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Event:
KIFC 75
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jassim looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jassim at a distance.
#TD#
Jassim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jassim trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away. #SUB#
Jassim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jassim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Jassim eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jassim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Jassim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jassim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harris has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jassim is controlling Harris's posture.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Jassim.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Jassim.
Harris trying to control but Jassim is working from the bottom.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Jassim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jassim 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.
Jassim tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris managing to control the position. #T3#
Jassim trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Jassim is looking to advance position but Harris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jassim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jassim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jassim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jassim wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
#T4#
Harris working Jassim over with strikes.
Jassim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harris's back!
Jassim wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.#SUB#
Harris fending off the submission attempt from Jassim. #SUB#
Jassim looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jassim looking for the choke from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Jassim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mo Jassim will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jassim misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Jassim backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Jassim manages to avoid it all.
Harris throws a combination. Jassim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Mo Jassim has been cut.
Jassim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Jassim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris works Jassim's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Harris clinches. #TD#
Jassim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jassim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jassim keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Jassim controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Jassim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Jassim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jassim looking for a sweep. Not yet Jassim, not yet. #SUB#
Jassim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jassim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jassim wants to control but Harris postures up.#T2#
Harris tries to stand but Jassim is controlling his head.
Harris working away.
Jassim is trying to get back to half guard.
Jassim is working hard here to advance position.
Jassim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jassim stops Harris from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Harris content just to control the position here.
Jassim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jassim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Jassim can't escape the position.
Jassim tries to improve his position but instead Harris has taken his back!
Jassim rolls, trying to escape but Harris keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Jassim wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Jassim tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jassim is keeping busy.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Harris is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jassim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Harris is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jassim is defending well though. Harris let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Jassim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mo Jassim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Jassim on that attempt. #CL2#
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris tries to pull guard but Jassim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harris trying to control the position but instead, Jassim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harris into the cage.#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jassim defends well and Harris ends up having to push Jassim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Jassim gets caught flat footed, as Harris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jassim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
JJ Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jassim has his feet on Harris's thighs here. He's pushed Harris off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Harris screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Jassim! |
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Event:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Personal Space wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Personal Space.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Personal Space is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Personal Space misses its intended target.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Personal Space swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Personal Space lands a right hook to the body.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Personal Space counters with a straight right hand.
Personal Space uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Personal Space misses with a wild body shot.
Harris tries to move into range but Personal Space moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Personal Space swivels and escapes.
Personal Space throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Harris tries to clinch but Personal Space moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch but Personal Space moves away
and Personal Space counters with a big right hand! Oh Harris is in trouble here! Personal Space follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Personal Space!
An out of breath Phillip Personal Space thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris tries for a takedown but Nzee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Nzee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Nzee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nzee wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nzee to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is looking to escape.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Harris won't allow Nzee to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
Nzee is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Nzee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nzee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
Harris wants to improve his position but Nzee is controlling well.
Harris wants to control but Nzee is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Nzee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Nzee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nzee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nzee. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nzee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nzee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Nzee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nzee checks a leg kick nicely.
Nzee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Nzee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Nzee off! Nzee jumps back into Harris's guard.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully.
Devon Nzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nzee has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nzee's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Harris is sitting in close to Nzee's body. Nzee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Harris is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Harris is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nzee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Nzee!
A victorious Devon Nzee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 32
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Couture.
Harris shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harris drives through with a takedown into Couture's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harris postures up.
Couture is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Harris trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Couture misses.
Harris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
Couture checks a leg kick.
Couture half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.#T3#
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris looks winded!
Couture throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Couture only half commits.
JJ Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.#T4#
Couture motions for Harris to come forward. Couture throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture checks a leg kick nicely.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
JJ Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.#T1#
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Harris shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris is breathing heavily.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Felipe Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Couture lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand. #T2#
Harris moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Harris moves away from the strike by Couture.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Felipe Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture, which made it look bad.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris moves out of range as Couture strikes.#T3#
Couture connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture with a nice calf kick.
Harris looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture lands with a right hand.
Harris tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Harris shoots in.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris slips under a jab.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Couture manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Harris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris slips under a jab from Couture.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Couture wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Harris keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Couture lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Couture moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Couture throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Couture is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JJ Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JJ Harris.
I think Couture 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Couture! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Delaware lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Delaware gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Delaware being controlled here, momentarily.
Delaware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delaware has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delaware being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Delaware sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Delaware darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Harris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Delaware tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Harris biding his time, controlling Delaware . #SUB#
Harris is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Harris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Delaware is trying to get back to his feet but Harris has full control of the position and if anything, Delaware has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Delaware is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Harris controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB#
Harris is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Harris controlling the position well here. Delaware rolled but Harris kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Harris working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Delaware is doing well to defend. Harris seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Delaware is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JJ Harris!
