is looking to clinch but Krawl is avoiding it.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Krawl dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawl.
Thompson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krawl manages to circle out of the way.
Krawl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krawl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Krawl.
Thompson tries to clinch but Krawl moves out of range.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson tries to clinch but Krawl is having none of it.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krawl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krawl lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Krawl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Krawl blocks with his arms.
Krawl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Krawl is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Krawl is blocking nicely.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawl jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krawl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Craig Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Krawl.
Thompson is looking to control Krawl's arms but Krawl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Krawl is breathing heavily.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Krawl stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position. #T3#
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Krawl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson has Krawl pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Krawl blocks with his arms.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Krawl.
#T4#
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krawl tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Krawl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krawl's face.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krawl tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawl can do to turn this around?
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krawl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson tries to stall but Krawl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Krawl's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Krawl circles away.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Krawl lands an overhand right.
Thompson throws a body punch but Krawl moves out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krawl swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Krawl throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Krawl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krawl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Krawl misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Krawl.
#T1#
Krawl tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Krawl can't break the clinch.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krawl wants to stall.
Krawl jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Krawl around his waist. Krawl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krawl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krawl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Travis Krawl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Krawl.#T2#
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krawl blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson has Krawl pressed against the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Krawl can't get the takedown.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krawl.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krawl's face.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Krawl is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Krawl is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krawl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krawl working hard to break the clinch.
Krawl is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krawl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Krawl won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Krawl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Krawl tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Thompson!
Craig Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Flare closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson Jr, looking for a takedown. Flare pushes Johnson Jr against the cage but Johnson Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson Jr tests Flare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson Jr pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flare slips a jab and a cross from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr stuffs the takedown.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rion Flare.
A big right from Johnson Jr misses.
Flare moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flare.
Flare misses with a takedown
letting Johnson Jr counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson Jr.
Flare shoots for a takedown but Johnson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flare dives in and grabs Johnson Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr pushes down on Flare's head and hops out.
Flare looks winded!
Flare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson Jr.
#T1#
Johnson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flare eats them both and turns towards Johnson Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Johnson Jr.
Flare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flare takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Flare is rocked!
Johnson Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flare is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson Jr finish him?
Johnson Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson Jr throws a monster overhand right that drops Flare! Johnson Jr follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Johnson Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
Lopez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slice.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.#CL#
Slice darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Slice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slice somewhat.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slice with a body shot.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slice shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Slice throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Slice only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick from Lopez lands but Slice takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like DeMarcus Slice has been cut.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Slice has his takedown stuffed
and Lopez counters with a head kick that wobbles Slice - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Lopez sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayden Lopez! |
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Event:
FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Flare is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Flare misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Flare.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Flare controls his hands.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Flare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Flare blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Smith 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.#CL2#
Flare gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Flare against the cage.
Smith prevents Flare from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Smith pulls Flare into guard.
#T1#
Flare chips away with some ground and pound.
Flare stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Flare wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Flare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flare tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flare passes into half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Flare from advancing position.
Smith wants to control but Flare is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.#SU#
Flare decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Smith pushes Flare up against the cage in a clinch.
Flare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith looks winded!#CL#
Flare clinches.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flare is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flare to keep the fight standing.
Flare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. #T3##BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flare working aggressively here.
Flare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Flare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flare stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Flare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith has Flare pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flare is trying to break free.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Flare wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Flare tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Flare ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Flare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flare gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Flare blocks an uppercut.
Flare is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Flare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flare's efforts to push away.
Flare wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Flare shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Smith landing knees to the body.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Flare avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Flare being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Flare.
Smith has Flare pushed against the cage.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is stalling here.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Flare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Flare won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Derrick Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flare takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3##TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flare uses from the top position.
Flare trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith controlling the position.
Flare prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Flare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Flare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith works Flare's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Flare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flare looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Flare tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flare wants it to stay on the feet.
Flare throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Flare misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flare avoids it really well and circles away.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.#T2#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flare's face.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Flare avoids the body shot from Smith.
