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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Akawi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhachev, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Makhachev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Makhachev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Akawi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Makhachev's body to avoid the submission. Makhachev has instead reached around Akawi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Makhachev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Makhachev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Akawi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcknight's guard.
Mcknight pulls Akawi in close to prevent any damage.
Akawi won't allow Mcknight to sweep him here.
Akawi wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcknight is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mcknight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akawi is keeping the position for now.
Mcknight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akawi's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcknight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcknight stopping the sweep attempt from Akawi.
Mcknight showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Akawi looking to control.
Mcknight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcknight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akawi has momentary wrist control but Mcknight slips an elbow through the middle.
Akawi can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcknight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcknight sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Mcknight there. #T2#
Akawi has hold of Mcknight's hands but Mcknight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcknight lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcknight controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcknight lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Akawi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcknight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akawi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcknight is pressing down on Akawi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akawi is holding on for now. #T3#
Akawi is trying to stand up here but Mcknight is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Mcknight.
Ground and pound from Mcknight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcknight in particular looking to stall.
Mcknight winds up and cracks Akawi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcknight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Mcknight there.
Mcknight wants to free his trapped foot but Akawi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcknight moves nicely into side control.
Akawi taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mcknight staying calm.
Mcknight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akawi for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcknight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akawi some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Mcknight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mcknight shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcknight was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcknight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcknight lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mcknight prevents Akawi from escaping the position.
Mcknight remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mcknight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akawi can do to turn this around?
Akawi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Akawi seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcknight dominates the positioning.
Akawi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Mcknight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcknight is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Akawi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mcknight continues to stall.
Mcknight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akawi to see if he's OK.
Mcknight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mcknight working the ground and pound.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mcknight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Akawi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mcknight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcknight controls the position.
Deshawn Mcknight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Mcknight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mcknight.
Mcknight creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Akawi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mcknight scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Mcknight scoring with punches from side control.
Akawi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mcknight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Akawi tries to improve position but can't.
Akawi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcknight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mcknight working the head and body with strikes.
Mcknight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Akawi is rocked!
Akawi is breathing heavily.
Akawi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Akawi is still in real trouble! Can Mcknight finish him?
Mcknight lands an elbow.
Mcknight lands a strong strike to the head of Akawi. That's dazed him! Mcknight looking to finish here. Akawi is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mcknight lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deshawn Mcknight!
In his post fight interview, Deshawn Mcknight started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Akawi with that takedown attempt.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes catches Akawi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akawi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimes circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akawi sprawls and moves away.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Akawi moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Grimes sets himself, and Akawi steps forward looking for the clinch! Grimes avoids it this time.
Akawi tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akawi staying out of range there.#TD#
Akawi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimes advances position into side control!
Akawi manages to get back to half guard.
Grimes drops an elbow to the side of Akawi's head.
Akawi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akawi on the ground.#T1#
Grimes is pressing down on Akawi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akawi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Grimes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Akawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akawi is staying active underneath Grimes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akawi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
Grimes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grimes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grimes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grimes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akawi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Akawi from controlling successfully.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Akawi defends easily.
Akawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akawi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Grimes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimes is trying to keep Akawi in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
Akawi trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Akawi won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Akawi defends easily.
#SUB#
Akawi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Akawi from controlling successfully.
Akawi advances to half guard.
Grimes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes is looking to get back to full guard here but Akawi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Grimes is trying to work for a sweep but Akawi has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Akawi has hold of Grimes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grimes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimes defends well and Akawi ends up having to push Grimes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimes throws a hook but Akawi blocks it.#CL#
Grimes clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimes.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Grimes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akawi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akawi covers up after that shot from Grimes.
I would not like to be Akawi right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Grimes looking for the RNC.
Akawi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Akawi is trying to maintain the position but Grimes is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimes drops an elbow to the side of Akawi's head. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Grimes is looking to advance position but Akawi won't allow it.
Grimes wants to take a breather but Akawi is having none of it.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grimes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akawi wants to improve his position but Grimes is controlling well.
Grimes moves into full mount! Akawi won't be happy about that! #T2#
Grimes lands with some strikes.
Grimes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Grimes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akawi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Akawi wants to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Grimes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akawi has worked his arm free - good work by Akawi!
Akawi tries to improve position but can't.
Grimes trying to control the position but Akawi is working away. #SUB#
Grimes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akawi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grimes's guard! Nice work there by Akawi! #T3##SU2#
Akawi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grimes throws a hook but Akawi blocks it.
Grimes jabs Akawi right on the nose. Akawi blinks but takes it well.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Akawi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akawi throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Bradly Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akawi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Grimes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akawi is breathing heavily.
