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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Mwilinagwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mwilinagwe throws a counter combo.
Mwilinagwe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Constantinou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Constantinou clobbers Mwilinagwe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has been cut.
Mwilinagwe misses with a double jab
and Constantinou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD#
Constantinou feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mwilinagwe sprawling to the canvas! Mwilinagwe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Constantinou finish him?!
#ROC#Mwilinagwe is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantinou flashes Mwilinagwe a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mwilinagwe's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mwilinagwe crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Constantinou punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgos Constantinou!
Giorgos Constantinou really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Combat Wombat Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Mwilinagwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mwilinagwe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mwilinagwe enables Simons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mwilinagwe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simons advances to half guard.
Simons stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mwilinagwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SU#
Simons decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mwilinagwe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simons throws a series of punches but Mwilinagwe avoids them all with ease.
Mwilinagwe feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Simons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mwilinagwe, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Simons decides to pull guard. #ES#
Simons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Simons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mwilinagwe's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons wants to pass the guard but Mwilinagwe is keeping the position.#T2#
Simons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mwilinagwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mwilinagwe, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Simons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simons's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Simons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Mwilinagwe tries to sprawl but Simons drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Simons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mwilinagwe wants to improve his position but Simons is controlling well.
Simons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Simons escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Simons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Simons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mwilinagwe sprawls well initially but Simons persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Simons decides to stand up.
Joe Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Simons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mwilinagwe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simons content to stall in guard here.
Simons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mwilinagwe for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons looking to pass the guard.
Mwilinagwe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Simons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Simons stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simons.
Simons tries to advance to mount but Mwilinagwe denies him.
Simons slows the pace down. #T2#
Simons working the ground and pound. #SU#
Simons decides to stand back up. Simons steps back and let's Mwilinagwe get back to his feet.#CL#
Simons pushes Mwilinagwe up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Simons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Simons pushes Mwilinagwe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Simons drives through with a takedown into Mwilinagwe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Simons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mwilinagwe is keeping the position for now.
Joe Simons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simons advances to half guard. #SUB#
Simons wants to work for an arm triangle but Mwilinagwe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mwilinagwe has hold of Simons's hands but Simons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simons passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mwilinagwe!
Mwilinagwe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Simons is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mwilinagwe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Simons dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Simons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mwilinagwe sprawls well initially but Simons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simons in particular looking to stall.
Simons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mwilinagwe can do to turn this around?
Simons working over Mwilinagwe with some ground and pound. Mwilinagwe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mwilinagwe is trying to stand.
Simons 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons is controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Mwilinagwe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mwilinagwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Simons. #T1#
Simons winds up and cracks Mwilinagwe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Mwilinagwe is rocked!#SU#
Simons decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mwilinagwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Simons finish him?#TD#
Simons lands a huge takedown. Mwilinagwe is out but the ref is slow to react and Simons lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Mwilinagwe lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Simons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Mwilinagwe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mwilinagwe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gibbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mwilinagwe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibbs sprawls and moves away.
Gibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mwilinagwe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gibbs throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mwilinagwe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gibbs!
Gibbs can't do much from the bottom here.
Gibbs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mwilinagwe is staying active.
Mwilinagwe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwilinagwe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mwilinagwe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Mwilinagwe decides to stand back up. Mwilinagwe steps back and let's Gibbs get back to his feet.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks Mwilinagwe off balance momentarily.
Gibbs connects with a solid leg kick.
Gibbs connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibbs connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Gibbs misses with a hook.
Gibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibbs thumps Mwilinagwe with a low kick.
Gibbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mwilinagwe.
Mwilinagwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Gibbs, right into the meat of the thigh.
Freddie Gibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mwilinagwe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gibbs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mwilinagwe if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mwilinagwe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mwilinagwe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gibbs. That one must have hurt.
A lazy left from Gibbs finds it's target.
Mwilinagwe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gibbs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibbs.
#T3#
Gibbs misses with a body kick.
Mwilinagwe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mwilinagwe avoids the body shot from Gibbs.
As Gibbs looks to move away, Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combo but Gibbs just gets out of the way.
Gibbs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gibbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mwilinagwe blocks the body kick.
Gibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibbs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mwilinagwe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gibbs. That's going to slow Mwilinagwe down.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks Mwilinagwe off balance momentarily.
