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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wright not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonshiro defends it well.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonshiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Wright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonshiro did well to prevent Wright getting side control.
Gonshiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wright keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Kelsey Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Wright drives through with a takedown into Gonshiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonshiro kicks Wright off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonshiro regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gonshiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonshiro being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Gonshiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Gonshiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonshiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gonshiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonshiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wright is pulling down on Gonshiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonshiro, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uchima Gonshiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonshiro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wright dives into side control.
#REVR#
Wright advances to mount.
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.
Gonshiro gets back to half guard.
Uchima Gonshiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gonshiro's thigh. Gonshiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB#
Gonshiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Wright stands and steps away. Gonshiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonshiro sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gonshiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Gonshiro looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonshiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright pulls Gonshiro in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Let's hope that Wright 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.
Gonshiro passes Wright's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gonshiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Gonshiro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gonshiro seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Gonshiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Gonshiro eventually gives up the hold.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gonshiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wright is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gonshiro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gonshiro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wright is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gonshiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uchima Gonshiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Wright has Kid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kid lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kelsey Wright has been cut.
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kid stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kid looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Wright works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright wants to stand but Kid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright won't allow Kid to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Kid throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Wright stands up out of Kid's guard for a moment - Kid manages to land a nice upkick.
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wright passes into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Kid defends it. #SU#
Wright postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kid to stand up.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Kid counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Kid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kid lands an elbow inside that Wright shrugs off.
Kid lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kid.
#T3#
Kid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kid pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wright avoids the elbow strike from Kid, against the cage.
Kid lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye.
Kid pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Wright! Kid unloads with more strikes and Wright sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Kid!
Killer Kid managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Warrior's Way, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kid forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kid prevents it.
Wright jumps guard but Kid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kid is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Kid lands a good knee to the midsection. Wright won't want to take too many of those.
Wright wants to stall.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Kid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position.
Wright avoiding damage as Kid throws knees to the body.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Kid landing knees to the body.
Kid has Wright pressed against the cage.
Kid crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Kid crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Kid landing knees to the body.
Kid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Kelsey Wright has been cut.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Wright tries to pull guard but Kid holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kid successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kid throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kid will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid wants to sweep but no luck.
Kid thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kid wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Kid wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Kid tries to clinch up.
Killer Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kid clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kid is keeping busy.
Kid tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Kid drops back down to his feet.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Wright has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kid is trying to keep an underhook but Wright manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kid missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Kid is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wright slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kid.
Kid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wright wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelsey Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wright tries for a takedown but Kid circles away easily
and Kid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Kid closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now.
Kid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now.
Kid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kid tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is pushing Wright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kid clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Kid landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kid lands a knee to the body.
Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wright avoids it.
Kid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kid landing knees to the body.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Kid fails to pull guard.
Killer Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Kid to work.
Kid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kid slows down the pace here.
Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Kid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kid.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Kid breaks the clinch.
Kid is looking to clinch.
Kid wants to clinch.#T3#
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kid closes the distance and clinches.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Kid.
Kid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid landing knees to the body.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kid.
#T4#
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kid lands a nice elbow.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kid working Wright over with knees to the body.
Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wright's defenses.
Kid slowing the pace effectively.
Kid is working Wright over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kelsey Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good work by Kid as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Wright avoiding damage as Kid throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.
Kid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kid slowing the pace effectively.
Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Kid.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Kid lands a knee to the body.
Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Kid avoiding damage.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kid.
Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Kid landing knees to the body.
Wright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kid after a bit of a struggle.
Kid taking a breather.
Wright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kid to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kid fails to pull guard.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Wright tries to score a body lock takedown but Kid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kid crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Kid crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kid.
#TD2#
Kid has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wright uses from the top position.
Kid wants to stand up but Wright is controlling him.
Wright trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wright throws a strike but Kid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kelsey Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer Kid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kid 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kid!
Killer Kid really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Warrior's Way logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews fails to land the takedown.
Wright leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wright takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Wright decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright has an active guard here but Matthews has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matthews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wright is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Wright lands a good elbow from the bottom.#ES2#
Wright uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wright.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Wright manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright has his hands on Matthews's head, controlling the position.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright managing to control the position. #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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Wright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Wright lands an elbow just above Matthews 's eye.
Matthews is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
Matthews with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright wants a takedown.
Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Matthews tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Wright has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matthews is trying to keep an underhook but Wright manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kelsey Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright controlling the action here.
Matthews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Wright decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Matthews is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.#CL2#
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matthews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Matthews pulls Wright into guard.
#T4##SU2#
Wright stands up from Matthews's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Wright pushes Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matthews.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage. #CL2#
Wright rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses #TD2#
so Wright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright won't allow Matthews to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
Wright stands up and waves to Matthews to follow him. #TD2#
Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matthews pushes Wright off but Wright dives into side control.
