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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1# Doctore blocks a jab. Nettles darts in trying to clinch letting Doctore counter with a right hand. Doctore lands a nice hook to Nettles's body. Nettles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nettles misses with a body punch
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nettles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doctore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nettles. Nettles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Doctore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nettles doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# Doctore punishes Nettles's body with a nice straight punch. Nettles ducks right into an uppercut from Doctore. Nettles throws a hook to the side of Doctore's head but Doctore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Doctore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Doctore takes a swing at Nettles's ribcage but misses. Doctore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nettles misses. A big right from Nettles misses. #T2# Nettles throws an off balance right hand
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand. Nettles has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doctore paws at him with a jab and circles away. Doctore throwing a counter right hand but Nettles manages to avoid it. Doctore throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Nettles does a little dance to reset his feet. Doctore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nettles sees it coming and avoids it easily. Doctore with a body punch. A glancing blow. 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! Doctore misses with an uppercut. Doctore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nettles moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Doctore misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nettles manages to avoid it. Nettles with the counter takedown but Doctore avoids it easily. Doctore throws a jab when Nettles was well out of range. A big left from Doctore misses. Doctore avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Doctore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Nettles tries to clinch there but Doctore circles away.
Nettles darts in trying to clinch and Doctore counters with a straight right hand. Doctore scores with a jab to the head.
#T4# Doctore throws a body shot but no joy. Doctore swings for the body but Nettles moves out of range.
Nettles avoids the body shot from Doctore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Nettles does a little dance to reset his feet. Nettles defending well as Doctore loads up on a big left hand. Doctore looks to land a left hand but Nettles moved out of range nicely. Doctore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nettles moves away. Hortencia Nettles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Doctore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nettles was well out of range. Poor timing from Doctore. Doctore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doctore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oenomaus Doctore dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Doctore misses with a head kick.
Doctore defending well as Nettles loads up on a big left hand. #TD# Doctore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doctore lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Doctore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Nettles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Nettles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doctore defends well. Doctore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nettles can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2# Nettles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU# Doctore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Doctore slips a straight right by Nettles.#CL2# Nettles moves into the clinch. Nettles jumps guard but Doctore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nettles misses with a punch on the inside.
Nettles misses with a punch to the body.
Doctore digs a right hand underneath Nettles's ribcage. Nettles let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctore. Nettles misses with a body punch.
Nettles fails to pull guard.
Nettles tries to pull guard but Doctore forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Oenomaus Doctore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hortencia Nettles. Nettles throws a punch but it's blocked by Doctore. Nettles jumps guard but Doctore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Doctore breaks from the clinch.
Doctore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doctore lands a lovely overhand right. Nettles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doctore.
It looked like Doctore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nettles. Doctore swings for the body but Nettles moves out of range.
Nettles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch but Doctore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Nettles on the wrong end of a nice hook. Oenomaus Doctore is winning the standup battle so far. Nettles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doctore counters with a left to the body. Doctore swats away the attempt to clinch by Nettles. Doctore throws a hook but Nettles blocks it. Nettles is looking to clinch but Doctore is avoiding it.
Doctore takes a swing at Nettles's ribcage but misses. Doctore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4# Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doctore paws at him with a jab and circles away. A right-left combo lands from Doctore. Doctore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doctore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nettles moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Doctore throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Nettles is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Nettles misses with a left hand and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand. Nettles is still on wobbly legs! Can Doctore finish him? Doctore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nettles under the eye. Doctore throws a hook but Nettles blocks it. Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doctore swats him away and circles back towards the center. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oenomaus Doctore dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Nettles throws a looping overhand right but Doctore ducks down to avoid it. Nettles seems to have recovered his senses. Nettles misses with a left hand and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Doctore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nettles loads up on a big right hand but Doctore slips the punch. Nettles misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Doctore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doctore. Nettles tries to throw a body punch but Doctore avoids it by throwing Nettles back against the cage. Nettles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doctore after a bit of a struggle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nettles stalling the fight.
Nettles looking to slow down the pace here. Nettles swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Nettles can't find room to land a body shot as Doctore controls the action.
Nettles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nettles tries to pull guard but Doctore won't allow it.
Oenomaus Doctore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hortencia Nettles. Doctore stalling the fight.
Nettles misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Doctore manages to break the clinch.
Doctore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Doctore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nettles might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Nettles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2# Nettles closes the distance and clinches. Hortencia Nettles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Doctore lands a left hand.
Nettles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nettles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD# Nettles is fighting off a takedown attempt but Doctore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nettles to the mat. Nettles regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nettles controls Doctore momentarily but Doctore frees himself. #SUB2# Nettles is looking for a triangle but Doctore pushes his legs off easily.
#SU# Doctore stands up from Nettles's guard - Doctore perhaps looking for a knockout. Nettles misses with a hook. Doctore ducked under it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Doctore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Doctore connects with a right hand. Nettles shakes it off. Doctore throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Nettles tries to clinch up and Doctore counters with a right hand to the body. Doctore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nettles.#CL2# Nettles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doctore, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Doctore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Doctore lands with a shot to the body. Nettles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doctore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4# A nice combination there by Doctore.
