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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Cold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cold stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Cold instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lawerence breaks from the clinch.
Cold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cold wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawerence closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cold circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lawerence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cold throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawerence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawerence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cold tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lawerence shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Cold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawerence.
Lawerence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cold tries to get to full guard but Lawerence has control of the leg.
Lawerence is trying to control. Cold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawerence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawerence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawerence.
Lawerence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Lawerence stands up from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawerence blocks a head kick by Cold.
Lawerence was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cold closes the distance and clinches up with Lawerence, looking for a takedown. Cold pushes Lawerence against the cage but Lawerence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawerence swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cold avoids the head kick by Lawerence.
Cold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawerence but Lawerence pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cold tries to keep at a distance but Lawerence has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lawerence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3##CL2#
Cold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cold is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawerence gets an underhook and turns Cold into the cage.
Lawerence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawerence will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cold up against the cage.#BC#
Lawerence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cold fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawerence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Cold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawerence can pounce on him.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawerence as he jumps to the side.
Johnny Lawerence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lawerence closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawerence lands in his opponent's guard.
Lawerence throwing strikes but missing.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Lawerence from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawerence advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawerence dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawerence takes the fight into the clinch.
Cold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawerence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawerence walks away with a smile on his face. Cold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cold wants to clinch up but Lawerence keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Lawerence has managed to clinch.
Cold is trying to pull guard but Lawerence has him pressed against the cage.
Johnny Lawerence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayne Cold.
Lawerence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawerence fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawerence shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Lawerence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cold napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawerence working the ground and pound but Cold is defending the strikes.
Lawerence controlling the position. #T1#
Cold wants to control but Lawerence postures up.
Cold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawerence. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Lawerence stands up.
Lawerence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawerence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
Lawerence tries to close the distance and clinch but Cold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawerence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawerence wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawerence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawerence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cold's waist but Cold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawerence off to one side. #TD#
Lawerence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cold!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cold is trying desperately to improve position.
Cold is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lawerence prevents Cold from getting the reversal.
Lawerence 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.#T3#
Cold is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Johnny Lawerence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lawerence is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cold to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cold shrugs it off.
Lawerence looking to finish with strikes here!
Lawerence misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lawerence is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cold is surviving well by controlling Lawerence's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Lawerence is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cold can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Cold wants to hold on but Lawerence pushes him away.
Lawerence prevents Cold from getting the reversal.
Lawerence avoids the attempt from Cold to control.
Lawerence sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawerence content just to control the position here.
Lawerence landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawerence dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lawerence forces Cold back against the cage and clinches.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cold manages to break the clinch.
Cold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnny Lawerence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cold tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Lawerence manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cold on his heels. He'll look to pass Cold's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawerence is looking to work some ground and pound but Cold has wrist control.
Lawerence advances position into side control!
Lawerence misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Cold is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lawerence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cold, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lawerence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawerence working the ground and pound but Cold is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Lawerence tries for a kimura but Cold is defending well.
Cold throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lawerence creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cold sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lawerence tries to score with some ground and pound. Cold controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cold is trying to control Lawerence's posture but Lawerence avoids it.
Lawerence trying to control the position but Cold is working away.
Cold defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Lawerence are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lawerence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cold keeps working.
Lawerence in side control, throwing shots but Cold defends. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Cold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawerence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cold pinned against the cage. Cold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cold throws a leg kick which misses Lawerence's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawerence tries to avoid it.
Lawerence misses with a takedown attempt
and Cold counters with a left and a right that stings Lawerence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lawerence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawerence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cold.
Cold is looking to clinch but Lawerence is avoiding it.
Lawerence throws a big counter combination but Cold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Lawerence tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cold defends well and Lawerence ends up having to push Cold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawerence throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
Cold looking to throw knees to the head but Lawerence is blocking nicely.
Lawerence is trying to pull guard but Cold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Cold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cold shoots in but no luck this time.