Matthews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wright has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face as Wright controls the position.
Wright trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Wright decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.#CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Wright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Wright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Wright prevents Matthews from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wright has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Matthews defend it? Wright steps over the head and cranks it - Matthews is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelsey Wright!
The defeated Ethan Matthews had this to say: 'I worked hard in training, i'm ok with losing, ready to get back in the gym'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but William gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
William drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
William really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
William shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wright but Wright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from William.
William avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wright looking to score a takedown here. William is defending well but Wright drives through and ends up in William's guard.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. William swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
William looking to control.
#SUB#
William looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
William wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
William trying to control the position.
William keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Wright dives in and scores a takedown into William's guard.#SU2#
Wright gets to his feet. William looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Wright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
William is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
William misses with some strikes from the bottom.
William has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Wright is working for a kimura but William is defending it quite comfortably.
William trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright wants to control but William is keeping him busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
William is trying is best to control the position here.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wright drops an elbow to the side of William's head.
William is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into William's guard.
William wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
William 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#
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
William throws a strike but Wright avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
William in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
William slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
William decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright tries to clinch but William is having none of it.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Wright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
William throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wright is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Wright has closed the distance and engaged William in a clinch.
William connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wright's face.
Wright tries to break the clinch but William is controlling the position.
Wright tries to pull guard but William forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
William breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wright clinches. #BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but William swivels and escapes.
James William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelsey Wright.
Wright is breathing heavily.
William fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
William shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
William darts in looking for a takedown but Wright gets double underhooks and turns William into the cage.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
William lands a nice elbow.
Wright is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
William breaks from the clinch.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but William swivels and escapes.#T4#
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around William's waist but William gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
William tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
William fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? William is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, William circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from William, before circling back to the center of the mat.
William just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright moves to clinch but William breaks away
enabling William to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
William gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, William has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James William dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
William gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but William has double underhooks. #BC#
William breaks from the clinch.
William closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. William pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
William shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
William misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but William manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
William misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
William darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Wright tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but William is defending well.
Wright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. William smiles and moves away.
Wright fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
William pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Wright tries to break free but William pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
William breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
William throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
James William is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright wants to slow William down by chopping away at his legs.
Kelsey Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
William shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
William goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but William has double underhooks.
William is pushing Wright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Wright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. William is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. William fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from William.
William closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. William pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
William closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
William is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wright is defending well.
Wright is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Wright throws a knee to the head but misses.
James William has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
William manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
William effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
William gets control of Wright's arms and successfully pulls guard. William will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William is looking to stand back up but Wright counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by William. #SU2#
Wright decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James William showed his dominance in that final round.
I think William has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James William! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright tries to land a front kick but Mantra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mantra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Mantra gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Mantra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright tries for a takedown but Mantra circles away easily
and Mantra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Mantra throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mantra gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains the clinch. #TD#
Wright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB#
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantra looking to pass the guard.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright is looking to stand up but Mantra isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantra wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mantra wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Wright jumps into guard, dragging Mantra to the mat.
Mantra prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Mantra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
Mantra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mantra on the ground.#T3#
Mantra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Mantra trying to move into half guard but instead Wright has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Mantra blocks nicely.
Mantra wants to control the position but Wright says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantra wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Wright seems content to control.
Wright is trying to control. Mantra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Mantra is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Wright there.
Wright controlling the action here.
Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Mantra defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantra is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright dominated that 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.#R2#
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Wright has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Wright drags the fight down to the ground.
Mantra postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Mantra wants to get up but he can't break Wright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantra can do to turn this around?
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantra is one step ahead there.
Mantra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is trying to hold Mantra in close to prevent damage but Mantra has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Wright trying to control but Mantra postures up.
Mantra trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to improve his position but Mantra is controlling well.
#ES#
Wright manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mantra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Wright'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.
Mantra can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Wright jumps guard and drags Mantra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mantra stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Mantra trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Mantra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantra looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wright pulls Mantra in close to his closed guard and prevents Mantra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright dives in and grabs Mantra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mantra pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Mantra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright with a poor takedown
letting Mantra counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Mantra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Mantra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright is pressed up against the cage. Mantra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Mantra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelsey Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright tries to clinch there but Mantra circles away.
Mantra stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantra swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clyde Mantra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wright misses with a takedown
and Mantra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mantra stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
#BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Mantra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright looks for a takedown but Mantra sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Mantra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Mantra back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mantra prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Mantra. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
It seemed like Mantra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantra but Mantra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mantra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright tries to clinch but Mantra moves away
and Mantra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Wright wants to clinch
and Mantra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright shoots and misses
and Mantra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright closes the distance but Mantra moves to the side
and Mantra counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantra unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clyde Mantra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Wright moves in looking to clinch but Mantra pushes him off.
