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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell fails with the takedown
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Howell has his takedown stuffed
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Howell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawk lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand. #TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Howell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T1#
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
An elbow from Howell crashes against the mat.
Howell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Howell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hawk looks calm but he's in trouble here. Howell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hawk is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Howell lets go of the hold and Hawk can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Cong throws a head kick that half lands.
Cong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cong.
Cong throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cong on the side of the head.
Cong throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Cong avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Cong tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Cong motions for Hawk to come forward. Cong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Cong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cong looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hawk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Cong misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cong throws a head kick that misses.
Cong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cong misses with a head kick.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Cong avoids it with no problem.
Hawk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cong. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Cong gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cong.
Cong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cong lands a right hand.
Cong lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Cong misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cong.
A short right from Cong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cong digs a right hand into Hawk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawk's gas tank.
Cong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Cong controlling the action here for a moment.
Cong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Cong won't allow it.
Cong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Cong misses with some punches.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Cong keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Cong misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cong.
Cong working aggressively here.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Cong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cong lands with a left to the head.
Cong has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Cong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cong lands a shoulder strike.
Cong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Cong scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cong misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cong taking a breather.
Cong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cong misses with a punch to the body.
Cong controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cong throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Cong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Cong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk lands with a straight right. Cong didn't see that one coming.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cong.
King Cong is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Hawk misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawk checks a leg kick.
Cong misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Cong slams his shin into Hawk's torso.
Cong misses with a wild body shot.
Cong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Cong throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Cong's shoulder, as Cong tries to avoid the shot.
Cong tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawk avoided it.
Cong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Cong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Cong has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Cong misses with a punch to the body.
Cong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cong working aggressively here.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Cong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Cong lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Cong struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cong lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cong misses with a punch on the inside.
Cong lands with a left to the head.
Cong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cong misses with the head strike.
Cong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Cong scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cong.
Cong keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Cong is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Cong.
Hawk tries to stall but Cong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Cong lands a left hand.
Cong stalls.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Cong.
Cong misses with some punches.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Cong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk is trying to push Cong away but Cong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Cong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Cong misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cong misses with a body punch.
Cong misses with some punches.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cong lands with a right to the head.
Cong throws a head punch that misses.
Cong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cong misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cong just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cong throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cong defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Cong staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cong throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.
Cong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cong momentarily.
Cong throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Cong thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Cong looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Cong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Cong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King Cong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Cong, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cong. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cong throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Cong throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk throws the left hand but Cong avoids the punch easily.
Cong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cong misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cong throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Cong.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cong moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cong.
Hawk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Hawk as he checks the leg kick.
Cong misses with a low kick.
Cong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cong tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Cong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Cong tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Cong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Hawk gets tackled into the cage by Cong. Cong maintains the clinch.
Cong struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
#T3#
Cong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Cong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawk is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Cong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Cong has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cong. #T4#
Cong has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Cong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
King Cong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Cong has the dominant position.
Cong stalls.
Cong has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Cong fails to land.
Cong misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cong.
Cong has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Cong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schreesch Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Cong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Cong! |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Mountainjoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk scores with a sloppy right hand. Mountainjoki should have avoided that one.
Mountainjoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountainjoki with a nice calf kick.
Mountainjoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountainjoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hawk misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Hawk coming out on top.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountainjoki.
#T1#
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountainjoki loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Mountainjoki misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk throws a jab when Mountainjoki was well out of range.
Mountainjoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Mountainjoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk tries to move into range but Mountainjoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mountainjoki on the side of the head.
Mountainjoki throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab.
Mountainjoki misses with a looping left.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk throws a hook but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawk connects with a nice looking jab.
Mountainjoki misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Mountainjoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mountainjoki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mountainjoki scores with a nice head shot.
We've been informed that Mountainjoki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mountainjoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountainjoki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Mountainjoki moved out of range.
Mountainjoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mountainjoki scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountainjoki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mountainjoki throws out a powerful jab.
Mountainjoki throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Mountainjoki scores with a head kick. Hawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountainjoki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountainjoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountainjoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schreesch Hawk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schreesch Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Mountainjoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk cracks Mountainjoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mountainjoki blocks a jab.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Mountainjoki's shoulder, as Mountainjoki tries to avoid the shot.