Cold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawerence shoots in for a double leg but Cold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cold dives in and grabs Lawerence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawerence pushes down on Cold's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cold clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold tries to break free but Lawerence pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zayne Cold.
I think Lawerence 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawerence!
Johnny Lawerence looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy'.
In defeat, Zayne Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'As my mum once said, every loss is one step closer to achieving greatness, and brother, I will not let this win stop me from finding you. I will end your career, put you in poverty. Just like you did to our family.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
McNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cold feints a counter leg kick.
Cold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNamara.
Cold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNamara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cold pinned against the cage. Cold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McNamara blocks the body kick.
Cold lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McNamara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cold is not content to let McNamara control the position.
McNamara happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Cold tries to improve position but can't.
Cold can't do much from the bottom here.
McNamara tries to stand but Cold is controlling his head.
McNamara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU#
McNamara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
McNamara gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
McNamara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McNamara content to control rather than advance.
McNamara tries to stand and escape but Cold is controlling the position.
Cold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNamara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
McNamara stands up and beckons Cold to join him on the feet.
Cold lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
McNamara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for McNamara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
McNamara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cold sprawls well initially but McNamara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McNamara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McNamara is working away from the top position though.
Cold looks like he's trying to stand up.
McNamara content to control rather than advance. #T4#
McNamara lands with a punch from half guard.
McNamara prevents Cold from improving his position.
Cold throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and McNamara manages to pass to side control.
McNamara has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! McNamara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason McNamara dominated that round.
That's time! McNamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - McNamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McNamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNamara moves in looking to clinch but Cold pushes him off.
Cold circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
McNamara gets the takedown into side control.
McNamara scoring with punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cold can do anything to dispel that myth.
McNamara landing a few strikes. #SU#
McNamara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNamara slips a jab and a cross from Cold.
#TD#
McNamara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
McNamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
McNamara is looking to stand up but Cold won't let him.
McNamara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
McNamara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McNamara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Cold has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
McNamara slips nicely into half guard.
McNamara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason McNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Cold wants to control but McNamara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McNamara works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
McNamara is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cold to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cold shrugs it off.
McNamara working the ground and pound effectively.
McNamara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3##SUB#
McNamara is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cold can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McNamara prevents Cold from getting the reversal.
McNamara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Cold really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
McNamara working for a guillotine from mount but Cold is in no mood to give up.
McNamara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McNamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?#T4#
McNamara with a couple of short strikes.
McNamara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McNamara controlling the pace for now.
McNamara scoring with strikes but Cold is staying in there.
McNamara controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason McNamara 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#
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by McNamara.
McNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Cold jumps guard but McNamara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cold misses with a knee strike.
Cold tries to pull guard but McNamara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNamara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mason McNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayne Cold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for McNamara with that takedown attempt.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.#T1##TD#
McNamara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cold's half guard.
Cold tries to kick McNamara off in order to stand up. McNamara Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cold is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McNamara asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McNamara advances nicely into full mount.
McNamara with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
McNamara has hold of Cold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
BOOM! McNamara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold wants to hold on but McNamara pushes him away.
McNamara lands a heavy elbow.
McNamara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McNamara looking to control but Cold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
McNamara wants to finish this one by submission but Cold is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McNamara.
McNamara controlling from the full mount.
Cold is looking to get to half guard.
McNamara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cold can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McNamara cracks Cold with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cold can't escape the position.
#T4#
McNamara controlling the position easily from mount.
Cold is desperately trying to improve his position but McNamara has a good base and remains in mount.
Cold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McNamara controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
McNamara looking to secure an arm triangle but Cold defends it well.
McNamara with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason McNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McNamara, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason McNamara!
A victorious Mason McNamara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Zayne Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'As my mum once said, every loss is one step closer to achieving greatness, and brother, I will not let this win stop me from finding you. I will end your career, put you in poverty. Just like you did to our family.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Rafael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rafael thumps Cold with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cold.
