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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Needle drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Needle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Needle being controlled here momentarily.
Needle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Needle rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Needle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Gracie!
Our winner, Robert Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Needle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Needle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gonshiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Needle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gonshiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonshiro tries for a takedown but Needle circles away easily#CL2#
and Needle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uchima Gonshiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Needle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Needle wants to take a breather but Gonshiro is having none of it.
Gonshiro manages to get to full guard.
Needle preventing the sweep. #T1#
Needle passes into half guard.
Gonshiro wants to get back to full guard.
Gonshiro moves into full guard.
Gonshiro has Needle pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Needle content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gonshiro has locked up a guillotine! Gonshiro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Needle is holding on here and Gonshiro must be using up a lot of energy. Needle has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gonshiro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uchima Gonshiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kazimierz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Needle pushes Kazimierz off but Kazimierz dives into side control.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Needle taking a bit of punishment here - Kazimierz scoring with strikes.
Needle is trying to improve his position.
Kazimierz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazimierz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Needle, who protects the arm well.
Needle trying to remain calm as Kazimierz controls from the top position.#T1#
Needle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Needle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kazimierz just content to control the position.
Kazimierz scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Kazimierz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kazimierz is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Kazimierz is working to tighten his grip on Needle's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Needle has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kazimierz is really squeezing tight and eventually Needle passes out! Kazimierz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Needle gets tackled into the cage by Strap. Strap maintains the clinch.
Strap lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Needle pulls Strap into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Needle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strap forces his way into half guard.
Strap slows the pace down in half guard.
Strap wants to free his trapped foot but Needle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Needle looks winded!
Strap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Needle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strap. #T1#
Strap moves into full mount! Needle won't be happy about that!
Needle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strap controlling his opponent.
Strap misses with a head shot.
Strap controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Strap looking to isolate an arm here. Needle doesn't see it coming and as Strap extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Strap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jock Strap!
Jock Strap tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Needle back into the cage.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Needle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Needle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Needle is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Needle stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
A hook to the body from Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is working Needle over against the cage.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Needle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Needle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Needle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harris is working Needle over against the cage.#T1#
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Needle tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris presses Needle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris gets through Needle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Needle or not. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Needle has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Needle.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Needle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris is leaning against Needle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris lands a left hand.
#T3#
Harris lands a right hand.
Needle is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Needles head.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris presses Needle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Needle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Harris lands a body shot. #T4#
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris gets through Needle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Harris dominated that 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.#R2##CL#
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris digs a right hand into Needle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Needle's gas tank.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Needle's ribcage. Needle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Needle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Needle is breathing heavily.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Harris.
#T1#
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Needle takes a shot to the head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Needle can do to turn this around?#T2#
Needle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Needle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Needle tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Needle drops back down to his feet.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Needle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Good body shot from Harris.
Needle looking to stall.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Needle slowing the pace effectively.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Needle's head. #BC2#
Needle breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Harris clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benjamin Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Needle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Needle has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Harris.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
A short right from Harris.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Needle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris is working Needle over against the cage.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Harris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Harris rushes Needle and presses him up against the cage.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Needle jumps guard but Harris stands there with Needle around his waist. Needle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Needle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Needle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Needle's efforts to push away.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Needle wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Needle takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris is leaning against Needle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Needle's head.
Needle takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris presses Needle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Harris.
Benjamin Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Needle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Needle.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Needle gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Needle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris lands a left hand.
Needle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris prevents Needle from breaking the clinch.
Nick Needle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Harris! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Fighter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Fighter is trying to get an arm triangle but Needle is defending well.
Needle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Needle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fighter trying to control the position but Needle is working away.
Fighter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Needle is pushing Fighter's head away, looking to escape. Fighter manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Fighter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Needle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Fighter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Fighter seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Fighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Needle is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Needle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #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.
Well, if Fighter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fighter wants to take a breather but Needle is having none of it.
