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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Irving lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irving lunges at Raminov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raminov's hand.
Raminov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irving scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raminov tries for a takedown but Irving sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raminov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irving is fending him off so far but Raminov persists. Nope, Irving circles away and we're back to standing.
Raminov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raminov takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Raminov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Irving!
Irving could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irving is trying to control Raminov's posture but Raminov avoids it.
Irving prevents Raminov from moving into mount. #T1#
Raminov working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Raminov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raminov working the body and head with strikes.
Raminov controls the position from side control.
Irving struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irving is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Raminov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raminov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irving keeps working.
Raminov looks winded!
Irving sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Irving is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raminov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Irving actively working from the bottom here.
Raminov is just content to waste time from the top position. Irving takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Irving has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Raminov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Irving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irving is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raminov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Raminov is trying to control. Irving wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Irving is trying to control but Raminov manages to pass to mount!
Irving is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irving really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irving is in a horrible position here. Raminov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Raminov landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malakai Raminov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Raminov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raminov takes one to the chin there.
Irving stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irving scores with a nice strike.
Irving throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raminov on the side of the head.
Raminov fails with the takedown
and Irving counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Raminov is rocked!
Edwin Irving is winning the standup battle so far.
Raminov misses with a takedown
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irving scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raminov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raminov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irving counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwin Irving has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Raminov.
Raminov is breathing heavily.
Raminov has a takedown stuffed.#T1##KD#
Irving sends Raminov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Irving is motioning to the referee to let Raminov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Raminov is still on wobbly legs! Can Irving finish him?
Irving fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Raminov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Raminov looks to clinch but Irving throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Raminov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edwin Irving!
Our winner, Edwin Irving, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Moloi fakes the leg kick and cracks Adkins in the body.
Moloi scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Adkins clinches.
A short right from Adkins on the inside. #BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adkins blocks a jab.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
Adkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Moloi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adkins doesn't seem phased though.
Adkins is looking to clinch.
Adkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moloi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adkins scrambles back to his feet.
Adkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moloi.
Moloi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Moloi.
Adkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moloi.
Moloi throws a leg kick which misses Adkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Adkins tries to avoid it.
Adkins lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Zakarai Moloi has been cut.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Adkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moloi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Moloi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Adkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adkins shoots and misses
and Moloi counters with a two punch combo.
Adkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Adkins moves into the clinch.
Adkins trying to land knees to the body.
Adkins wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Adkins clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adkins needs to keep his hands up - Moloi had a free shot at his head there.
Adkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moloi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Adkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moloi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moloi misses with a two punch combination.
Moloi thumps Adkins with a low kick.#CL#
Adkins pushes Moloi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch.
Moloi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adkins eats them both and turns towards Moloi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Moloi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Moloi stands up. #CL#
Adkins gets a clinch. #T3##TD#
Adkins manages to pull guard.
Moloi is fighting to break Adkins's control of his arms but Adkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moloi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adkins is trying to control the position but Moloi postures up. #SU2#
Moloi stands up from Adkins's guard - Moloi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moloi feints and then cracks Adkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adkins down. #T4#
Moloi tries to close the distance and clinch but Adkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moloi scores with a punch to the head.
Adkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Adkins moves out of range easily.
Adkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moloi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adkins tries to clinch there but Moloi circles away.
Adkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
Moloi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adkins tries to move into range but Moloi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moloi avoids it really well and circles away.
Moloi jabs at Adkins's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zakarai Moloi's cut.
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.#R2#
That kick from Moloi tenderised Adkins's leg. Adkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moloi lands a slapping body shot.
Moloi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Adkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Moloi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Moloi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moloi is looking to slow Adkins down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moloi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moloi thumps Adkins with a low kick.
Moloi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moloi but Moloi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moloi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Moloi.
#T1#
Moloi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adkins avoids the head kick by Moloi.
Moloi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adkins misses with a head kick.
Adkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moloi tries to avoid it but Adkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moloi to the ground. Moloi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moloi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moloi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hector Adkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moloi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moloi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moloi keeps the fight on the outside.
Moloi unleashes a big counter combination but Adkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Moloi.
Adkins misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Adkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moloi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adkins somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moloi pushes Adkins away with a front kick.
Moloi lands with a shot to the body.
Moloi tries to clinch but Adkins moves out of range.