Gibbs with a nice calf kick.
Freddie Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs throws an overhand right that lands on Mwilinagwe's shoulder, as Mwilinagwe tries to avoid the shot.
Mwilinagwe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gibbs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Gibbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mwilinagwe manages to avoid it.
As Gibbs looks to move away, Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combo but Gibbs just gets out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gibbs.
Gibbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Mwilinagwe counters with a quick kick to the body but Gibbs blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs lands with a shot to the body.
Mwilinagwe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mwilinagwe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gibbs throws a good cross that connects.
Gibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gibbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mwilinagwe is looking to counter the offense by Gibbs and move into the clinch.
Gibbs misses with a body kick.
Gibbs lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Gibbs 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#
Gibbs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibbs.
Freddie Gibbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mwilinagwe staying out of range there.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice body kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mwilinagwe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mwilinagwe moves away.
A head kick misses from Gibbs.
It looked like Mwilinagwe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gibbs throws a nice head kick!
Gibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Gibbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combination but Gibbs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gibbs.
Gibbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Mwilinagwe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gibbs keeps Mwilinagwe at a distance using the push kick.
Gibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbs looks to land a body kick but Mwilinagwe moved away.
Gibbs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs misses with the combination.
Gibbs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Mwilinagwe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gibbs can pounce on him.
Mwilinagwe ducks under a wild hook from Gibbs.
As Gibbs looks to move away, Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combo but Gibbs just gets out of the way.
Mwilinagwe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gibbs.
A swing and a miss from Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Gibbs is looking to slow Mwilinagwe down with leg kicks.
Mwilinagwe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mwilinagwe. That did some damage!
Gibbs misses with a wild body shot.
Mwilinagwe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gibbs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mwilinagwes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mwilinagwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibbs throws out the jab. #T3#
Gibbs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gibbs connects with a high kick.
Gibbs looks to land a right hand but Mwilinagwe moved out of range.
Gibbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs scores with a kick to the body.
Gibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibbs connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a push kick but Mwilinagwe slaps the foot to one side.
Mwilinagwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Gibbs.
Mwilinagwe ducks under a wild hook from Gibbs.#T4#
Gibbs thuds his shin into the meat of Mwilinagwe's side.
Gibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gibbs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gibbs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gibbs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mwilinagwe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gibbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick.
Gibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mwilinagwe takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Gibbs 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gibbs misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Gibbs.
Gibbs tries to score with a low kick but Mwilinagwe moves his leg out of the way.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gibbs connects with an inside leg kick.
Mwilinagwe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gibbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mwilinagwe moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gibbs. That's going to slow Mwilinagwe down.
Gibbs keeps Mwilinagwe at a distance using the push kick.
Mwilinagwe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gibbs can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks Mwilinagwe off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gibbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mwilinagwe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gibbs connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibbs.
Gibbs with the inside leg kick.
Gibbs throws an overhand right that lands on Mwilinagwe's shoulder, as Mwilinagwe tries to avoid the shot.
Mwilinagwe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mwilinagwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gibbs swinging wildly here.
Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combination but Gibbs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Gibbs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gibbs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mwilinagwe if he has to take too many more of those.
Gibbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gibbs with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gibbs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mwilinagwe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gibbs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gibbs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gibbs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mwilinagwe if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Gibbs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mwilinagwe blocks the body kick.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs lands a head kick. Mwilinagwe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gibbs lands a head kick. Mwilinagwe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freddie Gibbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibbs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Gibbs tenderised Mwilinagwe's leg. Mwilinagwe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mwilinagwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibbs connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Mwilinagwe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Gibbs.
Gibbs scores with a hook to the body. Mwilinagwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mwilinagwe.
Gibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mwilinagwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbs.
Mwilinagwe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gibbs throws a leg kick which misses Mwilinagwe's front leg but catches the back leg as Mwilinagwe tries to avoid it.
Gibbs with a nice calf kick.
Gibbs misses with a body shot.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbs scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Gibbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gibbs 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Gibbs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Badd throws a wild body kick that Mwilinagwe sees coming a mile off.
Mwilinagwe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mwilinagwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badd shoots in for a takedown but Mwilinagwe shows good takedown defense.
Mwilinagwe throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Badd counters by clinching up.