Fighter not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter is trying to control the action in half guard but Needle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Needle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter circles away.
Fighter throws a sloppy head kick and Needle moves out of range easily. #CL#
Fighter darts in and clinches Needle up against the cage.
Needle is trying to break free.
Fighter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Fighter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Needle uses from the top position.
Needle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Needle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Needle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fighter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fighter working a defensive guard but Needle passes into half guard.
Fighter wants to control but Needle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Needle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bum Fighter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Needle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Fighter clinches. #BC#
Fighter breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fighter clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Fighter drags the fight down to the ground.
Fighter looking to control.
Needle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Needle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Needle won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Needle slips nicely into half guard.
Fighter is trying to control but can't.
Needle trying to mount his opponent but Fighter defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Needle is defended easily by Fighter.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Needle tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Needle to the ground. Needle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Needle tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range.
Needle fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bum Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Needle.#TD#
Fighter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Needle's guard.#T3#
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Needle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Needle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
Needle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bum Fighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter is pulling down on Needle's head to control his posture.
Needle trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Needle is looking to advance position but Fighter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Needle is squirming around, avoiding Fighter's attempts to control the action.
Fighter avoids the attempt from Needle to control.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Needle can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bum Fighter dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Needle misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Fighter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Needle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fighter.
Fighter content to control rather than advance.
Fighter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter working Needle over with strikes.
Needle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Fighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter trying to mount his opponent but Needle defends it.
Needle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Needle keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Fighter moves into the clinch.
Fighter presses Needle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Needle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Needle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Needle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Needle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Needle fails with the takedown.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Needle. #TD2#
Needle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Needle showed some decent athleticism there.
Fighter kicks off Needle and gets to his feet. #T3##TD#
Fighter 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.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Needle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter, not yet.
Needle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fighter won't allow Needle to pass to mount.
Fighter is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Fighter wants to control the action here but instead Needle manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Fighter tries to improve his position but Needle has taken his back! Needle has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fighter tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Needle pushes Fighter away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Needle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bounty drives through with a takedown into Needle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bounty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bounty is pushing down on Needle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Needle is fighting to maintain full guard but Bounty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bounty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Bounty seems content to control.
Bounty wants to free his trapped foot but Needle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bounty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Needle is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bounty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bounty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bounty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bounty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bounty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bounty controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Bounty'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.
Bounty connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bounty raining down shots from the mount!
Bounty lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Bounty with good strikes from the mount here!
Bounty controlling the position easily from mount.
Bounty looking to finish Needle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Needle!
Bounty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bounty lands with some strikes.
Bounty controlling from the full mount.
Bounty with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Bounty controlling the pace for now.
Needle wants to hold on but Bounty pushes him away.
Bounty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Needle on the ground.#SUB#
Bounty is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Needle is surviving well by controlling Bounty's body position as best he can.
Bounty controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Bounty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TestC Bounty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bounty misses with the combination.
Needle shoots in for a takedown but Bounty shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Needle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bounty to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bounty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bounty controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty grinds an elbow into Needle's temple.
TestC Bounty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Needle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bounty is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Bounty stands up and beckons Needle to his feet.
Bounty throws a sloppy head kick and Needle moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bounty moves into range and clinches up with Needle.
Bounty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Needle after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Bounty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Needle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bounty.
Needle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Needle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Needle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bounty.#TD#
Bounty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Well, if Bounty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bounty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Needle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bounty performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bounty landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bounty performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bounty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Needle for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bounty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bounty cracks Needle with a big elbow. #SUB#
Bounty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Needle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Needle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TestC Bounty 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bounty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Needle is trying to defend but Bounty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bounty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Needle can do to turn this around?
Bounty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bounty is working for a kimura but Needle is defending it quite comfortably.
Needle is in trouble now - Bounty has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty controlling from the full mount.
