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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Uche darts in looking for a takedown but Ganu gets double underhooks and turns Uche into the cage.
As Uche backs off Ganu throws a huge counter combo but Uche manages to avoid it all.
Ganu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ganu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ganu wants to get back to striking at distance but Uche won't allow it.
Ganu is trying to force a seperation but Uche has the dominant position.#BC2#
Ganu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uche.
Uche definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ganu has Uche up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche has Ganu pressed against the cage, preventing Ganu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ganu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Uche. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Ganu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ganu rushes Uche and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uche keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganu's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ganu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uche fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank Ganu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uche. Ganu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uche tries to clinch
and Ganu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD#
Uche drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ganu keeping full guard, as Uche tries to pass.
Ganu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uche. #T2#
Ganu trying to control the position here.
Uche wants to control from the top but Ganu keeps moving.
Ganu trying to control the position.
Uche wants to control from the top but Ganu keeps moving.
Ganu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Uche looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Uche shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganu defends it nicely.#TD#
Uche looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ganu!
Uche scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uche has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ganu on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Uche is trying to get an arm triangle but Ganu is defending well.
Ganu struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ganu is looking to reverse the position.
Ganu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Ganu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uche trying to control the position but Ganu is working away.
Ganu is trying to control Uche's posture but Uche avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uche is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Ganu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Uche or perhaps it was just good defense by Ganu, which made it look bad.
Uche tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ganu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uche is looking to clinch.
Ganu unleashes a big counter combination but Uche bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been informed that Ganu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Uche swings for the body but Ganu moves out of range.
Ganu throws out a counter right but Uche avoids it with no problem.
Ganu lands a jab to the head.
Ganu throws a combination. Uche tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ganu stuffs the takedown.
Ganu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ganu lands with an uppercut that bounces Uche off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche has his takedown stuffed
and Ganu counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Uche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uche is able to avoid easily.
Ganu misses with a two punch combination.
Uche seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ganu feints a jab promting Uche to slip. Ganu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uche slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Uche is rocked!#T1#
Uche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganu counters with a huge left! Uche is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ganu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Uche from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ganu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Ganu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Uche keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Uche decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Uche seems content to control.
Uche stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Uche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uche on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SU2#
Uche stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Uche wants to clinch.
McGee wants to clinch up but Uche keeps it at a distance.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Uche clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Uche.
Cash McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Uche has double underhooks.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Uche's ribcage. Uche let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uche blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Uche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Uche has double underhooks.
Uche is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee gets through Uche's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee wants to stall.
Uche jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Uche gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Uche misses with a body kick.
McGee goes for a double leg but Uche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uche continues to drive forward.#BC#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
Uche is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McGee instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Uche has clasped his hands together around McGee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uche working the ground and pound but McGee is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uche throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4##SUB2#
Uche working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Uche politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uche prefers to stall for the moment though.
McGee bucks up and tries to throw Uche off but instead Uche has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Uche is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McGee with him. McGee is trying to defend but Uche has an arm under the chin now! McGee grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Uche! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Uche tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Nardo.
Uche looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nardo with the inside leg kick.
Nardo tries to clinch but Uche moves out of range.
Uche is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uche keeps the fight on the outside.
Nardo stuffs the takedown.
Uche fails to land the takedown.
Uche wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Nardo forces Uche back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Nardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Nardo.
Uche tries to pull guard but Nardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Uche drops back down to his feet.
Leo Nardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
Uche is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uche looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uche is trying to force a seperation but Nardo has the dominant position.
Uche is trying to break the clinch but Nardo has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uche has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nardo lands an elbow just above Uche 's eye.
Uche takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uche fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nardo tries to throw a body punch but Uche avoids it by throwing Nardo back against the cage.
Nardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uche managing to block the knees to the body from Nardo.
Uche is trying to break the clinch but Nardo is controlling him.#T3#
Uche pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nardo is pressed up against the cage. Uche has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nardo down to the mat. Nardo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nardo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uche.
Uche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uche tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nardo swivels and escapes.
Nardo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nardo moves in looking to clinch but Uche pushes him off.
Nardo moves in looking to clinch but Uche pushes him off.#T4#
Uche tries to clinch up but Nardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nardo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uche fails with the takedown.
Uche avoids the head kick by Nardo.
Nardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Uche circles away.
Uche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nardo.
Nardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nardo misses with a head kick.
