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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Denson tries for a takedown but Munchies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Denson has closed the distance and engaged Munchies in a clinch.
Munchies has had enough of the clinch but Denson keeps him there for the moment.
Denson is working for takedown but Munchies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Denson has Munchies pressed against the cage, preventing Munchies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Denson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denson throws an elbow that misses.
Munchies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Denson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munchies defends well and Denson ends up having to push Munchies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Denson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Munchies after a bit of a struggle.
Denson misses with a knee strike.
Denson looking for a takedown.
Denson is breathing heavily.
Denson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munchies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munchies jumps guard but Denson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Denson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Munchies closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munchies lands in his opponent's guard.
Denson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Munchies controls the pace.
Munchies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Munchies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Munchies stands and steps away. Denson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Denson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munchies moves away.
Munchies throws a head kick but Denson moves out of range.
Munchies shoots for a double leg takedown but Denson sprawls well. He's pushed Munchies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munchies defends well and Denson ends up having to push Munchies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munchies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Munchies pulls guard. #T3##SUB2#
Munchies looking for a guillotine here but Denson defends easily.
Denson wants to control from the top but Munchies keeps moving.
Denson throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Denson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Munchies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denson misses the shot to the body. #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.
Denson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Denson.#CL#
Denson moves into range and clinches up with Munchies.
Munchies is trying to break free.
Denson is trying to drag Munchies to the mat but Munchies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Denson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Denson breaks the clinch.
Munchies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Denson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Munchies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denson circles away.#CL2#
Munchies drives through and clinches with Denson against the cage.
Denson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchies walks away with a smile on his face. Denson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denson throws a big counter combination but Munchies scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Munchies drops his hands momentarily and Denson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Denson forces Munchies back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Denson pulls guard effortlessly.
Munchies slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denson is pulling down on Munchies's head. It's preventing any offense from Munchies, at least for the moment.
Denson 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.#T1#
Munchies wants to control from the top but Denson keeps moving.
Denson wants to sweep but no luck.
Denson is controlling Munchies's posture.
Denson wants to stand up but Munchies is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Munchies stands up from Denson's guard - Munchies perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Denson defending well as Munchies loads up on a big left hand.
Denson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munchies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munchies is defended easily by Denson.
Rashad Denson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Munchies.#TD#
Denson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Denson looking to pass the guard. #T3##SU#
Denson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Munchies rushes Denson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Denson tries to pull guard but Munchies won't allow it.
Munchies has had enough of the clinch but Denson keeps him there for the moment.
Denson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Munchies is defending well.#BC#
Denson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Denson is looking to clinch.
Denson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Munchies.#CL2#
Munchies instigates a clinch.
Denson stalling in the clinch.
Munchies tries to land a knee to the head but Denson blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Denson breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munchies shoots for a takedown but Denson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rashad Denson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Munchies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mad Munchies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Munchies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denson defends it nicely.
Denson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Munchies moves into the clinch successfully.
Munchies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Denson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Munchies finds it's way through Denson's defenses.
Munchies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denson as he jumps to the side.
Rashad Denson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Munchies.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Munchies gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Munchies is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Denson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munchies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munchies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munchies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denson as he avoids it easily.
Munchies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denson.
Munchies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denson tries to avoid it but Munchies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denson to the ground. Denson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Munchies has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Munchies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denson is fending him off so far but Munchies persists. Nope, Denson circles away and we're back to standing.
Denson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munchies defends it nicely.
Munchies misses with a takedown attempt - Denson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Denson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denson is defended easily by Munchies.
Munchies closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3##CL#
Denson gets a clinch.
Denson tries to pull guard but Munchies holds him up against the cage and eventually Denson drops back down to his feet.
Munchies is trying to break the clinch but Denson is controlling him.
Denson tries for a takedown but Munchies manages to get underhooks.
Munchies has had enough of the clinch but Denson keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Munchies takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Denson fails to pull guard.
Munchies misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A short left from Denson.