Akawi blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimes.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Akawi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Akawi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grimes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Akawi to the mat. Akawi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grimes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akawi trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Akawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akawi controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Akawi keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Grimes rushes Akawi and presses him up against the cage.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akawi backwards.
A short right from Grimes.
Akawi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes blocks an elbow strike from Akawi.
Grimes gets through Akawi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimes has a couple of punches blocked by Akawi.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Akawi blocking some punches.
#TD#
Grimes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Grimes trying to mount his opponent but Akawi defends it.
Grimes is thwarting Akawi's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akawi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akawi tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Akawi won't allow Grimes to pass to mount.
Akawi is looking to control Grimes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akawi avoid being mounted?
Akawi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akawi can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura here.
Grimes wants to pass to mount but Akawi is defending the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grimes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akawi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grimes trying to work for an americana but Akawi has managed to regain full guard.
Akawi keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Akawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Akawi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Akawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akawi controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akawi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akawi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Akawi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Akawi ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Kyoji Akawi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes swings for the body but Akawi moves out of range.
Akawi throws a fast counter high kick but Grimes manages to duck under it in time.
Akawi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akawi's guard.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Akawi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akawi wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Grimes pushes down on Akawi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grimes wants to free his trapped foot but Akawi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Grimes seems to be looking for submissions.
Grimes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akawi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimes content to control rather than advance.
Akawi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akawi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradly Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradly Grimes!
Bradly Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Akawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cohen defends well and Akawi ends up having to push Cohen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cohen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Akawi.
Akawi looks for a takedown but Cohen sprawls well.
Cohen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akawi falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Cohen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Cohen has hold of one of Akawi's legs. Akawi is fighting the takedown attempt but Cohen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cohen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cohen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Cohen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akawi is trying to stand back up but Cohen is controlling him
Akawi wants to control but Cohen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cohen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cohen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cohen works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Cohen content just to control the position here.
Cohen is landing with some decent strikes but Akawi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Akawi tries to buck Cohen off but he can't manage it.
Akawi is working to get back to half guard.
Cohen controlling from mount. #T3#
Akawi tries to hold on but Cohen pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akawi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cohen is staying active.
Akawi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cohen controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Cohen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akawi?
Cohen content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cohen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Cohen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akawi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cohen swivels and escapes.
Akawi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cohen swivels and escapes.#CL#
Cohen has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cohen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Akawi can't fight it off and eventually Cohen manages to take the fight to the floor. Akawi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akawi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cohen dives into side control.
#REVB#
Cohen looks up at the clock and then as Akawi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cohen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen cracks Akawi with a big right hand but Akawi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cohen taking a breather here.
Akawi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Cohen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akawi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akawi tries to control but Cohen manages to take his back.
Akawi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cohen cracks Akawi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Akawi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I would not like to be Akawi right now.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen gets his hands free as Akawi looks to control. #SUB#
Cohen looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3##SUB#
Cohen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Cohen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Akawi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Akawi wants to control his opponent's hands but Cohen gets his hands free. #SUB#
Akawi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cohen gets his way!
Akawi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Cohen cracks Akawi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Akawi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Cohen looking to break Akawi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Akawi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cohen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cohen biding his time, controlling Akawi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akawi tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Cohen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cohen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akawi!
Brandon Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akawi tries to bench press Cohen off him but Cohen keeps the position.
Cohen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akawi can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Akawi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cohen looks up at the clock and then as Akawi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cohen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU#
Cohen stands up and beckons Akawi to his feet. #TD2#
Akawi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cohen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1##TD#
Cohen scores with a takedown into Akawi's guard.
Cohen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cohen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akawi for as long as he can get away with.
Cohen pushing down on Akawi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Cohen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akawi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cohen prevents Akawi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Akawi looking for submissions off his back.
Akawi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cohen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Cohen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cohen wants to work for an arm triangle but Akawi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cohen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akawi! #SUB#
Cohen is working for a guillotine from mount but Akawi frees his head quite easily.
Akawi is working to get back to half guard.
Akawi tries to lock up and control but Cohen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Cohen looking to finish Akawi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akawi!
Cohen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akawi is desperately trying to improve his position but Cohen has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cohen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akawi is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Cohen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cohen is pulling down on Akawi's head. It's preventing any offense from Akawi, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Cohen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cohen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Cohen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Akawi with a poor takedown
and Hutchinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hutchinson cracks Akawi with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kyoji Akawi has been cut.
Akawi fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Hutchinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Akawi toppling to the canvas! Akawi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hutchinson finish him?!
Hutchinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akawi lands a body shot.
Hutchinson throws a right hand that Akawi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akawi also avoids with ease.
Hutchinson misses the shot to the body.
Akawi fails with the takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akawi thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Akawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akawi misses with a takedown attempt - Hutchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Hutchinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hutchinson digs a good hook to Akawi's body.