Moloi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adkins but Adkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moloi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adkins's sensitive parts.
Moloi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moloi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Adkins moves out of range easily.
Adkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moloi defends it nicely.
Adkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Moloi tries to sprawl out of it but Adkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moloi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moloi lands with an uppercut that bounces Adkins off the cage and back into range.
Moloi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4##TD#
Adkins feints and as Moloi raises his hands in defense, Adkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moloi looking for a sweep. Not yet Moloi, not yet.
Moloi controls Adkins momentarily but Adkins frees himself.
Moloi wants to stand up but Adkins is controlling him. #ES2#
Moloi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moloi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moloi throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Moloi tries to keep at a distance but Adkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zakarai Moloi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Moloi moves into the clinch.
Moloi lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moloi.
Good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi cracks Adkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moloi thumps Adkins with a low kick.
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Adkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.#T1##TD#
Adkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moloi on his heels. He'll look to pass Moloi's guard now, I'm sure.
Moloi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Adkins drops back looking for a leg! Moloi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moloi manages to kick Adkins off! Adkins jumps back into Moloi's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Moloi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adkins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Adkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moloi.
Moloi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Moloi tries a head kick but it misses.
Adkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Moloi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Moloi manages to break the clinch.
Moloi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moloi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adkins tries to clinch up but Moloi circles away and keeps his distance.
Adkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moloi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moloi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Adkins darts in and clinches Moloi up against the cage.
Moloi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moloi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moloi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moloi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Adkins tries to pull guard but Moloi holds him up against the cage and eventually Adkins drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Moloi manages to break the clinch.
Moloi lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Moloi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moloi lands with an uppercut that bounces Adkins off the cage and back into range.
Moloi lands with a nice body punch.
Adkins blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Adkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moloi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adkins.#T4#
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Moloi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Adkins's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Adkins is working an open guard so Moloi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moloi with a nice calf kick.
Zakarai Moloi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moloi.
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Adkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adkins misses with a takedown
and Moloi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Moloi.
Adkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moloi swivels and escapes.
Hector Adkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moloi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakarai Moloi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moloi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Zakarai Moloi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Tootoo feints and as Schmidt raises his hands in defense, Tootoo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tootoo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tootoo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tootoo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Tootoo decides to stand up. #TD2#
Schmidt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt is trying to control the position but Tootoo postures up.
Tootoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tootoo forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tootoo. #SUB2#
Schmidt is trying to control Tootoo's posture. Tootoo takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Schmidt! Tootoo is rotating here... this could be the end... Schmidt is out! Tootoo has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tavares Tootoo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Rahmani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rahmani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Bryan decides to stand back up. Bryan steps back and let's Rahmani get back to his feet.
Bryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahmani circles away.#TD2#
Rahmani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rahmani lands in his opponent's guard.
Bryan is wriggling around but Rahmani manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Rahmani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryan keeps working.
Bryan wants to improve his position but Rahmani is controlling well.
Bryan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rahmani manages to mount him!
Bryan regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahmani is stalling here. Bryan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rahmani seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bryan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rahmani tries to buck Bryan off but Bryan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rahmani can't do much from the bottom here.
Rahmani holds on to Bryan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rahmani is not content to let Bryan control the position.
Rahmani tries to improve position but can't.
Rahmani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bryan content to control rather than advance.
Bryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rahmani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Bryan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bryan is looking for a kimura here.
Bryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahmani wants to improve his position but Bryan is controlling well.
Rahmani trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahmani is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lonnie Bryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rahmani has closed the distance and engaged Bryan in a clinch.
#TD#
Bryan has picked Rahmani up - he's going for a ride! Bryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Rahmani pushes Bryan off and gets back to his feet.
Rahmani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryan defends it nicely.#TD#
Bryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rahmani's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rahmani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rahmani controlling the position.#T1#
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Rahmani is keeping the position.
Bryan postures up.
Lonnie Bryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahmani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan passes Rahmani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rahmani has hold of Bryan's hands but Bryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryan is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bryan is looking for a kimura but Rahmani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryan to get the leverage.
Rahmani controlling the position well.
Bryan is looking to advance position but Rahmani won't allow it. #SU#
Bryan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Rahmani tries to clinch but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan throws a sloppy head kick and Rahmani moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Rahmani. #TD2#
Rahmani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bryan looks to move to half guard but instead Rahmani has passed into mount! Damn!
