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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okafor tries to avoid it but Sambu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okafor to the ground. Okafor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Sambu manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a jab to Sambu's midsection.
Sambu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sambu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Okafor lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sambu. Okafor pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Toms dives in and scores a takedown into Sambu's guard.
Toms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toms with a nice head shot there.
Sambu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Toms tries to free his leg and advance position but Sambu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toms postures up in Sambu's guard and throws a big left but Sambu blocks it.
Toms trying to control but Sambu is working from the bottom.
Sambu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Toms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sambu keeping full guard, as Toms tries to pass.
Sambu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sambu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Toms counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Toms trying to control the position from guard on top but Sambu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toms preventing the sweep. #T2#
Toms trying to control the position from guard on top but Sambu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sambu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sambu is keeping the position for now.
Toms postures up in Sambu's guard and throws a big left but Sambu blocks it.
Toms pushing down on Sambu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sambu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toms. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Toms decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sambu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toms is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sambu.#T3##TD2#
Sambu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toms's half guard.
Sambu is just content to waste time from the top position. Toms takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Toms wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sambu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sambu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toms is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Toms wants to control from the top but Sambu keeps moving.
Toms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Toms trying to control but Sambu is working from the bottom.
Sambu wants to sweep but no luck.
Toms looking to pass the guard.
Toms wants to control from the top but Sambu keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sambu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Toms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sambu misses with a low kick.
Toms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sambu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toms.
Toms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toms moves out of range of the leg kick from Sambu.#TD#
Toms feints and as Sambu raises his hands in defense, Toms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Toms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toms prevents Sambu from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toms scoring with some ground and pound.
Toms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Toms trying to control but Sambu is working from the bottom.
Toms is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miko Toms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toms postures up in Sambu's guard and throws a big left but Sambu blocks it.
Sambu keeping moving, preventing Toms from controlling successfully.
Toms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sambu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Toms drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toms jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toms working some strikes from top position.
Toms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sambu controls Toms momentarily but Toms frees himself.
Toms prevents Sambu from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malam Sambu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toms looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sambu is fending him off so far but Toms persists. Nope, Sambu circles away and we're back to standing.
Sambu feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Sambu leaves Toms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sambu throws a body punch but Toms moves out of range.
Toms tries to clinch up but Sambu circles away and keeps his distance.
Toms throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sambu's waist but Sambu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toms off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miko Toms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sambu thows a leg kick but Toms checks it #TD#
and Toms counters with a shoot takedown. Sambu fights it but they end up in guard.
Toms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sambu wants to stand but Toms is controlling the position.
Sambu keeping full guard, as Toms tries to pass. #T4#
Toms trying to control but Sambu is working from the bottom.
Toms throwing strikes but missing.
Toms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sambu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sambu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sambu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toms 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.
Toms throwing strikes from guard but Sambu blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Toms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sambu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toms is out of range.
Sambu lands a really nice looking cross but Toms seems unphased.
Sambu sizes up Toms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sambu tries to clinch #KD#
and Toms counters with a head kick that drops Sambu to the mat! Sambu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Sambu is rocked!#TD#
Toms shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Sambu is on queer street and Toms is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Miko Toms!
After winning the bout, Miko Toms thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Sambu cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Sambu.#TD2#
Sambu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Sambu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sambu distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sambu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sambu throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #T1#
Sambu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Sambu from standing up.
Sambu lands a couple of digs.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sambu lands a couple of elbows.
Sambu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sambu distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sambu throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson controls Sambu momentarily but Sambu frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sambu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sambu stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sambu controlling from the top position.
Sambu trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sambu misses with a body shot.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malam Sambu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sambu takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sambu avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Sambu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Sambu swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Sambu misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sambu is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Sambu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson prevents Sambu from improving his position.#T4#
Sambu is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sambu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sambu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Sambu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Malam Sambu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Sambu controlling the pace.
Sambu working Johnson over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sambu gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Sambu gets a takedown into half guard.
Sambu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson gets full guard.#T1#
Sambu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sambu from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Sambu postures up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Sambu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sambu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sambu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sambu defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sambu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Sambu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sambu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sambu tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Sambu defends it.
