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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Keller wants the takedown. Nurmagomedov is fighting it off but Keller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov controlling Keller's posture.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Keller defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Keller with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle.
Keller trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Keller tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Keller stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Keller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Keller gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Keller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurmagomedov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nurmagomedov tries to roll but Keller sticks to his back.
Keller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape but Keller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller controls the action.
Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Keller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Keller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Keller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Keller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Keller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keller.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
Keller takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keller as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Keller looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagomedov is defending well but Keller drives through and ends up in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Keller is in close to Nurmagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keller is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Keller has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keller is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Keller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Keller is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Keller wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Keller preventing the sweep.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Keller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmagomedov escapes and throws Keller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keller!
Keller tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Keller is staying in there.
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Keller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Keller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Keller!
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Keller misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Keller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov cracks Keller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov cracks Keller with a big right hand but Keller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keller is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Keller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keller's legs.
Keller taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Keller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is working Keller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Keller is working away.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has an Americana. Keller didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nurmagomedov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nurmagomedov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1086 Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Dover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kasongo throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Dover misses with a straight left.
Kasongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover misses with a body punch
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasongo throws out a powerful jab.
Kasongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dover throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover misses with a looping right.
Kasongo swings for the body but Dover moves out of range.
Dover feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Kasongo swings for the body but Dover moves out of range.
Dover is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasongo.
Kasongo throws a hook but Dover blocks it.
Kasongo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Dover counters with a single leg into guard. Kasongo didn't expect that.
Dover is fighting to break Kasongo's control of his arms but Kasongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kasongo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Kasongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dover is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover being controlled here momentarily.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover throws a big right hand that misses.
Dover throwing strikes from guard but Kasongo blocks nicely.
Dover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dover prevents Kasongo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasongo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kasongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasongo scores with a nice head shot.
Kasongo tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dover feints the counter takedown.
Dresden Kasongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasongo works the jab nicely.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Dover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kasongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dover looks to land a right hand but Kasongo moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Kasongo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dover swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dover throws a big shot that misses.
Kasongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dover momentarily.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dover with the counter takedown but Kasongo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
and Kasongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Kasongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Kasongo controlling from the top position.
Dover keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dover is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dover won't allow Kasongo to get back to his feet.
Kasongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kasongo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dover puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kasongo is not content to let Dover control the position.
Dover stops Kasongo from getting back to his feet.
Dover is trying to control. Kasongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasongo's head.
Kasongo is trying to stand up here but Dover is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Dover.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Kasongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kasongo is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasongo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dresden Kasongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kasongo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover drops his hands momentarily and Kasongo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dover avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Kasongo takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dover throws a lazy right hand but Kasongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasongo cracks Dover with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Kasongo.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
letting Kasongo counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasongo scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Kasongo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasongo throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Kasongo misses with a looping right.
Kasongo throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Dover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasongo defends it well.
Kasongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Kasongo throws a hook but Dover avoids it easily.
Kasongo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Dover does no damage.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasongo cracks a nice hook into Dover's ribs.
Dover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dover ducks right into an uppercut from Kasongo. #T2#
Kasongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasongo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasongo scores with a nice head shot.
Kasongo misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Dover throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasongo blocks a jab.
Kasongo scores with a hook to the body. Dover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasongo misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Dover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Kasongo's temple.
Dover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kasongo is looking to control Dover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasongo avoid being mounted?
Kasongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dover can do to turn this around?
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasongo trying to control here.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasongo is refusing to be controlled, as Dover sits in half guard.
Dover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasongo is trying to stand up here but Dover is controlling him well.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dresden Kasongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Kasongo's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresden Kasongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasongo, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dresden Kasongo!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dresden Kasongo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Dresden Kasongo!
Dresden Kasongo wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1086 Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Portela with that takedown attempt.
Portela shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense.
Dover with the counter takedown but Portela avoids it easily.
Portela throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
Portela dives in for a single leg takedown but Dover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Portela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Portela prevents a body shot from Dover. #BC#
Portela breaks from the clinch.
Portela slips under a jab from Dover.
Dover just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPortela.#CL#
Portela moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Portela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portela wants to clinch.
Dover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Portela defends it well.#T1#
Dover throws a hook but Portela avoids it easily.
Portela closes the distance but Dover moves to the side #TD2#
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dover throws a big right hand that misses.
Dover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Portela wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover wants to control from the top but Portela keeps moving.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Portela is pulling down on Dover's head. It's preventing any offense from Dover, at least for the moment.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Portela trying to control the position here.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Portela is rocked!
Portela keeping moving, preventing Dover from controlling successfully.
Dover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Portela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Portela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dover has managed to get both his arms back between Portela's legs - danger averted.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Portela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Portela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Portela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Portela seems to have got his legs back now.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Portela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Portela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Portela stopping the sweep attempt from Dover.
