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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Suraj gets caught flat footed, as Taiho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# Taiho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taiho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Taiho scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Cale Suraj has been cut. Suraj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suraj wants to stand up but Taiho is controlling him. Taiho wants to control from the top but Suraj keeps moving. Taiho postures up in Suraj's guard and throws a big left but Suraj blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suraj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Suraj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taiho is one step ahead there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taiho's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1# Taiho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Taiho wants to stand but Suraj is controlling his posture from full guard. Suraj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taiho controls the pace. Suraj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Taiho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Taiho stands up over Suraj, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Suraj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Suraj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taiho is controlling him. Taiho wants to control from the top but Suraj keeps moving. #SUB2# Taiho 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. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Suraj wants to sweep here but Taiho controlling him for the moment. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Suraj has momentary wrist control but Taiho slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Suraj doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Taiho postures up in Suraj's guard and throws a big left but Suraj blocks it. Taiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Taiho throws a big right hand that misses. Suraj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taiho is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Suraj shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taiho's guard. Suraj prevents Taiho from getting back to his feet. #T3# Suraj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taiho is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Taiho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suraj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Suraj is fighting to break Taiho's control of his arms but Taiho is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Taiho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Suraj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taiho is one step ahead there. Suraj doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4# Taiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Suraj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taiho's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Taiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Suraj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suraj is trying to control the position but Taiho postures up. Suraj wants to stand but Taiho is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Suraj trying to control the position.
Taiho won't allow Suraj to get back to his feet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taiho Taiho dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cale Suraj's cut. That's time! Suraj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Suraj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Suraj working away. Taiho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Taiho is working for a kimura but Suraj is defending it quite comfortably.
Taiho missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Taiho is trying to control. Suraj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taiho thows a huge punch but Suraj dodges it nicely.
Taiho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suraj keeps working. #T1# Taiho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Suraj is trying to get back to full guard. Taiho lands with a punch from half guard. Taiho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Taiho is nestled in close to Suraj, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Suraj is trying to maintain the position but Taiho is very close to passing his half guard. Suraj wants to improve his position but Taiho is controlling well.
Taiho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suraj's head. #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. Suraj is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taiho scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#Cale Suraj's cut is getting worse. Taiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Taiho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#Cale Suraj's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Taiho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Suraj is trying to get back to full guard. Suraj is not content to let Taiho control the position. Taiho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#Jeez, Cale Suraj's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cale Suraj's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taiho Taiho! An out of breath Taiho Taiho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1# A head kick by Suraj misses #CL# and Bibbs counters by moving into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD# Bibbs has clasped his hands together around Suraj's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Bibbs misses with the ground and pound. Bibbs working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bibbs advances to full mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bibbs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suraj is surviving well by controlling Bibbs's body position as best he can. Bibbs controlling from mount. #T1##SUB# Bibbs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suraj is surviving well by controlling Bibbs's body position as best he can. Suraj is working to get back to half guard.
Suraj tries to lock up and control but Bibbs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bibbs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bibbs content just to control the position here. Suraj tries to hold on but Bibbs postures up.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Suraj is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bibbs has taken his back.
Bibbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bibbs controlling the position well here. Suraj rolled but Bibbs kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB# Bibbs looking for the choke but no joy. #T3# Bibbs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bibbs gets his hands free as Suraj looks to control. #SUB# Bibbs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Suraj has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bibbs. Bibbs controlling the position well here. Suraj rolled but Bibbs kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bibbs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suraj for as long as he can get away with. Suraj just trying to survive but Bibbs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Bibbs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bibbs is not going to allow Suraj to sit and survive in this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
jo Bibbs 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# Bibbs fails with a takedown attempt.#CL# Bibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suraj tries to pull guard but Bibbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bibbs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bibbs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suraj tries to pull guard but Bibbs won't allow it.
#TD# Bibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Suraj drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bibbs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suraj has Bibbs in his guard.#REVR# Suraj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bibbs is controlling him. #T1# Bibbs pushing down on Suraj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bibbs works his way into full mount! Bibbs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Suraj wants to hold on but Bibbs pushes him away.#T2# Suraj keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suraj wants to control but Bibbs is having none of it. Bibbs trying to control but Suraj is having none of it. Suraj is trying desperately to improve position. Suraj avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bibbs.
#T3# Suraj is trying to stand but he's just given Bibbs his back. Suraj is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Suraj is trying to break free.
Suraj is keeping busy.
#SUB# Bibbs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Suraj defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Suraj just trying to survive but Bibbs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Suraj wants to escape the position.
Bibbs is not going to allow Suraj to sit and survive in this position. Suraj has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bibbs.#SUB# Suraj defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bibbs's arms. #SUB# Bibbs patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Suraj tries to escape but Bibbs has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Suraj is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
jo Bibbs dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Suraj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bibbs checks it well. Bibbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Suraj darts in looking for a takedown but Bibbs gets double underhooks and turns Suraj into the cage. Bibbs shoots in but no luck this time. Bibbs thows a left - swing and a miss! Bibbs has a takedown stuffed.#TD# Bibbs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suraj was covering up waiting for the punch and Bibbs finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2# Suraj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suraj keeping moving, preventing Bibbs from controlling successfully. Suraj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bibbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Bibbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suraj's guard. Suraj wants to get back to full guard but Bibbs has mounted him! You get the feeling that Suraj really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Suraj can't escape the position.
Bibbs content just to control the position here. Bibbs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2# Bibbs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suraj has given up his back here. Will Bibbs look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Bibbs controlling well, preventing Suraj from escaping the position.
Suraj trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Suraj is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bibbs is staying active.#SUB# Suraj defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bibbs throwing sloppy strikes. Suraj is in bad spot here.
Bibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suraj can do to turn this around?#T3# Suraj is trying to get back to his feet but Bibbs has full control of the position and if anything, Suraj has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB# Bibbs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Suraj defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Bibbs controlling the position well here. Suraj rolled but Bibbs kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB# Bibbs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bibbs has the hooks in. Suraj is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Bibbs has good solid back control here. #SUB# Bibbs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Suraj has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Cale Suraj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! jo Bibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Suraj is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight! jo Bibbs showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bibbs, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jo Bibbs! |
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