Sambu tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Sambu controlling the position for now.#T3#
Sambu wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sambu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sambu controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Sambu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sambu.
Johnson looking to control but Sambu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson takes Sambu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sambu is in trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Sambu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sambu looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Sambu drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sambu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sambu is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Sambu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sambu distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sambu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sambu has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Sambu content to stall in guard here.
Sambu stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T1#
Sambu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sambu landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sambu working some strikes from top position.
Sambu content to stall in guard here.
Sambu preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sambu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Sambu defends easily.
Sambu lands a couple of digs.
Sambu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Sambu is proving a slippery customer.
Sambu with a nice head shot there.
Sambu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sambu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#T3#
Sambu is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Sambu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sambu stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Sambu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Sambu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sambu cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Sambu sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Sambu dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Sambu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sambu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sambu postures up.
Sambu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sambu with a nice head shot there.
Sambu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malam Sambu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sambu preventing the sweep.
Johnson has control of Sambu's left arm, preventing Sambu from doing any damage.
Leeroy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sambu is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malam Sambu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sambu 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malam Sambu!
During a confident post fight interview, Malam Sambu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leeroy Johnson had this to say: 'Shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Price misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Price tries to sprawl but Sambu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sambu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sambu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sambu stops Price from getting back to his feet.
Sambu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sambu prevents Price from standing back up.
Price tries to get to full guard but Sambu has control of the leg. #SUB#
Price is defending against the submission attempts here by Sambu.
#T1#
Well, if Sambu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sambu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sambu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Price has taken the fight to the clinch.
#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.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Sambu avoids the damage to the body.
Price lands a good knee to the midsection. Sambu won't want to take too many of those.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from Sambu.
Price putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sambu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sambu is defending well for now.
Sambu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sambu stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sambu misses with a punch to the body.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sambu.
Sambu managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Sambu throws an elbow but it misses.
Sambu effectively controlling the action here.
Knees to the body from Price.
Price has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sambu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Price can turn it around.#T3#
Sambu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Price prevents a takedown attempt there.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Malam Sambu has been cut.#BC2#
Price breaks the clinch.
Price tries to land a front kick but Sambu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sambu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sambu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Price darts in and clinches Sambu up against the cage.
Sambu tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malam Sambu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sambu takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sambu blocks a head kick by Price.
Sambu attempts a counter takedown but Price avoids it well and moves away.
Price lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sambu will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Sambu shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sambu is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sambu tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Price has closed the distance and engaged Sambu in a clinch.
Price misses with a knee to the head.
Price is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sambu blocks a body shot from Price.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Sambu moves out of range easily.
As Price tries to get set, Sambu tries to push him back and clinch up but Price manages to avoid the attempt.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Sambu moves out of range easily.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Price rushes Sambu and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malam Sambu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price throws a push kick but Sambu slaps the foot to one side.
Sambu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sambu blocks a head kick by Price.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Price enables Sambu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Price manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Sambu trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sambu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sambu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sambu postures up.
Sambu working some strikes from top position.
Sambu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Sambu is standing up over Price. Price looks to escape but Sambu dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is looking to reverse the position.#ES2#
Price throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Sambu pushes Price up against the cage in a clinch.
Sambu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Price avoids the elbow strike from Sambu, against the cage.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sambu avoids it.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sambu.
Marc Price seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Sambu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Price is trying to keep an underhook but Sambu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Price tries to get to full guard but Sambu has control of the leg.
Malam Sambu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price taking some punishment here, with Sambu in his half guard.
Price scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sambu manages to mount him!
Sambu lands with some strikes.
Sambu scoring with strikes but Price is staying in there.
Sambu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Price is trying to escape the mount.
Sambu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price taking shots to the head.
Sambu controlling his opponent.
Sambu dominating with strikes here.
Sambu landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Price tries to lock up and control but Sambu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Sambu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Price turns into him and now he's in Sambu's guard.
Sambu pulls Price in to control the position.
Sambu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sambu, not yet.
Sambu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sambu scoring with some ground and pound.
Sambu cracks Price with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malam Sambu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sambu misses with a double jab.
Price throws a nice head kick!
Sambu tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
Sambu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Price throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Sambu moves into range and clinches up with Price.
Price lands an elbow just above Sambu 's eye.