Munchies is looking to take this one to the mat.
Denson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Denson manages to break the clinch.
Munchies closes the distance and clinches up with Denson, looking for a takedown. Munchies pushes Denson against the cage but Denson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munchies fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munchies throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Denson has Munchies up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Rashad Denson.
I think Denson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Denson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Denson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chan fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Denson as Chan tries to tie him up.
Denson stalling in the clinch.
Denson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Denson scores with a shoulder strike.
Chan is trying to push Denson away but Denson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Denson tries to score a body lock takedown but Chan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Denson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacky Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Denson.
Denson looks winded!#TD2#
Denson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Denson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Denson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chan is really struggling to control Denson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Denson's guard.
Denson trying to control the position.
Chan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chan wants to control from the top but Denson keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chan is pushing down on Denson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denson is fighting to maintain full guard but Chan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denson keeps working.
Chan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denson's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Denson clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Denson as Chan tries to tie him up.
Chan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Denson tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Denson drops back down to his feet.
Chan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Chan jumps guard.
Chan managing to control the position.
Denson forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chan keeping hold of Denson's head, controlling as best he can. #SU2#
Denson escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Denson gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Denson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Denson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chan is looking to clinch but Denson is avoiding it.
Denson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denson somewhat.
Denson fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Denson circles away.
Chan is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Denson darts in looking for a takedown but Chan gets double underhooks and turns Denson into the cage.
Jacky Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Denson.#T1#
Chan stuffs the takedown.
Denson is breathing heavily.#TD#
Chan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Denson keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Chan looking to pass the guard.
Chan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Denson keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass. #T2#
Chan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Denson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Denson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denson tries a quick counter leg kick but Chan is wise to it.
Denson throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Denson manages to break the clinch.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denson tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chan throws a head kick that misses.
Chan tries to clinch but Denson is having none of it.
Chan tries to clinch up but Denson circles away and keeps his distance.
Denson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Denson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chan tries to avoid it but Denson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chan to the ground. Chan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Denson. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Denson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Denson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Chan with that takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Denson.
Denson dives in for a single leg takedown but Chan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denson is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Chan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denson.#TD#
Chan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Denson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denson is not content to let Chan control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rashad Denson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Denson misses with a double jab.
Denson closes the distance and clinches up with Chan, looking for a takedown. Denson pushes Chan against the cage but Chan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chan lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chan.
Denson swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Chan shoots in but Denson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt - Denson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chan but Chan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
Chan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Denson sprawls well initially but Chan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Denson is looking to control Chan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Denson avoid being mounted?
Denson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chan.
Chan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denson's head.
Chan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denson keeps working. #SUB#
Chan is looking for a kimura but Denson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chan to get the leverage. #T2#
Denson moves into full guard.
Denson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Denson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denson.
Chan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denson's waist but Denson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chan off to one side.
Chan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rashad Denson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denson misses with a takedown attempt - Chan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##CL2#
Denson pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Denson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chan.
Chan trying to control the position but instead, Denson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chan into the cage.
Denson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chan is working for takedown but Denson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Denson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Denson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chan, pushing him back against the cage.
Denson is trying to pull guard but Chan has him pressed against the cage.
Chan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Denson breaks the clinch.
Denson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Chan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denson works on Chan's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Jacky Chan.
I think Denson 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Denson! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rashad Denson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Aztlan clinches up against the cage.
Denson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Denson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Aztlan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aztlan (2) vs (0) Denson
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Denson is in trouble now - Aztlan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aztlan (5) vs (0) Denson
Aztlan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Denson tries to lock up and control but Aztlan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Aztlan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Denson tries to hold on but Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aztlan.
Aztlan fails to take his opponent's back.
Aztlan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aztlan takes Denson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aztlan (8) vs (0) Denson
Aztlan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Aztlan'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.
Further stalling from Aztlan.#T5#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Aztlan is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6##T7#
Aztlan continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Aztlan.
