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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Grispi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ji counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ji.
Ji wants to get up but he can't break Grispi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grispi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ji tries to stand but Grispi is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Grispi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grispi controls Ji momentarily but Ji frees himself.
Grispi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Grispi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ji's guard. #REVR#
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Grispi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ji is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ji gets a takedown into half guard.
Grispi is doing well to control the position and prevent Ji from advancing to side control.
Grispi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ji wanted to stand there but Grispi had control of the position. #T3#
Grispi wants to stand up but Ji is controlling him.
Ji wants to get up but he can't break Grispi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grispi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#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.#TD#
Grispi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grispi showed some decent athleticism there.
Ji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grispi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ji is trying to stand back up but Grispi is controlling him
Grispi is trying to control. Ji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ji looks winded!
Grispi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jatt Ji 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#
Ji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Grispi shoots in and bounces Ji off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ji is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grispi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grispi looking to pass the guard.
Ji wants to stand but Grispi is controlling the position. #T1#
Grispi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to stand up but Grispi is controlling him.
Grispi wants to control from the top but Ji keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Grispi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grispi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Ji counters with a takedown into side control.
Ji wants to stand but Grispi is controlling his arm.#T2##SU2#
Ji stands up and beckons Grispi to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grispi is defended easily by Ji.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Ji tries to sprawl but Grispi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ji has one foot on Grispi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grispi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ji's waist but Ji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grispi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Grispi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grispi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ji decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grispi's guard.
Ji tries to stand but Grispi is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Grispi wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Grispi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ji is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grispi.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ji tries to stand but Grispi is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grispi is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jatt Ji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grispi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Grispi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ji did well to prevent Grispi getting side control.
Ji is trying to stand.
Grispi not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ji can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grispi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grispi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ji defending well though.
Ji wants to get back to his feet.
Grispi works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Grispi has taken his back!#T1#
Grispi tries to keep control of the position but Ji is staying busy.
Grispi is really struggling to control Ji but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Grispi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ji knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ji for a finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grispi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ji trying to get back to his feet but Grispi is in full control for now.
Grispi throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Ji showing good submission defense here.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet but Grispi has full control of the position and if anything, Ji has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Can Ji hold on?! Grispi is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grispi keeps control of the position easily here as Ji tries to buck him off.
Grispi'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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Grispi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ji has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grispi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Grispi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Ji has a takedown stuffed.
Laird fails with a takedown attempt.
Laird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ji as he avoids it easily.
Laird backing away here, and Ji unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Laird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ji is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Laird asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Laird postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji is pushing Laird's head away, looking to escape. Laird manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ji is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Laird has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Laird working the strikes but Ji uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Laird stops Ji from getting back to his feet.
Laird thows a huge punch but Ji dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Laird.
Laird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Laird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ji wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ji drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laird is trying to improve his position.
Ji tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ji prevents Laird from escaping the position.#T3#
Ji wants to stand but Laird has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Laird is wriggling around trying to escape but Ji has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Laird taps out and Ji picks up the big win! Great work there by Ji!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jatt Ji! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Standish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ji.#TD2#
Standish looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ji!
Standish taking a breather here.
Standish misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Standish drags him back down.
Ji taking a bit of punishment here - Standish scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ji is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Standish is controlling him well.
Standish scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Standish taking a breather here.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet.
Standish moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Standish lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Ji is rocked!
Standish lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Ji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Standish lands a strong strike to the head of Ji. That's dazed him! Standish looking to finish here. Ji is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Standish lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niles Standish! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Grmic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grmic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ji swivels and escapes.#TD#
Ji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grmic!
Grmic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice takedown defense from Ji. No joy for Grmic on that attempt.
Jatt Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Grmic.
Ji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grmic has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a three punch combo that has Grmic backing up. Grmic nods at Ji to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grmic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ji.
Grmic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grmic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Ji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grmic is trying to defend but Ji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SUB2#
Grmic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grmic is staying active underneath Ji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grmic is looking to control Ji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grmic avoid being mounted?
Grmic wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ji in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grmic shoots in for a takedown but Ji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grmic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grmic looks winded!
Grmic tries to clinch but Ji is having none of it.
Ji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grmic fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ji keeps control of Grmic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Ji slows down the pace here.
Ji wants a takedown.
#TD#
Ji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grmic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ji pulls Grmic in close to his closed guard and prevents Grmic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grmic won't allow Ji to sweep him here.
Grmic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ji keeping moving, preventing Grmic from controlling successfully.
Grmic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grmic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grmic pinned against the cage. Grmic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Grmic. Those never looked like landing.
Ji stuffs the takedown.
Grmic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ji.
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 Jatt Ji will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Grmic has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Grmic successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji is stalling in the full guard.
Mateo Grmic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grmic is trying to control the position but Ji postures up.
Grmic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ji haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grmic tries to strike from the bottom.
Ji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grmic keeping full guard, as Ji tries to pass. #T1#
Grmic trying to control the position.
Ji tries to free his leg and advance position but Grmic is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grmic shoots in and drives through. Ji sprawls well.
Grmic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji is fending him off so far but Grmic persists. Nope, Ji circles away and we're back to standing.
Grmic tries to clinch up but Ji circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji thinks about countering with a head kick.
Grmic looks for a takedown but Ji sprawls well.
Jatt Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Grmic.
Grmic is breathing heavily.
Ji moves in looking to clinch but Grmic pushes him off.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grmic fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Ji rushes Grmic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ji fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Grmic manages to break the clinch.
Grmic shoots for a takedown but Ji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grmic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ji pinned against the cage. Ji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Grmic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ji to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Ji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ji looking to sit in guard and control but Grmic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ji looking to control.
Ji tries to strike from the bottom.
Grmic won't allow Ji to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grmic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Grmic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Grmic stands up and waves to Ji to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji throws out a loose jab but Grmic uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jatt Ji will probably get the nod.
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#
Grmic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ji sprawls well. Ji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grmic gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Ji gets tackled into the cage by Grmic. Grmic maintains the clinch.
Grmic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ji smiles and moves away.
Ji tries to clinch up but Grmic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji shoots in but Grmic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ji. #SUB#
Ji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grmic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Grmic is trying to control Ji's posture but Ji avoids it. #SUB#
Ji is trying to get an arm triangle but Grmic is defending well. #SUB#
Ji working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grmic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ji tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ji working away.
Grmic tries to buck Ji off but Ji is having none of it.#T3#
Ji grinds an elbow into Grmic's temple.
Ji tries to stand but Grmic controls the position and pulls Ji into his guard.
Ji trying to control the position from guard on top but Grmic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to get up but he can't break Grmic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grmic is striking but Ji is not phased and passes to half guard.
Grmic wants to get back to his feet.
Grmic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ji moves into full mount! Grmic won't be happy about that!
Ji landing strikes from the mount and Grmic is in trouble!
Ji avoids the attempt from Grmic to control.#SUB#
Ji with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ji wants to control the pace but Grmic is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jatt Ji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jatt Ji! |
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