Mountainjoki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountainjoki misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Mountainjoki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountainjoki manages to avoid it.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mountainjoki is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Mountainjoki misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountainjoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Mountainjoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk misses the jab.
Hawk lands a jab.
Mountainjoki misses with a wild body shot.
Mountainjoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Mountainjoki is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mountainjoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Mountainjoki scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Mountainjoki lands a front kick.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Mountainjoki.
Hawk slips a jab from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountainjoki connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountainjoki.#T3#
Mountainjoki ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Mountainjoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Mountainjoki misses.
Mountainjoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mountainjoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountainjoki swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Mountainjoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Mountainjoki ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Mountainjoki loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Mountainjoki connects with a body shot.
Mountainjoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountainjoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk lands a jab to the head.
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk slips under a jab from Mountainjoki.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountainjoki.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
letting Mountainjoki counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Mountainjoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Mountainjoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Mountainjoki moves away and avoids it.
Mountainjoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab.
Mountainjoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Mountainjoki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hawk blocks it well.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Mountainjoki slips the punch.#T1#
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mountainjoki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mountainjoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountainjoki feints a counter leg kick.
Mountainjoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mountainjoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountainjoki.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk slips a straight right by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Hawk misses. #T2#
Mountainjoki scores with a nice right hand.
Mountainjoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawk at a distance.
Mountainjoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk throws a body punch but Mountainjoki moves out of range.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
A little jabbing left from Mountainjoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A big right from Hawk misses.
Mountainjoki throws a counter combo.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws a hook but Mountainjoki avoids it easily.
Mountainjoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk throws a hook but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki misses with a looping left.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountainjoki stuns Hawk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target. #T4#
Mountainjoki misses the jab.
Mountainjoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mountainjoki misses with an uppercut
and Mountainjoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountainjoki misses with a body shot
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Mountainjoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Mountainjoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a good, hard body kick but Hawk shrugs it off.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Mountainjoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mountainjoki 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Mountainjoki!
Onni Mountainjoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Floyd misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Floyd throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Timothy Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk walks into a jab.
Floyd misses the body punch #KD#
and Hawk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Floyd! Hawk lets Floyd back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Floyd manages to avoid it.
Floyd throws a leg kick
letting Hawk counter with a right hand. #ROC#Floyd is rocked!
Floyd throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a right hand from hell and Floyd is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schreesch Hawk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Wilcox throws a jab when PNess was well out of range.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but PNess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox wants to clinch up but PNess keeps it at a distance.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilcox.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts PNess as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Wilcox drives through and clinches with PNess against the cage.
#T1#
PNess is defending well against a takedown attempt.
PNess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilcox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilcox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PNess avoids it really well and circles away.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
PNess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
PNess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown but PNess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilcox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
PNess avoids the body shot from Wilcox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by PNess.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but PNess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Wilcox takes the fight into the clinch.
PNess stops a takedown attempt from Wilcox.
#BC#
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox fails to land the takedown.
PNess feints the counter takedown.
Wilcox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by PNess.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.#T4#
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox misses with a double jab.
Wilcox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around PNess's waist but PNess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilcox off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox looks for a takedown but PNess sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Judah Wilcox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wilcox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PNess swivels and escapes.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
PNess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but PNess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilcox scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots for a takedown but PNess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Harry PNess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilcox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. PNess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilcox.
PNess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
PNess gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by PNess.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.#T2#
Wilcox has a takedown stuffed.
Wilcox looks for a takedown but PNess sprawls well.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox has a takedown stuffed.
PNess slips under a jab from Wilcox.#T3#
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says PNess as he avoids it easily.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PNess swivels and escapes.
PNess feints the counter takedown.
Wilcox tries to clinch but PNess is having none of it.
Wilcox throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Wilcox instigates a clinch.
Wilcox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilcox. #T4#
PNess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilcox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilcox tries to clinch up.
And PNess tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilcox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilcox dives in for a single leg takedown but PNess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wilcox fails to land.