Bryan wants to control but Rahmani is having none of it.
Bryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahmani has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Rahmani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryan is looking to escape.
Bryan wants to hold on but Rahmani pushes him away.
Bryan is working to get back to half guard.
Rahmani trying to control but Bryan is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryan wants to hold on but Rahmani pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soheil Rahmani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Rahmani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahmani works on Bryan's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Bryan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rahmani is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bryan to the mat. Bryan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryan wants to improve his position but instead Rahmani has moved into half guard.
Bryan is trying to stand.
Bryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahmani is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryan has wrist control.
Bryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Bryan is trying to control the position but Rahmani postures up.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Rahmani from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Rahmani clinches up against the cage.
Bryan tries to circle away but Rahmani has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Rahmani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahmani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryan momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Lonnie Bryan has been cut.
Lonnie Bryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahmani sprawls well. He's pushed Bryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rahmani shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rahmani looks to land a combination. Bryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rahmani leaves Bryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rahmani with the counter takedown but Bryan avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rahmani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rahmani is trying to work for a kimura but Bryan is defending well.
Rahmani content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Rahmani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bryan!
Bryan tries to hold on but Rahmani pushes him away.
Rahmani postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bryan looks a forlorn figure.
Bryan is working to get back to half guard.
Rahmani wants to control the pace but Bryan is squirming around nicely.
Rahmani unloading with bombs!#T4#
Bryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rahmani avoids the attempt from Bryan to control.
Bryan is looking to improve his position but Rahmani isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahmani cracks Bryan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryan wants to hold on but Rahmani pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soheil Rahmani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahmani 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lonnie Bryan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Andersen gets the takedown into side control.
Toluoi tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Andersen tries for a kimura but Toluoi is defending well.
Toluoi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Andersen swings around for an armbar but Toluoi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andersen's guard.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Toluoi tries to pass.
Toluoi is stalling in the full guard.
Andersen controls Toluoi momentarily but Toluoi frees himself. #T1#
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersen wants to sweep here but Toluoi controlling him for the moment.
Toluoi content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toluoi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersen trying to control the position.
Toluoi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersen is proving hard to escape from.
Toluoi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toluoi wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andersen is pulling down on Toluoi's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toluoi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Toluoi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Andersen trying to control the position.
#T3#
Toluoi tries to stand but Andersen is controlling from the bottom.
Andersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toluoi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toluoi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andersen for as long as he can get away with.
Andersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
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.
Toluoi stays in close to Andersen's body and controls the position.
Andersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toluoi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Andersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Toluoi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Toluoi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersen is proving hard to escape from.
Andersen trying to control the position.
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.
Farhad Toluoi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toluoi as he jumps to the side.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Toluoi circles away.
No luck for Toluoi with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Andersen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Andersen jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Andersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toluoi defends well.
Toluoi slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen is looking for a sweep. Toluoi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Andersen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toluoi lands a nice short elbow.
Toluoi thows a huge punch but Andersen dodges it nicely.
Toluoi is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Toluoi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersen defends it well.
Toluoi wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.
Toluoi wants to stand up but Andersen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Andersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully.
Andersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Andersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Toluoi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Toluoi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Toluoi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Toluoi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andersen is trying to control the position but Toluoi postures up.
Toluoi wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Toluoi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersen is keeping the position for now.
Toluoi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersen is trying to keep Toluoi in close.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toluoi landing with the ground and pound.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Andersen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toluoi uses it to pass to side control.
Andersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toluoi off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gauge Andersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Andersen closes the distance and clinches up with Toluoi, looking for a takedown. Andersen pushes Toluoi against the cage but Toluoi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toluoi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andersen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farhad Toluoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauge Andersen.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Toluoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toluoi scores with a jab to the body.
Andersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toluoi is fending him off so far but Andersen persists. Nope, Toluoi circles away and we're back to standing.
Toluoi goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Andersen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Toluoi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toluoi just trying to survive but Andersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Andersen looking to break Toluoi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toluoi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1##SUB2#
Andersen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Toluoi is defending well though. Andersen let's go of the attempt for now.
Toluoi just trying to survive but Andersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Andersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Andersen is looking for the choke from the back position but Toluoi is controlling his hands well.
