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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Lawrence throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Dembe Ndembe has been cut.
Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ndembe swivels and escapes.
Ndembe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Lawrence closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ndembe to the mat! Ndembe manages to get full guard.
Ndembe managing to control the position.
Ndembe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lawrence loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndembe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndembe wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Ndembe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ndembe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ndembe is looking to stand up but Lawrence isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndembe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawrence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lawrence content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ndembe has locked up a guillotine! Ndembe's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lawrence is holding on here and Ndembe must be using up a lot of energy. Lawrence has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ndembe gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dembe Ndembe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Ndembe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Ndembe's head. #TD2#
Ndembe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves is trying to control the position but Ndembe postures up.
Ndembe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ndembe stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndembe is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Ndembe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ndembe lands strikes from half guard.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Alves has one foot on Ndembe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alves.
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!
Alves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alves delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Alves thuds his right hand into Ndembe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Julio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Ndembe counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Ndembe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Ndembe shoots in and gets a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves pushes Ndembe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alves stuns Ndembe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Ndembe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Dembe Ndembe has been cut.
Ndembe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2#
Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a triangle but Ndembe pushes his legs off easily.
Ndembe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ndembe postures up.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ndembe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndembe defends well.
Ndembe scoring with some ground and pound.
Ndembe wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Ndembe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Ndembe lands a couple of digs.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Ndembe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alves 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.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a triangle but Ndembe pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Ndembe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alves, up you get!
That kick from Alves tenderised Ndembe's leg. Ndembe is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Alves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Alves slams his shin into Ndembe's torso.
Alves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ndembe feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Ndembe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ndembe looks winded!
Ndembe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves trying to control but Ndembe is working from the bottom. #SU#
Alves stands up from Ndembe's guard - Alves perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dembe Ndembe's cut.
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#
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Ndembe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ndembe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SU2#
Ndembe stands up from Alves's guard - Ndembe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ndembe on the side of the head.
Alves throws a head kick but Ndembe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alves!
#TD2#
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ndembe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alves manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Alves's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ndembe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ndembe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ndembe.
Ndembe blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ndembe can do to turn this around?
Alves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Ndembe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ndembe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves is looking to stand back up but Ndembe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alves. #REVR#
Ndembe controlling the action here. #T2#
Ndembe lands with a punch from half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alves.
Alves wants to sweep here but Ndembe controlling him for the moment.
Ndembe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ndembe's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Alves drops back looking for a leg! Ndembe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ndembe manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Ndembe's guard. #SU#
Alves gets to his feet. Ndembe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ndembe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alves. Ndembe shrugs it off though.
Alves scores with a spinning back kick!
Alves thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ndembe if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD2#
Ndembe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Julio Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ndembe won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alves wants to improve his position but instead Ndembe has moved into half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Ndembe stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Ndembe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Ndembe decides to return to a standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dembe Ndembe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ndembe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alves has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ndembe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ndembe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alves.
Ndembe controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Ndembe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ndembe has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ndembe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves pushes Ndembe off looking to stand but Ndembe dives back in and keeps control.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ndembe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves wants to control the position but Ndembe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Alves is trying to stand.
Ndembe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Ndembe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nice strikes from Ndembe there.
Alves gets back to full guard.
Alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ndembe stops Alves from standing up.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Ndembe is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndembe defends well.#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.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Ndembe is proving a slippery customer.
Alves wants to stand but Ndembe is controlling the position. #SUB#
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ndembe defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ndembe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ndembe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Ndembe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ndembe working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Ndembe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alves throws a head kick but Ndembe moves out of range.
Ndembe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Ndembe moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ndembe breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Ndembe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ndembe's best efforts.
Alves has hold of Ndembe's hands but Ndembe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ndembe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Ndembe is taking a breather. Alves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Alves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ndembe uses it to pass to side control.
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!
Ndembe scoring with punches from side control.
Ndembe lands a few punches from side control.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Ndembe.
Dembe Ndembe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ndembe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ndembe's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dembe Ndembe.
I think Alves 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Alves! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Thekid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ndembe.
Thekid is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thekid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thekid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ndembe shoots in for a takedown but Thekid shows good takedown defense.
Ndembe looks to land a combination but Thekid avoids it well.
Thekid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ndembe wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndembe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thekid avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Ndembe has Thekid up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Thekid manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ndembe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ndembe pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Ndembe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thekid defends well.
Ndembe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thekid postures up in Ndembe's guard and throws a big left but Ndembe blocks it.
Thekid wants to pass the guard but Ndembe is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Ndembe is looking for a triangle but Thekid pushes his legs off easily.
Ndembe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ndembe keeping moving, preventing Thekid from controlling successfully.
Thekid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ndembe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ndembe tries to get out of the position.
Thekid passes into side control, despite Ndembe's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thekid looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ndembe is avoiding damage well.
Thekid controlling the position.
Ndembe is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ndembe is not content to let Thekid control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ndembe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thekid fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thekid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ndembe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ndembe regains half guard, as Thekid was trying to land strikes.
Thekid is looking to take a break and control but Ndembe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thekid not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thekid scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Thekid dominated that round.
That's time! Ndembe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ndembe tries to clinch there but Thekid circles away.
#CUT2#It looks like Dembe Ndembe has been cut.
Ndembe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thekid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ndembe with a body shot.
Ndembe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thekid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ndembe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thekid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Thekid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ndembe misses with a double jab
and Thekid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndembe throws a nice looking combination but Thekid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thekid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Ndembe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thekid's guard.
Thekid has his feet on Ndembe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dembe Ndembe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Thekid throws a right and a left that Ndembe avoids nicely.
Thekid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndembe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thekid sprawls and moves away.
Thekid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ndembe.
Nice sprawl there from Thekid as Ndembe shoots in.
Thekid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ndembe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thekid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndembe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thekid is breathing heavily.
Ndembe wants to clinch but Thekid slips to the side
and Thekid counters with a head kick. That will keep Ndembe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Ndembe moves into the clinch successfully.
Ndembe jumps guard but Thekid stands there with Ndembe around his waist. Ndembe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dembe Ndembe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Thekid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ndembe tries to clinch up.
Jimmy Thekid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thekid misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thekid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thekid fails to land with a series of punches.
As Thekid tries to get set, Ndembe tries to push him back and clinch up but Thekid manages to avoid the attempt.
Ndembe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimmy Thekid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Ndembe misses
and Thekid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thekid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thekid lands a nice looking body kick.
Ndembe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thekid as he avoids it easily. #T3#
A combination from Ndembe does no damage. #TD#
Ndembe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ndembe won't allow Thekid to get back to his feet.
Ndembe scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Thekid pushes Ndembe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ndembe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thekid.
Dembe Ndembe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thekid lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Ndembe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thekid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndembe.
Ndembe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Ndembe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thekid but Thekid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ndembe looks for a takedown but Thekid sprawls well.#CL2#
Thekid drives through and clinches with Ndembe against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Thekid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dembe Ndembe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thekid throws a right and a left that Ndembe avoids nicely.
Ndembe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thekid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ndembe's head.
Thekid thuds his right hand into Ndembe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ndembe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thekid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thekid lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Ndembe is rocked!#CUT2#Dembe Ndembe's cut is getting worse.
Thekid dances in with a quick combination. Ndembe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thekid snaps Ndembe's head back. Ndembe stumbles backwards against the cage. Thekid steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ndembe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ndembe just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Thekid! |
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