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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Snake breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Wilder shoots in and bounces Snake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snake has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Snake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Wilder stands up from Snake's guard - Wilder perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Snake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilder pinned against the cage. Wilder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilder blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilder as he jumps to the side.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Wilder stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Wilder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilder controls the pace.
Wilder distracts Snake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wilder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilder pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Snake's hands, connecting with Snake's forehead.
Wilder is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Wilder escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Wilder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snake's guard.#T3#
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder 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.
Wilder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Wilder.
Wilder stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. #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.#SU2#
Wilder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and pushes Snake back into the cage.#BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Snake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to avoid it but Snake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilder to the ground. Wilder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Wilder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Wilder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snake defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay Wilder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Wilder scores with a takedown into Snake's guard.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Wilder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Wilder pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Wilder 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.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilder preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deontay Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snake wants to sweep here but Wilder controlling him for the moment.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wilder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder working some strikes from top position.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Snake is working an open guard so Wilder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Snake tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Snake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3##TD2#
Wilder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snake's guard.#SUB2#
Wilder drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Wilder off! Wilder jumps back into Snake's guard.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilder looking to pass the guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Snake has his foot on Wilder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilder works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Wilder dives in and scores a takedown into Snake's guard.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Wilder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilder is trying to break free.#TD2#
Wilder pulls guard successfully.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Wilder 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.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder controlling the position.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Snake wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Wilder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snake has passed into half guard!
Wilder wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Wilder controlling the position for now.
Wilder is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilder avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Wilder dives in and scores a takedown into Snake's guard.
Snake uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Snake on that attempt.
Wilder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Wilder has managed to clinch.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Snake blocks with his arms.
Wilder prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Wilder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Wilder is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Snake is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deontay Wilder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snake blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
#CL#
Snake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man looks winded!
Snake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Snake clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snake.
Snake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Snake fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Snake moves out of range easily. #T2#
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Snake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snake darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Snake into the cage.
Snake crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Snake has Man pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Snake breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Snake moves out of range easily.
Snake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Snake checks it.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snake blocks a head kick by Man.
#CL#
Snake moves into the clinch successfully.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Snake won't allow it.
#TD#
Snake jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Snake is working an open guard so Man takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snake connects with a leg kick.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snake's head.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Man tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Man.
That Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Snake moves out of range easily.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.
Snake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good leg kick by Man.
Snake tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man misses with a head kick.
No luck for Snake with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Man throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake fails with the takedown.#T1#
Man lands a head kick!
Snake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Man throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Snake. Snake maintains the clinch.
Snake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake blocks a head kick by Man.
Snake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snake sets himself, and Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Snake avoids it this time.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.#T3#
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
Snake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Snake wants to take the fight to the mat but Man manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Snake is controlling him.
Snake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Man can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Snake breaks the clinch.
Man throws a head kick that Snake semi-blocks.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snake takes a kick to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snake.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Snake gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Man misses with a head kick.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Man in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Snake blocks a head kick by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snake moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Snake jumps guard but Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Snake back against the cage.
Man is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snake keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man is trying to break free.#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.
Man tries to break the clinch but Snake is controlling the position.
Man is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snake tries to pull guard but Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
Snake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle.
Man is trying to break free.
Man tries to break the clinch but Snake is controlling the position. #BC#
Snake manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Man tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man misses with a head kick.
Snake lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Man.
Snake blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snake avoids the head kick by Man.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snake is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Snake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Snake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Man lands a high kick!
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snake blocks a head kick by Man.
#CL#
Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snake throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake blocks a head kick by Man.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... That Man! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snake slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Snake.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snake is working for takedown but Skog is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snake throws a head punch that misses.
Snake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skog prevents it.
Gunnar Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Snake pulls Skog into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is controlling Skog's posture.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet. #T1##ES2#
Snake pushes Skog off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed right hand from Skog misses the target.
Skog slips under a jab from Snake.#CL2#
Snake clinches with his opponent.
Snake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skog.
Snake taking a breather.
Snake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Snake stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Skog as Snake shoots in.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Skog wants to break free but Snake has control.