Badd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mwilinagwe has had enough of the clinch but Badd keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Badd breaks from the clinch.
Badd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Badd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe.
Badd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwilinagwe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Badd rushes Mwilinagwe and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Badd drags the fight down to the ground.
Mwilinagwe stopping the sweep attempt from Badd.#T1#
Badd pulls Mwilinagwe in to control the position. #SUB#
Badd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Badd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mwilinagwe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Badd controlling Mwilinagwe's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Badd drives through and clinches with Mwilinagwe against the cage.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Badd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Badd stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Badd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Badd seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Badd pulls Mwilinagwe into guard.
Badd thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Badd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mwilinagwe controls the pace.
Badd trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Badd 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.#T3#
Badd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Badd managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Badd looking for a sweep. Not yet Badd, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Badd goes for a double leg but Mwilinagwe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mwilinagwe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thadd Badd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Badd jumps guard.
#SU2#
Mwilinagwe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Badd tries to close the distance and clinch but Mwilinagwe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mwilinagwe avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Mwilinagwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badd looks for a takedown but Mwilinagwe sprawls well.
Badd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mwilinagwe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badd doesn't manage to clinch there - Mwilinagwe circles away.
Badd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badd fails to land the takedown.
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 Thadd Badd will probably get the nod.
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#
Mwilinagwe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Badd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Badd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Badd wants to control but Mwilinagwe is keeping busy.
#ES#
Badd pushes Mwilinagwe off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Badd closes the distance and clinches.
Mwilinagwe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Badd.
#BC#
Badd manages to break the clinch.
Mwilinagwe is breathing heavily.
Mwilinagwe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Mwilinagwe as Badd shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Mwilinagwe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Badd clinches up with Mwilinagwe and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Badd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Badd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Badd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mwilinagwe but Mwilinagwe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thadd Badd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badd throws a front kick that sends Mwilinagwe stumbling back into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badd. #T2##CL#
Badd drives through and clinches with Mwilinagwe against the cage.
Badd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mwilinagwe's efforts to push away.
Mwilinagwe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Badd slows down the pace here.
Come on Badd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Badd for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mwilinagwe can't break the clinch.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Badd tries to pull guard but Mwilinagwe won't allow it.
Mwilinagwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Badd to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Badd drags the fight down to the ground.
Badd working a defensive guard here.
Mwilinagwe stopping the sweep attempt from Badd.
Badd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mwilinagwe postures up.
#T4#
Badd wants to sweep here but Mwilinagwe controlling him for the moment.
Badd is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mwilinagwe wants to stand but Badd has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Badd.
Badd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mwilinagwe can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mwilinagwe throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thadd Badd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Badd.
Badd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Badd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mwilinagwe is fending him off so far but Badd persists. Nope, Mwilinagwe circles away and we're back to standing.
Mwilinagwe wants to counter the offense by Badd and move into the clinch position.
Badd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mwilinagwe as he jumps to the side.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thadd Badd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mwilinagwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mwilinagwe gets caught flat footed, as Badd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Badd 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.
Badd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mwilinagwe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Badd is controlling him. #T1#
Mwilinagwe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mwilinagwe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Badd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#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.#SUB#
Badd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Badd shoots in for a takedown but Mwilinagwe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thadd Badd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Badd forces Mwilinagwe back against the cage and clinches.
Mwilinagwe is trying to break the clinch but Badd has him pressed against the cage.
Badd leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Badd manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Badd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Badd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mwilinagwe defends well and Badd ends up having to push Mwilinagwe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Badd wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Mwilinagwe stops a takedown attempt from Badd.
Badd wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Mwilinagwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mwilinagwe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Badd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mwilinagwe tries to score with a low kick but Badd moves his leg out of the way.
Mwilinagwe stuffs the takedown.
Mwilinagwe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Badd darts in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe gets double underhooks and turns Badd into the cage. #TD2#
Mwilinagwe jumps into guard, dragging Badd to the mat.
#T4#
Mwilinagwe keeping moving, preventing Badd from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Mwilinagwe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Badd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mwilinagwe is trying to pull guard but Badd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Badd manages to break the clinch.
Badd tries for a takedown but Mwilinagwe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Badd closes the distance and pushes Mwilinagwe back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mwilinagwe tries to break the clinch but Badd is controlling the position. #BC#
Badd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mwilinagwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badd.
