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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Barker moves in looking to clinch but Lazar pushes him off.
Zoltan Lazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barker can pounce on him.
Barker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Lazar rushes Barker and presses him up against the cage.
Lazar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lazar looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lazar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barker after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoltan Lazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barker prevents it.
Lazar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Lazar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lazar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Barker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Barker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barker trying to control from the bottom.
Barker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lazar is staying active.
Lazar prevents Barker from improving his position.
Barker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Barker is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lazar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barker defends it well.
Barker works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Lazar won't allow Barker to sweep him here.
Lazar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazar lands a couple of digs.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Lazar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazar distracts Barker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazar is controlling him.
Barker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Lazar passes Barker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lazar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lazar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lazar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lazar breaks from Barker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lazar with good strikes from the mount here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lazar dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazar working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Barker is rocked!
Barker looks winded!#T4#
Oooh a big shot lands for Lazar! Barker is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zoltan Lazar! |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Djinovic wants to clinch.
Alcidion throwing a counter right hand but Djinovic manages to avoid it.
Djinovic tried to score with a low kick but Alcidion checks it.
Djinovic is looking to clinch but Alcidion is avoiding it.
Djinovic ducks right into an uppercut from Alcidion.
Alcidion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djinovic moves in looking to clinch but Alcidion pushes him off.
Djinovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alcidion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcidion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcidion swats away the attempt to clinch by Djinovic.
Alcidion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Djinovic is looking to slow Alcidion down with leg kicks. #CL#
Alcidion closes the distance and clinches.
Djinovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alcidion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Djinovic.
Djinovic looks winded!#BC#
Alcidion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Djinovic fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcidion misses the target.
Djinovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alcidion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Alcidion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Alcidion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
The referee calls for Alcidion to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alcidion blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Alcidion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Alcidion darts in and clinches Djinovic up against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Alcidion breaks the clinch.
Alcidion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Alcidion closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herder Alcidion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD#
Alcidion catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Djinovic stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Djinovic walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Djinovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Djinovic throws a shot to the body.
Alcidion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alcidion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Alcidion clinches up with Djinovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Djinovic is breathing heavily.
Alcidion slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Alcidion creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Djinovic crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Djinovic face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Alcidion takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Herder Alcidion! |
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Event:
FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Schultz connects with a nice looking jab.
Schultz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Barker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schultz throws a shot to the body.
Schultz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barker walks into a stiff left hand from Schultz.#ROC#Barker is rocked!
Schultz throws an overhand right that drops Barker like a sack of potatoes! Schultz dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sterling Schultz!
Sterling Schultz 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:
SSKT XIII
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Djinovic throws out a loose jab but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djinovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mata connects with the punch.
Mata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Djinovic slips under a jab.
Djinovic ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Julio Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mata.
Djinovic dodges the punch combination from Mata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Mata looks to move away, Djinovic throws a big counter combo but Mata just gets out of the way.#CL#
Djinovic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Djinovic manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Mata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Djinovic is looking to clinch but Mata is avoiding it.
Djinovic tries to clinch but Mata moves out of range.
Mata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Djinovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Mata working hard to break the clinch.
Mata is looking to break free of the clinch but Djinovic has double underhooks.
Mata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Djinovics head. #T2#
Mata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djinovic avoids it.
Mata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mata avoids a wild elbow strike from Djinovic.
Mata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djinovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Mata has had enough of the clinch but Djinovic keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Mata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata throws a lazy right hand but Djinovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Djinovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Mata wants to counter the offense by Djinovic and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Mata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Djinovic needs to keep his hands up - Mata had a free shot at his head there.
Mata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Djinovic.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Djinovic is rocked!
BAM! Mata delivers a spinning backfist that drops Djinovic like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Julio Mata! |
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Event:
FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Barker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zayan sprawls well initially but Barker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zayan taking some punishment here, with Barker in his half guard.
Barker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayan is trying to stand.
Well, if Barker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Barker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barker prevents Zayan from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zayan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Zayan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barker manages to pass to side control. #SU#
Barker stands up and beckons Zayan to join him on the feet. #TD#
Barker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zayan's half guard.
Barker is controlling the pace.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Barker seems to be working for a kimura but Zayan defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zayan has hold of Barker's hands but Barker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barker not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobe Barker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Barker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zayan to the mat! Zayan manages to get full guard.
Barker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Barker controlling the position.
Barker prevents Zayan from escaping the position.#SU#
Barker stands up and beckons Zayan to his feet. #TD#
Barker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zayan is looking to stand back up but Barker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zayan. #T2##REVB#
We've been informed that Zayan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zayan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zayan is breathing heavily.#SU#
Barker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Barker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zayan's guard.