Nettles misses with a hook. Doctore lands a body shot.
Nettles takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nettles wants to clinch. Doctore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Oenomaus Doctore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Doctore scores with a hook to the body. Nettles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight! Oenomaus Doctore showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doctore, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oenomaus Doctore! After the big win, Oenomaus Doctore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Nettles clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage. Nettles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. Nettles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow. Nettles throws a head punch that misses. Nettles misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Hughes pulls Nettles into guard.
#SUB# Hughes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nettles throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hughes's body to avoid the submission. Hughes has instead reached around Nettles's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hughes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Nettles moves into the clinch successfully.
Nettles misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Nettles has MacAdoo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nettles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacAdoo tumbling to the mat - Nettles dives into MacAdoo's guard.#SUB# MacAdoo is looking for a triangle but Nettles pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# MacAdoo is looking for a triangle but Nettles pushes his legs off easily.
Nettles scoring with some ground and pound. MacAdoo controls Nettles momentarily but Nettles frees himself. Nettles trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAdoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. MacAdoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Nettles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Nettles is looking for a kimura here.
Nettles not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB# MacAdoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nettles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Nettles maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! MacAdoo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nettles has cracked it and MacAdoo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nettles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hortencia Nettles! |
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Event:
HFC 87 - Todd vs Kirk
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1# Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
Valverde moves into range and connects with a jab. Nettles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A lazy left from Valverde finds it's target. Valverde lands a body shot.
Nettles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab. Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy. Valverde scores with a jab. Valverde feints and then cracks Nettles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nettles down. Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nettles. Nettles is looking to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch. Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nettles. Nettles slips a straight right by Valverde. Nettles tries to counter by clinching up but Valverde breaks away and moves out of range. Valverde throws a push kick but Nettles slaps the foot to one side. #CL# Nettles clinches up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nettles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valverde smiles and moves away.
Nettles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde. Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Nettles slips the punch. Nettles wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance. Nettles is looking to clinch. #T1# Nettles is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde connects with a looping right hand.
Nettles tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nettles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde tries a low kick but Nettles avoids it. Nettles tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it. Valverde doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss! Nettles moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off. Nettles missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Valverde misses with a hook. Nettles ducked under it nicely. Valverde scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Valverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nettles throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde. #T2# Nettles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde. Valverde avoids the body shot from Nettles.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nettles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Nettles moved out of range nicely. Nettles misses with a straight left. Valverde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nettles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Valverde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Valverde with a hook. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valverde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nettles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nettles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Valverde lands with a shot to the body. Nettles walks into a stiff left hand from Valverde. Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Valverde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3# Valverde swinging wildly here.
Nettles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valverde jabs Nettles right on the nose. Nettles blinks but takes it well. Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nettles has time to react. Nettles just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Nettles misses. Valverde connects with a looping right hand.
Valverde darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Valverde throws a front kick aimed at Nettles's knee but Nettles avoids it well. Nettles slips under a jab. Nettles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Valverde throws a front kick that sends Nettles stumbling back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Valverde throws out a loose jab but Nettles uses good head movement to avoid it. Nettles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valverde manages to circle out of the way. Valverde throws a series of punches but Nettles moves out of range. #T4# Valverde misses with an uppercut. Nettles saw that one coming. Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Nettles has managed to clinch.
Nettles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nettles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nettles jumps guard but Valverde stands there with Nettles around his waist. Nettles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valverde is trying to break free. Nettles is trying to pull guard but Valverde has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hortencia Nettles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nettles misses with some punches.
Valverde is trying to push Nettles away but Nettles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nettles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valverde to keep the fight standing. Nettles working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nettles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde 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# Valverde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde misses with a hook. Nettles ducked under it nicely. Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it. Valverde avoids the body shot from Nettles.
Valverde pushes Nettles away with a front kick. A swing and a miss from Nettles. Valverde scores with a decent looking hook. Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup. Valverde motions for Nettles to come forward. Valverde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Valverde swings for the body but Nettles moves out of range.
A slow jab from Nettles misses its intended target. Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Nettles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nettles is looking to take this one to the mat. Nettles throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde. Nettles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valverde walks away with a smile on his face. Nettles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1# Nettles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nettles is able to avoid easily. Nettles attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away. Nettles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nettles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nettles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nettles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Nettles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde. Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nettles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde blocks a jab. Nettles walks into a straight right hand from Valverde. Nettles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Nettles. Valverde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nettles with a body shot. Nettles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2# Valverde misses with a hook. Nettles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nettles doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Valverde with a hook. Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde misses with a looping left. Valverde swings for the body but Nettles moves out of range.
Valverde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nettles is out of range and Valverde settles back down. Nettles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde. As Valverde tries to get set, Nettles tries to push him back and clinch up but Valverde manages to avoid the attempt. Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Nettles. Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook. Nettles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde. Nettles loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch. Valverde misses with a looping left. Nettles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Valverde. #T3# Valverde looks to land a right hand but Nettles moved out of range. Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Valverde throws a head kick but Nettles moves out of range.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nettles was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde. A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde. Valverde blocks a jab. Valverde scores with a jab. Valverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nettles.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Nettles is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Valverde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nettles. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Nettles seems unphased.
