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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1# Skwat scores with a nice strike. Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skwat. Oliviera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Oliviera with that takedown attempt. Oliviera walks into a stiff left hand from Skwat. Skwat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Donk. Skwat catches Oliviera right on the button with a cross. Skwat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliviera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Skwat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliviera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skwat scores with a jab to the body. Skwat lunges at Oliviera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliviera's hand. Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skwat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Oliviera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skwat. Skwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Oliviera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skwat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skwat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliviera. A jab from Skwat does it's job there. Oliviera needs to keep his hands up - Skwat had a free shot at his head there. Gopnik Skwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skwat throws a nice head kick!
Skwat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliviera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Skwat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliviera's hands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Skwat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Skwat scores with a head kick. Oliviera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Oliviera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Oliviera is rocked! Skwat dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Skwat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Skwat scores with a jab. Oliviera acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Oh Oliviera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliviera seems to have got his legs back now. Skwat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliviera. Oliviera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A chopping leg kick lands by Skwat. Skwat fakes the leg kick and cracks Oliviera in the body. Skwat misses with a double jab.
Skwat lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliviera's head. Skwat connects with a looping right hand.
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skwat connects with a jab. Skwat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A nice leg kick lands there from Skwat. #T3# Oliviera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Skwat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Skwat throws a one two combo.
Skwat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Oliviera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Skwat. Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Skwat lands with a straight right. Oliviera didn't see that one coming. Oliviera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skwat finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliviera's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oliviera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
Oliviera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skwat. Skwat obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skwat. Oliviera shrugs it off though. Skwat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Skwat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Oliviera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Skwat takes a swing at Oliviera's ribcage but misses. Skwat scores with a body shot.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Skwat. Oliviera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Skwat lands with a nice body kick. Oliviera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skwat to score with a decent uppercut. Gopnik Skwat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Skwat connects with an inside leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice body kick from Skwat. Skwat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Skwat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliviera on the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Oliviera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Oliviera closes the distance but Skwat moves to the side and Skwat counters with a nice uppercut. Skwat dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Skwat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skwat feints and then cracks Oliviera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliviera down. Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A cross from Skwat lands. A nice leg kick from Skwat, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Skwat - just one landing. Skwat feints and then cracks Oliviera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliviera down. Skwat works Oliviera's body with a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skwat connects with a leg kick. Skwat lands with a right hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Skwat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Skwat throws a leg kick which misses Oliviera's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliviera tries to avoid it. Skwat throws a quick inside leg kick. Skwat connects with a body shot that sends Oliviera's belly button to the back. Oliviera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skwat throws a low kick, looking for Oliviera's leg but Oliviera calmly moves out of range. Skwat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Skwat lunges at Oliviera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliviera's hand. Oliviera walks into a straight right hand from Skwat. Skwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliviera.
Skwat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Skwat lands a jab to the nose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Skwat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliviera's hands.#T2# Skwat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Oliviera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skwat tries to avoid it but Oliviera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skwat to the ground. Skwat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Skwat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skwat scores with a kick to the body.
Skwat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliviera momentarily.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skwat throws a leg kick which misses Oliviera's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliviera tries to avoid it. Skwat connects with a looping right hand.
Skwat digs a good hook to Oliviera's body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Skwat! Oliviera is backing up but he can't get away as Skwat lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Oliviera and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1# Oliviera has his takedown stuffed and Makovic counters with a one-two to the body. Oliviera looks winded!#CL# Makovic closes the distance and clinches. Makovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliviera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Makovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makovic keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Makovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU# Makovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Oliviera gets caught napping as Makovic dives in and scores a takedown. Oliviera manages to retain guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oliviera is trying to control the position but Makovic postures up. Makovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Makovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Makovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU# Makovic stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Makovic shoots in and bounces Oliviera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU# Makovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD# Makovic gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Makovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nice strikes from Makovic there. #T3##SUB# Makovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Makovic stalling. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Makovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU# Makovic stands up out of the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Makovic gets a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Makovic 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##TD# Makovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliviera was covering up waiting for the punch and Makovic finishes the takedown easily into guard. Makovic controlling from the top position. #SU# Makovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Makovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oliviera's legs. Oliviera is breathing heavily.#T1# Makovic working the head and body with strikes. Makovic in side control, just content to control the action for now. Oliviera taking punishment in the form of punches.