A pretty intense looking JJ Harris took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Harris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriguez to the ground. Harris is now in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Harris passes into half guard.
Harris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Harris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harris connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple. #T3#
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Harris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Harris uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SU#
Harris stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Harris looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.#TD#
Harris lands a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Harris shoots in and bounces Rodriguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harris manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez wants to control the action here but instead Harris manages to pass to full mount!
Harris content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Harris controlling from mount.
JJ Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Harris looking to isolate an arm here. Rodriguez doesn't see it coming and as Harris extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Harris!
JJ Harris took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris misses with a head kick.
Eudin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Eudin persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Eudin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eudin or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Eudin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eudin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makar Eudin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eudin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Harris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris.
Eudin is looking to stand back up but Harris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Eudin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Harris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eudin is trying desperately to improve position.
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris prevents Eudin from getting the reversal.
Harris controlling his opponent.
Eudin is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Eudin reaches up to try and control the position but Harris seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Eudin rolls and tries to escape and now Harris has his back!
Harris controlling well, preventing Eudin from escaping the position.
Harris controls the action.
Harris not allowing Eudin to control his hands.
Harris keeps control of the position as Eudin tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Eudin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Harris working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Eudin fending off the submission attempt from Harris.
Eudin tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harris controlling the positon.#T4#
Harris has the hooks in. Eudin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Eudin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harris is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eudin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Eudin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Eudin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eudin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Eudin.
Eudin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Eudin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Harris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eudin is looking to get back to is feet but Harris passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris working the ground and pound.
Harris working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Harris lands some shots froms side control.
Harris controlling the position.
Eudin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Harris is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eudin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eudin shrugs it off.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Harris is working for a guillotine from mount but Eudin frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Eudin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harris. #T3#
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eudin is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Harris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eudin is surviving well by controlling Harris's body position as best he can.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
JJ Harris 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Eudin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Eudin persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Eudin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eudin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makar Eudin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eudin. #CL2#
Harris clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Eudin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Eudin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Eudin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eudin tries a head kick but it misses.
Eudin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eudin wants to get back to his feet but Harris passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Harris controlling the pace.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Eudin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harris jumps into side control!
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Eudin is trying to work for a sweep but Harris has mounted him!
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris with shots to the head and body - Eudin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Eudin is in a horrible position here. Harris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Harris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Harris looking to isolate an arm here. Eudin doesn't see it coming and as Harris extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Harris!
A determined JJ Harris didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Nzee looking to score a takedown here. Harris is defending well but Nzee drives through and ends up in Harris's guard.
Harris looking to control.
Nzee pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Nzee seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris wants to improve his position but Nzee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nzee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is pressing down on Nzee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nzee has Harris in his guard.#REVB#
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Nzee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nzee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nzee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harris stacks Nzee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harris!
Harris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nzee is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
Nzee trying to control but Harris flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Harris gets his hands free as Nzee looks to control.
Harris connects with a big shot to the side of Nzee's head.
Harris avoiding Nzee 's attempts to control his hands.
Harris lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Nzee is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nzee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Nzee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harris just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Harris controlling well, preventing Nzee from escaping the position.
Harris has good solid back control here. #T4#
Nzee is trying to break free.
Nzee staying busy and making it hard for Harris to control.
Nzee is covering up but some of the strikes from Harris are getting through and doing damage.
Harris avoiding Nzee 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Harris tightening his grip on Nzee, looking for the choke.
What can Nzee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris avoiding Nzee 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nzee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nzee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzee is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
JJ Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Nzee is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.#SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Nzee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nzee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. #REVR#
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nzee.
Harris is pulling down on Nzee's head. It's preventing any offense from Nzee, at least for the moment.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nzee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harris trying to control but Nzee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nzee's guard.#SUB#
Nzee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nzee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Harris working the ground and pound.
Harris trying to control the position but Nzee is working away.
Harris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nzee's legs.
Harris working away.
Nzee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harris off and has taken his back!
Harris just trying to survive but Nzee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nzee looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Nzee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Harris has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Nzee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Nzee back into the cage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Nzee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nzee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nzee off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Nzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nzee goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Harris stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris throws a low kick but Nzee moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nzee shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Nzee to the mat.
#SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nzee has Harris in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris stands and throws Nzee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nzee tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Harris scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Nzee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nzee is working hard here to advance position.
Harris lands some shots froms side control.
Nzee is looking to reverse the position.
Harris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nzee struggling a bit here.
Nzee tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position. #T3#
Harris wants to stand but Nzee has his arm trapped.
Harris wants to control but Nzee is keeping him busy.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
Nzee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris pushes down on Nzee's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Harris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris stalling. #SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Harris!
A determined JJ Harris didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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