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 Thadd Badd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Badd, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thadd Badd! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Howard pushes Mwilinagwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Mwilinagwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mwilinagwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe throws a series of strikes that have Howard backpedaling.
Howard shoots and misses
enabling Mwilinagwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.#T1#
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Howard swings for the body but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mwilinagwe - that will leave a mark!
Howard wants to clinch up but Mwilinagwe keeps it at a distance.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Mwilinagwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mwilinagwe's waist but Mwilinagwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Mwilinagwe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Howard misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Mwilinagwe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Mwilinagwe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard looks winded!#T2#
Howard is looking for a sweep. Mwilinagwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard won't allow Mwilinagwe to pass to mount.
Mwilinagwe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mwilinagwe controlling the pace.
Mwilinagwe is keen to just control but Howard is a slippery customer.
It looks like Mwilinagwe is going to stand back up.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Mwilinagwe has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mwilinagwe trying to pass the guard but Howard defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mwilinagwe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mwilinagwe pinned against the cage. Mwilinagwe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mwilinagwe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Howard throws a head kick but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mwilinagwe can pounce on him.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Mwilinagwe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Mwilinagwe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Howard manages to circle out of the way.
Howard tries to clinch but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard dives in and grabs Mwilinagwe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mwilinagwe pushes down on Howard's head and hops out.
Howard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mwilinagwe defends well and Howard ends up having to push Mwilinagwe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mwilinagwe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mwilinagwe jabs at Howard's body.
Mwilinagwe throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard blocks a head kick by Mwilinagwe.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Mwilinagwe. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
Mwilinagwe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mwilinagwe on the side of the head.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe is defended easily by Howard.
Howard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Mwilinagwe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard tries to clinch but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Mwilinagwe misses with a double jab.
Howard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1##CL2#
Howard moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mwilinagwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mwilinagwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe is looking to counter the offense by Howard and move into the clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard throws a series of punches but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard fails with the takedown
and Mwilinagwe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.
Howard takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
That kick from Mwilinagwe tenderised Howard's leg. Howard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mwilinagwe throws a nice head kick!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Mwilinagwe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mwilinagwe dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Mwilinagwe's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard tries to bum rush Mwilinagwe with a series of wild strikes but Mwilinagwe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mwilinagwe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mwilinagwe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Mwilinagwe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howard did well to prevent Mwilinagwe getting side control.#SU#
Mwilinagwe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mwilinagwe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwilinagwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Mwilinagwe fails with the takedown.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Mwilinagwe circles away.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwilinagwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mwilinagwe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but Mwilinagwe persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Mwilinagwe avoids a kick to the body.
Mwilinagwe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe.#T4#
Mwilinagwe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mwilinagwe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combination but Howard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter by clinching up but Howard breaks away and moves out of range.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mwilinagwe misses with a body shot.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe looks to land a combination. Howard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
A nice combination there by Mwilinagwe.
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!
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mwilinagwe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jayson Howard 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#
Mwilinagwe throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Howard throws a head kick but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Mwilinagwe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Mwilinagwe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Mwilinagwe ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mwilinagwe tries to pull guard but Howard won't allow it.
#BC2#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mwilinagwe gets tackled into the cage by Howard. Howard maintains the clinch.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Mwilinagwe has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to break free but Mwilinagwe pushes him back against the cage.
Mwilinagwe prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Mwilinagwe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mwilinagwe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mwilinagwe avoiding damage as Howard throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Mwilinagwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mwilinagwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mwilinagwe misses with a wild body shot.
Mwilinagwe scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Mwilinagwe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Howard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mwilinagwe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mwilinagwe tries to break free but Howard pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Howard wants to break free but Mwilinagwe has control.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mwilinagwe jumps guard but Howard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mwilinagwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Mwilinagwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Howard clinches up with Mwilinagwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Mwilinagwe keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Mwilinagwe keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Howard prevents Mwilinagwe from breaking the clinch.
Howard wants to break free but Mwilinagwe has control.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Mwilinagwe has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mwilinagwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a body kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Mwilinagwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Mwilinagwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mwilinagwe avoids it really well and circles away.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mwilinagwe's waist but Mwilinagwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Mwilinagwe scores with a head kick.
Mwilinagwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mwilinagwe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Howard! |
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