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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Akos moves into range and clinches up with Mint.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Mint.
Mint tries to throw a body punch but Akos avoids it by throwing Mint back against the cage.
Mint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akos's elbow.
Akos pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Akos has clasped his hands together around Mint's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Akos tries to move to full mount but Mint actually manages to regain half guard.
Akos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mint!
Mint tries to reverse the position but Akos maintains control.
Akos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Mint tries to hold on but Akos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akos controlling the position easily from mount.
Akos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Akos 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.
Akos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mint is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Akos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mint is bucking up trying to escape but Akos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SU2#
Akos get's back to his feet.
Akos slips under a jab.
Akos shoots in looking for a takedown. Mint tries to sprawl out of it but Akos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Mint gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Akos to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Akos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mint working a defensive guard here.
Mint wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akos stands up over Mint, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akos is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Akos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Akos gets to his feet - Mint follows without any prompting.
A swing and a miss from Mint.#TD2#
Akos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mint is trying to keep Akos in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Akos 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#
Akos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mint.
Mint swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Akos with that takedown attempt.
Akos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mint avoids it really well and circles away.
Mint throws an overhand right that lands on Akos's shoulder, as Akos tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Akos has closed the distance and engaged Mint in a clinch.
Mint scores with a shot to the side of Akos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint can't find room to land a body shot as Akos controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mint.
Mint lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akos backwards.
Mint blocks an elbow strike from Akos.
Mint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Mint misses with a punch on the inside.
Mint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akos prevents a body shot from Mint. #BC2#
Akos breaks the clinch.
Akos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Akos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mint looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akos scoring with punches and elbows.
Akos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mint's shoulder. That is not cool.
Akos grinds an elbow into Mint's temple.
Mint taking a bit of punishment here - Akos scoring with strikes. #T2#
Akos tries to advance to mount but Mint denies him.
Mint is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mint taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akos unloading with bombs!
Mint reaches up to try and control the position but Akos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mint rolls and tries to escape and now Akos has his back!
Akos is punishing Mint with some ground and pound.
Mint is trapped and Akos is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mint is in bad spot here.
Akos gets his hands free as Mint looks to control.
Akos gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T3#
Akos has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mint.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Akos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akos is hanging on to Mint's back as he tries to escape.
Sandor Akos has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Akos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Akos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Mint trying to control the hands but Akos breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mint is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Akos gets his way!
#SUB2#
Akos looking for the RNC.
Mint wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mint preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Akos.
Akos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Akos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Akos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandor Akos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akos throws a sloppy head kick and Mint moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Akos moves into the clinch successfully.
Mint throws a head punch that misses.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akos wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akos jumps guard but Mint stands there with Akos around his waist. Akos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pepper Mint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Akos.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mint pushes Akos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Akos is trying to pull guard but Mint has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Akos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Mint misses.
And Akos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mint pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akos misses with a double jab.
No luck for Akos with that takedown attempt.
Mint connects with a body shot that sends Akos's belly button to the back.
Akos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mint.
Akos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mint swivels and escapes.
Mint lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akos slips a jab from Mint.
Mint throws a body shot but no joy.
Akos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Akos blocks a head kick by Mint.
#TD2#
Akos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mint defending well though.
Akos controlling the action here.
Mint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mint is looking to control Akos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mint avoid being mounted?#T3#
Mint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mint reverses the position - he's now on top in Akos's guard. #SUB2#
Mint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mint has managed to get both his arms back between Akos's legs - danger averted.
Akos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mint is one step ahead there.
Akos has his hands on Mint's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pepper Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandor Akos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepper Mint showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Akos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Akos takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Akos.
Akos keeps control of Waters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Akos manages to break the clinch.
Waters throws a right and a left that Akos avoids nicely.
Waters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Akos instigates a clinch.
Waters tries a knee to the head but Akos blocks it.
Waters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akos can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Akos breaks the clinch.
Waters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akos's waist but Akos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Waters off to one side.
Akos wants to counter the offense by Waters and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Akos takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Akos tries for a takedown but Waters manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akos checks the leg kick.
Akos fails with the takedown.
Sully Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Akos.
Waters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Waters. Those never looked like landing.
Waters fails to land with a series of punches.
Waters looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Akos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Waters uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akos misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Akos instigates a clinch.
Waters tries to circle away but Akos has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Waters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
No joy there for Waters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Akos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Akos clinches. #BC2#
Akos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Waters. Those never looked like landing.