Cold wants to clinch but Rafael slips to the side#TD2#
and Rafael counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cold won't be happy with that.
Cold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cold tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold wants to get back to his feet.
Cold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Cold being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Cold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cold is trying to escape the position but Rafael is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Rafael's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rafael lands some shots froms side control.
Cold being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rafael working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cold tries to bench press Rafael off him but Rafael keeps the position. #SU2#
Rafael decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Rafael shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cold as he avoids it easily.
Rafael misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Cold gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rafael jumps guard and drags Cold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cold trying to control but Rafael is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cold drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rafael manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cold has Rafael in his guard.#REVB#
Cold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rafael on the ground.
Cold wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Rafael stands and throws Cold's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Rafael decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Rafael manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cold on his heels. He'll look to pass Cold's guard now, I'm sure.
Rafael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rafael postures up and lands a big shot to Cold's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold looking to control.
#SUB2#
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Cold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cold manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Cold's guard.
Cold wants to improve his position but instead Rafael has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cold gets tackled into the cage by Rafael. Rafael maintains the clinch.
Rafael is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rafael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rafael looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cold!
Cold trying to control but Rafael flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rafael scores with strikes from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rafael controlling the position well here. Cold rolled but Rafael kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Let's hope that Rafael 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rafael is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rafael scores with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rafael controlling the positon.
Rafael scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Cold right now.
Rafael scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cold is looking for a way out. #T3#
Cold breaks Rafael's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rafael is pulling down on Cold's head. It's preventing any offense from Cold, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Rafael had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cold defends it easily.
Rafael has his hands on Cold's head, controlling the position.
Rafael trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
Rafael keeping moving, preventing Cold from controlling successfully.
Rafael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cold is one step ahead there.
Rafael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cold wanted to stand there but Rafael had control of the position.
Rafael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rafael is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Rafael.
Rafael throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Cold fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt - Cold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cold gets caught napping as Rafael dives in and scores a takedown. Cold manages to retain guard.
Rafael distracts Cold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Rafael stands up and waves to Cold to follow him. #T1#
Rafael shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cold pinned against the cage. Cold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rafael tries to clinch up.
Rafael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cold.
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Rafael has managed to clinch.
Cold has Rafael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rafael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zayne Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafael is pressed up against the cage. Cold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rafael down to the mat. Rafael avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cold tries to sprawl but Rafael drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Rafael perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Rafael connects with a nice short shot to Cold's temple. #T3#
Rafael is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Rafael is looking for a kimura but Cold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rafael to get the leverage.
Rafael looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cold wants to get back to his feet.
Rafael prevents Cold from improving his position.
Rafael works his way into full mount!
Rafael punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Rafael raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rafael controlling the pace for now.
Cold working to try and regain half guard.
Alex Rafael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rafael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rafael 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rafael!
An out of breath Alex Rafael thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zayne Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'As my mum once said, every loss is one step closer to achieving greatness, and brother, I will not let this win stop me from finding you. I will end your career, put you in poverty. Just like you did to our family.'. |
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Event:
Dk 2: Asian Vs Wells
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cold clinches.
Madah looking for a takedown. #TD#
Madah works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Madah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Madah has hold of Cold's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cold seems comfortable defending it but Madah has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cold is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cold is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Madah couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ossamah Madah!
The defeated Zayne Cold had this to say: 'As my mum once said, every loss is one step closer to achieving greatness, and brother, I will not let this win stop me from finding you. I will end your career, put you in poverty. Just like you did to our family.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Gabriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gabriel looks to land a body kick but Cold moved away.
A lazy body kick from Gabriel
and Cold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Cold. No joy for Gabriel on that attempt.
Cold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cold blocks a jab.#CL2#
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel wants to take the fight to the mat but Cold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gabriel tries to break free but Cold pushes him back against the cage.
Gabriel is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gabriel is defending well for now.
Gabriel is trying to break the clinch but Cold is controlling him.