Barker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jakobe Barker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Barker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barker is stalling in the full guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zayan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Barker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zayan's half guard.
Barker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobe Barker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zayan enables Barker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zayan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Barker passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Barker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barker controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zayan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zayan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barker landing strikes from the mount and Zayan is in trouble!
Barker controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Barker get's back to his feet.
Jakobe Barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Barker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zayan on his heels. He'll look to pass Zayan's guard now, I'm sure.
Barker is stalling in the full guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard.
Barker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Barker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zayan, up you get! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Barker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Barker passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Barker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barker in particular looking to stall.
Jakobe Barker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakobe Barker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobe Barker!
The defeated Radd Zayan had this to say: 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'. |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaxson Turner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marlin tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Turner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marlin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turner (4) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin trying to control the hands but Turner breaks the grip.
Turner is trying to stick to Marlin's back but Marlin is turning into Turner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marlin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (4) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (6) vs (2) Marlin
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Turner is fighting to break Marlin's control of his arms but Marlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marlin is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Turner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turner (9) vs (2) Marlin#T1#
Marlin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Turner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turner but great work by Marlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (9) vs (6) Marlin
A lull in the action here as Marlin stalls from top position.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The referee asks Marlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marlin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marlin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turner (9) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
Marlin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Turner (9) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin has good solid back control here.
Turner wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Marlin is trying to stick to Turner's back but Turner is turning into Marlin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marlin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (11) vs (11) Marlin
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (11) vs (15) Marlin
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Marlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turner tries to escape but Marlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin controls the position.#T5#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Good control from Marlin.
Marlin gets his hands free as Turner looks to control. #T6#
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Turner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Turner rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Turner tries to escape the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turner doesn't escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin has good solid back control here. #T8#
It looks like Marlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turner can't escape the position.
Turner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Marlin doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (15) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (17) Marlin
Marlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin not doing much here.
#T11#
Marlin is continuing to stall.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T13#
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marlin.#SUB2#
Marlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marlin controlling the pace. #T14##SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Marlin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 17 to 13.
After winning the bout, Striped Marlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Fernandez ducks under a wild hook from Ex Machina.
Fernandez slips under a jab.
Ex Machina sets himself, and Fernandez steps forward looking for the clinch! Ex Machina avoids it this time.
Fernandez throws a front kick aimed at Ex Machina's knee but Ex Machina avoids it well.
Fernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ex Machina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez wants to clinch
and Ex Machina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ex Machina scores with a nice right hand.
Fernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fernandez wants to clinch.
Ex Machina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Ex Machina.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ex Machina swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandez.#T1#
Ex Machina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ex Machina.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Ex Machina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernandez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fernandez misses. #CL2#
Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Ex Machina tries to circle away but Fernandez has him pinned against the cage.
Ex Machina is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandez has double underhooks.
Ex Machina working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
Ex Machina is working Fernandez over against the cage.
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ex Machina tries to break free but Fernandez pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ex Machina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ex Machina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Ex Machina looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ex Machina tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Jase Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ex Machina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ex Machina throws a hook but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ex Machina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernandez's head.
Ex Machina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fernandez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ex Machina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ex Machina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fernandez tries to work over Ex Machina's front leg with a kick but Ex Machina checks it.
Ex Machina scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Ex Machina misses its intended target.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Ex Machina scores with a shot to the body.
Fernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ex Machina is out of range and Fernandez settles back down.
Fernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ex Machina.
Fernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ex Machina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Ex Machina as he checks the leg kick.
Fernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ex Machina.
A telegraphed right hand from Ex Machina misses the target.
Ex Machina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ex Machina lands with a cross. #CL2#
Fernandez darts in and clinches Ex Machina up against the cage.
Ex Machina is trying to force a seperation but Fernandez has the dominant position.
Fernandez has Ex Machina pressed against the cage, preventing Ex Machina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ex Machina's brow.
Ex Machina is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandez has double underhooks.
Fernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Ex Machina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Ex Machina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandez prevents Ex Machina from breaking the clinch.
Fernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Fernandez misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ex Machina blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ex Machina has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ex Machina tries to break free but Fernandez pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandez lands an elbow inside that Ex Machina shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Ex Machina wants to break free but Fernandez has control.
#BC#
Ex Machina breaks from the clinch.
Fernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ex Machina is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ex Machina looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez is just out of range.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Ex Machina is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khaoz Ex Machina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ex Machina.
Khaoz Ex Machina is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandez lands an elbow inside that Ex Machina shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Khaoz Ex Machina has been cut.
Ex Machina wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandez won't allow it.
Ex Machina is trying to force a seperation but Fernandez has the dominant position.