Wright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mantra counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantra avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright. #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.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantra is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Mantra circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Mantra gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
It seemed like Mantra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantra wants to break free but Wright has control.
Mantra misses with a knee strike.
Mantra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mantra wants to break free but Wright has control.
Mantra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mantra jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Mantra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Mantra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mantra 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clyde Mantra! |
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Event:
WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Arbani tries to sprawl but Wright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright prevents Arbani from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbani is not content to let Wright control the position.
Arbani wants to get back to full guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arbani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arbani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Arbani.
Arbani is working hard here to advance position.
Arbani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arbani is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Wright can't keep his opponent in guard - Arbani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arbani is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Arbani wants to pass to mount but Wright is defending the position.
Arbani passes to side control. #SUB#
Arbani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arbani advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright is controlling an arm, preventing Arbani from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Arbani moves to back control. #SUB#
Arbani has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Wright is defending well but eventually Arbani manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Wright has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown. Aldo fights it but they end up in guard.
Wright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wright advances to half guard.
Wright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wright passes to side control.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo bucks up and tries to throw Wright off but instead Wright has got his back!#SUB#
Wright is cranking Aldo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aldo! He's tightened the choke and Aldo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kelsey Wright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexiou on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexiou's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexiou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexiou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexiou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Alexiou passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexiou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexiou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Alexiou prevents Wright from improving his position.#SUB#
Alexiou seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Alexiou has control of the leg.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Alexiou is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexiou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexiou trying to pass the guard but Wright defending well.
Alexiou is taking a breather. Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alexiou trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Alexiou.
Alexiou moves into full mount! Wright won't be happy about that!
Alexiou with shots to the head and body - Wright looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Alexiou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Alexiou working for a submission but Wright is keeping him at bay.
Alexiou looking to control but Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Alexiou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wright can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alexiou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Wright defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexiou. #T4#
Alexiou controlling from mount.
Wright wants to hold on but Alexiou pushes him away.
Alexiou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexiou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wright taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexiou controlling the pace for now.
Alexiou looking to control but Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Alexiou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alexiou is looking to reverse the position.
Wright tries to score with some ground and pound. Alexiou controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Wright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alexiou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Alexiou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wright misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexiou manages to get back to half guard.
Alexiou trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Wright is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexiou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Angelo Alexiou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Alexiou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexiou is concentrating on defense, preventing Wright from advancing position.
Alexiou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright wants to control from the top but Alexiou keeps moving.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexiou is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alexiou's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexiou's guard.
Alexiou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright trying to control but Alexiou is working from the bottom.
Alexiou is trying to control the position but Wright postures up. #T3#
Alexiou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexiou has Wright pulled in close to control his posture.
Wright wants to get up but he can't break Alexiou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexiou throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Alexiou darts in looking for a takedown but Wright gets double underhooks and turns Alexiou into the cage.
Alexiou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Wright has Alexiou pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wright pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alexiou tumbling to the mat - Wright dives into Alexiou's guard.
Alexiou trying to control the position.
#T4#
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Alexiou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexiou is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Alexiou has control of Wright's left arm, preventing Wright from doing any damage.
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.
Kelsey Wright 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##CL2#
Wright rushes Alexiou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wright is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Alexiou pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexiou wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Alexiou managing to control the position.
Alexiou has a closed guard, preventing Wright from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexiou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Alexiou's legs - danger averted.
Alexiou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Alexiou stops Wright from standing up. #SUB2#
Wright working for a triangle but Alexiou defends it easily.
#SUB#
Alexiou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alexiou has Wright in his guard.#REVB##T2##SU2#
Wright stands up from Alexiou's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexiou is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Wright trying to control from half guard but Alexiou is working away. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but Alexiou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wright to get the leverage.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexiou keeping hold of Wright's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexiou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alexiou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wright wants to stand but Alexiou has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexiou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wright as he jumps to the side.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Angelo Alexiou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Alexiou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wright to the ground. Alexiou is now in Wright's guard.#ES2#
Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Alexiou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexiou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wright is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alexiou presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelsey Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelsey Wright!
The defeated Angelo Alexiou had this to say: 'Daddy is gonna be away for a while.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Wright gets a takedown into half guard.
Wright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Wright escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sdasdaa!
Wright staying calm.#T1#
Sdasdaa wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Wright stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Wright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC#Sdasdaa is rocked!#SUB#
Wright has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sdasdaa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wright yanks on the arm and Sdasdaa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wright.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelsey Wright! |
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Event:
WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 1
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Wright gets caught napping as Morelli dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wright holds on and takes a little breather.