Price crunches a lovely knee into Sambu's ribcage.
Sambu avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Sambu managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Sambu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sambu avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Sambu leaning against his opponent.
Sambu misses with some punches.
#TD#
Sambu lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sambu won't allow Price to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sambu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sambu trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Sambu is proving a slippery customer.
Sambu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sambu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sambu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sambu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Price throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Price gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Sambu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sambu is one step ahead there.
Sambu cracks Price with a solid left hand.
Sambu connects with a couple of short punches.
Sambu works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Sambu postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow. #SUB#
Sambu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Price dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sambu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sambu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sambu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sambu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Sambu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Price is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sambu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Price keeping moving, preventing Sambu from controlling successfully.
Sambu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sambu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sambu cracks Price with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malam Sambu.
I think Sambu 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malam Sambu!
During a confident post fight interview, Malam Sambu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu lands a jab-cross combination.
Sambu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Sambu darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sambu.
#TD#
Sambu has hold of one of Boy's legs. Boy is fighting the takedown attempt but Sambu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sambu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sambu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boy working for a triangle but Sambu defends it easily.
Sambu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sambu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sambu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy stands and throws Sambu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Boy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Boy is working to tighten his grip on Sambu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sambu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boy is really squeezing tight and eventually Sambu passes out! Boy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chase Boy!
Chase Boy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu moves to clinch but Okafor breaks away
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Sambu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Sambu didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Sambu is rocked!
Sambu misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a big right hand! Oh Sambu is in trouble here! Okafor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
An out of breath Mike Okafor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Morales darts in and clinches Sambu up against the cage.
Morales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sambu blocks an uppercut.
Sambu blocking some punches.
Sambu blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Sambu has Morales pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sambu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morales tumbling to the mat - Sambu dives into Morales's guard.
Morales is wriggling around but Sambu manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Sambu is nestled in close to Morales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morales trying to control from the bottom.
Sambu content to control rather than advance.
Sambu is nestled in close to Morales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sambu tries to pass to full mount but Morales defends it.
Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sambu on the ground.
Sambu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Morales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sambu passes to full mount!
Morales is trying desperately to improve position.
Morales in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sambu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morales looks a forlorn figure.
Sambu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sambu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morales?
#T2#
Sambu lands with some strikes.
Sambu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sambu working the ground and pound effectively.
Sambu breaks from Morales's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morales tries to hold on but Sambu postures up.
BOOM! Sambu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sambu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sambu looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales!
Sambu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sambu content just to control the position here.
Sambu lands a big elbow.
Sambu lands a big elbow. #T3#
Sambu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morales?
Sambu with shots to the head and body - Morales looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sambu lands a big shot there that rocks Morales but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sambu landing shots from mount.
Sambu lands a heavy elbow.
Morales wants to hold on but Sambu pushes him away.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Morales taking shots to the head.
Sambu with shots to the head and body - Morales looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sambu lands with some strikes.
Sambu unloading with bombs!
Morales is in a horrible position here. Sambu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sambu content just to control the position here.
Sambu with shots to the head and body - Morales looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sambu cracks Morales with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sambu dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sambu working Morales over with strikes here.
Sambu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morales in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morales is bucking up trying to escape but Sambu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sambu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sambu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sambu lands a nice shot to the head.
Sambu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morales's face.
Sambu working the ground and pound effectively.
Sambu working the ground and pound effectively.
Sambu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sambu blocks an uppercut.
Sambu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sambu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sambu.
#TD2#
Sambu has picked Morales up - he's going for a ride! Sambu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Morales tries to get to full guard but Sambu has control of the leg.
Sambu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sambu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sambu lands a nice short elbow.
Morales trying to control here.
Sambu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Sambu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Sambu connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sambu in particular looking to stall.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malam Sambu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sambu winds up and cracks Morales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sambu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Sambu.
Sambu is nestled in close to Morales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sambu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Sambu connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Sambu lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Sambu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morales wants to control but Sambu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morales has hold of Sambu's hands but Sambu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sambu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sambu lands a nice short elbow.
Sambu 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.
Sambu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sambu slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sambu lands a nice short elbow.
Sambu working Morales over with strikes.
