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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Dantas clinches with his opponent.
Dantas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ceni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dantas just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Dantas drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Dantas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceni defends well.
Ceni wants to control from the top but Dantas keeps moving.
Ceni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ceni throws a big elbow that misses.
Ceni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceni looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ceni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dantas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Ceni trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ceni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ceni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ceni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dantas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ceni has managed to get both his arms back between Dantas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dantas working for a triangle but Ceni defends it easily.
Ceni scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Dantas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ceni thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dantas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ceni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceni pushes down on Dantas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dantas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ceni wants to pass the guard but Dantas is defending well.
Ceni works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Ceni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ceni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dantas is looking to escape.
Dantas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#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.
Ceni prevents Dantas from improving his position.
Dantas is not content to let Ceni control the position.#SUB#
Ceni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dantas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ceni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ceni's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Ceni will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ceni shoots in for a takedown but Dantas shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Dantas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ceni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ceni to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Dantas drags the fight down to the ground.
Dantas keeping full guard, as Ceni tries to pass.
Ceni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dantas's head.
Ceni trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dantas trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceni trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantas 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.
Ceni lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Ceni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dantas is trying to keep Ceni in close.
Ceni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ceni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ceni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dantas keeping moving, preventing Ceni from controlling successfully.
Dantas has momentary wrist control but Ceni slips an elbow through the middle.#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.#SUB2#
Dantas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dantas keeping moving, preventing Ceni from controlling successfully.
Dantas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Ceni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dantas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ceni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Dantas has Ceni pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ceni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dantas pinned against the cage. Dantas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ceni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dantas defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Ceni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dantas has closed the distance and engaged Ceni in a clinch.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ceni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Dantas gets control of Ceni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dantas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ceni trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ceni 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. #T4#
Ceni pushes down on Dantas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ceni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dantas moves into full guard.
Ceni wants to control from the top but Dantas keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dantas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ceni is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dantas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Dantas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ceni shoots in and drives through. Dantas sprawls well.
Mark Ceni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dantas has closed the distance and engaged Ceni in a clinch.
Dantas jumps guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ceni to keep the fight standing.
Ceni is trying to pull guard but Dantas has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Dantas jumps guard.
Dantas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ceni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dantas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceni scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dantas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ceni defends it easily.
Dantas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Dantas looking for a guillotine here but Ceni defends easily.
Ceni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ceni trying to control but Dantas is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ceni postures up and lands a big shot to Dantas's brow.
Ceni trying to control but Dantas is working from the bottom.
Dantas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dantas looking for a guillotine here but Ceni defends easily.
Ceni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ceni pushes down on Dantas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ceni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3##SUB2#
Dantas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ceni pulls his head out easily.
Ceni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dantas is not content to let Ceni control the position.
Dantas is looking to control Ceni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dantas avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ceni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ceni performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Ceni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dantas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Ceni.
I think Ceni 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Espensen jabs at Ceni's body.
Donk. Espensen catches Ceni right on the button with a cross.
Espensen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ceni to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ceni looks to clinch but Espensen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ceni taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thorvald Espensen!
A victorious Thorvald Espensen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 14
Date: Jul 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
Ceni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ceni can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ceni is defended easily by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ceni dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Ceni's head and hops out.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hilo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Ceni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Ceni back into the cage.#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Ceni with a series of wild strikes but Ceni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ceni fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ceni shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya. #CL#
Adesanya rushes Ceni and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Adesanya.
Ceni fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Ceni gets tackled into the cage by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch.
Ceni is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Ceni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ceni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adesanya throws a combination. Ceni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ceni.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Ceni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ceni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Ceni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Ceni moves out of range.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ceni at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
Ceni dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Ceni's head and hops out.
Adesanya throws a one two combo.
Ceni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Ceni is rocked!
Adesanya lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
In his post fight interview, Israel Adesanya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld live 3
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ceni swats away the attempt to clinch by Bustack.#TD#
Ceni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bustack's guard.
Ceni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ceni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ceni postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Bustack's head off the mat! Bustack is out! He's out! Ceni jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 8 sparky vs falcon
Date: Jun 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Frankies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ceni moves into full guard.