Needle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Bounty working for a guillotine from mount but Needle is in no mood to give up.
Bounty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Needle hang on?
Bounty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Needle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bounty is looking to work his way around to Needle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Bounty content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bounty.
Bounty with shots to the head and body - Needle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bounty lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bounty lands a big elbow.
Bounty content just to control the position here.
Bounty lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Needle is rocked!#T3#
Bounty content just to control the position here.
Needle is still in real trouble! Can Bounty finish him?
Bounty working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bounty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bounty is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bounty controlling from mount.
Needle seems to have recovered his senses.
Bounty connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bounty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Needle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Needle shrugs it off.
Nick Needle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TestC Bounty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bounty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
TestC Bounty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bounty 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TestC Bounty!
In his post fight interview, TestC Bounty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rees tries to keep at a distance but Needle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Needle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Rees lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Needle is trying to pull guard but Rees has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rees has Needle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rees pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Needle tumbling to the mat - Rees dives into Needle's guard.
Rees wants to pass the guard but Needle is keeping the position.
Needle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees throws a big elbow that misses.
Needle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Needle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rees not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Needle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rees.
Rees wants to pass the guard but Needle is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rees is still trying to improve position.
Rees stands and throws Needle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Needle is trying to escape the position but Rees is controlling the position.
Rees wants to control but Needle is keeping him busy.
Rees looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Needle is avoiding damage well.
#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.#SUB2#
Rees is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Needle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Rees decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Rees instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rees manages to break the clinch.
Needle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Rees moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rees breaks from the clinch.
Nick Needle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Rees fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Needle to the ground. Rees is now in Needle's guard.
Rees wants to control from the top but Needle keeps moving.
Rees controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Needle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rees.
Needle keeping moving, preventing Rees from controlling successfully.
Rees is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rees throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rees advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Rees working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rees working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rees working the ground and pound.
Needle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Needle shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Rees throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Needle was covering up waiting for the punch and Rees finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rees trying to control but Needle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Rees decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Needle, up you get! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rees lands with a left to the head.
Rees softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rees utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rees controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Rees has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Needle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2##SUB2#
Rees looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rees patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees keeps control of the position as Needle tries to break free.
Rees biding his time, controlling Needle. #SUB2#
Rees is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Needle is keeping busy.
#T3#
Needle can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rees working for a choke but Needle is defending well.
Rees throwing sloppy strikes.
Rees avoiding Needle 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Needle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Needle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Needle trying to control the hands but Rees won't let him.
Rees is riding his opponent, not letting Needle buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rees is persistently looking for the submission but Needle is defending it well.
Rees keeps control of the position easily here as Needle tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Rees shoots in and gets a takedown into Needle's guard.
Rees throws a big elbow that misses.
Rees slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Needle controls Rees momentarily but Rees frees himself.
Matias H Rees has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees working some strikes from top position.
Rees stands and throws Needle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Needle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rees tries to advance to mount but Needle denies him.
Rees misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rees is looking to take a break and control but Needle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rees lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rees has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rees trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rees controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Rees connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Rees has control of Needle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Needle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Needle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Rees looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Rees gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Needle. Rees does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Needle gets caught flat footed, as Rees shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Rees trying to control the position from guard on top but Needle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rees wants to stand but Needle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rees must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nick Needle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matias H Rees is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Rees 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matias H Rees comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rees has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias H Rees!
After winning the bout, Matias H Rees thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Needle misses with a double jab.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sdasdaa fails with the takedown
and Needle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Sdasdaa is rocked!#TD2#
Needle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sdasdaa bucks up and tries to throw Needle off but instead Needle has got his back!