Wilcox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. PNess fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox throws a lazy right hand but PNess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. PNess tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. PNess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Wilcox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilcox tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and PNess counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilcox explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wilcox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilcox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PNess tries to avoid it but Wilcox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PNess to the ground. PNess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilcox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PNess tries to avoid it but Wilcox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PNess to the ground. PNess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wilcox throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and PNess counters with a shoot takedown. Wilcox fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Wilcox pushes PNess off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by PNess.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilcox is looking to clinch.
Wilcox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PNess.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilcox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PNess pinned against the cage. PNess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wilcox goes for a double leg but PNess avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as PNess continues to drive forward.
PNess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
PNess is looking for a takedown.
Wilcox wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Wilcox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PNess misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wilcox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PNess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
PNess drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilcox pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Wilcox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PNess's guard.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from PNess.
Wilcox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox trying to control but PNess is working from the bottom.
PNess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
PNess can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilcox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilcox trying to control from half guard but PNess is working away.
Wilcox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PNess's head.
PNess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilcox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilcox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PNess can do to turn this around?
PNess is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilcox, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Wilcox! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
George instigates a clinch.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rakhmanov up against the cage.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Rakhmanov.
George lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
George jumps guard but Rakhmanov stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
George is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
George works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
George might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rakhmanov keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmanov is adopting a defensive guard.
George has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakhmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
George drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakhmanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now George has Rakhmanov in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Rakhmanov postures up.
George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rakhmanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rakhmanov advances position into side control!
George is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rakhmanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakhmanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
George is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rakhmanov advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
George is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rakhmanov trying to control but George is having none of it.
George keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
George slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rakhmanov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
George looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
George wants to control the action here but instead Rakhmanov manages to pass to full mount!
George wants to control but Rakhmanov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rakhmanov looking to secure an arm triangle but George defends it well. #T3#
George is trying desperately to improve position.
Rakhmanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rakhmanov controlling the position easily from mount.
George can't escape the position.
George wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
George is trying to break free.
George trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
George is in bad spot here.
Rakhmanov controlling the position well here. George rolled but Rakhmanov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
George tries to escape the position.
Rakhmanov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can George hold on?!
Rakhmanov keeps control of the position as George tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rakhmanov looking to break George's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. George remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rakhmanov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rakhmanov wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George is really stuck here.
George wants to control his opponent's hands but Rakhmanov gets his hands free.
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!
Rakhmanov keeps control of the position as George tries to break free.
Rakhmanov is not going to allow George to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Rakhmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Rakhmanov rushes George and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
George holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rakhmanov wants a takedown.
George controlling the action here for a moment.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Rakhmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
George has Rakhmanov pressed against the cage.
George holding his opponent close, against the cage.
George seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmanov misses with a knee strike.
George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
George turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1##SUB#
George goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rakhmanov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for George but great work by Rakhmanov.
George taking a bit of punishment here - Rakhmanov scoring with strikes.
Rakhmanov working away.
Rakhmanov trying to control the action but George is working from the bottom.
Rakhmanov is working George over with some ground and pound from side control.
George struggling a bit here.
George tries to improve position but can't.
George manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rakhmanov's best efforts.
George wants to control but Rakhmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
George is trying to control but Rakhmanov passes into side control!
George could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rakhmanov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rakhmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working. #T2#
Rakhmanov slows the pace down.
George is looking for a sweep.
George on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rakhmanov has control of an arm but George manages to advance to Rakhmanov's back!
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!#SUB#
George is persistently looking for the submission but Rakhmanov is defending it well.
Rakhmanov looking very determined here, making life difficult for George.
#SUB#
George looking to break Rakhmanov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rakhmanov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise George will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
George has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rakhmanov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
George is persistently looking for the submission but Rakhmanov is defending it well.
Rakhmanov trying to control the hands but George won't let him. #SUB#
George is looking for the choke from the back position but Rakhmanov is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
George is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rakhmanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
George looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
George doesn't have the hooks in and Rakhmanov manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
George throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rakhmanov escapes and throws George's legs to the side, diving into side control!
George manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rakhmanov's best efforts.
Rakhmanov slips a nice elbow through George's hands, connecting with George's forehead.