Frankies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frankies postures up in Ceni's guard and throws a big left but Ceni blocks it. #SUB#
Ceni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frankies preventing the sweep.
Ceni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ceni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies throws a big right hand that misses.
Frankies passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frankies lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Ceni can't do much from the bottom here.
Ceni is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frankies connects with a decent elbow.
Frankies landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Frankies working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankies grinds an elbow into Ceni's temple.
Frankies lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ceni down.
#ROC2#Ceni is rocked!
A big shot lands for Frankies! That's hurt Ceni! Will he recover? Frankies fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Frankies!
Our winner, Edgar Frankies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld 17
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Ceni swats away the attempt to clinch by Genie.
Ceni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Genie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ceni somewhat.
Ceni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Genie but Genie pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Genie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ceni has had enough of the clinch but Genie keeps him there for the moment.
Ceni wants to get back to striking at distance but Genie won't allow it.
#BC2#
Genie breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Ceni closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Genie's guard.
Ceni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Genie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ceni passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ceni is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Genie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ceni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ceni content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ceni prevents Raynard from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceni is trying to control. Raynard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raynard gets full guard.
Ceni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Raynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ceni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ceni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ceni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ceni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ceni has managed to get both his arms back between Raynard's legs - danger averted.
Raynard wants to sweep here but Ceni controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Ceni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ceni has managed to get both his arms back between Raynard's legs - danger averted.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Ceni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ceni passes Raynard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raynard has his hands on Ceni's head, controlling the position.
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Raynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceni defends well.#T2#
Ceni wants to control from the top but Raynard keeps moving.
Ceni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ceni won't allow Raynard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Raynard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ceni has picked Raynard up and slammed him! Raynard can't keep hold of the triangle and Ceni manages to pass to side control!
Raynard trying to remain calm as Ceni controls from the top position.#T3#
Raynard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ceni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ceni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raynard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raynard tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Ceni trying to control the position but Raynard is working away. #T4#
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.
Ceni working the head and body with strikes.
Ceni lands an elbow.
Raynard is looking to reverse the position.
Raynard is not content to let Ceni control the position.
Raynard tries to bench press Ceni off him but Ceni keeps the position.
Ceni is looking to take a break and control but Raynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raynard manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni slips a nice elbow through Raynard's hands, connecting with Raynard's forehead.
Raynard manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Raynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Ceni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ceni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raynard is not content to let Ceni control the position.
Ceni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynard works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Ceni advances to half guard.
Ceni trying to control from half guard but Raynard is working away. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ceni in particular looking to stall.
Ceni wants to free his trapped foot but Raynard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ceni is looking to stall here but Raynard recovers full guard. #SUB#
Raynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ceni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Raynard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ceni uses it to pass to side control.
Raynard is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ceni working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Raynard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ceni prevents Raynard from improving his position.
Raynard is refusing to be controlled, as Ceni sits in half guard. #SUB#
Raynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ceni pulls his head out easily.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mark Ceni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raynard looking to control.
Raynard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ceni puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Raynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ceni pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ceni wants to free his trapped foot but Raynard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ceni trying to control from half guard but Raynard is working away.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ceni trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Raynard trying to control the position here.
Ceni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ceni looking to pass the guard.
Ceni wants to control from the top but Raynard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Raynard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ceni to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Raynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ceni connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Ceni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ceni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ceni seems content to control.
Ceni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ceni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ceni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raynard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ceni manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Raynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ceni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raynard is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ceni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raynard stopping the sweep attempt from Ceni.
Raynard passes Ceni's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Raynard is looking for a kimura here.
Ceni is trying to get back to full guard.
Mark Ceni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ceni trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ceni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raynard preventing the sweep.
Ceni controls Raynard momentarily but Raynard frees himself.
Ceni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raynard controls the pace.
Raynard wants to control from the top but Ceni keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Raynard's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Ceni.#T3#
Raynard fails to pull guard.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Ceni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Ceni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ceni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ceni to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Raynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ceni uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raynard being controlled here, momentarily.
Ceni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ceni is one step ahead there.