Toluoi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Andersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toluoi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toluoi for a finish. #SUB2#
Andersen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Toluoi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Toluoi tries to escape but Andersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB2#
Andersen tightening his grip on Toluoi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Andersen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Toluoi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Andersen has got one arm under Toluoi's chin. This could be trouble... Toluoi trying to control the other hand but Andersen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Toluoi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gauge Andersen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Marian is looking to clinch but Philips is avoiding it.
Philips drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marian sprawls and moves away.
Marian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Philips holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Philips tries for a takedown but Marian manages to get underhooks.
Marian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Philips is fending him off so far but Marian persists. Nope, Philips circles away and we're back to standing.
Philips walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
Marian fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marian prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Philips clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Philips breaks from the clinch.
Philips misses with a takedown
and Marian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Philips defending well as Marian loads up on a big left hand.
Marian shoots in looking for a takedown. Philips tries to sprawl out of it but Marian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Philips manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Philips throws a push kick but Marian slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Philips has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Philips jumps into guard, dragging Marian to the mat.
Marian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marian being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Marian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Philips striking off his back but it's not causing Marian any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marian trying to control the position from guard on top but Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philips throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Philips trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Philips catches Marian right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Philips.
Marian tries to clinch but Philips is having none of it. #CL#
Philips clinches.
Marian is trying to stall.
Marian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Philips smiles and moves away.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt - Marian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Marian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.#CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
Marian throws a head punch that misses.
Philips avoiding damage as Marian throws knees to the body.
Philips drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marian wants to break free but Philips has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Marian manages to break the clinch.
Philips with a nice cross.
Marian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Philips dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marian somewhat.
Marian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Philips's waist but Philips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marian off to one side.
Marian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ducan Marian.
Philips fails to land the takedown.
Philips stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Philips checks a leg kick.
Marian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Philips paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philips blocks a leg kick.
Philips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philips.
Philips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eric Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marian is looking to clinch.
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Marian shows good takedown defense.
Philips stuffs the takedown attempt from Marian. Marian gets slowly back to his feet.
Marian is breathing heavily.
Marian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Philips swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Marian gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch. #TD#
Philips drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Marian being controlled here momentarily.
Marian passes into half guard.
Philips is looking to control Marian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Philips avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Philips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Philips defending well though. #T3#
Marian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philips's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marian prevents Philips from standing back up.
Philips keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES#
Philips has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marian is on him like a limpet, forcing Philips back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Philips.
Marian jumps guard but Philips stands there with Marian around his waist. Marian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Philips breaks from the clinch.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marian can do to turn this around?#T4##CL2#
Marian takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Philips.
Philips has Marian pushed against the cage.
Philips drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Philips is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Philips breaks from the clinch.
Marian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Philips tries to avoid it but Marian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Philips to the ground. Philips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Philips dominated that second round.
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#
Marian leaves Philips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Philips sprawls well. Philips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marian gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Philips pushes Marian up against the cage in a clinch.
Marian prevents a body shot from Philips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marian is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Marian breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Marian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marian wants it to stay on the feet.
Philips scores with a three punch combo!
Marian stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marian somewhat.#CL#
Marian tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philips throws a head kick but Marian moves out of range.
#T2#
Philips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Philips wants it to stay on the feet.
Philips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marian as he jumps to the side.
Marian has a takedown stuffed.
Marian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Marian tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Philips breaks from the clinch.
Marian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3##TD#
Philips gets a double leg takedown into Marian's guard.
Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Marian is retaining full guard.
Marian trying to strike off his back.
Marian controlling the position.
Philips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Marian trying to control the position.
Philips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marian.#CL#
Philips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marian, pushing him back against the cage.
Eric Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Philips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Philips avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Philips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ducan Marian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Philips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marian fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Philips 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Philips! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Raminov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raminov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Undies changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raminov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Raminov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Undies is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Raminov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raminov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Raminov struggling a bit here.
Raminov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Undies content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Undies 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.
Raminov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Undies controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Undies as Raminov shoots in.
Undies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Raminov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Undies tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raminov is in Undies's guard.
Undies is pulling down on Raminov's head. It's preventing any offense from Raminov, at least for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Undies can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Undies keeping moving, preventing Raminov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Raminov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Undies throws up his legs and catches Raminov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Raminov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Undies! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dirty Undies! |
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