Oh Sdasdaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Needle has the hooks in. Sdasdaa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Needle looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sdasdaa taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Needle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Cobra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Needle was covering up waiting for the punch and Cobra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Needle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Cobra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Needle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cobra working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Cobra decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Cobra looking to score a takedown here. Needle is defending well but Cobra drives through and ends up in Needle's guard.#SU2#
Cobra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Needle is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cobra dives in and scores a takedown into Needle's guard.
Cobra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Cobra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Needle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cobra tries to free his leg and advance position but Needle is retaining full guard.
Cobra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.
Needle trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Cobra gets to his feet - Needle follows without any prompting.
Needle moves in looking to clinch but Cobra pushes him off.#TD2#
Cobra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Needle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Cobra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Needle dives in and grabs Cobra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobra pushes down on Needle's head and hops out.#T3#
Cobra works Needle's body with a nice hook.
Cobra lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Needle is defended easily by Cobra.#CL2#
Cobra moves into range and clinches up with Needle.
Needle tries to break the clinch but Cobra is controlling the position.
Needle is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Needle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4##CL2#
Cobra has closed the distance and engaged Needle in a clinch.
Cobra landing knees to the body.
Needle tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Cobra drags the fight down to the ground.
Needle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Needle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobra is keeping the position for now.
Needle wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Cobra doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Canelo Cobra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Needle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Needle dives in and grabs Cobra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobra pushes down on Needle's head and hops out.#CL2#
Needle tries to keep at a distance but Cobra has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Cobra successfully pulls guard.
Needle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cobra manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cobra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Needle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Needle is keeping the position for now.
Cobra passes into half guard.
Cobra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cobra is continuing to stall.
Cobra is thwarting Needle's attempts to control the position.
Cobra trying to mount his opponent but Needle defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Needle! #SUB2#
Cobra has hold of Needle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Needle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Needle is desperately trying to improve his position but Cobra has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Cobra controlling the pace for now.
Cobra raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cobra controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Cobra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cobra controlling from the full mount.
Needle can't escape the position.
#T4#
Needle wants to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Cobra landing strikes from the mount.
Needle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cobra lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Cobra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SU2#
Cobra stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Needle to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Canelo Cobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cobra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Needle's half guard.
Cobra moves nicely into side control.
Cobra controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Cobra stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cobra takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Cobra keeps control of Needle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Needle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Needle with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Needle enables Cobra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Needle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cobra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canelo Cobra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cobra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cobra stays in close to Needle's body and controls the position. #T2#
Cobra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cobra connects with a couple of short punches.
Cobra controlling from the top position.
Cobra advances position into side control!
Cobra advances to mount. #T3#
Cobra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Cobra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cobra controlling the pace for now.
Cobra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cobra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Needle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cobra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Cobra 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.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cobra.
Cobra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cobra controlling from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Cobra.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Cobra is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Canelo Cobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canelo Cobra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
The Mad Man has closed the distance and engaged Needle in a clinch.
Needle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Mad Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
The Mad Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Needle up against the cage.
The Mad Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Mad Man lands a body punch.
The Mad Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Mad Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Needle has had enough of the clinch but The Mad Man keeps him there for the moment.
The Mad Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Mad Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Needle jumps guard but The Mad Man stands there with Needle around his waist. Needle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Needle goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Mad Man prevents it.
The Mad Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards. #T1#
The Mad Man stalling.
The Mad Man lands a nice elbow.
The Mad Man digs a right hand underneath Needle's ribcage. Needle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Mad Man effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from The Mad Man.
Needle is trying to break the clinch but The Mad Man has him pressed against the cage.
The Mad Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Needle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Mad Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Mad Man.
The Mad Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
Needle tries a body shot but The Mad Man blocks it.
#T2#
The Mad Man lands a right hand.
The Mad Man prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Needle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Mad Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Needle or not.
The Mad Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
The Mad Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Mad Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
A short body shot lands from The Mad Man as the two fighters clinch.
The Mad Man lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Mad Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Needle tries to pull guard but The Mad Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Needle drops back down to his feet.
Needle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Mad Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Mad Man.#T3#
The Mad Man lands a shoulder strike.
