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Event:
UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Ng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ng closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Ng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xhekaj is just riding it out for now. Ng eventually gives up the hold.
Xhekaj wants to control but Ng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xhekaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ng is trying to work for a kimura but Xhekaj is defending well.
#SUB#
Ng is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Ng not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ng missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xhekaj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xhekaj is looking to control Ng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xhekaj avoid being mounted?
Ng is looking to take a break and control but Xhekaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xhekaj blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ng.
Ng is looking to take a break and control but Xhekaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ng takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ng wants to control but Xhekaj is keeping him busy.
Ng missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xhekaj trying to control but Ng postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Ng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xhekaj has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xhekaj is looking to control Ng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xhekaj avoid being mounted?
Xhekaj wants to get back to full guard.
Ng really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Ng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xhekaj trying to hold on to Ng's head to control him but Ng postures up.
Xhekaj tries to get to full guard but Ng has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ng is working for a kimura but Xhekaj is defending it quite comfortably.
Ng looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Ng is looking for a kimura but Xhekaj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ng to get the leverage. #T3#
Xhekaj gets back to full guard.
Xhekaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhekaj, not yet. #SUB#
Ng 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.
Xhekaj wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xhekaj controlling Ng's posture.
Xhekaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhekaj, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xhekaj can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xhekaj's guard.
Ng thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xhekaj's head.
Xhekaj is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ng is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xhekaj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ng.
Xhekaj tries to roll over but Ng keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Ng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Ng closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xhekaj quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhekaj is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ng looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ng working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhekaj is looking to control Ng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xhekaj avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ng is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xhekaj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ng. #T1#
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep. Ng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xhekaj trying to control but Ng postures up.
#SUB#
Ng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xhekaj wants to improve his position but Ng is controlling well.
Xhekaj trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ng is trying to control. Xhekaj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xhekaj defends it well.
Xhekaj wants to get back to full guard.
Josiah Ng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xhekaj is just riding it out for now. Ng eventually gives up the hold.
Xhekaj wants to get back to full guard.
Ng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ng is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ng stalling away here and it's allowed Xhekaj to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing Ng from controlling successfully.
Ng throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xhekaj wants to control but Ng postures up.
Ng tries to score with some ground and pound. Xhekaj controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Xhekaj regains half guard.
Xhekaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ng wants to take a breather but Xhekaj is having none of it. #T4#
Xhekaj desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep. Ng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ng is looking to take a break and control but Xhekaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ng is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xhekaj is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ng missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ng is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ng is nestled in close to Xhekaj, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xhekaj has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ng is working away from the top position though.
Xhekaj is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ng's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Ng dominated that second round.
That's time! Ng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Xhekaj shoots in for a double leg but Ng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ng as he jumps to the side.
Ng has a takedown stuffed.
Xhekaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ng as Xhekaj shoots in.
It looked like Ng was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xhekaj.
Josiah Ng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
Ng fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhekaj shoots in looking for a takedown but Ng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xhekaj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Josiah Ng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xhekaj circles away.
Ng slaps away a takedown attempt from Xhekaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ng went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Ng goes for a double leg but Xhekaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xhekaj continues to drive forward.
Ng prevents Xhekaj from breaking the clinch.
Ng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xhekaj after a bit of a struggle.
Xhekaj is looking to break free of the clinch but Ng has double underhooks.
Xhekaj wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ng has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Xhekaj breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Xhekaj gets a takedown into half guard.
Xhekaj wants to stand up but Ng has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ng gets full guard.
Ng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xhekaj manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ng wants to pass the guard but Xhekaj is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Ng 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.
Xhekaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ng.
Xhekaj has control of Ng's left arm, preventing Ng from doing any damage.
Ng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhekaj can do to turn this around?
Ng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xhekaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ng is looking to work some ground and pound but Xhekaj has wrist control.
Ng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ng 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.
Ng postures up.
#T3#
Ng throwing strikes but missing.
Xhekaj wants to sweep here but Ng controlling him for the moment.
Xhekaj controls Ng momentarily but Ng frees himself.
Ng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ng trying to control but Xhekaj is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ng stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Xhekaj.