Nardo tries to clinch but Uche moves out of range.
Nardo sets himself, and Uche steps forward looking for the clinch! Nardo avoids it this time.
Nardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nardo looks to clinch
and Uche counters with a two punch combo.
Leo Nardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Nardo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nardo scores with a head kick. Uche tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Uche tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uche somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Nardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uche can do to turn this around?
Nardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uche takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Uche fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uche shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nardo as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Uche takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nardo scores with a push kick.
Uche shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leo Nardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
Uche fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uche fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nardo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Uche fails to land the takedown.
Uche fails to land the takedown.
Uche throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Nardo gets tackled into the cage by Uche. Uche maintains the clinch.
Nardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uche is defending well for now.
Nardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Uche.
Uche is trying to drag Nardo to the mat but Nardo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nardo throws a head punch that misses.
Nardo has Uche pressed against the cage, preventing Uche from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uche blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Nardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uche trying to land knees to the body.
Nardo lands an uppercut.
Uche trying to land knees to the body.
Nardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uche lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uche tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nardo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Uche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Uche shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nardo counters with a head kick. That will keep Uche thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick from Nardo lands but Uche takes it in his stride.
Nardo scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nardo throws a head kick that misses.
Nardo lands with a kick to the temple. Uche shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nardo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uche.
Uche misses with a kick to the body.
Uche tries for a takedown but Nardo circles away easily
and Nardo counters with a low kick, right behind Uche 's knee.
Uche keeps the fight on the outside.
Nardo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uche.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Nardo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uche fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Uche avoids the head kick by Nardo.
Nardo throws a head kick but Uche moves out of range.
Uche shoots for a double leg takedown but Nardo sprawls well. He's pushed Uche's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Uche, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nardo gets tackled into the cage by Uche. Uche maintains the clinch. #T1#
Uche looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uche tries to score a body lock takedown but Nardo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leo Nardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uche's brow.
Uche tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uche lands with a light punch inside.
Nardo can't find room to land a body shot as Uche controls the action.
Leo Nardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uche fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Nardo tries to work over Uche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uche is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nardo tries to throw a body punch but Uche avoids it by throwing Nardo back against the cage. #TD2#
Uche successfully pulls guard.
Uche throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Uche is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nardo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Uche's body to avoid the submission. Uche has instead reached around Nardo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Uche arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Uche! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin goes for a double leg but Uche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uche continues to drive forward.#CL#
Uche drives through and clinches with Benjamin against the cage.
Uche lands a left hand.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Uche has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uche fails with a takedown attempt.
Uche misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Benjamin jumps guard.
Uche wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche is looking to stand up but Benjamin won't let him.
Benjamin has control of Uche's left arm, preventing Uche from doing any damage.
Benjamin is looking to sweep but instead, Uche has passed into half guard.
Uche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Benjamin is trying to control but can't.
Uche is looking to take a break and control but Benjamin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uche prevents Benjamin from standing back up.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Uche is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamin is looking to improve his position.
Benjamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uche. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Uche shows good takedown defense.
Uche thinks about countering with a head kick.
Patrick Uche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Uche wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up with Uche, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes Uche against the cage but Uche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Benjamin forces Uche back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Benjamin gets control of Uche's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benjamin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin managing to control the position.
Uche slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benjamin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Benjamin can't keep his opponent in guard - Uche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benjamin is looking for a sweep. Uche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Uche stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Benjamin throws a low kick, looking for Uche's leg but Uche calmly moves out of range.
Uche fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Benjamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Uche pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uche moves in looking to clinch but Benjamin pushes him off.
Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uche. #T4##CL2#
Benjamin rushes Uche and presses him up against the cage.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benjamin tries a knee to the head but Uche blocks it.
#TD2#
Benjamin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Uche sneaks out the side door and pushes Benjamin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by Uche.
Uche doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benjamin dives in for a single leg takedown but Uche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Uche will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Uche tries to clinch there but Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Uche sprawls well.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Uche saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uche looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uche.
Uche leaves Benjamin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patrick Uche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uche defends it nicely.
Uche seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin lands a jab.#T1#
Uche slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin stuffs the takedown attempt from Uche. Uche gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin tries to counter with a clinch but Uche shakes him off and moves away.
Uche gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benjamin throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Uche stumbling backwards into the cage! Uche bounces back off the cage towards Benjamin, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Benjamin lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Benjamin celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nickolas Benjamin! |
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