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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Hiroshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiroshi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiroshi.
Hiroshi blocks the body kick.
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hiroshi defends well and Chen ends up having to push Hiroshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hiroshi moves in looking to clinch but Chen pushes him off.
Hiroshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.
As Chen looks to move away, Hiroshi throws a big counter combo but Chen just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshi fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Chen shoots in for a double leg but Hiroshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanahashi Hiroshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Hiroshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiroshi off to one side.
Hiroshi stuffs the takedown.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiroshi.
Chen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiroshi misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Chen counters by moving into the clinch.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chen has Hiroshi pressed against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Chen jumps guard.
Chen controlling Hiroshi's posture.
Chen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen cracks Hiroshi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Hiroshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chen controls the pace.
Hiroshi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chen pushes down on Hiroshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chen working over Hiroshi with some ground and pound. Hiroshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chen content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Chen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chen lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen drops an elbow to the side of Hiroshi's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Chen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Chen clinches.
Hiroshi prevents Chen from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Chen lands a takedown into guard.
Hiroshi is looking to stand back up but Chen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hiroshi. #REVR#
Chen controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chen controlling the action here. #SU2#
Chen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hiroshi to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen throws a head kick but Hiroshi moves out of range.
Hiroshi is looking to clinch but Chen is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Chen moves into the clinch.
Hiroshi blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Chen manages to pull guard.
Chen has control of Hiroshi's left arm, preventing Hiroshi from doing any damage. #T2#
Chen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Chen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU2#
Chen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hiroshi to get to his feet. #T3#
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi is looking to clinch.
Chen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiroshi is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Hiroshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanahashi Hiroshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Hiroshi wants to clinch.
As Hiroshi backs off Chen throws a huge counter combo but Hiroshi manages to avoid it all.
Chen throws a head kick but Hiroshi moves out of range.
#CL2#
Chen has Hiroshi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Chen gets control of Hiroshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Chen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Chen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiroshi defends it easily.
Hiroshi wants to get up but he can't break Chen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hiroshi is sitting in close to Chen's body. Chen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hiroshi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hiroshi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Chen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Denny throws a hook to the side of Chen's head but Chen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chen throws a right hand that Denny ducks under and follows up with a left that Denny also avoids with ease.
Chen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denny finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen's head.
Denny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denny cracks Chen with an open hand slap.
Denny connects with a looping right hand.
Chen throws a right and a left that Denny avoids nicely.
Denny blocks a head kick by Chen.
Chen throws a body kick that misses.
Denny throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Denny missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boyd Denny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Denny coming out on top.
Chen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denny.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen moves away from the strike by Denny.
Chen wants to clinch up but Denny keeps it at a distance.
Chen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denny misses with a straight right.
Denny scores with the left hand. Chen knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Chen moves out of range of the strikes.
Chen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denny.
Chen misses with a low kick.
Denny misses with a hook.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Denny, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Denny against the cage but Denny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denny looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.
Denny scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Chen has been cut.
Denny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denny throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Denny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denny swings widly with a right hand
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Denny misses with a hook.
Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Denny is looking to counter punch.
Chen tries to clinch but Denny is having none of it. #T2#
Denny throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denny looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.
Chen throws a counter combo.
Denny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denny circles away.
Boyd Denny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Denny throws a lazy right hand but Chen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denny but Denny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time.
Chen looks winded!
Denny missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen ducks under a wild hook from Denny.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denny looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.
Denny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Chen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Denny misses. #T3#
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denny is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Denny circles away and we're back to standing.
Denny loads up on a big right hand but Chen slips the punch.
Chen moves forwards but Denny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Denny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Denny defends well and Chen ends up having to push Denny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Denny throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denny throws an overhand right that lands on Chen's shoulder, as Chen tries to avoid the shot.
Chen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Denny misses.
Chen slips a straight right by Denny.
Denny misses with a straight right. #KD#
Denny lands a big right hand that sends Chen crashing to the mat! Denny stays standing though and waves Chen back to his feet!#ROC#Chen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denny darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Denny before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyd Denny! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalliope shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a one-two to the body.
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalliope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalliope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalliope wants it to stay on the feet.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalliope sprawls well. Kalliope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalliope appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Metaxas Kalliope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Kalliope has a takedown stuffed.
Chen is looking for the big counter here.
Chen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalliope half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kalliope seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kalliope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen wants to counter the offense by Kalliope and move into the clinch position.
Chen lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalliope shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Chen has Kalliope up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Chen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kalliope prevents Chen from breaking the clinch.
Kalliope has Chen pressed against the cage, preventing Chen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalliope has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chen after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalliope doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalliope closes the distance and clinches up with Chen, looking for a takedown. Kalliope pushes Chen against the cage but Chen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalliope pinned against the cage. Kalliope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Chen looks for the body kick but Kalliope saw that one coming.
Chen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Chen moves into range and clinches up with Kalliope.
Kalliope is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalliope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalliope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalliope is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Chen pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Kalliope throws an elbow that misses. Chen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalliope's guard. Nice move by Chen!#REVB#
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Kalliope.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalliope is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kalliope is stalling in the full guard.
