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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Dee Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee Dee attempts a counter takedown but Kongo avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dee Dee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kongo tries to clinch but Dee Dee moves out of range.
Dee Dee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Dee Dee shows good takedown defense.
Dee Dee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee Dee avoids the head kick by Kongo.
Dee Dee avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Dee Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Kongo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dee Dee attempts a counter takedown but Kongo avoids it well and moves away.
Billy Dee Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kongo.
Dee Dee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kongo.
A jab from Kongo does it's job there.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dee Dee, which made it look bad.
Kongo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dee Dee defends well and Kongo ends up having to push Dee Dee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dee Dee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dee Dee keeps the fight on the outside.
Kongo tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control.
Kongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee Dee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kongo looks winded!#SU#
Dee Dee stands up. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kongo.
Dee Dee sneaks out the side door and pushes Kongo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.
Dee Dee attempts a counter takedown but Kongo avoids it well and moves away.
Kongo wants to clinch up but Dee Dee keeps it at a distance.
Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Kongo is quick to defend against it.
Kongo misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Dee Dee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dee Dee attempts a counter takedown but Kongo avoids it well and moves away.
Kongo goes for a double leg but Dee Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee Dee continues to drive forward.
Dee Dee attempts a counter takedown but Kongo avoids it well and moves away.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Dee Dee pushes him off.
Kongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee Dee circles away.
Dee Dee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Dee Dee shows good takedown defense.
Dee Dee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo misses with a takedown #TD#
and Dee Dee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kongo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dee Dee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dee Dee moves away from the strike by Kongo.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Kongo is quick to defend against it.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dee Dee feinted with a counter takedown.
Billy Dee Dee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kongo. Dee Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dee Dee as he jumps to the side.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dee Dee as he avoids it easily.
Billy Dee Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dee Dee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dee Dee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kongo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Kongo is quick to defend against it.
Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Kongo is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Anton Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dee Dee as he jumps to the side.
Dee Dee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.
Dee Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongo can do to turn this around?
Kongo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Dee Dee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Kongo shoots for a takedown but Dee Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dee Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongo.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Dee Dee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dee Dee circles away.
Dee Dee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.
Kongo looks to clinch #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kongo won't be happy with that.
Kongo bucks up and tries to throw Dee Dee off but instead Dee Dee has got his back!#T3#
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dee Dee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kongo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dee Dee.
Dee Dee'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.#SU#
Despite having Kongo's back, Dee Dee says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Kongo seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Kongo has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Dee Dee pushes him off.
Dee Dee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dee Dee feinted with a counter takedown.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee Dee tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee Dee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee Dee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Dee Dee pushes him off.
Dee Dee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kongo looks to clinch #TD#
so Dee Dee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Billy Dee Dee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Dee Dee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dee Dee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kongo wants to clinch#TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Dee Dee decides to stand up.
Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but Dee Dee gets double underhooks and turns Kongo into the cage.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee Dee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kongo looks for a takedown but Dee Dee sprawls well.
Billy Dee Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kongo won't be happy with that. #SU#
Dee Dee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kongo to his feet.
Billy Dee Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Dee Dee as Kongo shoots in.
Dee Dee blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Kongo is quick to defend against it.
Kongo swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so Dee Dee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kongo is wriggling around but Dee Dee manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Dee Dee decides to return to a standing position.
Dee Dee circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Dee Dee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Dee Dee shows good takedown defense.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dee Dee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dee Dee, which made it look bad.
Kongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo tries to clinch #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Kongo is working an open guard so Dee Dee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo tries to clinch but Dee Dee moves away #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a shoot takedown. Kongo fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Kongo is working an open guard so Dee Dee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee Dee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.
Dee Dee blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Dee Dee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy body kick from Kongo #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Dee Dee decides to stand back up. Dee Dee steps back and let's Kongo get back to his feet.
Anton Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Dee Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Kongo misses #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kongo won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dee Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dee Dee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dee Dee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Jefferson connects with a jab.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kongo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kongo shoots for a takedown but Jefferson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jefferson throws a good cross that connects.
Kongo misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Jefferson misses the target.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kongo.
Kongo tries to clinch but Jefferson moves away
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls well. He's pushed Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jefferson lunges at Kongo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kongo's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
BOOM! Jefferson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kongo. Kongo tries to recover but Jefferson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kongo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Jefferson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Barry takes the fight into the clinch.
Barry jumps guard but Kongo stands there with Barry around his waist. Barry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Barry jumps into guard, dragging Kongo to the mat.
Kongo working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Barry has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kongo doesn't defend quickly enough and Barry has managed to lock this one up! Can Kongo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barry on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pat Barry! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kongo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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.#SUB2#
Kongo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulisevski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kulisevski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kongo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulisevski keeps working.
Kongo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulisevski 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.
Kongo is looking to pass Kulisevski's guard but actually Kulisevski recovers to full guard.