Ng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xhekaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ng's waist but Ng gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xhekaj off to one side.
It looked like Ng was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Xhekaj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xhekaj showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Ng moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Xhekaj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ng 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.#SUB#
Ng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xhekaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xhekaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xhekaj postures up and lands a big shot to Ng's brow.
Timur Xhekaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josiah Ng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Ng is rocked!
Xhekaj lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Xhekaj.
I think Ng 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Ng! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhekaj. Xhekaj gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xhekaj.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oliveira.
Oliveira with a hook.
Xhekaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xhekaj fails with a takedown attempt.
Xhekaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xhekaj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira counters with a left and a right that stings Xhekaj.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Xhekaj's shoulder, as Xhekaj tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Oliveira digs a good hook to Xhekaj's body.
Xhekaj takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Xhekaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Xhekaj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xhekaj moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Xhekaj is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xhekaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xhekaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Xhekaj dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Xhekaj's head and hops out.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xhekaj moves away.
A nice side step and Xhekaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xhekaj ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Xhekaj is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xhekaj circles away quickly and effectively.
Xhekaj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliveira defends well and Xhekaj ends up having to push Oliveira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Oliveira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xhekaj to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Xhekaj drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Xhekaj off! Xhekaj jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Xhekaj throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xhekaj's guard. Nice move by Oliveira!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xhekaj controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Xhekaj 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.
Xhekaj has Oliveira pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xhekaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. #REVB#
Xhekaj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xhekaj postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oliveira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xhekaj, into his guard. #REVR#
Oliveira stands and throws Xhekaj's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Xhekaj is working from the bottom.
Xhekaj is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Xhekaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Oliveira 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#
Oliveira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Timur Xhekaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira throws a hook but Xhekaj avoids it easily.
Oliveira cracks Xhekaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Xhekaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xhekaj looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Xhekaj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Xhekaj shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xhekaj shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhekaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Xhekaj's head.
Xhekaj takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xhekaj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Oliveira catches Xhekaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliveira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xhekaj fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Xhekaj fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xhekaj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Xhekaj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2#
Xhekaj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xhekaj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xhekaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Xhekaj seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira is looking to control Xhekaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xhekaj.
Xhekaj is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Oliveira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Xhekaj from controlling successfully.
Oliveira wants to stand up but Xhekaj is controlling him.
Xhekaj is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xhekaj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xhekaj somewhat.
Oliveira jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xhekaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
Xhekaj with a poor takedown
and Xhekaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xhekaj slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Xhekaj shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timur Xhekaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Xhekaj gets a double leg takedown into Oliveira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Oliveira 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#
Xhekaj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Xhekaj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xhekaj walks into a jab.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhekaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhekaj can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Oliveira slams his shin into Xhekaj's torso.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Xhekaj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard.
Xhekaj landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xhekaj throws a big elbow that misses.
Xhekaj is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him. #T1#
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Xhekaj postures up.
Oliveira throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Xhekaj has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xhekaj's guard.#REVR#
Xhekaj looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oliveira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xhekaj is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Xhekaj is positioning himself well to prevent Oliveira advancing to mount.
Xhekaj wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Oliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xhekaj keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xhekaj is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Xhekaj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is just content to waste time from the top position. Xhekaj takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xhekaj trying to control the position here. #T3#
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xhekaj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhekaj. Xhekaj gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jackson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xhekaj.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira leaves Xhekaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xhekaj with a poor takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xhekaj's knee momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xhekaj.
Xhekaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xhekaj has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xhekaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xhekaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xhekaj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Xhekaj feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Xhekaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira controlling Xhekaj's posture.
Timur Xhekaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xhekaj throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliveira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Oliveira!
Jackson Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Lansky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xhekaj doesn't seem phased though.
Xhekaj fails with the takedown
and Xhekaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lansky connects with a crisp jab.
Xhekaj fails with a takedown attempt.
Xhekaj has his takedown stuffed
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
Roy Lansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
Xhekaj looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lansky is fending him off so far but Xhekaj persists. Nope, Lansky circles away and we're back to standing.
Xhekaj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lansky but Lansky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xhekaj with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
Xhekaj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lansky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xhekaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timur Xhekaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Xhekaj needs to keep his hands up - Lansky had a free shot at his head there.