Chen trying to keep a closed guard but Kalliope is proving a slippery customer.
Kalliope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalliope makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalliope stands up over Chen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalliope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kalliope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Chen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chen looks winded!#ES2#
Chen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Chen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalliope drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalliope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kalliope fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chen to the ground. Kalliope is now in Chen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Kalliope from controlling successfully.
Kalliope is in close to Chen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kalliope trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalliope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Kalliope won't allow Chen to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kalliope drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metaxas Kalliope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalliope lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalliope scoring with punches and elbows.
Kalliope lands a few punches from side control.
Kalliope connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chen some visible discomfort.
Kalliope lands some shots froms side control.
Kalliope cracks Chen with a big elbow.
Chen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chen taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen can't do much from the bottom here.
Chen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Chen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kalliope lands some shots froms side control.
Kalliope working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Chen has been cut.
Kalliope lands a nice forearm strike.
Kalliope is chipping away with strikes.
Chen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Chen is rocked!
Kalliope grinds an elbow into Chen's temple.
Chen is still in real trouble! Can Kalliope finish him?
Kalliope cracks Chen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kalliope immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kalliope!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metaxas Kalliope!
Metaxas Kalliope thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halpert circles away.#TD2#
Chen tries to sprawl but Halpert drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chen kicks off Halpert and gets to his feet.
Halpert throws a nice looking combination but Chen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halpert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Chen has been cut.#CL2#
Halpert forces Chen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halpert lands a body shot. #BC2#
Halpert breaks the clinch.
Chen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen thows a leg kick but Halpert checks it #TD2#
and Halpert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chen trying to control but Halpert postures up.
#T1#
Chen is looking for a sweep. Halpert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halpert trying to mount his opponent but Chen defends it.
Halpert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Halpert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chen is trying to control but can't.
Halpert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halpert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halpert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Halpert slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chen tries to clinch up but Halpert circles away and keeps his distance.
Halpert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Halpert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halpert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Halpert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Halpert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chen on his heels. He'll look to pass Chen's guard now, I'm sure.
Halpert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chen 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.
Halpert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halpert stopping the sweep attempt from Chen.
Halpert landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Chen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halpert controls the pace.
Let's hope that Halpert 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.#SUB#
Chen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Halpert stacks Chen 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 Halpert!#SU2#
Halpert decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chen to his feet. #CL2#
Halpert darts in and clinches Chen up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimothy Halpert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Chen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halpert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halpert tries to clinch there but Chen circles away.
#CL#
Halpert tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halpert is looking for a takedown.
Chen tries to circle away but Halpert has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Halpert breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Halpert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halpert is in Chen's guard.
Halpert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chen is proving hard to escape from.
Halpert passes Chen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Halpert slows the pace down in half guard.
Chen wants to get back to full guard.
Halpert trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Halpert postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chen to stand up.
Halpert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halpert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chen attempts a counter takedown but Halpert avoids it well and moves away.
Halpert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halpert sprawls well. Halpert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halpert.
Chen throws Halpert to one side and escapes!#T3##TD2#
Halpert dives in and scores a takedown into Chen's guard.
Halpert looking to pass the guard.
Halpert stays in close to Chen's body and controls the position.
Halpert postures up.
Halpert 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.
Chen wants to sweep here but Halpert controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Halpert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halpert stays in close to Chen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Halpert pushes Chen up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen jumps guard but Halpert stands there with Chen around his waist. Chen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halpert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimothy Halpert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Chen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chen is looking to clinch but Halpert is avoiding it.
Halpert leaves Chen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halpert tries to counter with a clinch but Chen shakes him off and moves away.
Halpert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Halpert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Halpert manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen is looking to improve his position but Halpert isn't that keen on the idea.
Halpert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Halpert looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Halpert controlling the position easily from mount.
Halpert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen is looking to escape.
Halpert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chen tries to lock up and control but Halpert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Chen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Halpert.
Jimothy Halpert has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Chen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Halpert landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Halpert is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Chen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Halpert patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Halpert's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jimothy Halpert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Halpert just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halpert tries to keep control of the position but Chen is staying busy.#SUB2#
Halpert has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Halpert is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chen can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimothy Halpert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halpert 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimothy Halpert! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Chen is looking to clinch.
Chen stuffs the takedown.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jackman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chen has one foot on Jackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen throws a leg kick but Jackman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chen defends it well.
Chen has a takedown stuffed.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackman thinking.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.#T1#
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Jackman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chen swivels and escapes.
Chen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackman leaves Chen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackman stuffs the takedown.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Jackman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chen is not content to let Jackman control the position. #T2#
Jackman misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Jackman swings around for an armbar but Chen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackman's guard.
Jackman 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.