Snake tries to score a body lock takedown but Skog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skog misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Snake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snake tries for a takedown but Skog manages to get underhooks.
Skog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snake slips a jab from Skog.
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skog as he avoids it easily.
Snake looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snake.
Snake wants to clinch.#T4#
Snake shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Skog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Snake on that attempt.
Skog throwing a counter right hand but Snake manages to avoid it.
A big left from Skog misses.
Skog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake defending well as Skog loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Skog throws a shot from downtown. Snake moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Snake will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Snake looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
No luck for Snake with that takedown attempt.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Snake slips the punch.
Skog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
Snake avoids the body shot from Skog.
A telegraphed right hand from Skog misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skog slaps away a takedown attempt from Snake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gunnar Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.#T1#
Snake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skog pinned against the cage. Skog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skog throwing a counter right hand but Snake manages to avoid it.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Snake has a takedown stuffed.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Skog leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnar Skog is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Skog misses its intended target.
Snake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Snake moves into range and clinches up with Skog.
Snake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skog tries to work over Snake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snake prevents a body shot from Skog.
Snake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skog throws an overhand right that lands on Snake's shoulder, as Snake tries to avoid the shot.
Snake unleashes a big counter combination but Skog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Skog misses its intended target.
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.#T3#
Snake staying out of range there.
John Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog slaps away a takedown attempt from Snake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snake staying out of range there.
Skog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Snake on that attempt. #T4#
Skog misses with a looping right.
Snake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Nice uppercut there from Skog.
Skog throws an overhand right that lands on Snake's shoulder, as Snake tries to avoid the shot.
And Snake tries to counter it with a takedown but Skog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skog throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Snake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog throws a jab when Snake was well out of range.
Snake tries to clinch
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Skog dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Snake.
Snake slips a jab from Skog.
Skog throws a hook but Snake avoids it easily.
Snake tries to clinch
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snake or perhaps it was just good defense by Skog, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Snake tries for a takedown but Skog circles away easily
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnar Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Snake tries to counter with a clinch but Skog shakes him off and moves away.
Snake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skog's waist but Skog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snake off to one side.
Snake slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Skog.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Snake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skog.
Snake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Snake moves into range and clinches up with Skog.
Skog tries to throw a body punch but Snake avoids it by throwing Skog back against the cage.
Skog is trying to break free.
Snake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snake misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Skog lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Skog.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Skog.
Skog lands an uppercut.
Snake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skog after a bit of a struggle.
Skog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snake up against the cage.
Snake jumps guard but Skog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC2#
Snake manages to break the clinch.
Snake tries to clinch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skog looks to throw the jab but Snake is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Snake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Skog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Skog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skog 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Skog! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Jansen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Jansen coming out on top.
Jansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snake closes the distance and clinches up with Jansen , looking for a takedown. Snake pushes Jansen against the cage but Jansen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jansen 's corner calls for a 1-2. Jansen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but Jansen pushes him off.
Jansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jansen , as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Jansen .
Jansen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jansen counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Snake is rocked!#T1#
Jansen flashes Snake a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Snake's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Snake crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jansen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Jansen ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Snake lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
The Chosen One looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snake!
Snake wants to control but The Chosen One postures up.
Snake is trying to get back to his feet.
Snake gets back to half guard.
Snake throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Snake trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Chosen One.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Chosen One manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Snake trying to control but The Chosen One is working from the bottom. #SU#
The Chosen One is working an open guard so Snake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
The Chosen One gets caught flat footed, as Snake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Snake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snake throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Snake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The Chosen One pulls Snake in to control the position.
The Chosen One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Snake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Chosen One wants to clinch#TD#
and Snake counters with a shoot takedown. The Chosen One fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##SU#
Snake stands up and waves to The Chosen One to follow him. #CL#
The Chosen One tries to keep at a distance but Snake has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
The Chosen One gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snake kicks The Chosen One off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Snake has closed the distance and engaged The Chosen One in a clinch.
#TD#
Snake has The Chosen One pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending The Chosen One tumbling to the mat - Snake dives into The Chosen One's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
The Chosen One had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snake defends it easily.