Kongo won't allow Kulisevski to get back to his feet. #T1#
Kongo wants to control from the top but Kulisevski keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kongo has his takedown stuffed
letting Kulisevski counter with a right hand.
Kongo needs to keep his hands up - Kulisevski had a free shot at his head there.
Kulisevski steps in with a hook that catches Kongo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kulisevski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kongo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulu Kulisevski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Del Rey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Rey shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Del Rey pushes Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Del Rey throwing strikes from guard but Kongo blocks nicely. #SU#
Del Rey stands and steps away. Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Del Rey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kongo sprawls well initially but Del Rey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kongo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!#CL#
Del Rey moves into the clinch.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Del Rey after a bit of a struggle.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Del Rey has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Del Rey lands a body shot.
Kongo is working for takedown but Del Rey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marco Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.#TD#
Del Rey pulls guard successfully.
Del Rey pulls Kongo in to control the position. #SUB#
Del Rey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kongo has picked Del Rey up and slammed him! Del Rey can't keep hold of the triangle and Kongo manages to pass to side control!
Kongo wants to control but Del Rey is keeping him busy.
Kongo tries to stand but Del Rey is controlling his head.
Del Rey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Kongo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Del Rey misses with a head kick.
Kongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Rey misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Kongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Rey, which made it look bad. #CL#
Del Rey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongo stalling in the clinch but Del Rey improves position.
Del Rey keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo misses with a knee strike.
Del Rey scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Kongo has Del Rey pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Del Rey jumps guard.
Del Rey pulls Kongo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kongo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Del Rey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Del Rey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Rey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Del Rey moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Rey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rey somewhat.
Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Rey's waist but Del Rey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kongo off to one side.
Del Rey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Del Rey backs off Kongo throws a huge counter combo but Del Rey manages to avoid it all.
Del Rey fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Del Rey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kongo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Kongo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kongo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kongo wants to stand but Del Rey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kongo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rey wants to improve his position but Kongo is controlling well.
Kongo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Del Rey manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Rey keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Rey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kongo throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Del Rey pushes Kongo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Del Rey keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Del Rey blocks the leg kick.
Del Rey is looking to counter the offense by Kongo and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kongo as Del Rey shoots in.
Kongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Rey with a body shot.
Kongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Del Rey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rey somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Del Rey or perhaps it was just good defense by Kongo, which made it look bad.
Kongo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Del Rey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kongo checks a leg kick.
Kongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Rey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kongo scores with a head kick. Del Rey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Del Rey has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Del Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Rey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kongo counters with a series of strikes. Del Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Kongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rey, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes Del Rey against the cage but Del Rey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kongo tries to get set, Del Rey tries to push him back and clinch up but Kongo manages to avoid the attempt.
Del Rey blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Del Rey goes for a double leg but Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kongo continues to drive forward.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Kongo has Del Rey pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Del Rey successfully pulls guard.
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!#SUB#
Del Rey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kongo is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Rey is retaining full guard.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Del Rey keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kongo just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Del Rey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marco Del Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Rey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. Del Rey sprawls well.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Del Rey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kongo.
Marco Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Del Rey circles away.
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Del Rey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kongo circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Rey.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Del Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kongo shoots for a takedown but Del Rey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Del Rey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rey prevents it.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey goes for a takedown attempt but Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kongo tries to clinch there but Del Rey circles away.
Del Rey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.#T2##CL#
Del Rey has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Del Rey jumps guard.
#SUB#
Del Rey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kongo passes into side control.
Kongo wants to control but Del Rey is keeping him busy. #T3#
Del Rey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marco Del Rey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Rey holds on to Kongo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Del Rey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Del Rey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rey is not content to let Kongo control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Del Rey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kongo scores with a push kick.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Del Rey clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Del Rey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Rey 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Del Rey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Covid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Covid.
Covid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kongo.
Kongo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Kongo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Covid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kongo is in Covid's guard.
Kongo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Covid is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kongo drops back looking for a leg! Covid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Covid manages to kick Kongo off! Kongo jumps back into Covid's guard. #SU2#
Kongo stands up and waves to Covid to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covid misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Covid throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Covid enables Kongo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Covid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covid has momentary wrist control but Kongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kongo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Kongo decides to stand back up. Kongo steps back and let's Covid get back to his feet.
Covid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Kongo clinches up with Covid and pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo just leaning against Covid, taking a breather. #TD2#
Kongo pulls Covid into guard.
#T2#
Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet.
Kongo trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Kongo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Covid frees his head nicely. Oh but Kongo has switched to an armbar! Covid is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anton Kongo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Kongo has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Kongo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Sherman tries to buck Kongo off but Kongo is having none of it.#SUB#
Kongo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sherman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kongo but great work by Sherman.
Kongo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sherman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kongo is defending well.