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. Sambu connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Sambu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Morales taking some punishment here, with Sambu in his half guard.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morales taking some punishment here, with Sambu in his half guard.
Sambu winds up and cracks Morales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sambu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Sambu there.
Sambu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sambu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sambu working over Morales with some ground and pound. Morales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Sambu working over Morales with some ground and pound. Morales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sambu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sambu working over Morales with some ground and pound. Morales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sambu controlling the action here.
Sambu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sambu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sambu looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales!
Sambu scoring with strikes but Morales is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Sambu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Morales gets tackled into the cage by Sambu. Sambu maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Sambu tightens his grip and picks Morales up, before dumping him to the ground. Morales manages to land in guard.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
Sambu with a nice head shot there.
Sambu content to stall in guard here.
Sambu cracks Morales with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Morales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sambu has picked Morales up and slammed him! Morales can't keep hold of the triangle and Sambu manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Morales takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Morales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sambu working the ground and pound.
Sambu scoring with punches and elbows.
Morales seems a little lost for a moment, as Sambu dominates the positioning.
Morales struggling a bit here.
Sambu is working Morales over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sambu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morales some visible discomfort.
Sambu working the ground and pound.
Sambu cracks Morales with a big right hand but Morales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sambu lands some shots froms side control.
Sambu working the ground and pound. #T2#
Sambu looks up at the clock and then as Morales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sambu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Morales is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sambu connects with a decent elbow.
Sambu looks up at the clock and then as Morales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sambu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sambu grinds an elbow into Morales's temple.
Sambu scores with punches from side control.
Sambu lands an elbow.
Sambu is chipping away with strikes.
Sambu working the ground and pound from side control.
Sambu is staying tight to Morales's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sambu looks up at the clock and then as Morales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sambu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sambu lands a nice forearm strike.
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Sambu lands a nice forearm strike.
Sambu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sambu landing a few strikes.
Sambu working the ground and pound from side control.
Sambu cracks Morales with a big elbow.
Sambu grinds an elbow into Morales's temple.
Morales takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sambu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morales is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sambu connects with a decent elbow.
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morales is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sambu connects with a decent elbow.
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sambu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
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.
Sambu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sambu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sambu working the head with strikes.
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morales takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sambu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morales some visible discomfort.
Morales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Malam Sambu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sambu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malam Sambu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sambu 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malam Sambu!
Malam Sambu 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu stuffs the takedown.
Sambu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Sambu avoids it well.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sambu counters with a single leg into guard. Jacobs didn't expect that.
Sambu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sambu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Sambu postures up. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sambu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sambu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sambu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sambu works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sambu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sambu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB2#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Sambu postures up.
Sambu trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Sambu passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Sambu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to control but Sambu passes into side.
Jacobs striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sambu in side control, throwing shots but Jacobs defends.
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jacobs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sambu is staying active.#T2#
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jacobs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sambu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sambu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacobs is concentrating on defense, preventing Sambu from advancing position.
Sambu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sambu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Sambu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sambu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sambu pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Jacobs gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sambu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sambu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sambu postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Sambu landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sambu defends it easily.#T4#
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Sambu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sambu 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 Jacobs.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacobs looks winded!
Jacobs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Sambu.
Sambu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Sambu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Sambu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jacobs.
#TD#
Sambu wants the takedown. Jacobs is fighting it off but Sambu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jacobs's guard against the cage.
Sambu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Sambu slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jacobs working for a triangle but Sambu defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Sambu lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sambu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sambu is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sambu is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Sambu pushes Jacobs off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Sambu lands an overhand right.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sambu counters with a series of strikes. Jacobs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malam Sambu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Jacobs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sambu throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Sambu darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Sambu stalling in the clinch.
Sambu lands with a right to the head.
Sambu lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sambu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sambu. #TD#
Sambu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sambu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sambu pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sambu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sambu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sambu chips away with some ground and pound.
Sambu landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sambu defends well.
Sambu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sambu working some strikes from top position.
Sambu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sambu defends it easily.
Sambu stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sambu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sambu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Sambu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Sambu counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikey Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sambu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Sambu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sambu is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Sambu keeps him under control.
Sambu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sambu winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sambu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jacobs is tightening it up a little... Sambu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sambu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sambu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mikey Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sambu. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrison Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sambu avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Morales drives through and clinches with Sambu against the cage.
