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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Nep closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Batt to the mat! Batt manages to get full guard. #SUB# Batt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nep escapes and throws Batt's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2# Nep tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nep has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2# Nep decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Nep shoots in and bounces Batt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Nep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batt trying to keep a closed guard but Nep is proving a slippery customer.
Batt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SU2# Nep gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Nep drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Batt throws Nep to one side and escapes!#TD2# Nep decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Nep wants to stand up but Batt is controlling the position.
Nep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nep thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Batt wants to improve his position but Nep is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Batt is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Nep wants to take a breather but Batt is having none of it. Batt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nep is working away from the top position though. Nep keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Batt wants to get back to full guard. Batt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Nep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES# Batt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3# Come on Nep - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2# Nep has Batt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nep pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Batt tumbling to the mat - Nep dives into Batt's guard. Batt has his feet on Nep's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD# Batt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Batt is keen to just control but Nep is a slippery customer. Nep is trying to get back to full guard. Batt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# Batt wants to take a breather but Nep is having none of it. Nep tries to roll over but Batt keeps him under control. Nep is refusing to be controlled, as Batt sits in half guard. #SU# Batt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Batt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nep lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Nep pushes Batt up against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Nep fails to land. 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 Dylan Batt will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2# Nep throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batt was covering up waiting for the punch and Nep finishes the takedown easily into guard. Batt managing to control the position. #SUB# Batt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nep defends it easily. Batt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batt is trying to keep Nep in close.
Dylan Batt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Batt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Batt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Batt tries to pass to full mount but Nep defends it. Batt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nep tries to roll over but Batt keeps him under control. Nep trying to control but Batt postures up.
Batt wants to pass the guard but Nep is defending well. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Batt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Batt is working for a submission of some sort.
Nep is not content to let Batt control the position. Batt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nep defending well though. #SUB# Batt is trying to work for a kimura but Nep is defending well.
#T3# Nep is pressing down on Batt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Batt tries to free his leg and advance position but Nep is retaining full guard. Batt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Batt won't allow Nep to get back to his feet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB# Batt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nep manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Batt has Nep in his guard.#REVB# Batt looking to control.
Nep throws a big elbow that misses. Batt keeping moving, preventing Nep from controlling successfully. #T4# Batt wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Nep scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nep tries to advance to mount but Batt denies him. Batt is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! 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 Dylan Batt will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Nep scores with a takedown into Batt's guard.#SU2# Nep gets to his feet. Batt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Nep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batt, pushing him back against the cage. Batt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2# Nep has Batt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nep pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Batt tumbling to the mat - Nep dives into Batt's guard. Batt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nep is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Nep gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Batt kicks off Nep and gets to his feet. Batt throws a push kick but Nep slaps the foot to one side. #T1##TD2# Nep drives through with a takedown into guard. Nep really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Batt wants to sweep but no luck. Nep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batt swivels though and keeps the full guard. Batt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nep's guard. #REVR##SU# Batt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Batt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nep. Nep takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Batt tries to close the distance and clinch but Nep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Nep fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Batt sprawls well initially but Nep persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2# Batt gets back to full guard.
Batt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Batt has his foot on Nep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nep works his way back into a safe position though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Batt trying to keep a closed guard but Nep is proving a slippery customer.
Batt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nep is one step ahead there. #T3# Batt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batt is pulling down on Nep's head. It's preventing any offense from Nep, at least for the moment.#SUB# Batt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Batt is looking for a triangle here but Nep uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Batt can't do much from the bottom here. Batt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nep.
#SUB2# Nep is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Batt has escaped the position, nice work there. Dylan Batt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Batt is looking to regain half guard here but Nep keeps moving and retains side control. Nep Nep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Nep is trying to get an arm triangle but Batt is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Dylan Batt showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dylan Batt! Dylan Batt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1# Nep shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense. #CL# Nep forces Power back against the cage and clinches. Nep scores with a hook to the body. Nep is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Nep pulls Power into guard.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nep swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nep keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully. Nep is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Power is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nep tries to land a sweep but no joy. Nep controlling Power's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Nep'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. Nep avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nep has Power pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination! No luck for Power with that takedown attempt. Nep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power. Nep half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Punch Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Power closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Power lands in his opponent's guard. Nep has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Power has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Nep controls his hands.
Power is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nep Nep. That's going to take a lot out of him. Power is trying to break the clinch but Nep is controlling him. Nep prevents the takedown attempt.
Nep goes for a takedown attempt but Power pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nep shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Nep keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nep blocks a head kick by Power.
Nep walks into a left hand. Nep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.#T3# Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nep swivels and escapes. Nep swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Power looks winded! Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power wants to clinch. Nep dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage! Nep misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nep swats away the attempt to clinch by Power. Nep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# Power throws a sloppy head kick and Nep moves out of range easily. A big right from Power misses. Nep takes one to the chin there. Nep shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense. Nice defenses there by Nep. Power tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Nep counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nep shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
#CL# Nep closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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! Power has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nep after a bit of a struggle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punch Power dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Nep shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Nep has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Nep tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Nep wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nep Nep. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Nep breaks the clinch.
Nep blocks a head kick by Power.
#CL2# Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nep lands a good knee to the midsection. Power won't want to take too many of those. Nep gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nep smiles and moves away.
Nep shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.#T1# Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nep. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nep takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nep tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A right-left combo lands from Power. Power wants to clinch up but Nep keeps it at a distance. Power misses with an uppercut. Nep throws a quick counter head kick but Power was just out of range. Nep slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nep misses with the combination.
Power tries to clinch but Nep is having none of it. As Power looks to move away, Nep throws a big counter combo but Power just gets out of the way.#T2# Nice uppercut there from Power. Punch Power seems to be getting the better of the standup. Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Power misses with the combination.
Nep fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Power with the counter takedown but Nep avoids it easily.#CL# Nep clinches with his opponent.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far. 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!#BC# Nep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nep throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nep. Nep has a takedown stuffed. Power stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Nep Nep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Nep shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control! Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Nep will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Nep postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB# Nep tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nep has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Power looking for a sweep but Nep has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4# Nep controlling his opponent. Nep looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nep throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Power because Nep loaded up on that one. Nep controlling his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Punch Power will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Nep lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nep takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Power forces Nep back against the cage and clinches. Nep prevents a takedown attempt there.
Power wants to break free but Nep has control.
Nep using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nep drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Nep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Nep on that attempt. Nep lands a slapping body shot.
Nep has his takedown stuffed and Nep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nep Nep. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Power tries to clinch but Nep moves away and Nep counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Power is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nep stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD# Nep manages to pull guard.
Power lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Nep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Nep trying to control the position.
Power trying to control but Nep is working from the bottom. Nep has his hands on Power's head, controlling the position. #T3# Nep looking for a sweep. Not yet Nep, not yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nep misses with a takedown attempt and Power counters with a nice uppercut. Nep throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Nep pushes him off. Power wants to clinch. Nep was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Nep sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL# Nep rushes Power and presses him up against the cage. Power is trying to push Nep away but Nep has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nep tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nice elbow from Nep. Nep tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
Power tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Nep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Power can't break the clinch.
#TD# Nep jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Nep Nep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Punch Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Nep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Power passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Nep Nep showed his dominance in that final round. I think Power 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch Power! |
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