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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# A big right from Brannagan misses. Brannagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wierzbowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brannagan sprawls and moves away. Brannagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Brannagan stuffs the takedown. Wierzbowski fails with a takedown attempt. Brannagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wierzbowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brutus Brannagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Brannagan coming out on top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wierzbowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brannagan pinned against the cage. Brannagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Brannagan throws out a counter right but Wierzbowski avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brannagan connects with a right hand. Wierzbowski shakes it off.#T1# Wierzbowski walks into a jab. Brannagan scores with a head kick.
#CUT2# It looks like Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has been cut. Brannagan throws a nice outside leg kick. Brannagan dodges the punch combination from Wierzbowski.
Brutus Brannagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brannagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Brannagan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wierzbowski. Brannagan tries to land a leg kick but Wierzbowski saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Brannagan tenderised Wierzbowski's leg. Wierzbowski is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# Brannagan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Wierzbowski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brannagan.
Wierzbowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wierzbowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brannagan tries to avoid it but Wierzbowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brannagan to the ground. Brannagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Brannagan throws the kick towards the body but Wierzbowski avoids it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wierzbowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Brannagan gets an underhook and turns Wierzbowski into the cage. Wierzbowski prevents a body shot from Brannagan. Wierzbowski throws a head punch that misses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brannagan. Wierzbowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Brannagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wierzbowski. Wierzbowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brannagan prevents it.
Wierzbowski is working for takedown but Brannagan is calmly controlling the position for now. Wierzbowski takes an elbow to the temple. Brannagan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brannagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wierzbowski working aggressively here.
Wierzbowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brannagan prevents the takedown attempt.
Brannagan avoids the elbow strike from Wierzbowski, against the cage.
Wierzbowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brannagan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Wierzbowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brannagan. Brannagan scores with a shot to the side of Wierzbowski's head. #T4# Brannagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brannagan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Brannagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wierzbowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD# Wierzbowski has clasped his hands together around Brannagan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee asks Wierzbowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wierzbowski prefers to stall for the moment though. Brannagan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Brannagan wants to control but Wierzbowski postures up.#SUB# Wierzbowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brannagan, who protects the arm well. Brannagan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Brannagan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wierzbowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brannagan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Brutus Brannagan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wierzbowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Brannagan misses with a wild body shot. Wierzbowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brannagan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wierzbowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wierzbowski checks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Brannagan. Wierzbowski tries to counter with a takedown but Brannagan is quick to defend against it. Wierzbowski ducks under a wild hook from Brannagan. Wierzbowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brannagan throws a nice inside leg kick. Brannagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wierzbowski. Brannagan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wierzbowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wierzbowski shoots in but Brannagan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Przemyslaw Wierzbowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Brannagan thuds his shin into the meat of Wierzbowski's side. Wierzbowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brannagan. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wierzbowski. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Wierzbowski moves into range and clinches up with Brannagan. Brannagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brutus Brannagan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wierzbowski dodges an elbow strike from Brannagan.
Brannagan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Brannagan.
Brannagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brannagan misses with some punches.
Brannagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wierzbowski's elbow. Wierzbowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brannagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wierzbowski tries for a takedown but Brannagan manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brannagan stops a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski.
Wierzbowski blocks an uppercut.
Brannagan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wierzbowski.
Wierzbowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brannagan smiles and moves away.
Wierzbowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brannagan lands with a nice body kick. 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! Brannagan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brannagan wants it to stay on the feet.#T3# Brannagan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Brannagan moves into the clinch. Brannagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brannagan misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Brannagan.
Brannagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wierzbowski can't get the takedown.
Brannagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Brannagan to work.
Nice body punch from Brannagan - that landed with a thud.
Wierzbowski blocking some punches.
Brannagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wierzbowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Brannagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brannagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wierzbowski's elbow. #T4# Brannagan tries to work over Wierzbowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown. Brannagan lands a shoulder strike. Brannagan scores with a shot to the side of Wierzbowski's head. Wierzbowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brannagan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Brannagan blocks a body shot from Wierzbowski. A left hand lands to the body for Brannagan.
Brannagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brannagan lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Brannagan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wierzbowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brannagan fails to land. Brannagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Wierzbowski controls his hands.
Wierzbowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brannagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wierzbowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Brannagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Wierzbowski misses with a takedown attempt - Brannagan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Brannagan lunges at Wierzbowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wierzbowski's hand. Brannagan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wierzbowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Brannagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wierzbowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wierzbowski fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. 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. Brannagan scores with a nice head shot. Brannagan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1# Wierzbowski misses with a takedown attempt - Brannagan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brannagan scores with a push kick. Wierzbowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A countering left hand to the body from Brannagan misses.#KD2# Brannagan steps into range and cracks Wierzbowski with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Wierzbowski flops backwards and Brannagan dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2# Wierzbowski is rocked! Brannagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Oh Wierzbowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Brannagan slips nicely into half guard. Brannagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wierzbowski seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wierzbowski wants to control the action here but instead Brannagan manages to pass to full mount! Brannagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Brannagan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Brannagan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Brannagan punishing his opponent with strikes. My spies in The Beast inform me that Brannagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Brannagan controlling the position easily from mount. Wierzbowski regains half guard. Brutus Brannagan has got the better of the ground game so far. Brannagan not doing much here.
#SUB2# Brannagan seems to be working for a kimura but Wierzbowski defends the submission attempt.#T4# Wierzbowski is looking to control Brannagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wierzbowski avoid being mounted? Brannagan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Brannagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wierzbowski trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brannagan sitting and controlling from the half guard. Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wierzbowski is trying to maintain the position but Brannagan is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Brutus Brannagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Brannagan 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Brannagan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Wierzbowski looking to score a takedown here. Block is defending well but Wierzbowski drives through and ends up in Block's guard. Wierzbowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Wierzbowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wierzbowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Block is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wierzbowski is aware though and is defending well. Block has control of Wierzbowski's left arm, preventing Wierzbowski from doing any damage. #SUB2# Block throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Wierzbowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wierzbowski is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Wierzbowski trying to control but Block is working from the bottom. Wierzbowski is really struggling to control Block but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2# Block looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wierzbowski content to stall in guard here. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Block misses with a kick to the body #TD# and Wierzbowski counters with a shoot takedown. Block fights it but they end up in guard. Block is looking to stand back up but Wierzbowski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Block. #REVB# Wierzbowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Block is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wierzbowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Block is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Wierzbowski trying to control from Block's half guard. Block has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Block keeping moving, preventing Wierzbowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Block has his foot on Wierzbowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wierzbowski works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2# Block has an active guard here but Wierzbowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Wierzbowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Block won't allow Wierzbowski to pass to mount. Wierzbowski prevents Block from improving his position. Block is not content to let Wierzbowski control the position. Block keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Block is pressing down on Wierzbowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Wierzbowski trying to control but Block is working from the bottom. #T4# Wierzbowski won't allow Block to sweep him here. Wierzbowski looking to pass the guard. Wierzbowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Block is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Block is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wierzbowski has his hands clasped together but Block extends and breaks Wierzbowski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Block.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Block! A relieved looking Jimmy Block thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFN#24 Haack vs Fogomayu
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Wierzbowski drives through with a takedown into Zelaya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Wierzbowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wierzbowski stopping the sweep attempt from Zelaya. Zelaya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wierzbowski controls the pace. Wierzbowski slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Wierzbowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wierzbowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wierzbowski moves into full mount! Zelaya won't be happy about that! #T1# Wierzbowski wants to control the pace but Zelaya is squirming around nicely. Zelaya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wierzbowski controlling the position easily from mount. Wierzbowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wierzbowski controlling his opponent. Zelaya wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB# Wierzbowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2# Even with his hooks in, Wierzbowski manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB# Wierzbowski is cranking Zelaya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zelaya! He's tightened the choke and Zelaya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Przemyslaw Wierzbowski! A very excited looking Przemyslaw Wierzbowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. The defeated Manny Zelaya had this to say: 'He put on a nice performance but I will see you again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1# Wierzbowski has a takedown stuffed. Wierzbowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshigaki can pounce on him.
Wierzbowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hoshigaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Hoshigaki throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wierzbowski closes the distance looking to clinch and Hoshigaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kisame Hoshigaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown but Hoshigaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A big right from Hoshigaki misses. #CL2# Hoshigaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hoshigaki digs a right hand into Wierzbowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wierzbowski's gas tank. The referee is keeping an eye on Hoshigaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshigaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wierzbowski's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has been cut. Wierzbowski is trying to pull guard but Hoshigaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A short left from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshigaki prevents it.
Hoshigaki scores with a shot to the side of Wierzbowski's head. Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
#T2# Hoshigaki stops a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Wierzbowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoshigaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoshigaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB# Wierzbowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshigaki defends well.#T3# Hoshigaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Hoshigaki 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. Wierzbowski controls Hoshigaki momentarily but Hoshigaki frees himself. Wierzbowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoshigaki controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wierzbowski is looking to clinch but Hoshigaki is avoiding it.