Makovic controlling the position. #SU# Makovic decides to stand back up. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL# Makovic rushes Oliviera and presses him up against the cage. Makovic slows down the pace here.
#BC# Makovic breaks the clinch.
Oliviera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD# Makovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Makovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU# Makovic gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD# Makovic feints and as Oliviera raises his hands in defense, Makovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Makovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliviera's head. Makovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Makovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Oliviera can't keep his opponent in guard - Makovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4# Makovic controlling the pace. Makovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Makovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. We've been informed that Oliviera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Makovic works his way into full mount! Makovic content just to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Makovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Makovic's body position as best he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Makovic dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD# Oliviera gets caught napping as Makovic dives in and scores a takedown. Oliviera manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Makovic stands up and waves to Oliviera to follow him. #CL# Makovic clinches. #TD# Makovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Makovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Oliviera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Oliviera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Makovic jumps guard.
Makovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Makovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Makovic pushes Oliviera off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD# Oliviera gets caught flat footed, as Makovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Makovic is stalling in the full guard. Makovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliviera on the ground.#T2##SUB2# Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makovic cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand. Makovic working some strikes from top position. Makovic sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Makovic stands and steps away. Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Makovic scores with a takedown into Oliviera's guard.#T3# Makovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Makovic won't allow Oliviera to sweep him here. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Makovic landing with the ground and pound. Makovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Makovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Makovic 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. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Makovic feints and as Oliviera raises his hands in defense, Makovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Dmitri Makovic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Makovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Makovic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Oliviera gets caught flat footed, as Griffin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliviera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. It looks like Griffin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliviera is keeping the position for now. Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2# Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Oliviera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliviera manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Oliviera's guard. #SU2# Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliviera, up you get! #TD2# Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliviera to the ground. Griffin is now in Oliviera's guard. Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position. Griffin wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard. Griffin is working Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position. Griffin cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand. Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Oliviera has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle. Griffin 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. #T3# Griffin looking to pass the guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Oliviera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.#T4# Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quagmire Griffin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Oliviera tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Oliviera gets caught flat footed, as Griffin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2# Griffin gets to his feet - Oliviera follows without any prompting. Griffin tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Oliviera attempts a counter takedown but Griffin avoids it well and moves away. Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Oliviera's guard. Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control. Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliviera is retaining full guard. Quagmire Griffin 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. Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliviera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Griffin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Griffin is continuing to stall.#SUB# Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.#T3# Griffin prevents Oliviera from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Griffin digs a good hook to Oliviera's body.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. You can see the frustration on Oliviera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Oliviera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4##SU2# Griffin stands up and beckons Oliviera to his feet. #TD2# Griffin scores with a takedown into Oliviera's guard. Griffin 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. Griffin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quagmire Griffin 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# Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Griffin gets a clinch. #TD2# Griffin has hold of one of Oliviera's legs. Oliviera is fighting the takedown attempt but Griffin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Oliviera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB# Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Oliviera with a poor takedown and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Griffin shoots in and bounces Oliviera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2# Oliviera 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. Oliviera 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# Griffin is not content to let Oliviera control the position. Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Oliviera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Griffin is trying to get back to full guard. Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliviera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Oliviera is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer. Oliviera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head. #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# Oliviera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Oliviera is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight! Quagmire Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Griffin 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quagmire Griffin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2023 |
#R1# Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook. Oliviera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferreira's head. Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Oliviera needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira had a free shot at his head there.#KD2# Ferreira lands a big right hand that sends Oliviera crashing to the mat! Ferreira stays standing though and waves Oliviera back to his feet!#ROC2#Oliviera is rocked! Ferreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Romulo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ferreira lands with a big right hook that stumbles Oliviera - he's out on his feet here! Ferreira follows up with another monster hook that separates Oliviera from consciousness! Oliviera falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ferreira stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romulo Ferreira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Raymond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Raymond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD# Raymond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU# Raymond decides to stand and escape the position. #TD# Raymond decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Raymond passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB# Raymond looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Raymond dominating with strikes here.#T1# Raymond content just to control the position here. BOOM! Raymond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliviera 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. Oliviera trying to control but Raymond postures up.