The Mad Man slowing the pace effectively.
The Mad Man lands an uppercut.
A short right from The Mad Man.
The Mad Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Needle up against the cage.
The Mad Man digs a right hand into Needle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Needle's gas tank.
The Mad Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Mad Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Mad Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Mad Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Needles head. #T4#
A body shot lands from The Mad Man.
The Mad Man gets through Needle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Needle is trying to break the clinch but The Mad Man has him pressed against the cage.
Needle takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Mad Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Mad Man stalling the fight.
Needle trying to land knees to the body.
The Mad Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Needle is trying to push The Mad Man away but The Mad Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Mad Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Mad Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Needle wants to break free but The Mad Man has control.
The Mad Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky The Mad Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Mad Man lands a shoulder strike.
The Mad Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Mad Man lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Mad Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Mad Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Needles head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Needle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Mad Man uses from the top position.
The Mad Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Needle is proving hard to escape from.
Needle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Mad Man's guard. #REVR#
The Mad Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Needle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
The Mad Man wants to stand up but Needle is controlling him.
The Mad Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Needle throws a big right hand that misses.
The Mad Man wants to stand up but Needle is controlling him.
Needle trying to control but The Mad Man is working from the bottom.
The Mad Man is looking to stand up but Needle isn't so interested in that idea.
The Mad Man keeping moving, preventing Needle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Needle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Mad Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Needle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Mad Man pinned against the cage. The Mad Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Mad Man lands with a right to the head.
The Mad Man stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Needle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Mad Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Needle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Mad Man'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.
Needle is looking to break free of the clinch but The Mad Man has double underhooks.
Needle tries to pull guard but The Mad Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from The Mad Man.
A nice left hand lands by The Mad Man.
The Mad Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
The Mad Man stalling.
The Mad Man just leaning against Needle, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for The Mad Man.
The Mad Man lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The Mad Man lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Needle has been cut.
Needle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Mad Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Mad Man just leaning against Needle, taking a breather.
The Mad Man stalling.
The Mad Man just leaning against Needle, taking a breather.
Needle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Mad Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Mad Man scores with a shot to the side of Needle's head.
Needle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Mad Man slowing the pace effectively.
The Mad Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ricky The Mad Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricky The Mad Man.#CL2#
The Mad Man instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from The Mad Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky The Mad Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Needle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The Mad Man has closed the distance and engaged Needle in a clinch.
A short left from The Mad Man.
Stalling in the clinch from The Mad Man.
A nice left hand lands by The Mad Man.
The Mad Man digs a right hand into Needle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Needle's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Mad Man.
Needle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Mad Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Mad Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Mad Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from The Mad Man - that landed with a thud.
The Mad Man lands an elbow inside.
The Mad Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Needle is rocked!
The Mad Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Needle backwards. #T1#
The Mad Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Needles head.
Oh Needle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Needle is trying to push The Mad Man away but The Mad Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Needle seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from The Mad Man.
Needle tries to pull guard but The Mad Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Mad Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Mad Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Needle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Mad Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Needle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Mad Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Needle goes for a takedown attempt but The Mad Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Needle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
The Mad Man has managed to clinch.
#T2#
The Mad Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Needle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Mad Man to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, The Mad Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Mad Man digs a right hand underneath Needle's ribcage. Needle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Mad Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Mad Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Needle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Mad Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Needle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Mad Man lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from The Mad Man. #T3#
Needle jumps guard but The Mad Man stands there with Needle around his waist. Needle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Needle takes a shot to the head.
The Mad Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Mad Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Mad Man scores with a shot to the side of Needle's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Mad Man.
Needle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Mad Man smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from The Mad Man.
The Mad Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Mad Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Mad Man.
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!
Needle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Mad Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Mad Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Needle up against the cage.
Needle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Mad Man smiles and moves away.
Needle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Mad Man as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky The Mad Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Mad Man 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky The Mad Man!
Ricky The Mad Man took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'AAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGG! The Madman wants another victim!'. |
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