Valverde lunges at Nettles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nettles's hand. #T4# Nettles wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance. A jab from Nettles misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nettles is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nettles doesn't seem bothered though. A swing and a miss from Valverde. Nettles tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range. Valverde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nettles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A nice leg kick lands there from Valverde. Valverde misses with an uppercut. Nettles saw that one coming. Nettles misses with a looping left. Valverde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nettles closes the distance but Valverde moves to the side and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Nettles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Nettles's shoulder, as Nettles tries to avoid the shot. Nettles misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming. Nettles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde. Valverde digs a good hook to Nettles's body.
Valverde darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nettles tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Nettles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Nettles does a little dance to reset his feet. Nettles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Valverde misses with an uppercut. A big left from Nettles misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away. Valverde misses with a wild body shot. Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Valverde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nettles avoids the head kick by Valverde.
#T1# Nettles avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Valverde tries to get set, Nettles tries to push him back and clinch up but Valverde manages to avoid the attempt. Valverde tests Nettles's chin there with a solid looking shot. Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nettles at a distance.
Valverde works the jab nicely. Valverde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Valverde looks to land a right hand but Nettles moved out of range. Nettles thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Nettles does a little dance to reset his feet. Valverde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nettles sees it coming and avoids it easily. Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nettles is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Nettles slips a jab from Valverde. Hortencia Nettles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Nettles throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it. Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook. Valverde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Valverde misses. Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Valverde. Valverde misses with a hook
#CL# and Nettles counters by clinching up. Nettles struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Nettles is controlling the position. Nettles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow. Nettles is struggling to control the position. Nettles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nettles misses with a body punch.
#T3# Nettles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Nettles is just out of range. Valverde misses with a right hand #CL# and Nettles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nettles. Nettles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valverde up against the cage. Valverde is trying to break free. Valverde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nettles throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde. Nettles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nettles misses with a body punch.
Nettles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nettles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Nettles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valverde smiles and moves away.
Nettles missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Valverde throws a quick inside leg kick. Valverde takes one to the chin there. Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nettles. That did some damage! Valverde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Valverde scores with a jab to the body. Valverde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nettles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Valverde throws a body shot but no joy. Nettles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde. Nettles misses with a straight left. A big right from Nettles misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Valverde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nettles on the side of the head. Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nettles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Bethania Valverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Valverde 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde! Bethania Valverde was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1# Nettles misses with a straight left. Nettles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nettles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xxx as he jumps to the side. Xxx appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nettles misses with a hook to the body
and Xxx counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Xxx keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Nettles moves into range and clinches up with Xxx. Nettles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nettles misses with a body punch.
Nettles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xxx's elbow. #T1# Nettles working aggressively here.
Nettles tries to pull guard but Xxx holds him up against the cage and eventually Nettles drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Xxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nettles closes the distance and clinches up with Xxx, looking for a takedown. Nettles pushes Xxx against the cage but Xxx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And Xxx responds with a good body kick, but Nettles manages to step out the way in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hortencia Nettles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Xxx darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Nettles trying to control here.
Nettles is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Xxx tries to stand and escape but Nettles is controlling the position. #SUB# Nettles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xxx pulls his head out easily. Xxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Nettles is looking for a sweep. Xxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Xxx stalling. Xxx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Xxx tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nettles. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Nettles gets caught napping as Xxx dives in and scores a takedown. Nettles manages to retain guard.#SUB# Nettles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xxx defends it easily. Xxx has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nettles is proving hard to escape from. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Nettles has an active guard here but Xxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Nettles is breathing heavily.#T4# Nettles is looking for a sweep. Xxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nettles is trying to control but Xxx manages to pass to mount!
Xxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Xxx prevents Nettles from getting the reversal. Xxx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nettles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Xxx controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx 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##TD2# Xxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Nettles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Xxx wants to stand up but Nettles has a hold of him and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Xxx decides to return to a standing position. #TD2# Nettles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xxx to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1# Nettles trying to control the position.
#SUB# Nettles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nettles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Nettles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Nettles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xxx defends well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Nettles has a closed guard, preventing Xxx from standing up. Nettles wants to sweep here but Xxx controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Nettles working for submissions but it's allowed Xxx to get to half guard.
#SUB# Nettles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3# Ground and pound from Xxx. Xxx tries to stand and escape but Nettles is controlling the position. Xxx Xxx has got the better of the ground game so far. Xxx is taking a breather. Nettles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2# Xxx decides to stand up. Nettles fails with the takedown.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2# Xxx closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2# Xxx postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nettles to stand up. #TD2# Xxx shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xxx was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Nettles is being controlled here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Xxx has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2# Xxx closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Nettles is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xxx is continuing to stall. Nettles moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB# Nettles has his feet on Xxx's thighs here. He's pushed Xxx off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Xxx screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hortencia Nettles! |
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