Lansky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xhekaj misses with a hook
and Lansky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xhekaj misses with a takedown
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Xhekaj is rocked!
Xhekaj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lansky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xhekaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Lansky finish him?
Xhekaj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
Xhekaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Lansky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xhekaj tries for a takedown but Lansky circles away easily
and Lansky counters with a left to the body.
Xhekaj looks winded!#T2#
Lansky lands with a hook. Xhekaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Lansky.
Xhekaj shoots and misses
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
Lansky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xhekaj doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lansky counters with a nice body shot.
Xhekaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lansky lands a lovely overhand right.
Lansky scores with a decent looking hook.
Lansky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xhekaj misses with a takedown attempt
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
Lansky throws a monster overhand right that drops Xhekaj! Lansky follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Lansky! |
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Event:
NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Pacman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xhekaj's hands.
Pacman throws the left hand but Xhekaj avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Pacman tries to sprawl but Xhekaj drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Xhekaj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xhekaj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xhekaj misses with a head shot. Pacman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Xhekaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Pacman has his feet on Xhekaj's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Xhekaj goes for a double leg but Pacman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacman continues to drive forward.
A right-left combo lands from Pacman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xhekaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Money Pacman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xhekaj fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pacman. No joy for Xhekaj on that attempt.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
Xhekaj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacman defends it nicely.#T1#
Xhekaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD#
Pacman lands a big right hand that sends Xhekaj crashing to the mat! Pacman stays standing though and waves Xhekaj back to his feet!#ROC#Xhekaj is rocked!
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacman but Pacman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xhekaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacman finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xhekaj defending well as Pacman loads up on a big left hand.
Xhekaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice jab there from Pacman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacman lands with an overhand left.
Xhekaj doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacman counters with a big right hand! Oh Xhekaj is in trouble here! Pacman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Money Pacman! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horiguchi but Horiguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xhekaj with a poor takedown #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xhekaj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xhekaj struggling a bit here.
Horiguchi wants to control but Xhekaj is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep.
Xhekaj is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Horiguchi off and has taken his back!
Xhekaj throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Horiguchi!
Horiguchi is trying to break free.
#T1#
Horiguchi turns into Xhekaj and is now in his guard.
Xhekaj is trying to control the position but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhekaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xhekaj's guard.
Horiguchi prevents Xhekaj from improving his position.
Horiguchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horiguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Horiguchi wants to pass to mount but Xhekaj is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xhekaj can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Xhekaj trying to control from the bottom.
Xhekaj might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Horiguchi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xhekaj wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xhekaj is just riding it out for now. Horiguchi eventually gives up the hold.
Horiguchi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horiguchi trying to control but Xhekaj is having none of it. #T3#
Horiguchi prevents Xhekaj from getting the reversal.
Xhekaj is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Horiguchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Xhekaj manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Xhekaj prevents Horiguchi from moving into mount. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horiguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Xhekaj is defending well.
Xhekaj tries to bench press Horiguchi off him but Horiguchi keeps the position. #T4#
Xhekaj keeps trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi wants to control but Xhekaj is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Xhekaj struggling a bit here.
Xhekaj is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xhekaj shoots for a takedown but Horiguchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horiguchi walks into a straight right hand from Xhekaj.#TD#
Horiguchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Horiguchi is keen to just control but Xhekaj is a slippery customer.
Horiguchi passes to full mount!
Kyoji Horiguchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xhekaj is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xhekaj is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Horiguchi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Horiguchi leaves Xhekaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Xhekaj tries for a takedown but Horiguchi circles away easily
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Xhekaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
Horiguchi leaves Xhekaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Xhekaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Horiguchi!
Horiguchi sneaks out the side door and pushes Xhekaj away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Horiguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Xhekaj stops a takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
#BC2#
Xhekaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xhekaj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combo that has Xhekaj backing up. Xhekaj nods at Horiguchi to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##TD2#
Xhekaj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xhekaj showed some decent athleticism there.
Xhekaj is nestled in close to Horiguchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xhekaj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xhekaj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhekaj can do to turn this around?
Horiguchi gets back to full guard.
