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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Formiga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Purpose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Formiga is fending him off so far but Purpose persists. Nope, Formiga circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Formiga misses.
Purpose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Formiga clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Formiga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Purpose clinches up against the cage.
Purpose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Purpose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Formiga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Purpose decides to pull guard.
Formiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Purpose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Formiga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Formiga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Formiga's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SU2#
Formiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Formiga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Purpose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Formiga's elbow.
Purpose tries to pull guard but Formiga holds him up against the cage and eventually Purpose drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Formiga gets control of Purpose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Formiga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Purpose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Formiga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Formiga trying to control the position.
Purpose stopping the sweep attempt from Formiga.#T2#
Purpose trying to control the position from guard on top but Formiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Formiga is trying to keep Purpose in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Formiga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Purpose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Formiga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Purpose's guard. #REVB#
Formiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Formiga postures up.
#T3#
Formiga chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Formiga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Formiga trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Purpose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Formiga is aware though and is defending well.
Purpose is breathing heavily.
Formiga landing some decent shots from guard.
Formiga pushes down on Purpose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Formiga working over Purpose with some ground and pound. Purpose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Formiga lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Formiga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Purpose has hold of Formiga's hands but Formiga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Formiga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Formiga winds up and cracks Purpose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Formiga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Formiga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Purpose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Formiga passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Formiga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Formiga 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#
Formiga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Purpose at a distance.
#CL2#
Formiga takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Purpose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Formiga misses with a takedown #CL#
and Purpose counters by moving into the clinch.
Purpose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Formiga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Purpose after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Formiga gets control of Purpose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Formiga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Formiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Formiga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Purpose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Purpose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enrique Formiga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Formiga working for a triangle but Purpose defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Formiga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Purpose defends it easily.#SUB2#
Formiga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Purpose wants to control from the top but Formiga keeps moving. #SUB2#
Purpose is posturing up here but Formiga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Purpose tries to roll out but it's too tight and Purpose has to tap! Slick submission there by Formiga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrique Formiga!
Enrique Formiga 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:
Money - Additional - #2
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Purpose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Purpose sprawls well.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Purpose's hands.
Purpose works over Tucker's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Bruce Tucker has been cut.
Tucker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Purpose stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Purpose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Infection Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Tucker.#T1#
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purpose jabs at Tucker's body.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Purpose.
Purpose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Purpose keeps the fight on the outside.
Purpose went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Purpose takes the fight into the clinch.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker is working for takedown but Purpose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Purpose won't allow it.
#TD#
Purpose manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Purpose has wrist control.#SUB#
Purpose looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Purpose doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Purpose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Purpose keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tucker looking to sit in guard and control but Purpose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Purpose is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tucker working for submissions but it's allowed Purpose to get to half guard.
Purpose tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Tucker tries to roll over but Purpose keeps him under control.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Purpose stands up from half guard.
Purpose tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Purpose, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Purpose against the cage but Purpose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Purpose is looking to counter the offense by Tucker and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Purpose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purpose looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Infection Purpose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Tucker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Purpose.
Purpose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Purpose persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tucker has eaten all the pies!
No luck for Purpose with that takedown attempt.
Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker wants to counter with a clinch but Purpose pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Purpose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Purpose. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
Purpose throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Purpose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Tucker scores with a four punch combination!
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purpose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Purpose leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Tucker tries to get set, Purpose tries to push him back and clinch up but Tucker manages to avoid the attempt.
Tucker wants to clinch.
No Infection Purpose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Purpose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker throws a push kick but Purpose slaps the foot to one side.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Purpose circles away.
#CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Purpose up against the cage.#TD#
Purpose jumps guard.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Purpose is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Purpose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Purpose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purpose manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Purpose's guard. #T3#
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Purpose has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up.
Purpose trying to control the position here.
Purpose wants to get back to his feet but Tucker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Purpose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
It looked like Purpose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purpose blocks a head kick by Tucker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tucker is defended easily by Purpose.
Purpose slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker tries for a takedown but Purpose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purpose is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Purpose has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Infection Purpose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Tucker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Purpose misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purpose is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Purpose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tucker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Purpose.
Purpose shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purpose shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Purpose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Purpose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purpose wants it to stay on the feet.
Purpose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Infection Purpose is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Purpose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purpose misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purpose lands a head kick. Tucker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Purpose swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker with the inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Purpose. No joy for Tucker on that attempt. #T2#
Tucker dives in for a single leg takedown but Purpose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Purpose avoids it easily.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Purpose is looking to clinch.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purpose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Purpose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Purpose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Purpose throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Purpose misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Purpose.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purpose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purpose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Purpose swivels and escapes.
Purpose looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tucker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Purpose backs up against the cage.
Purpose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Purpose, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Purpose against the cage but Purpose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Tucker scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Tucker has managed to clinch.
Tucker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Purpose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Purpose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purpose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Purpose is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No Infection Purpose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Purpose has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Purpose 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Infection Purpose! |
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