Raynard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ceni controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Ceni.
I've got Ceni 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Colson instigates a clinch.
Ceni working hard to break the clinch.
Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Colson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ceni smiles and moves away.
Ceni tries to bum rush Colson with a series of wild strikes but Colson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ceni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colson.
Ceni sets himself, and Colson steps forward looking for the clinch! Ceni avoids it this time.#CL2#
Colson darts in and clinches Ceni up against the cage.#TD2#
Colson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ceni passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colson is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceni is keen to just control but Colson is a slippery customer.
Colson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ceni trying to control the pace. #T1#
Ceni tries to pass to full mount but Colson defends it.
Ceni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ceni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colson wants to improve his position but Ceni is controlling well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ceni slows the pace down in half guard.
Colson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ceni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colson is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ceni trying to control the action but Colson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ceni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Colson trying to hold on to Ceni's head to control him but Ceni postures up.
#SUB2#
Colson actively working from the bottom here.
Ceni is trying to control. Colson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Colson trying to control here.
#T4#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Colson closes the distance and clinches.
Ceni wants to break free but Colson has control.
Colson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ceni to keep the fight standing.
Mark Ceni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Colson.
Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage.
Colson jumps guard but Ceni stands there with Colson around his waist. Colson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colson tries to pull guard but Ceni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ceni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ceni walks away with a smile on his face. Colson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Colson has managed to clinch.
Colson tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
#BC#
Ceni breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Ceni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ceni keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Colson moves into the clinch.
Colson tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
Colson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ceni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ceni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Colson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark Ceni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Colson.
Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage.
Ceni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Colson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ceni tries to break the clinch but Colson is controlling the position.
Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage.
Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ceni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceni is trying to break the clinch but Colson has him pressed against the cage.
Colson fails to pull guard.
Ceni wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Colson manages to pull guard.
Ceni preventing the sweep.
Ceni looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Colson looking for subs off his back but Ceni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ceni trying to control from half guard but Colson is working away.
Colson is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ceni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Colson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ceni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ceni's back!
Ceni holding both Colson 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Colson is persistently looking for the submission but Ceni is defending it well.
#T2#
Ceni trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Colson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ceni is defending well though. Colson let's go of the attempt for now.
Colson not allowing Ceni to control his hands.
Derrick Colson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Colson working for the choke.
Colson is controlling the position but Ceni somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T3#
Colson is looking to advance position but Ceni won't allow it.
Ceni is controlling Colson's trapped leg to prevent Colson from advancing to side control.
Colson wants to free his trapped foot but Ceni is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Colson is looking for a kimura but Ceni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colson to get the leverage.
Ceni trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Colson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Colson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceni is just riding it out for now. Colson eventually gives up the hold.
Colson stalling away here and it's allowed Ceni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Colson trying to control but Ceni is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Colson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Ceni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Colson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ceni prevents Colson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ceni passes into side control.
Colson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ceni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ceni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ceni trying to control the position but Colson is working away.
Ceni taking a breather here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ceni is putting a hurting on Colson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ceni slows the pace down.
Colson is looking for a sweep.
Ceni trying to control the position but Colson is working away.
Colson tries to buck Ceni off but Ceni is having none of it.
Ceni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colson keeps working.
Colson is letting Ceni control him for a moment.
Colson sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Colson manages to get to full guard.
Colson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ceni is one step ahead there.
Colson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Colson has his foot on Ceni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ceni works his way back into a safe position though.
Ceni landing some decent shots from guard.
Ceni trying to control but Colson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Colson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ceni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ceni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ceni trying to control the position from guard on top but Colson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Colson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ceni passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Ceni there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Ceni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ceni 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 4
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Ceni fails with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ceni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ceni has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Ceni.
Ceni has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inhanamoto cracks Ceni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Ceni is rocked!
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ceni clean off his feet! He's out cold! Inhanamoto stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiko Inhanamoto!
Aiko Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Ceni with a poor takedown
and Gates counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Gates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gates is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Gates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceni defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates pulls Ceni in close to his closed guard and prevents Ceni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gates being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceni pushing down on Gates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Gates wants to get back to his feet.
Gates trying to control here.