Flare changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flare defends well and Smith ends up having to push Flare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Derrick Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Flare closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flare missing with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3##BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flare wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Flare working hard to break the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Flare was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Flare clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flare jumps guard but Smith stands there with Flare around his waist. Flare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derrick Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flare, pushing him back against the cage.
Flare tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith tries a body shot but Flare blocks it.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Flare is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flare fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Flare moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Smith! |
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Event:
FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A left lands for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choi moves forwards but Shihsaidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Choi walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Choi. Those never looked like landing.
Shihsaidov cracks Choi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown. Shihsaidov tries to sprawl out of it but Choi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shihsaidov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Shihsaidov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shihsaidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Choi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shihsaidov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Choi misses with a looping left.
Choi throws the left hand but Shihsaidov avoids the punch easily.
Shihsaidov scores with a jab to the head.
Choi fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Shihsaidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Shihsaidov.#T1#
Shihsaidov scores with the left hand. Choi knows he should have avoided that one.
Choi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shihsaidov lands a glancing blow to the side of Choi's head.
Shihsaidov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shihsaidov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Choi is rocked!
Choi walks into a straight right hand from Shihsaidov.
Oh Choi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shihsaidov avoids it really well and circles away.
Shihsaidov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Choi looks to land a combination but Shihsaidov avoids it well.
It seemed like Shihsaidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi seems to have got his legs back now.
Choi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shihsaidov scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi moves forwards but Shihsaidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shihsaidov scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Shihsaidov. No joy for Choi on that attempt.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Shihsaidov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anthony Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shihsaidov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shihsaidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shihsaidov lands the left hand.
Shihsaidov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Choi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Shihsaidov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Choi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
After the fight, Tamryn Shihsaidov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oneill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turner defends it well.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oneill circles away.
Oneill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oneill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner is looking to clinch.
As Turner backs off Oneill throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oneill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oneill is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Oneill circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Oneill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner lands a head kick!
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Oneill off balance momentarily.#T1#
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Oneill sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oneill throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Oneill.
Turner misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Oneill counters with a crisp right hand that drops Turner! Oneill lets Turner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Turner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Charles Turner has been cut.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Oneill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner darts in looking for a takedown but Oneill gets double underhooks and turns Turner into the cage. #TD2#
Oneill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turner regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneill arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Turner's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cason Oneill!
Cason Oneill made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Come on, little girl, who's next?'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Brade saw that one coming.
As Lopez backs off Brade throws a huge counter combo but Lopez manages to avoid it all.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Brade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brade there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a head kick but Brade moves out of range.
Brade takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Brade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brade takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Lopez misses #CL2#
and Brade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brade effectively controlling the action here.
Brade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Ayden Lopez has been cut.
Brade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Brade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brade avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopez.
The referee calls for Brade to work.
Brade managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Brade should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Brade is controlling him.
A short right from Brade on the inside.
Brade throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Brade lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brade.
Brade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brade.
Brade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brade pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brade avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopez.
Brade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Brade is controlling him.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brade effectively controlling the action here.
Brade has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Brade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brade has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Brade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Brade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ayden Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lopez lands with a hook. Brade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brade unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Brade throws a counter combo.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Brade counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Brade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Brade jumps back.#T1#
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Brade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lopez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brade moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Brade feints the counter takedown.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brade moves away.#T2#
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Brade is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez swings for the body but Brade moves out of range.
Ayden Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Brade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brade.
Brade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lopez tries to stall but Brade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3##BC2#
Brade manages to break the clinch.
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Brade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brade pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Brade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lopez throws a body punch but Brade moves out of range.
Brade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Brade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Brade unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lopez misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Brade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brade.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot in the inside from Brade.
Brade lands with a right to the head.
Brade lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Brade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ayden Lopez's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Brade unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Brade checks it.
As Lopez backs off Brade throws a huge counter combo but Lopez manages to avoid it all.