Xhekaj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xhekaj throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Xhekaj chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Xhekaj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xhekaj cracks Horiguchi with a solid left hand.
Horiguchi is trying to hold Xhekaj in close to prevent damage but Xhekaj has managed to pass into half guard.
Xhekaj working over Horiguchi with some ground and pound. Horiguchi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xhekaj lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Horiguchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xhekaj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xhekaj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi is trying to stand back up but Xhekaj is controlling him
Xhekaj scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Xhekaj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xhekaj lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Horiguchi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Xhekaj jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Xhekaj! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sammy KJ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timur Xhekaj!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Xhekaj closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. KJ did well to prevent Xhekaj getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: KJ (0) vs (2) Xhekaj
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KJ gets back to full guard.
KJ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
KJ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xhekaj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KJ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Xhekaj is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! KJ is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! KJ has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KJ (2) vs (2) Xhekaj
KJ looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
KJ 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.
KJ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
KJ wants to control from the top but Xhekaj keeps moving.
KJ preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xhekaj has control of KJ's left arm, preventing KJ from doing any damage.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully.
Xhekaj 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.
KJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhekaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
KJ engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xhekaj has his hands on KJ's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xhekaj can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
KJ sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
KJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhekaj is keeping the position for now.
KJ preventing the sweep.
Xhekaj looking to control.
Xhekaj might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control KJ haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xhekaj wants to sweep here but KJ controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
KJ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xhekaj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
KJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhekaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xhekaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhekaj, not yet.
KJ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xhekaj pulls KJ in close to prevent any damage.
KJ stopping the sweep attempt from Xhekaj.#T5#
Xhekaj is controlling KJ's posture.
Xhekaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully.
Xhekaj 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.
Xhekaj seems keen to control KJ's posture.#T6#
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
Xhekaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KJ manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KJ (2) vs (4) Xhekaj#SUB2#
Xhekaj drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and KJ dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KJ (4) vs (4) Xhekaj
KJ wants to control from the top but Xhekaj keeps moving.
Xhekaj trying to keep a closed guard but KJ is proving a slippery customer.
KJ wants to control from the top but Xhekaj keeps moving. #T7#
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
KJ postures up.
Xhekaj has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but KJ has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: KJ (7) vs (4) Xhekaj
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep.
Xhekaj keeps trying to improve his position.
Xhekaj is trying to control KJ's posture but KJ avoids it. #T8#
Xhekaj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KJ trying to control the position but Xhekaj is working away.
KJ laying and praying for a moment but Xhekaj takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
KJ is working for a kimura but Xhekaj is defending it quite comfortably.
KJ is breathing heavily.
Xhekaj is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Xhekaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xhekaj is staying active underneath KJ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xhekaj is doing well to control the position and prevent KJ from advancing to side control.
KJ trying to control from half guard but Xhekaj is working away.
Xhekaj trying to control but KJ postures up.
KJ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xhekaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Xhekaj wants to improve his position but KJ is controlling well.
Xhekaj controlling the position for now.
Xhekaj wants to get back to full guard.
KJ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhekaj keeps working.
Xhekaj is looking to improve his position.
Xhekaj is staying active underneath KJ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xhekaj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB#
KJ drops back looking for a leg! Xhekaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xhekaj manages to kick KJ off! KJ jumps back into Xhekaj's guard.
Xhekaj pulls KJ in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
KJ preventing the sweep.
Xhekaj keeping full guard, as KJ tries to pass.
Xhekaj has control of KJ's left arm, preventing KJ from doing any damage.
Xhekaj trying to keep a closed guard but KJ is proving a slippery customer.
#T13##SUB#
KJ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KJ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xhekaj seems keen to control KJ's posture.
KJ stopping the sweep attempt from Xhekaj.
Xhekaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully. #T14#
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
Xhekaj trying to keep a closed guard but KJ is proving a slippery customer.
Xhekaj is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
Predator Fight Nights 1
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tavares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xhekaj sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tavares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xhekaj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tavares fakes the leg kick and cracks Xhekaj in the body.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Jesus Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xhekaj if he has to take too many more of those.
Tavares lands a nice hook to Xhekaj's body. Xhekaj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xhekaj shoots in for a double leg but Tavares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tavares lands a nice looking body kick.