The Chosen One looks winded!#T4##SUB2#
The Chosen One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Chosen One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Snake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
The Chosen One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snake throws The Chosen One to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Snake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
John Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Chosen One takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Snake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Snake here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SU#
Snake gets to his feet. The Chosen One looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Snake lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
The Chosen One shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snake's guard.
Snake wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Chosen One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from The Chosen One.
No joy there for The Chosen One, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Chosen One letting Snake take a breather here.#TD#
Snake pulls The Chosen One into guard.
The Chosen One is breathing heavily.#T1#
The Chosen One controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
The Chosen One got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Chosen One has managed to get both his arms back between Snake's legs - danger averted.
Snake 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#
Snake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Chosen One is in trouble now - Snake has advanced to mount! #T2#
Snake controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Snake looking to secure an arm triangle but The Chosen One defends it well.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Snake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force The Chosen One to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Chosen One shrugs it off.
John Snake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snake thowing shots but they're missing. #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.
Snake looking to ground and pound but The Chosen One is blocking nicely.
Snake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The Chosen One holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Snake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Snake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
The Chosen One gets tackled into the cage by Snake. Snake maintains the clinch.
The Chosen One gets underhooks to prevent Snake's takedown attempt.
The Chosen One stalling in the clinch but Snake improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Snake's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
The Chosen One works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Chosen One manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Chosen One keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Chosen One can do to turn this around?#T1##SU#
Snake stands up out of the half guard.
The Chosen One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from Snake.
Snake throws a front kick that sends The Chosen One stumbling back into the cage.
The Chosen One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snake appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Snake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Snake is working for a submission of some sort.
Snake content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Chosen One has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Snake stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Snake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Chosen One did well to prevent Snake getting side control.#SUB#
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Chosen One sees it coming and defends easily.
The Chosen One is trying to control but Snake manages to pass to mount!
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Snake looking to ground and pound but The Chosen One is blocking nicely.
The Chosen One blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Matsuhara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matsuhara trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuhara lands with a punch from half guard.
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Matsuhara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matsuhara lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Snake! More strikes land and this one is all over! Matsuhara jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asuki Matsuhara! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Man working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Snake drags the fight down to the ground.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Snake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Snake tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Man controlling the action here.
Snake is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snake circles away quickly and effectively.
Snake misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man.
Snake jumps guard but Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Snake breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Man moves into full mount! Snake won't be happy about that!
Man controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Man is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Snake can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Man throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Snake because Man loaded up on that one.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Snake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snake blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Man throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Snake because Man loaded up on that one.
Man misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Man shoots in and bounces Snake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Snake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snake is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Man decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snake, pushing him back against the cage.
Snake has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Man jumps guard.
Snake won't allow Man to sweep him here. #T3#
Man controlling Snake's posture.
Man is wriggling around but Snake manages to pass to half guard.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man is concentrating on defense, preventing Snake from advancing position.
That Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Man avoids the head kick by Snake.
#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it.
Man stalling.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snake's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man not doing much here.
#T1#
Snake is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB2#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Snake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Man has hold of one of Snake's legs. Snake is fighting the takedown attempt but Man gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.
#SU2#
Man decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Man shoots in and bounces Snake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Man passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man. #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.
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Man is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... That Man! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Snake loads up on a big right hand but Matrix slips the punch.
Matrix tried to counter with a leg kick but Snake avoided it.
Snake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snake. That did some damage!
Snake shoots in and drives through. Matrix sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Matrix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crunch! Matrix slams his shin into Snake's torso.
Matrix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matrix throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matrix - that will leave a mark!
Snake looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Snake or perhaps it was just good defense by Matrix, which made it look bad.
John Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.
No luck for Snake with that takedown attempt.
Snake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matrix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snake will feel that in the morning.
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Matrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matrix throws a front kick that sends Snake stumbling back into the cage.
Matrix is looking to slow Snake down with leg kicks.
Snake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Matrix thuds his shin into the meat of Snake's side.
Nice uppercut lands for Matrix. That snapped Snake's head back.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snake's sensitive parts.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snake. That did some damage!
Snake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snake's sensitive parts.
Snake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Matrix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix with a hook.
Matrix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Matrix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matrix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matrix. Snake shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matrix.