Aztlan continues to hold on tight.#T8##T9##T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##T12##T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aztlan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorgard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denson.
Thorgard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorgard swings widly with a right hand
and Denson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorgard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denson tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Denson fails with the takedown.
Denson looks winded!
Denson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorgard pinned against the cage. Thorgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bjorn Thorgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Denson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denson wants to clinch but Thorgard slips to the side#TD#
and Thorgard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thorgard.
Thorgard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thorgard trying to control but Denson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thorgard postures up and lands a big shot to Denson's brow.
Thorgard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Denson is rocked!
Thorgard postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Denson covers up, he's hurt! Thorgard keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Thorgard and the ref steps in to end the fight! Thorgard can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Thorgard!
A very excited looking Bjorn Thorgard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Dai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denson dives in and grabs Dai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dai pushes down on Denson's head and hops out.#CL#
Dai clinches.
Denson tries to pull guard but Dai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dai tries to circle away but Denson has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Dai gets control of Denson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dai pulls Denson in to control the position.
Denson wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.
Dai has his hands on Denson's head, controlling the position.
Denson looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Dai has Denson pulled in close to control his posture. #ES#
Dai kicks Denson off and gets to his feet.
Dai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Dai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Denson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dai is in Denson's guard.
Denson is looking to stand back up but Dai counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Denson. #REVB#
Denson won't allow Dai to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Dai seems content to control.
Denson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Denson tries to get to full guard but Dai has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Dai wants to work for an arm triangle but Denson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Denson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dai with the ground and pound from mount.
Dai controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Dai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Denson for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Denson hang on?
Dai content just to control the position here.
Dai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Denson's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Denson is rocked!
Dai controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Denson tries to keep at a distance but Dai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denson avoiding damage as Dai throws knees to the body.
Dai stops a takedown attempt from Denson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Dai breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Dai gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dai stands up and beckons Denson to his feet. #TD#
Dai feints and as Denson raises his hands in defense, Dai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Denson is still in real trouble! Can Dai finish him?
Dai postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Denson covers up, he's hurt! Dai keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dai and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dai can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dai! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Denson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denson off to one side. #TD#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Askren is keen to just control but Denson is a slippery customer.
Askren passes to side control. #SUB#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Denson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Askren trying to control the action but Denson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Denson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Askren swings around for an armbar but Denson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Askren's guard.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Denson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Askren manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Denson has Askren in his guard.#REVR#
Denson looks winded!
Askren working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren passes into half guard.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denson is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Denson quite badly. Denson pulls Askren in close trying to recover. Askren postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Denson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Denson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Askren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Denson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juniors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Juniors misses the target.
Denson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Juniors misses with a left hand
and Denson counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Juniors darts in and clinches Denson up against the cage.
Juniors is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denson is defending well for now.
Denson avoiding damage as Juniors throws knees to the body.
Juniors tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Denson avoids it.#TD2#
Denson has Juniors pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Denson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Juniors tumbling to the mat - Denson dives into Juniors's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juniors looking for a sweep. Not yet Juniors, not yet.
Juniors trying to control the position.
Denson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Denson postures up.
Juniors is really struggling to control Denson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Denson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Juniors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denson takes one to the side of the head.
Denson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juniors.
Hamed Juniors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denson fails with the takedown
and Juniors counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Denson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juniors fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Denson looks winded!
Juniors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juniors lands a nice hook to Denson's body. Denson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juniors catches Denson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Denson is rocked!
Juniors drops Denson with a big left hand! Denson is injured, injured bad! Juniors jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamed Juniors! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Elin shoots in but no luck this time.
Matvey Elin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Elin scores with a takedown into Denson's guard.
Elin pushing down on Denson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Elin there.
Elin is pressing down on Denson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denson is holding on for now.
Elin working the head and body with strikes.
Elin uses his free foot to push down on Denson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Denson.
Elin breaks from Denson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Denson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elin connects with a bit shot that sees Denson covering up! More strikes from Elin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Elin is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matvey Elin! |
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