Brade avoids the body shot from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Brade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brade. #T1#
Brade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brade lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brade lands with a right to the head.
Brade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #CUT2#Ayden Lopez's cut is getting worse.
Brade lands a right hand.
Brade pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brade leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Brade breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Lopez tests Brade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Brade moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Brade counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Brade counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lopez badly! Brade follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lopez out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Brade finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Brade!
Arthur Brade thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Flare tries for a takedown but Herpes circles away easily#KD2#
and Herpes counters with a nice right hand that sends Flare toppling to the canvas! Flare scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Herpes finish him?!#ROC2#Flare is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rion Flare has been cut.
Herpes fakes the body blow, causing Flare to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Flare goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Space Herpes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a right hand that Backwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Backwood also avoids with ease.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Backwood scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Backwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Backwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Backwood saw that one coming.
Backwood throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Backwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick but Backwood moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Backwood misses the target.
Backwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A quick step to the side and Backwood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a combination
and Backwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Backwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backwood stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.#T1##CL#
Backwood rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Backwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Backwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones wants to break free but Backwood has control.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Backwood breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Backwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones thows a leg kick but Backwood checks it
and Backwood counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Backwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones looks winded!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Backwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Backwood moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Backwood effectively controlling the action here.
Backwood is struggling to control the position.
Backwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Backwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Backwood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Backwood avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Backwood.#CL#
Backwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Backwood breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking. #CL#
Backwood forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Backwood manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Backwood clinches.
Backwood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
A short right from Backwood on the inside. #BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Backwood has managed to clinch.
Backwood cracks Jones with a nice body shot.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Backwood clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Backwood lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Backwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Backwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backwood counters with a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Backwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Backwood drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Backwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Backwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC#
Backwood breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Backwood moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Backwood.
Backwood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Backwood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Backwood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Backwood. #CL#
Backwood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Backwood manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a right hand
letting Backwood counter with a right hand. #CL#
Backwood darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Backwood is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Backwood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Backwood for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backwood is working Jones over against the cage.#BC#
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Backwood clinches.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Backwood is controlling him.#T1#
Backwood digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Backwood lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Backwood clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Backwood is keeping busy.#BC#
Backwood manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Backwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Backwood counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Backwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jonny Backwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Backwood manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Backwood instigates a clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Backwood as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Backwood to work.
#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Backwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Backwood has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Backwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Backwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Backwood rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Backwood has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Backwood lands a body shot. #T3#
A body shot lands from Backwood.
Backwood slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Backwood clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Backwood clinches with his opponent.
Backwood is working Jones over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Backwood.
Nice body punch from Backwood - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Backwood.
Backwood lands a body punch. #BC#
Backwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Backwood has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Backwood.
Backwood taking a breather.#BC#
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Backwood has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Backwood as Jones tries to tie him up.
Backwood lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Backwood closes the distance and clinches.
Backwood lands with a light punch inside.
Backwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Backwood dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Backwood tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Backwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Backwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Jones misses
enabling Backwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
letting Backwood counter with a right hand.
Drake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Backwood.
Backwood tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Backwood has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Backwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Backwood instigates a clinch.
Backwood digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Backwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Backwood has him pressed against the cage.
Backwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Backwood as the two fighters clinch.
Backwood scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonny Backwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Backwood connects with a single shot there.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Backwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Backwood lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Backwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Backwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backwood is working Jones over against the cage.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Backwood pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Backwood darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Backwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Backwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Backwood lands an uppercut.
Backwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Backwood.
A right hook to the body lands for Backwood.
Backwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch.
Backwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Backwood clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Backwood.
Backwood just leaning against Jones, taking a breather. #T4#
Backwood lands a shot to the body.
Backwood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Backwood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Backwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Backwood closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Backwood.
#BC#
Backwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Backwood to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Backwood clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Backwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Backwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Backwood moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Backwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Backwood 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Backwood!
A very excited looking Jonny Backwood 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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