Snake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matrix. That one must have hurt.
Matrix 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.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matrix.
Snake takes one to the side of the head.
Snake has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matrix.
Matrix with a nice calf kick.
Snake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matrix.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix throws a combination. Snake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snake needs to keep his hands up - Matrix had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Snake is rocked!
Snake gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Matrix gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Snake is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Matrix! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Graffagnino. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Graffagnino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snake is out of range and Graffagnino settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snake.
Graffagnino wants to clinch.
Snake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graffagnino is fending him off so far but Snake persists. Nope, Graffagnino circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graffagnino pinned against the cage. Graffagnino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Graffagnino. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Snake sprawls well.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino shoots for a takedown but Snake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Snake connects with a knee to the head.
Snake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snake goes for a takedown attempt but Graffagnino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graffagnino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Snake throws a nice looking combination but Graffagnino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graffagnino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snake continues to drive forward.#TD#
Graffagnino decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Snake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Graffagnino, up you get!
Snake throws a head kick that Graffagnino semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Graffagnino shoots in.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.
Graffagnino leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graffagnino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graffagnino fails to land the takedown.
Snake dives in for a single leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graffagnino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.
Snake tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graffagnino.
Snake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snake tries to bum rush Graffagnino with a series of wild strikes but Graffagnino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graffagnino misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Snake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graffagnino prevents it.
#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graffagnino somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snake or perhaps it was just good defense by Graffagnino, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Snake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake looks for the body kick but Graffagnino saw that one coming.
Graffagnino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Snake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graffagnino defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Snake wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Snake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graffagnino misses with a wild combination.
Snake is looking for the big counter here.
Graffagnino dives in for a single leg takedown but Snake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graffagnino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Graffagnino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake tries to counter with a clinch but Graffagnino shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Luigi Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Snake does no damage.
Graffagnino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL#
Graffagnino pushes Snake up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Snake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snake controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Snake is working for a kimura but Graffagnino is defending it quite comfortably.
Graffagnino gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffagnino is retaining full guard.
Graffagnino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Graffagnino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake postures up.
Snake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graffagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Snake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snake fails with the takedown.
Snake misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graffagnino.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Snake drives through and clinches with Graffagnino against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snake.
Graffagnino wants to break free but Snake has control.
#TD#
Graffagnino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snake uses from the top position.
Graffagnino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snake is controlling him.
Snake controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to control from the top but Graffagnino keeps moving. #T1##SU2#
Snake gets to his feet. Graffagnino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Snake shoots in but Graffagnino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snake walks into a left hand.
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Graffagnino counter with a right hand.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graffagnino shoots for a takedown but Snake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graffagnino throws a right and a left that Snake avoids nicely.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graffagnino defends well and Snake ends up having to push Graffagnino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graffagnino is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.
Snake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graffagnino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graffagnino is defended easily by Snake.
Graffagnino tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
Snake is looking for the big counter here.
Graffagnino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graffagnino wants to clinch.
Snake swings for the body but Graffagnino moves out of range.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Snake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graffagnino tries to avoid it but Snake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graffagnino to the ground. Graffagnino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Graffagnino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graffagnino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snake tries to clinch there but Graffagnino circles away.
Snake is looking to chop away at Graffagnino's legs.
Graffagnino tries a head kick but it misses.
Graffagnino fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Graffagnino fails to land the takedown.
Snake tries for a takedown but Graffagnino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake tries to move into range but Graffagnino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Luigi Graffagnino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Snake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reine sprawls well initially but Snake persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura but Reine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snake to get the leverage.
Reine gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Reine looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Snake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Reine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snake stacks Reine 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 Snake!
The ground and pound from Snake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reine gets back to half guard.
Snake throwing shots but Reine is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snake.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Reine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reine wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reine looking for subs from the bottom but Snake mounts him!
Snake looking to finish with strikes here!
Reine gets back to half guard.
Reine wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reine looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is taking a breather. Reine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Reine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reine actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Reine actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Reine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Reine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reine moves into full guard.
Snake 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. #SUB#
Reine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Reine is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Snake rolls with it to try and escape but Reine cranks on the arm and Snake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Reine! |
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