Kongo prevents Sherman from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sherman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sherman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kongo wants to control but Sherman postures up.
Kongo tries to bench press Sherman off him but Sherman keeps the position.
Sherman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Sherman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Kongo scores with a one two! Sherman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kongo ducks under a wild hook from Sherman.
Sherman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kongo but Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sherman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sherman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Sherman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Kongo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sherman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherman on the ground.
Sherman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sherman lands with some strikes.
Kongo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sherman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kongo has worked his arm free - good work by Kongo!
Sherman lands a few punches from side control.
Kongo is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Sherman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sherman dives in and grabs Kongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes down on Sherman's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kongo did well to prevent Sherman getting side control.
Kongo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sherman manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Sherman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kongo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kongo and Sherman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kongo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Sherman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Sherman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sherman but it's paid off an Kongo is forced to tap! Nice work by Sherman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reed Sherman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sherman misses the target.
Sherman misses with a hook
and Kongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sherman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kongo shoots for a takedown but Sherman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sherman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Sherman drives through with a takedown into Kongo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kongo trying to control the position.
Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Sherman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kongo defends it easily.
Sherman is adopting a defensive guard.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherman on the ground.
Sherman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherman lands a decent punch to the body there.
Kongo stopping the sweep attempt from Sherman.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kongo throws a sloppy strike and Sherman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kongo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sherman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reed Sherman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kongo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kanner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kanner preventing the sweep.
Kanner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kanner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kongo's head.#ROC2#Kongo is rocked!
Kanner postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Kongo's head off the mat! Kongo is out! He's out! Kanner jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kruce Kanner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kongo closes the distance and pushes Agito back into the cage.
Kongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Agito tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo is trying to push Agito away but Agito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kongo avoiding damage.
#TD#
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Agito trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agito tries to free his leg and advance position but Kongo is retaining full guard.
Kongo wants to sweep here but Agito controlling him for the moment.
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.
Agito stops Kongo from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Agito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agito has managed to get both his arms back between Kongo's legs - danger averted.
Agito with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Agito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agito is fighting to break Kongo's control of his arms but Kongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Agito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kongo controlling the position.
Kongo keeping full guard, as Agito tries to pass.
Kongo wants to control the position but Agito says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kongo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kongo wants to stand up but Agito is controlling him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Agito trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kongo keeping full guard, as Agito tries to pass.
Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Agito is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Agito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kongo defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Agito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kongo is aware though and is defending well.
Kongo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kongo postures up.
Agito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kongo won't allow Agito to sweep him here.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Agito keeps moving.
Agito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kongo trying to control but Agito is working from the bottom. #T4#
Agito pulls Kongo in close to prevent any damage.
Agito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kongo's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kongo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Agito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Agito stopping the sweep attempt from Kongo.
Agito is working Kongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Agito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Agito from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kongo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Agito uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kanoh Agito dominated that 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.#R2#
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agito.
#TD#
Kongo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Agito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kongo wants to control but Agito is keeping him busy.
Agito is trying to get back to full guard.
Agito trying to hold on to Kongo's head to control him but Kongo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agito is looking for a sweep. Kongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kongo wants to stand but Agito has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Agito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Agito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongo is one step ahead there.
Agito managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Agito 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.
Agito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kongo won't allow Agito to pass to mount. #T2##ES#
Kongo kicks Agito off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kongo avoids a wild elbow strike from Agito.
Kongo gets underhooks to prevent Agito's takedown attempt.
Agito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kongo's defenses.
Agito lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Kongo tightens his grip and picks Agito up, before dumping him to the ground. Agito manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agito.
Kongo is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Agito trying to control the action but Kongo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Agito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kongo defends it well.
Agito is looking to take a break and control but Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agito on the ground.
Agito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agito slips a nice elbow through Kongo's hands, connecting with Kongo's forehead.
Agito wants to control but Kongo is keeping him busy.
Kongo wants to control but Agito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Agito is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Agito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Agito throwing shots but Kongo is blocking nicely.
Agito wants to pass to mount but Kongo is defending the position.
Kongo taking some punishment here, with Agito in his half guard.
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kongo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kongo tries to roll over but Agito keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kanoh Agito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kongo throws a series of punches but Agito moves out of range. #TD#
Kongo drives through with a takedown into Agito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Agito keeps moving.
Kongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Agito controls Kongo momentarily but Kongo frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo content to stall in guard here.
Agito is trying to keep Kongo in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kongo won't allow Agito to sweep him here.
Kongo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Agito's head.
Agito controlling the position.#SUB2#
Agito is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kongo frees his head nicely. Oh but Agito has switched to an armbar! Kongo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kanoh Agito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Khalidov scores with a takedown into Kongo's guard.
Kongo is pulling down on Khalidov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Khalidov trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kongo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidov being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Khalidov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kongo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khalidov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kongo pulls down on the head and he's put Khalidov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Kongo! |
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