Fernandez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ex Machina blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ex Machina blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ex Machina is defending well for now.
Fernandez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ex Machina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandez throws an elbow but misses.
Ex Machina is trying to break the clinch but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ex Machina avoids the elbow strike from Fernandez, against the cage.
Fernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
Ex Machina blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Fernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Fernandez breaks the clinch.
Ex Machina throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Ex Machina does it's job there.
Ex Machina looks to throw the jab but Fernandez is out of range.
Fernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ex Machina checks a leg kick.
Ex Machina lands with a shot to the body.
Ex Machina throws a hook but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fernandez defending well as Ex Machina loads up on a big left hand.
Fernandez walks into a left hand.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ex Machina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jase Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ex Machina cracks a nice hook into Fernandez's ribs.
Ex Machina throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandez throws a solid leg kick but Ex Machina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fernandez.#T2#
Ex Machina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
Ex Machina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ex Machina looks to land a right hand but Fernandez moved out of range.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
Fernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ex Machina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez throws a leg kick
and Ex Machina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Ex Machina throws the left hand but Fernandez avoids the punch easily.
Ex Machina lands with a right hand.
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Ex Machina circles away and keeps his distance.
Ex Machina keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez ducks under a wild hook from Ex Machina.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but Ex Machina keeps it at a distance.
Ex Machina avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Ex Machina circles away.
A quick step to the side and Ex Machina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernandez moves to clinch but Ex Machina breaks away
and Ex Machina counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Ex Machina circles away and keeps his distance.
Ex Machina is looking to counter punch.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ex Machina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ex Machina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ex Machina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Fernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandez prevents Ex Machina from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ex Machina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez thumps Ex Machina with a low kick.
Ex Machina swings for the body but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Ex Machina misses its intended target.
Ex Machina throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernandez darts in trying to clinch
letting Ex Machina counter with a right hand. #T4#
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Ex Machina pushes him off.
Ex Machina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ex Machina looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez is just out of range.
Ex Machina throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Ex Machina scores with a punch to the head.
Fernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Ex Machina pushes him off.
Ex Machina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Fernandez has closed the distance and engaged Ex Machina in a clinch.
Fernandez looking to stall.
#BC#
Ex Machina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ex Machina cracks a nice hook into Fernandez's ribs.
Fernandez throws out a leg kick but Ex Machina moves out of range and Fernandez only half commits.
Ex Machina throws a big counter combination but Fernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khaoz Ex Machina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khaoz Ex Machina's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ex Machina.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Ex Machina is having none of it.
Ex Machina misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Ex Machina misses the target.
Ex Machina circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Ex Machina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ex Machina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ex Machina.
Ex Machina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ex Machina misses.
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Ex Machina circles away and keeps his distance.
As Fernandez looks to move away, Ex Machina throws a big counter combo but Fernandez just gets out of the way.
A jab from Ex Machina finds it's way through Fernandez's defenses.
Ex Machina lands a jab.
Ex Machina misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Fernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fernandez. That's going to slow Ex Machina down.
Fernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ex Machina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Ex Machina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fernandez. That's going to slow Ex Machina down.
Fernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Fernandez clinches up with Ex Machina and pushes him back against the cage.
Ex Machina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ex Machina is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandez has double underhooks.
Ex Machina is trying to break the clinch but Fernandez is controlling him.
Ex Machina is trying to force a seperation but Fernandez has the dominant position.#BC#
Ex Machina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ex Machina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ex Machina counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ex Machina thuds his right hand into Fernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ex Machina counters with a left to the body.
Fernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ex Machina throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez throws a leg kick
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ex Machina works Fernandez's body with a nice hook.
Ex Machina misses with a body shot.
Fernandez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ex Machina.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ex Machina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ex Machina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ex Machina to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Fernandez misses with a low kick.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but Ex Machina keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez wants to clinch
and Ex Machina counters with a nice body shot.
Khaoz Ex Machina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ex Machina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ex Machina cracks Fernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Ex Machina is having none of it.
Fernandez slips under a jab from Ex Machina.
Ex Machina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernandez throws out a counter right but Ex Machina avoids it with no problem.
Ex Machina throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ex Machina wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ex Machina's brow. #T4#
Ex Machina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Ex Machina is trying to break the clinch but Fernandez is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Fernandez.
Fernandez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ex Machina's brow.
A short right from Fernandez.
Jase Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jase Fernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ex Machina lands with a light punch inside.
Ex Machina dodges an elbow strike from Fernandez.
Ex Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ex Machina blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ex Machina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ex Machina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khaoz Ex Machina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ex Machina, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaoz Ex Machina! |
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