#TD2#
Sambu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morales is trying to keep an underhook but Sambu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sambu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Sambu there.
Morales has hold of Sambu's hands but Sambu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sambu working over Morales with some ground and pound. Morales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Sambu there.
Sambu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morales wants to control but Sambu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Sambu connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morales is looking to improve his position.
Sambu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Sambu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sambu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sambu passes to full mount!
Sambu cracks Morales with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sambu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sambu content just to control the position here.
Sambu lands a nice shot to the head.
Sambu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sambu unloading with bombs!
Sambu content just to control the position here.
Sambu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sambu controlling the position easily from mount.
Sambu lands a big elbow.
Sambu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sambu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sambu landing strikes from the mount and Morales is in trouble!
Sambu working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Morales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sambu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Sambu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sambu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morales's face.
Sambu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sambu looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Sambu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sambu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sambu dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Sambu lands a big elbow.
Sambu landing strikes from the mount and Morales is in trouble!
Morales is bucking up trying to escape but Sambu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sambu lands a nice shot to the head.
Sambu with the ground and pound from mount.
Sambu lands a big shot there that rocks Morales but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Sambu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Sambu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sambu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sambu looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales!
Sambu dominating with strikes here.
Morales is trying desperately to improve position.
Sambu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Sambu drives through with a takedown into Morales's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sambu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sambu controls the pace.
Sambu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sambu on the ground.
Morales is trying to keep Sambu in close.
Sambu scoring with some ground and pound.
Sambu pushes down on Morales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sambu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Sambu there. #T1#
Sambu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sambu lands strikes from half guard.
Sambu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sambu working Morales over with strikes.
Sambu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sambu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morales is looking to control Sambu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morales avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sambu controlling the pace.
Sambu 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sambu in particular looking to stall.
Sambu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Morales trying to hold on to Sambu's head to control him but Sambu postures up.
Morales has hold of Sambu's hands but Sambu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sambu content to control rather than advance.
Sambu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sambu drops an elbow to the side of Morales's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sambu lands a nice short elbow.
Morales is looking to escape.
Sambu working Morales over with strikes.
Sambu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Sambu seems content to control.#T3#
Sambu working Morales over with strikes.
Morales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sambu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malam Sambu has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Sambu connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple. #SUB2#
Morales is defending against the submission attempts here by Sambu.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morales has hold of Sambu's hands but Sambu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Sambu connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple. #T4#
Morales has hold of Sambu's hands but Sambu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sambu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sambu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Sambu connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Sambu lands strikes from half guard.
Sambu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sambu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sambu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sambu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sambu breaks from Morales's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Morales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sambu slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
#TD2#
Morales gets caught flat footed, as Sambu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sambu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morales has momentary wrist control but Sambu slips an elbow through the middle.
Sambu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morales's head.
Sambu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sambu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morales being controlled here, momentarily.
Sambu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu advances to full mount.
Sambu landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Sambu looking to secure an arm triangle but Morales defends it well.
Morales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sambu lands a couple of good shots and Morales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sambu lands with a hammerfist to the side of Morales's head.
Sambu has good solid back control here.
Sambu lands a shot to the head. #T2#
Sambu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morales doesn't escape.
Sambu scores with strikes from the back.
Sambu is working the ground and pound. Can Morales escape?
Sambu has Morales flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sambu throwing damaging strikes from the back! Morales could be in trouble here!
Morales takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Morales hold on?! Sambu is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Morales is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sambu.
Sambu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Morales to escape the position.
#T3#
Sambu scores with punches and elbows.
Sambu lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Morales hold on?!
Sambu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sambu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Morales.
Sambu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Sambu looking for the RNC.
Morales takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sambu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sambu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sambu throwing damaging strikes from the back! Morales could be in trouble here!
Sambu is punishing Morales with strikes - can he finish him?!
Morales is trying to remain composed but Sambu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Sambu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sambu is working the ground and pound. Can Morales escape?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sambu controlling the positon.
Sambu is punishing Morales with some ground and pound.
The referee is taking a good look at Morales as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sambu!
Malam Sambu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sambu controlling from the back.
Harrison Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Malam Sambu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sambu 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malam Sambu! |
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