Jackman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chen won't allow Jackman to sweep him here. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackman holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Jackman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chen is fighting to break Jackman's control of his arms but Jackman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Jackman persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackman, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Jackman against the cage but Jackman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackman shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chen.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Jackman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen sprawls well initially but Jackman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chen to regain full guard.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Chen has his foot on Jackman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chen tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chen to the ground. Chen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.#TD2#
Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Jackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackman drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Jackman off! Jackman jumps back into Chen's guard.
Jackman trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Jackman looking to score a takedown here. Chen is defending well but Jackman drives through and ends up in Chen's guard.
Jackman throws a big elbow that misses.
Chen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Jackman stands up and waves to Chen to follow him.
Chen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackman shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Chen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackman or perhaps it was just good defense by Chen, which made it look bad.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.
Jackman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chen pinned against the cage. Chen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony Chen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Chen.
Jackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Jackman persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen throws a big counter combination but Jackman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackman darts in looking for a takedown but Chen gets double underhooks and turns Jackman into the cage.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chen pinned against the cage. Chen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Chen gets caught flat footed, as Jackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chen keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jackman drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Jackman off! Jackman jumps back into Chen's guard.
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Jackman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackman, into his guard. #REVR#
Jackman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chen 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Chen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Chen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abud with the counter takedown but Chen avoids it easily.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Abud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abud.
Abud wants to take the fight to the mat but Chen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chen is pressed up against the cage. Abud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Abud counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Abud is trying to trip Chen. He has hold of a leg but Chen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abud persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abud presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chen is looking for a takedown.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zork Abud.#T1#
Abud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.
Abud wants a takedown but no success here.
Chen is trying to drag Abud to the mat but Abud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abud misses with the head strike.
Chen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abud smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chen.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abud is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Abud circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen shoots in but Abud avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Abud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen sprawls well initially but Abud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chen controlling the position well.
Abud performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Abud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head.
Abud landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen has hold of Abud's hands but Abud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chen.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Abud is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen has wrist control.
Abud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chen trying to keep a closed guard but Abud is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Abud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Abud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chen is trying to control the position but Abud postures up.
Abud lands a couple of digs.
Abud advances position into side control!
Abud cracks Chen with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Chen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abud landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abud looks up at the clock and then as Chen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abud smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abud cracks Chen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abud is working Chen over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zork Abud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Abud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chen to the mat! Chen manages to get full guard.
Abud stands up over Chen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chen trying to control but Abud is working from the bottom.
Abud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen wants to control from the top but Abud keeps moving.
Chen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##ES2#
Abud has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Abud throws a right and a left that Chen avoids nicely.
Chen goes for a double leg but Abud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abud continues to drive forward.#TD#
Chen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abud passes into half guard.
Abud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abud winds up and cracks Chen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abud landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abud trying to control from half guard but Chen is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abud connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple. #T2#
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chen is trying to stand up here but Abud is controlling him well.
Chen is staying active underneath Abud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Abud slips a nice elbow through Chen's hands, connecting with Chen's forehead.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abud is thwarting Chen's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abud connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abud wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chen has hold of Abud's hands but Abud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen is trying to get back to full guard.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abud is nestled in close to Chen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abud lands strikes from half guard.
Abud is taking a breather. Chen 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 must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abud trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Abud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Abud.
Abud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abud working Chen over with strikes.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zork Abud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Abud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chen!
Chen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Abud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chen is looking to reverse the position.
Chen taking a bit of punishment here - Abud scoring with strikes.
Abud cracks Chen with a big elbow.
Chen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chen to see if he's OK.
Abud is looking to take a break and control but Chen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Chen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chen wants to get back to his feet.
Chen trying to control but Abud postures up.
Abud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud working the head and body with strikes.
Zork Abud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chen punching from the bottom.
Abud working over Chen with some ground and pound. Chen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abud drops an elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Chen missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Chen moves into full guard.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Abud lands a couple of digs.
Abud landing with the ground and pound.
Chen controls Abud momentarily but Abud frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abud cracks Chen with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Chen tries to sprawl but Abud drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Chen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Chen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abud pulls his head out easily.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abud trying to pass the guard but Chen defending well.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Abud.
Abud scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chen is looking for a sweep. Abud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chen is trying to stand up here but Abud is controlling him well.
Abud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Abud is pressing down on Chen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chen is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Abud shoots in and bounces Chen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chen pushes Abud off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abud 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zork Abud! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Chen dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Chen's head and hops out.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it. #T1#
Chen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Chen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Chen avoids it with no problem.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Chen.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Chen ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anthony Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Chen on that attempt.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen with a body shot.#T3#
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chen misses with the combination.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Chen is wise to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. 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.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chen looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Chen shoots in.
Chen misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Chen throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Chen fails to land the takedown.
Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Chen fails with the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen throws out the jab.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a fast counter high kick but Chen manages to duck under it in time.
A combination from Chen does no damage.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Chen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
A head kick misses from Chen.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Chen avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chen tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Chen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Chen shoots in.
Chen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chen closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Chen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Chen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chen blocks it well.#T3#
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chen misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Chen.
Chen throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Chen misses with a low kick.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chen.
Anthony Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nick Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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