Portela wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Dover is pulling down on Portela's head. It's preventing any offense from Portela, at least for the moment.
Portela advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Portela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that 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.#R2#
Portela wants to clinch but Dover slips to the side#TD2#
and Dover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dover. #ES#
Portela pushes Dover off and gets back to his feet.
Portela tries for a takedown but Dover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Portela defends it well.
Dover throws a jab when Portela was well out of range.
Portela tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
Dover with the counter takedown but Portela avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dover. No joy for Portela on that attempt.
Portela has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Portela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dover as he jumps to the side.
Dover feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Portela fails with a takedown attempt.
Portela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Portela is looking to clinch.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover blocks a head kick by Portela.
And Dover tries to counter it with a takedown but Portela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Portela doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Dover counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Dover lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Portela down.
Dover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Portela to see if he's OK.
Dover scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dover working the ground and pound from side control.
Portela takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Portela is not content to let Dover control the position. #T3#
Portela struggling a bit here.
Dover looks up at the clock and then as Portela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dover smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Portela is trying to control Dover's posture but Dover avoids it.
Dover grinds an elbow into Portela's temple.
Portela taking a bit of punishment here - Dover scoring with strikes.
Dover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Portela sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is keen to just control but Portela is a slippery customer.#T4#
Dover working Portela over with strikes.
Portela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Portela is looking to escape.
Dover is keen to just control but Portela is a slippery customer.
Portela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Portela looking for a sweep. Not yet Portela, not yet.
Dover trying to control but Portela is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Portela haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Portela closes the distance and clinches up with Dover, looking for a takedown. Portela pushes Dover against the cage but Dover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Portela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Portela tenderised Dover's leg. Dover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Portela misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Portela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Portela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dover working Portela over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Portela is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.
Dover is nestled in close to Portela, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Portela's hands, connecting with Portela's forehead.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Portela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Portela is refusing to be controlled, as Dover sits in half guard.
Portela is trying to stand back up but Dover is controlling him
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Portela is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Portela's temple.
Dover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dover wants to control but Portela is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dover there.
Dover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Portela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Portela is looking to control Dover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Portela avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alan Portela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3##ES#
Portela kicks Dover off and gets to his feet.
Portela tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Portela has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dover is on him like a limpet, forcing Portela back against the cage.
Dover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Portela has him pressed against the cage.
Portela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Portela has managed to clinch.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Portela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portela wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
And Dover tries to counter it with a takedown but Portela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Portela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Portela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dover pinned against the cage. Dover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Portela shoots for a takedown but Dover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dover stuffs the takedown.
Dover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover 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 George Francis scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Ben Dover wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne misses with a takedown #TD#
and Keller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thorne keeping full guard, as Keller tries to pass.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller wants to control from the top but Thorne keeps moving.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keller's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller managing to control the position.
Keller working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Thorne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thorne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorne working some strikes from top position.
Thorne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keller is trying to keep Thorne in close.
Thorne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keller trying to control the position.
Thorne controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thorne working some strikes from top position.
Keller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thorne chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Keller is breathing heavily.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keller throws a hook but Thorne avoids it easily.
Keller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorne.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keller thuds a left hand into Thorne's body.
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 Mike Keller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Keller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thorne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thorne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thorne postures up and lands a big shot to Keller's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller is trying to keep Thorne in close.
Keller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thorne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Thorne throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keller tries to get out of the position.
Thorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorne controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keller's head.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorne content to stall in guard here.
Thorne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thorne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keller being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorne's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Thorne controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thorne.
Thorne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thorne somewhat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorne shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kip Thorne.#TD2#
Thorne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thorne manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Thorne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Kip Thorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Thorne ducks down to avoid it.
Thorne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thorne looks for a takedown but Keller sprawls well.
Keller lands a right hook to the body.
Thorne closes the distance and clinches up with Keller, looking for a takedown. Thorne pushes Keller against the cage but Keller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Keller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keller tries to counter with a takedown but Thorne is quick to defend against it.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kip Thorne.#T1#
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Thorne pushes him off.#CL#
Keller takes the fight into the clinch.
Thorne avoiding damage.
Thorne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thorne tries to score a body lock takedown but Keller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Keller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thorne is trying to keep an underhook but Keller manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Keller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thorne wants to get back to full guard.
Keller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorne tries to get to full guard but Keller has control of the leg.
Keller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorne defending well though.
Keller is keen to just control but Thorne is a slippery customer.
Keller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thorne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thorne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thorne is pulling down on Keller's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Keller wants to control from the top but Thorne keeps moving.
Thorne wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thorne gets a double leg takedown into Keller's guard.
Thorne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thorne is in close to Keller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorne's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Thorne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorne chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Keller! |
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