Oliviera has hold of Raymond's hands but Raymond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Raymond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU# Raymond stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL# Raymond moves into the clinch. Oliviera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raymond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raymond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliviera. Raymond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliviera manages to avoid it. Oliviera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Raymond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Raymond stalling.
#T3##TD# Raymond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliviera regains guard immediately. Raymond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Raymond sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Raymond gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Oliviera looks winded!#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Raymond. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Raymond staying calm. Raymond tries to advance to mount but Oliviera denies him. #T4# Raymond takes a little break here. Oliviera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU# Raymond decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oliviera to his feet. #CL# Raymond moves into the clinch. Oliviera tries to pull guard but Raymond holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Raymond prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond 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# Raymond throws a one two combo.
Raymond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliviera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Some bone on bone action there as Oliviera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL# Raymond clinches up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD# Raymond wants the takedown. Oliviera is fighting it off but Raymond persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliviera's guard against the cage. Raymond is in close to Oliviera's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raymond passes into half guard.
Oliviera is breathing heavily. Raymond tries to pass to full mount but Oliviera defends it. #T1##SU# Raymond decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL# Raymond moves into the clinch successfully.
Raymond tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliviera avoids the damage to the body. #TD# Raymond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliviera regains guard immediately. Oliviera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Oliviera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##ES# Raymond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raymond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Raymond swinging wildly here.
A big right from Raymond misses. As Raymond backs off Oliviera throws a huge counter combo but Raymond manages to avoid it all. Oliviera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raymond defends well and Oliviera ends up having to push Raymond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Raymond misses the shot to the body. A clash of legs there as Oliviera blocks the low kick. Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Raymond counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Raymond slows the pace down in half guard. #T3# Raymond is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Raymond content just to control the position here. #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. Raymond with a couple of short strikes.#SU# Raymond stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Oliviera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL# Raymond pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Raymond breaks the clinch.
#TD# Raymond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Raymond is working Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU# Raymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Raymond attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Raymond throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Oliviera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Raymond moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera. Raymond is trying to break free. Raymond is trying to break free. Oliviera is looking to take this one to the mat. Oliviera prevents Raymond from breaking the clinch. Oliviera throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD# Raymond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raymond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB# Raymond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raymond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Raymond in side control lands a decent elbow. Raymond lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU# Raymond decides to take the fight back to the feet. Sam Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Oliviera throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Raymond counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Oliviera is looking to get back to is feet but Raymond passes into side control.
#SUB# Raymond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliviera, who protects the arm well. Raymond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliviera on the ground.#T2# Oliviera being controlled for a moment. #SU# Raymond stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Oliviera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##TD# Raymond pulls guard. #ES# Raymond pushes Oliviera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Raymond cracks Oliviera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sam Raymond is winning the standup battle so far.#TD# Raymond shoots in and bounces Oliviera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU# Raymond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Oliviera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raymond to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4# Raymond content to stall in guard here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Raymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Raymond looks to land a body kick but Oliviera moved away.#TD# Raymond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oliviera's half guard. Oliviera scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Raymond manages to mount him!
And that's the end of the fight! David Oliviera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Raymond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Raymond! |
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