#T1#
Akawi tries to clinch up.
Hutchinson cracks Akawi with an open hand slap.
Akawi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akawi drops his hands momentarily and Hutchinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hutchinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Akawi.
Akawi is breathing heavily.
Akawi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Hutchinson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Akawi sprawling to the canvas! Akawi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hutchinson finish him?!
Hutchinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akawi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Hutchinson cracks Akawi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hutchinson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Akawi to stand back up!#ROC2#Akawi is rocked!
BOOM! Hutchinson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Akawi. Akawi tries to recover but Hutchinson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Akawi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison Hutchinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Akawi tries to counter with a takedown but Grimes is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Akawi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Akawi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akawi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akawi. #TD#
Akawi pulls Grimes into guard.
Grimes looking to pass the guard.
Grimes throws a big elbow that misses.
Akawi trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akawi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grimes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Akawi's face as Grimes controls the position.
Akawi wants to control but Grimes postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Grimes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akawi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Akawi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grimes throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Grimes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akawi, who protects the arm well.
Grimes tries to move to full mount but Akawi actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is thwarting Akawi's attempts to control the position.
Grimes is looking to advance position but Akawi won't allow it.
Akawi is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Grimes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akawi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimes moves nicely into side control.
Akawi is trying to improve his position.
Grimes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Grimes swings around for an armbar but Akawi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grimes's guard.
Grimes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akawi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akawi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akawi working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Akawi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grimes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akawi controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Grimes throws a strike but Akawi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grimes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akawi controls the pace.
Akawi wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Grimes forces his way into half guard.
Akawi trying to control from the bottom.
Grimes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akawi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Grimes working over Akawi with some ground and pound. Akawi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grimes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akawi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Grimes looking for a guillotine from mount but Akawi is having none of it.
Akawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grimes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grimes wants to take Akawi's back here but Akawi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Grimes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akawi is on top in guard.
Akawi wants to stand but Grimes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Grimes drives through and clinches with Akawi against the cage.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes prevents the takedown attempt.
Akawi blocks an uppercut.
Akawi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akawi backwards.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kyoji Akawi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes lands with a left to the head.
Grimes working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akawi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimes throws an elbow but misses.
Grimes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Grimes working aggressively here.
Akawi fails to pull guard.
Akawi blocks an uppercut.
Akawi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Akawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes tries a body shot but Akawi blocks it.
#TD2#
Grimes has picked Akawi up - he's going for a ride! Grimes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is defending well.
Grimes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grimes is still trying to improve position.
Akawi is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akawi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grimes trying to mount his opponent but Akawi defends it. #T2#
Akawi is in trouble now - Grimes has advanced to mount!
Grimes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akawi tries to hold on but Grimes postures up.
Grimes tries to take Akawi's back but instead Akawi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grimes wants to pass to mount but Akawi is defending the position.
Grimes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Akawi trying to control the position.
Grimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Grimes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akawi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akawi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akawi won't allow Grimes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Akawi defends easily.
Bradly Grimes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Grimes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akawi has picked Grimes up and slammed him! Grimes can't keep hold of the triangle and Akawi manages to pass to side control!
Grimes is looking to reverse the position.
Akawi scoring with punches from side control.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Akawi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Akawi scoring with punches and elbows.
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akawi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grimes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akawi's best efforts.
Grimes wants to control the action here but instead Akawi manages to pass to full mount! #SU#
Akawi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes throws a body punch but Akawi moves out of range.
A big right from Grimes misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimes defends well and Akawi ends up having to push Grimes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Akawi.
Akawi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimes walks away with a smile on his face. Akawi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Akawi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and Akawi counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Grimes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akawi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
Grimes lands a hook that snaps the head of Akawi backwards.
Good body shot from Akawi.
Akawi tries to pull guard but Grimes won't allow it.
Akawi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akawi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes is leaning against Akawi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Grimes on the inside. #T1#
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimes misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Grimes is trying to trip Akawi. He has hold of a leg but Akawi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grimes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Akawi keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Akawi wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Grimes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Akawi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grimes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Akawi trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grimes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akawi defends it well. #T2#
Grimes passes to full mount!
Grimes avoids the attempt from Akawi to control.
Grimes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Grimes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Akawi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Akawi and Grimes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Grimes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Grimes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Akawi defending against the ground and pound.
Akawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grimes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grimes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grimes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akawi! #SUB2#
Grimes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akawi is on top in guard.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akawi is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Grimes is looking for a triangle here but Akawi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grimes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akawi off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Grimes tightening his grip on Akawi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Grimes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Akawi's chin but Akawi turns very nicely into Grimes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Akawi.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes wants to improve his position but instead Akawi has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradly Grimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimes 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradly Grimes!
Bradly Grimes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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