Akos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akos shoots in and drives through. Waters sprawls well.
Sully Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Waters. Those never looked like landing.
Akos tries a head kick but it misses.
Waters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waters is breathing heavily.
Waters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akos.
Akos closes the distance and clinches up with Waters, looking for a takedown. Akos pushes Waters against the cage but Waters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waters defends well and Akos ends up having to push Waters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Akos breaks away and moves out of range.
Akos lands with a good body shot.
Waters thows a leg kick but Akos checks it #CL2#
and Akos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akos looking for a takedown.
Akos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waters to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Akos tries to score a body lock takedown but Waters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Waters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akos is trying to pull guard but Waters turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Akos jumps guard.
Waters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Waters stands up over Akos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Waters prevents Akos from getting back to his feet.
Waters trying to control but Akos is working from the bottom.
Akos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waters is one step ahead there.
Akos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Waters looking to sit in guard and control but Akos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Akos trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akos is controlling him.
Akos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
Waters wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sully Waters will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Akos looks for a takedown but Waters sprawls well.
As Akos looks to move away, Waters throws a big counter combo but Akos just gets out of the way.
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Akos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Waters misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Waters there.#CUT#It looks like Sandor Akos has been cut.
Waters misses with a double jab.
Akos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Waters wants to clinch but Akos slips to the side
and Akos counters with a one-two to the body.
Waters tries to bum rush Akos with a series of wild strikes but Akos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akos stuffs the takedown attempt from Waters. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters throws a sloppy head kick and Akos moves out of range easily.
Akos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Waters defends it nicely.
Sully Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Akos.
Akos misses with a takedown attempt - Waters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A punch combination from Waters misses.
Sully Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Akos unleashes a big counter combination but Waters bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akos darts in looking for a takedown but Waters gets double underhooks and turns Akos into the cage.
Akos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waters looks to land a combination but Akos avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akos shoots in for a takedown but Waters shows good takedown defense.
Waters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Waters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Akos takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters can't break the clinch.
Waters misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Akos pulls guard effortlessly.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Akos is retaining full guard. #T2#
Waters preventing the sweep.
Waters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akos has Waters pulled in close to control his posture.
Akos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Waters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akos is trying to get back to full guard.
Akos is staying active underneath Waters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Waters scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akos has his hands clasped together around Waters's back. He's all about the action.
Akos wants to control but Waters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Akos tries to roll over but Waters keeps him under control.
Waters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Waters moves into full mount! Akos won't be happy about that!
Akos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Akos tries to lock up and control but Waters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akos keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Akos is still trying to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Waters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sully Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Waters trying to control but Akos is having none of it.
Waters 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.
Waters is really struggling to control Akos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters lands with some strikes.
Akos tries to reverse the position but Waters maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sully Waters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Akos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Waters gets caught napping as Akos dives in and scores a takedown. Waters manages to retain guard.
Akos looking to sit in guard and control but Waters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Waters wants to control from the top but Akos keeps moving. #SU#
Waters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akos, up you get!
Waters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waters throws a series of punches but Akos avoids them all with ease.
Akos tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Akos clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akos trying to land knees to the body.
Waters lands a body shot.
Waters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akos is defending well.
Waters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akos jumps guard but Waters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akos obliges.
Akos is trying to pull guard but Waters turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sully Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Akos.#TD2#
Akos pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Waters stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Waters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waters throws a nice looking combination but Akos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akos moves away.
Akos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Waters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Waters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Akos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akos shoots in looking for a takedown but Waters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akos closes the distance and clinches up with Waters, looking for a takedown. Akos pushes Waters against the cage but Waters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waters swings for the body but Akos moves out of range.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akos can do to turn this around?#T2#
Waters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akos looks to land a combination. Waters sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waters misses with a two punch combination.
Waters misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Akos moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akos looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Akos as the two fighters clinch.
Akos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Waters is trying to push Akos away but Akos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Waters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2#
Akos takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Waters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Waters tries to sprawl but Akos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akos is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.
Waters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waters.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Akos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Waters, up you get! #T4#
Akos misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Akos dives in and scores a takedown into Waters's guard.
Akos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Waters working a defensive guard here.
Akos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandor Akos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sully Waters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akos throws an elbow that misses. Waters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akos's guard. Nice move by Waters!#REVR#
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 Sully Waters.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Waters, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sully Waters! |
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