Gates has his hands clasped together around Ceni's back. He's all about the action.
Ceni controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ceni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ceni. #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.
Gates taking some punishment here, with Ceni in his half guard.
Ceni is nestled in close to Gates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ceni is working away from the top position though.
Ceni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gates has hold of Ceni's hands but Ceni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Ceni sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ceni is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ceni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
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.
Gates tries to roll over but Ceni keeps him under control.
Ceni is thwarting Gates's attempts to control the position.
Ceni is pressing down on Gates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gates is holding on for now.
Ceni is thwarting Gates's attempts to control the position.
Ceni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni working the head and body with strikes.
Ceni wants to control but Gates is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Ceni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ceni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gates counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a nice uppercut.
Ceni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gates defends well and Ceni ends up having to push Gates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ceni is trying to pull guard but Gates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Ceni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ceni is looking to break free of the clinch but Gates has double underhooks.
Gates is working Ceni over against the cage.
Ceni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gates walks away with a smile on his face. Ceni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ceni tries for a takedown but Gates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gates throws a big counter head kick but Ceni avoids it with no problem.
Gates goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ceni dives in and grabs Gates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gates pushes down on Ceni's head and hops out.#TD#
Ceni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceni trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gates is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ceni trying to keep a closed guard but Gates is proving a slippery customer.
Gates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Ceni is keeping the position.
Ceni controlling Gates's posture.
Gates wants to control from the top but Ceni keeps moving.
Gates wants to get up but he can't break Ceni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ceni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ceni is pulling down on Gates's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Gates has gone for a leg lock! Ceni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gates's guard.#REVR#
Mark Ceni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ceni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ceni distracts Gates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Ceni content to stall in guard here.
Ceni won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Ceni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ceni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ceni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ceni 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.
Ceni passes Gates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ceni is trying to control. Gates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gates can do to turn this around?
Ceni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Gates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ceni feints and as Gates raises his hands in defense, Ceni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ceni wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving.
Ceni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Ceni from controlling successfully.
Ceni chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceni stays in close to Gates's body and controls the position.
Gates working a defensive guard but Ceni passes into half guard.
#T1#
Gates taking some punishment here, with Ceni in his half guard. #ROC#Gates is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gates is still in real trouble! Can Ceni finish him?
Ceni lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gates quite badly. Gates pulls Ceni in close trying to recover. Ceni postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gates on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gates doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Ceni shoots in and drives through. Cameron sprawls well.
Ceni has his takedown stuffed
and Cameron counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceni shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Ceni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ceni fails with the takedown
and Cameron counters with a left and a right that stings Ceni.
Cameron slaps away a takedown attempt from Ceni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cameron throws a right hand that Ceni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ceni also avoids with ease.
Cameron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ceni circles away quickly and effectively.
Ceni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cameron.
Cameron tries to bum rush Ceni with a series of wild strikes but Ceni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ceni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cameron throws a nice looking combination but Ceni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cameron leaves Ceni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Cameron both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Cameron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ceni with a poor takedown
and Cameron counters with a left and a right that stings Ceni.
Cameron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ceni is fending him off so far but Cameron persists. Nope, Ceni circles away and we're back to standing.
Ceni misses with a takedown
and Cameron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ceni shoots in for a takedown but Cameron shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cameron is defended easily by Ceni.
Ceni is looking to counter the offense by Cameron and move into the clinch.
Cameron scores with a shot to the body.
Ceni misses with a takedown attempt
and Cameron counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Ceni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cameron sprawls well initially but Ceni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cameron wants to control but Ceni is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ceni is trying to control the action in half guard but Cameron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ceni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cameron pushes Ceni off looking to stand but Ceni dives back in and keeps control.
Ceni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cameron is in trouble now - Ceni has advanced to mount!
Cameron is trying to stand but he's just given Ceni his back.#T3#
Ceni softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ceni biding his time, controlling Cameron.
Ceni scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Ceni has his arm under Cameron's chin here. Game over son! Ceni squeezes tightly and Cameron is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Ceni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceni advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ceni has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gonzales defend it? Ceni steps over the head and cranks it - Gonzales is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ceni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Ceni! |
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