George has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakhmanov is working away from the top position though.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
George has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rakhmanov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rakhmanov!
George on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if George tries to get out of the position.
George gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
George tries to control Rakhmanov's body but Rakhmanov pushes him off. George squirms to his side and now Rakhmanov has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shavkat Rakhmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
George shoots in and bounces Rakhmanov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rakhmanov wants to get back to his feet but George is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
George drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rakhmanov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
George working for submissions but it's allowed Rakhmanov to get to half guard.
Rakhmanov is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
George reaches up to try and control the position but Rakhmanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! George rolls and tries to escape and now Rakhmanov has his back!
#T1#
George is trying to break free.
Rakhmanov is looking to control George but George is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rakhmanov gets his hands free as George looks to control.
Rakhmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakhmanov landing with strikes.
George trying to control the hands but Rakhmanov won't let him.
Rakhmanov has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Rakhmanov has got one arm under George's chin. This could be trouble... George trying to control the other hand but Rakhmanov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, George has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shavkat Rakhmanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Grimes is looking to land body kicks.
Hawk looks for a takedown but Grimes sprawls well.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Hawk dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hawk gets underhooks to prevent Grimes's takedown attempt.
Hawk is working for takedown but Grimes is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schreesch Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Grimes gets control of Hawk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grimes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hawk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawk has control of Grimes's left arm, preventing Grimes from doing any damage.
Grimes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grimes is looking to stand up but Hawk won't let him.
Hawk has Grimes pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimes wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grimes misses with a takedown
and Hawk counters with a three punch combo that has Grimes backing up. Grimes nods at Hawk to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Hawk has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawk is defending well.
Grimes has Hawk pressed against the cage, preventing Hawk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Hawk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hawk jumps guard but Grimes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grimes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grimes tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Grimes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grimes shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk looks to land a combination. Grimes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Elam Grimes has been cut.
Hawk connects with a jab.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Hawk pulls guard effortlessly.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimes is aware though and is defending well.
Grimes won't allow Hawk to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hawk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schreesch Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elam Grimes's cut.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Hawk gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimes to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schreesch Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Grimes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawk cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Grimes. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Grimes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grimes thinks about the counter body kick.
Grimes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Hawk lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Hawk tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrimes.
Grimes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a left and a right that stings Grimes.
Grimes is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Grimes closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk has Grimes pressed against the cage, preventing Grimes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grimes is trying to break free.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Hawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimes circles away.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?#T3#
Grimes leaves Hawk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hawk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawk lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grimes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grimes lands a nice elbow.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grimes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawk walks away with a smile on his face. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
A head kick misses from Hawk. #TD2#
Grimes dives in and scores a takedown into Hawk's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Grimes is having none of it.
Hawk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
Hawk pulls Grimes in close to his closed guard and prevents Grimes from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hawk working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Schreesch Hawk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elam Grimes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawk throws a big counter combination but Grimes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Grimes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawk is trying to break free.
Grimes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Hawk's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Hawk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimes.
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimes wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schreesch Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Grimes.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hawk pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Grimes tries for a takedown but Hawk manages to get underhooks.
Hawk is trying to push Grimes away but Grimes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimes is working for takedown but Hawk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimes walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hawk forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Grimes pulls guard effortlessly.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Hawk postures up.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk wants to stand but Grimes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimes avoids it really well and circles away.
Grimes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as Grimes shoots in.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Grimes circles away easily
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Grimes circles away.
A low kick lands for Hawk.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimes.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk throws a series of strikes that have Grimes backpedaling.
Elam Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schreesch Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schreesch Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawk, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schreesch Hawk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Scheeschers throws a body punch but Whitney moves out of range.
Scheeschers misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Whitney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitney throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Whitney.
Whitney prevents a body shot from Scheeschers.
Scheeschers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scheeschers backwards.
Whitney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scheeschers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitney.
A shot in the inside from Whitney.
Whitney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scheeschers backwards.
Scheeschers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scheeschers leaning against his opponent.
Whitney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheeschers wants to stall.
Scheeschers lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Whitney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Scheeschers is rocked!
Whitney creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Scheeschers's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Scheeschers drops to his knees and Whitney pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Whitney! |
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