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Event:
OFK #1 - Zinsou Vs Suckerpunch
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
Max Hermawan really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 198.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Bel Din was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Hermawan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hermawan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Joe is trying to control Hermawan's posture but Hermawan avoids it.
Hermawan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joe is avoiding damage well.
Hermawan working the head and body with strikes.
Hermawan looks up at the clock and then as Joe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hermawan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermawan working the ground and pound.
Hermawan working away.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermawan on the ground.
A control attempt from Joe but he's now mounted!
Joe is in a horrible position here. Hermawan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hermawan is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Joe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Joe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hermawan anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Joe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hermawan slips an arm under Joe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hermawan has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hermawan is squeezing on Joe like an anaconda would it's prey. Joe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Hermawan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermawan tries to clinch up.
Hermawan is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Hermawan. Beautiful body shot.
Rian throws an overhand right that lands on Hermawan's shoulder, as Hermawan tries to avoid the shot.
Hermawan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Rian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermawan throws a head kick that misses.
Rian looks to land a left hand but Hermawan moved out of range nicely.
Hermawan tries to counter with a clinch but Rian shakes him off and moves away.
Rian manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hermawan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hermawan's guard now, I'm sure.
Rian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rian is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermawan has wrist control.
Rian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rian passes Hermawan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermawan's head.
Rian slips a nice elbow through Hermawan's hands, connecting with Hermawan's forehead.
Rian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hermawan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rian.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hermawan for as long as he can get away with.
Rian is nestled in close to Hermawan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rian 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.
Rian lands strikes from half guard.
Rian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hermawan looks winded!
Rian could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rian gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rian slips a nice elbow through Hermawan's hands, connecting with Hermawan's forehead.
Rian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermawan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rian not doing much here.
Rian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rian working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rian there.
Rian controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rian continues to stall.
Hermawan won't allow Rian to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Rian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rian throws a hook but Hermawan avoids it easily.
Rian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rian throws a shot from downtown. Hermawan moves away and avoids it.
Hermawan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rian looks to throw the jab but Hermawan is out of range.
Rian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermawan can do to turn this around?
Hermawan slips a straight right by Rian.
A big left from Rian misses.
Rian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermawan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermawan is trying to control the position but Rian postures up.
Rian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermawan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rian.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rian throws an overhand right that lands on Hermawan's shoulder, as Hermawan tries to avoid the shot.
Rian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gordon Rian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermawan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rian landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Rian lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rian working the ground and pound.
Rian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hermawan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rian scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rian moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermawan taking a bit of punishment here - Rian scoring with strikes.
Rian is staying tight to Hermawan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Rian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Rian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rian has an Americana. Hermawan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rian is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rian hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gordon Rian! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Hermawan fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Hermawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison looks to land a combination. Hermawan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hermawan wants to clinch.#TD#
Harrison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hermawan is trying to defend but Harrison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hermawan tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control.#SU#
Harrison decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1##CL#
Hermawan tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hermawan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harrison prevents it.
#BC#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Harrison lands a big head kick that sends Hermawan tumbling to the mat! Harrison takes a step backwards and waves Hermawan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hermawan is rocked!#TD#
Harrison is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Hermawan is in big trouble! Harrison is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Hermawan. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Steven Harrison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hermawan clinches. #TD2#
Warren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Warren looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hermawan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hermawan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hermawan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Warren landing strikes.
Hermawan is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Warren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Warren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hermawan is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Warren is working to tighten his grip on Hermawan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hermawan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Warren is really squeezing tight and eventually Hermawan passes out! Warren breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Warren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermawan keeps working. #SUB2#
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Edwards has hold of Hermawan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hermawan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Edwards cranks the arm and Hermawan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hermawan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mason Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hermawan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edwards quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Hermawan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermawan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Edwards is tightening it up a little... Hermawan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hermawan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hermawan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mason Edwards!
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