Xhekaj is breathing heavily.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Xhekaj crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Xhekaj looks OK. Tavares waves Xhekaj back to his feet!#ROC2#Xhekaj is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tavares has cracked Xhekaj with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tavares lands another huge swinging hook and Xhekaj tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Xhekaj, before Tavares can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Tavares!
Jesus Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Xhekaj on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xhekaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Xhekaj shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Xhekaj shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xhekaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Xhekaj postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Xhekaj throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Xhekaj is working an open guard so Wilson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xhekaj.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Xhekaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wilson darts in and clinches Xhekaj up against the cage.#BC2#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Xhekaj shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Xhekaj throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wilson is looking to stand up but Xhekaj won't let him.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Xhekaj.
Xhekaj trying to control the position here.
Xhekaj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xhekaj tries to get out of the position.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Xhekaj.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Xhekaj is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Xhekaj desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Xhekaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xhekaj with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Wilson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Xhekaj keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Xhekaj shoots in and gets a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson pushes Xhekaj off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Xhekaj sprawls well.
Xhekaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xhekaj gets slowly back to his feet.
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Xhekaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Xhekaj wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xhekaj tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Xhekaj sprawls well.
Xhekaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Wilson 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#
Xhekaj throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xhekaj fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xhekaj's guard.
Xhekaj wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhekaj is keeping the position for now.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason Wilson 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.
Xhekaj working a defensive guard here.
Wilson trying to control but Xhekaj is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Xhekaj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xhekaj manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Wilson stands up and waves to Xhekaj to follow him.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xhekaj has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Xhekaj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Xhekaj looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Xhekaj drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wilson is looking to stand up but Xhekaj won't let him.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Xhekaj.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xhekaj's guard.
Xhekaj is not content to let Wilson control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xhekaj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson wants to control but Xhekaj is keeping him busy.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Xhekaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson uses his free foot to push down on Xhekaj's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xhekaj.
Xhekaj is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Xhekaj looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xhekaj hang on?#T4#
Xhekaj tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Xhekaj is working to get back to half guard.
Wilson breaks from Xhekaj's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xhekaj is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xhekaj tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Wilson 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. 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#
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Xhekaj on that attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Xhekaj shows good takedown defense.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Xhekaj takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and Xhekaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SU2#
Wilson stands up from Xhekaj's guard - Wilson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xhekaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhekaj. Xhekaj gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Xhekaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xhekaj tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xhekaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xhekaj wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Xhekaj sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Wilson drives through with a takedown into Xhekaj's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Xhekaj working a defensive guard but Wilson manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Wilson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Wilson trying to control the position but Xhekaj is working away. #SUB2#
Wilson tries for a kimura but Xhekaj is defending well.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhekaj keeps working.
Xhekaj is trying to improve his position.#T3##SU2#
Wilson decides to stand back up. Wilson steps back and let's Xhekaj get back to his feet.
Xhekaj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Xhekaj changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xhekaj enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xhekaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xhekaj wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilson advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Wilson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xhekaj is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Wilson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wilson tries to clinch but Xhekaj is having none of it.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xhekaj enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xhekaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Timur Xhekaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Wilson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Peter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Xhekaj counter with a right hand.
Peter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xhekaj.#TD#
Xhekaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peter!
Xhekaj postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xhekaj scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Xhekaj throwing shots but Peter is blocking nicely.
Xhekaj looks to land a strike but Peter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peter is looking to stand up but Xhekaj isn't so interested in that idea.
Xhekaj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Peter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xhekaj works over Peter with some ground and pound from guard.
Peter is still in real trouble! Can Xhekaj finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xhekaj arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Peter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Xhekaj! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD#
Xhekaj feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Xhekaj finish him?!
Silva looks up at the clock. Bad move! Xhekaj lands a right hand from hell, dropping Silva. Xhekaj pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Xhekaj! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Xhekaj jabs at Hoang's body.#CL#
Hoang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xhekaj, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Hoang drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Xhekaj stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hoang has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Xhekaj manages to get his head free but now Hoang has transitioned to an armbar! Xhekaj grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hoang! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phu Hoang! |
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