Cold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gabriel is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Gabriel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Gabriel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cold is trying to drag Gabriel to the mat but Gabriel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cold is trying to pull guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gabriel walks away with a smile on his face. Cold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Gabriel throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Gabriel.
Gabriel works Cold's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Gabriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacques Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Gabriel pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cold or perhaps it was just good defense by Gabriel, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Cold clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Cold tries to pull guard but Gabriel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gabriel tries to avoid it but Cold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gabriel to the ground. Gabriel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gabriel throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Gabriel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel throws a jab when Cold was well out of range.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Cold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Gabriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cold misses the shot to the body.
Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabriel is just out of range.
Gabriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gabriel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cold checks it well.
Cold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gabriel throws a big shot that misses.
Cold avoids the head kick by Gabriel.
Cold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gabriel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cold scores with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Gabriel finds it's target.
Cold shoots in but Gabriel avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cold is defended easily by Gabriel.
It looked like Gabriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold scores with a kick to the body.
Gabriel is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gabriel is fending him off so far but Cold persists. Nope, Gabriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Cold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gabriel pinned against the cage. Gabriel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cold checks the leg kick.
Gabriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Gabriel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gabriel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cold checks it well.
Cold moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gabriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Cold moves into the clinch.
Cold has Gabriel pushed against the cage.
Gabriel has had enough of the clinch but Cold keeps him there for the moment.
Gabriel is looking to break free of the clinch but Cold has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold goes for a takedown attempt but Gabriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gabriel's waist but Gabriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cold off to one side.
Gabriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Gabriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gabriel jabs at Cold's body.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabriel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Cold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gabriel is not content to let Cold control the position. #SU2#
Cold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gabriel to his feet. #T2#
Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gabriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cold wants to clinch but Gabriel slips to the side
and Gabriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cold lands a leg kick that knocks Gabriel off balance momentarily.
Gabriel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cold.
Jacques Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayne Cold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold avoids a kick to the body.
Cold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gabriel or perhaps it was just good defense by Cold, which made it look bad.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Gabriel throws a lazy body kick
and Cold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gabriel defends it nicely.
Cold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gabriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gabriel but Gabriel pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Cold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Cold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gabriel, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Cold working away.
Gabriel tries to buck Cold off but Cold is having none of it.
Gabriel is pushing Cold's head away, looking to escape. Cold manages to hold on to the position though.
Cold scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cold lands a nice forearm strike.
Gabriel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cold asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gabriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cold is trying to get an arm triangle but Gabriel is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Gabriel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A lazy body kick from Gabriel
and Gabriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cold blocks the body kick.
Gabriel throws a sloppy head kick
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold moves out of range of the body kick.
Gabriel throws a lazy head kick
and Cold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabriel throws out the jab.
Cold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cold moves out of range as Gabriel throws a body kick.
Gabriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cold.
Gabriel is looking to counter punch.
Gabriel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gabriel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cold somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cold misses with a straight right.
Cold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gabriel is looking to counter punch.
Jacques Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cold is defended easily by Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a sloppy head kick
and Cold counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Cold.
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cold defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Cold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cold jumps guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacques Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayne Cold.
Cold throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2##BC2#
Cold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Gabriel misses.
Cold avoids a kick to the body.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cold.
Cold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold stalling the fight.
Gabriel working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Cold jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Cold around his waist. Cold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Gabriel finds it's target.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Cold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gabriel is looking to score with low kicks.
Cold blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
#T4#
Gabriel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cold scores with a three punch combo!
Cold wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Cold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gabriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cold moves away.
Cold blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cold has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cold dives in and grabs Gabriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gabriel pushes down on Cold's head and hops out.
Gabriel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cold counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Cold rushes Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacques Gabriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zayne Cold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gabriel 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Gabriel!
Jacques Gabriel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Zayne Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'As my mum once said, every loss is one step closer to achieving greatness, and brother, I will not let this win stop me from finding you. I will end your career, put you in poverty. Just like you did to our family.'. |
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