Morelli postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it. #SUB2#
Wright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morelli wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Morelli from controlling successfully.
Morelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Wright wants to sweep here but Morelli controlling him for the moment.
Morelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morelli is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.#T1#
Wright has momentary wrist control but Morelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Wright looking to control.
Wright is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morelli preventing the sweep.
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wright pushing down on Morelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wright seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morelli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Morelli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wright jumps into side control!
Wright in side control, throwing shots but Morelli defends.
Morelli tries to improve position but can't.
Morelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Morelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morelli tries to get out of the position.
Wright looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Wright trying to control but Morelli is having none of it.
Wright landing shots from mount.
Wright content just to control the position here.
Morelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morelli turns into him and now he's in Wright's guard.
Morelli postures up.
Morelli trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morelli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morelli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Morelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Morelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wright won't allow Morelli to sweep him here.
Morelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morelli trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Wright wants to control from the top but Morelli keeps moving. #T1#
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Morelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morelli is striking from the bottom but Wright uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2#
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Wright working for a submission but Morelli is keeping him at bay.
Morelli is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright looking to control but Morelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morelli is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Morelli tries to hold on but Wright pushes him away. #SUB2#
Wright looking for a guillotine from mount but Morelli is having none of it.
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morelli is looking to escape.
Morelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Wright.
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2#
Wright stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Morelli has Wright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Wright jumps guard.
#ES2#
Wright kicks Morelli off and gets to his feet.
Morelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morelli somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Morelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morelli misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Wright counters with a single leg into guard. Morelli didn't expect that.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Morelli is trying to control the position but Wright postures up. #T1#
Morelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wright controls the pace.
Morelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morelli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wright has passed into side control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morelli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Wright decides to stand back up. Wright steps back and let's Morelli get back to his feet.#TD2#
Morelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morelli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wright has passed into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wright is trying to get an arm triangle but Morelli is defending well. #T3#
Morelli tries to improve position but can't.
Morelli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Wright. #SUB#
Wright moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Morelli.
Kelsey Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morelli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wright works to advance to full mount. Morelli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wright working Morelli over with strikes here.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulie Morelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelsey Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelsey Wright! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1134 Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morelli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Morelli.
Morelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Morelli lands a body shot.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morelli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morelli digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Morelli misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Wright is looking to clinch.
Morelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.#TD#
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morelli's guard.
Morelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
Wright trying to control but Morelli is working from the bottom.
Morelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Wright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Morelli wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wright works over Morelli with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morelli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
No luck for Morelli with that takedown attempt.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Wright, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelsey Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morelli.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright tries to clinch there but Morelli circles away.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Morelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morelli circles away.
Wright is breathing heavily.#T4#
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morelli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Morelli lands a lovely overhand right.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morelli manages to avoid it.
Morelli throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Morelli lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morelli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Morelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Morelli gets the takedown into side control.
Wright sneaks out the side door and pushes Morelli away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morelli.
Nice takedown defense from Morelli. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
Wright tries to clinch but Morelli moves out of range.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morelli lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Morelli does no damage.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Morelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Kelsey Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Morelli misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Morelli gets a takedown into half guard.
Wright has one foot on Morelli's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morelli's waist but Morelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
It seemed like Morelli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Morelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morelli throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Morelli 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morelli wants to stand but Wright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wright looking to control.
Morelli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morelli passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Morelli wants to stand up but Wright is controlling the position.
#T3#
Wright trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morelli wants to stand up but Wright has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morelli quickly recovers to half guard.
Morelli pushes Wright off looking to stand but Wright dives back in and keeps control.
Wright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Wright is keen to just control but Morelli is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morelli wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulie Morelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morelli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
Morelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Morelli counter with a right hand.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Morelli circles away.
Morelli moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Morelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Morelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Morelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Morelli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morelli.#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Morelli.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morelli leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morelli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright tries to work over Morelli's front leg with a kick but Morelli checks it. #T2#
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Wright tries to clinch there but Morelli circles away.
Morelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Morelli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wright to the ground. Morelli is now in Wright's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morelli tries to stand but Wright is controlling from the bottom.
Morelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morelli wants to stand and escape but instead Wright has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Morelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him. #T3#
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morelli wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Morelli pushes Wright off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morelli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morelli connects with a single shot there.
Morelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Morelli, which made it look bad.
Paulie Morelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright tries to clinch but Morelli moves out of range.
Kelsey Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morelli throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Morelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morelli 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Paulie Morelli!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Paulie Morelli!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Paulie Morelli!
Paulie Morelli wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Paulie Morelli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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