#TD# Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoshigaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Hoshigaki sneaks out the side door and pushes Wierzbowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4# Wierzbowski moves in looking to clinch but Hoshigaki pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshigaki! But no joy. Wierzbowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hoshigaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wierzbowski. Wierzbowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoshigaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoshigaki connects with a single shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wierzbowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshigaki swivels and escapes. Wierzbowski has his takedown stuffed and Hoshigaki counters with a straight right hand. Hoshigaki keeps the fight on the outside. Wierzbowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshigaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoshigaki throws a quick inside leg kick. Hoshigaki misses with a straight left. Wierzbowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hoshigaki scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Hoshigaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wierzbowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hoshigaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# Hoshigaki gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
Wierzbowski jumps guard but Hoshigaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wierzbowski looking to slow down the pace here. Wierzbowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshigaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hoshigaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshigaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hoshigaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshigaki trying to land knees to the body.
#T2##TD# Wierzbowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Hoshigaki wants to stand up but Wierzbowski is controlling him. Hoshigaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2# Hoshigaki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wierzbowski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. 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! Wierzbowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshigaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hoshigaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Hoshigaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hoshigaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2# Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut is getting worse. Wierzbowski checks a low kick from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wierzbowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wierzbowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshigaki sprawls well. Hoshigaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wierzbowski gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Hoshigaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wierzbowski tries to clinch but Hoshigaki is having none of it. Hoshigaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wierzbowski with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Hoshigaki moves into the clinch. Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wierzbowski's defenses. Knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Wierzbowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hoshigaki throws a nice outside leg kick. Good exchange - Hoshigaki coming out on top. Hoshigaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshigaki wants it to stay on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshigaki! But no joy. Wierzbowski with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Hoshigaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hoshigaki lands an elbow inside that Wierzbowski shrugs off. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short uppercut from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki stalls. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wierzbowski managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a hook to the side of the head. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
Wierzbowski is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1# Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown. Knees in the clinch landing for Hoshigaki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoshigaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoshigaki tries to work over Wierzbowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wierzbowski has Hoshigaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoshigaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown. Hoshigaki scores with a knee to the head.
Hoshigaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski looking for a takedown. Wierzbowski takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hoshigaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Wierzbowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown. Hoshigaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Hoshigaki.
#T2# Hoshigaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wierzbowski's face.
Hoshigaki scores with a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoshigaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hoshigaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wierzbowski's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hoshigaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hoshigaki working Wierzbowski over with knees to the body. Hoshigaki lands a body punch in the clinch. Hoshigaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hoshigaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hoshigaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshigaki stops a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wierzbowski up against the cage.#T3# Hoshigaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wierzbowski backwards. Hoshigaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wierzbowski up against the cage. Hoshigaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshigaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hoshigaki stalling against the cage.
Hoshigaki is pressed up against the cage. Wierzbowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshigaki down to the mat. Hoshigaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Hoshigaki clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Wierzbowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Wierzbowski working for a triangle but Hoshigaki defends it easily.
#T4##SUB# Wierzbowski working for a triangle but Hoshigaki defends it easily.
Hoshigaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Wierzbowski working for submissions but it's allowed Hoshigaki to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Kisame Hoshigaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hoshigaki 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisame Hoshigaki! Jumping up and down and very excited, Kisame Hoshigaki waved his t-shirt featuring Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Shoemaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wierzbowski, pushing him back against the cage. Wierzbowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoemakers head. #TD# Wierzbowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wierzbowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Wierzbowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Wierzbowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Wierzbowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shoemaker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Wierzbowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Wierzbowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB# Wierzbowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wierzbowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Wierzbowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shoemaker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Przemyslaw Wierzbowski! Przemyslaw Wierzbowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Jido Shoemaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The next Time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1# Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wierzbowski slips a jab from Jones. Jones throws a hook to the side of Wierzbowski's head but Wierzbowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wierzbowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wierzbowski misses with a takedown attempt and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Wierzbowski slips a jab from Jones. A big left from Jones misses. Jones jabs Wierzbowski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wierzbowski ducks under a wild hook from Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wierzbowski manages to avoid it. Jones misses with a body shot.
#TD# Wierzbowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Wierzbowski is now in Jones's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth. Wierzbowski slips nicely into half guard.#T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wierzbowski wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Wierzbowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jones is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Wierzbowski seems content to control.#SUB# Wierzbowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Przemyslaw Wierzbowski! Our winner, Przemyslaw Wierzbowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Barry Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I mean what can I say, salute to Doc... He was the better fighter tonight. Our paths will cross again though trust that.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1# Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Wierzbowski tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Wierzbowski clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage. Wierzbowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Reed effectively controlling the action here.#TD2# Wierzbowski successfully pulls guard.
Wierzbowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wierzbowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reed haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Reed is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wierzbowski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Reed is looking to defend but Wierzbowski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Reed! Wierzbowski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Reed taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Przemyslaw Wierzbowski! Przemyslaw Wierzbowski 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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