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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Galehpardaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galehpardaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ibraahim sprawls well. Ibraahim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galehpardaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Donk. Ibraahim catches Galehpardaz right on the button with a cross.
Ibraahim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galehpardaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Galehpardaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galehpardaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galehpardaz. #TD#
Galehpardaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ibraahim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galehpardaz is in Ibraahim's guard.#ES2#
Ibraahim manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Ibraahim manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Galehpardaz closes the distance and clinches up with Ibraahim, looking for a takedown. Galehpardaz pushes Ibraahim against the cage but Ibraahim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ibraahim jabs Galehpardaz right on the nose. Galehpardaz blinks but takes it well.
Galehpardaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Galehpardaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ibraahim defends well and Galehpardaz ends up having to push Ibraahim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Ibraahim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibraahim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galehpardaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galehpardaz is breathing heavily.
Ibraahim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Galehpardazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibraahim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galehpardaz goes for a double leg but Ibraahim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibraahim continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Ibraahim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#BC2#
Ibraahim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Ibraahim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Ibraahim.
Ibraahim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galehpardaz under the eye.
Galehpardaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galehpardaz closes the distance and clinches up with Ibraahim, looking for a takedown. Galehpardaz pushes Ibraahim against the cage but Ibraahim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ibraahim is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galehpardaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ibraahim scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Galehpardaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibraahim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galehpardaz scrambles back to his feet.
Galehpardaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibraahim.
Galehpardaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibraahim lands with a cross.
Gino Galehpardaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibraahim lands the left hand.
Ibraahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibraahim throws out a counter right but Galehpardaz avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibraahim, as that shot connected.
Ibraahim thuds his right hand into Galehpardaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibraahim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Galehpardaz is rocked!
Ibraahim drops Galehpardaz with a huge uppercut! Galehpardaz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ibraahim is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuur Ibraahim! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gino Galehpardaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Mckay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galehpardaz shoots for a takedown but Mckay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Mckay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galehpardaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mckay is in Galehpardaz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (2) Mckay
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.
Mckay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mckay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mckay passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (5) Mckay
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Galehpardaz struggling a bit here.
Galehpardaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mckay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mckay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galehpardaz tries to roll over but Mckay keeps him under control.
Mckay slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galehpardaz defends it well.
Mckay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Galehpardaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Mckay stands and throws Galehpardaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (8) Mckay
Galehpardaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galehpardaz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mckay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galehpardaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Mckay dominates the positioning.#T3#
Mckay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galehpardaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galehpardaz is trying to escape the position but Mckay is controlling the position.
Galehpardaz sneaks back into half guard.
Mckay sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckay not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mckay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mckay moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (11) Mckay
Mckay controls the position.#SUB2#
Mckay tries for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending well.
Galehpardaz is looking for a sweep.
Mckay has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Galehpardaz (0) vs (13) Mckay
Galehpardaz is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Galehpardaz gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
Mckay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mckay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galehpardaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Galehpardaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckay pulls his head out easily.
Galehpardaz is breathing heavily.
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Mckay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura but Galehpardaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckay to get the leverage.
Galehpardaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mckay is pushing down on Galehpardaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galehpardaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckay has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Mckay 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.#SUB2#
Mckay is working for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mckay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galehpardaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mckay. #T8##SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Mckay is taking a breather. Galehpardaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Mckay is trying to work for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending well.
Galehpardaz wants to control the action here but instead Mckay manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (16) Mckay#T9#
Galehpardaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mckay manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galehpardaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galehpardaz (0) vs (19) Mckay
Galehpardaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Mckay gets his hands free.
Galehpardaz is trying to break free.
Mckay biding his time, controlling Galehpardaz.
Mckay not allowing Galehpardaz to control his hands.
Mckay is hanging on to Galehpardaz's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Mckay is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Galehpardaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Galehpardaz for a finish. #SUB2#
Mckay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galehpardaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Mckay.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Galehpardaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Galehpardaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mckay's arms.
Mckay keeps control of the position as Galehpardaz tries to break free.
Mckay is trying to stick to Galehpardaz's back but Galehpardaz is turning into Mckay. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mckay's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galehpardaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (2) vs (19) Mckay#SUB2#
Mckay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galehpardaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mckay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11##SUB#
Galehpardaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galehpardaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Galehpardaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mckay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galehpardaz has Mckay in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (2) vs (21) Mckay
Mckay passes into half guard. #SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckay sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Galehpardaz is trying to maintain the position but Mckay is very close to passing his half guard.
Mckay is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mckay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Mckay is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mckay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galehpardaz is just riding it out for now. Mckay eventually gives up the hold.
Galehpardaz wants to improve his position but Mckay is controlling well.
#T14#
Galehpardaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mckay is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Galehpardaz working for submissions but it's allowed Mckay to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckay not doing much here.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckay pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mckay wins on points by 21 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Galehpardaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Drogo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galehpardaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drogo fails with a takedown attempt.
Galehpardaz shoots in and drives through. Drogo sprawls well.
Galehpardaz shoots in and drives through. Drogo sprawls well.
Drogo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Galehpardaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Drogo moves into the clinch.
Drogo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Drogo effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galehpardaz shoots in for a double leg but Drogo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Galehpardaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drogo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galehpardaz somewhat.
Galehpardaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drogo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##CL2#
Drogo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galehpardaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galehpardaz is breathing heavily.#TD#
Galehpardaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drogo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Drogo manages to stand up with Galehpardaz still on his back. Eventually Galehpardaz drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown but Galehpardaz shows good takedown defense.
Drogo shoots in looking for a takedown but Galehpardaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drogo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Galehpardaz fails with the takedown
and Drogo counters with a three punch combo that has Galehpardaz backing up. Galehpardaz nods at Drogo to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Drogo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galehpardaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drogo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Gino Galehpardaz has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galehpardaz.
A countering left hand to the body from Drogo misses.
Galehpardaz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Drogo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Drogo stalling the fight.
Galehpardaz looking for a takedown.
Drogo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Galehpardaz up against the cage.
Drogo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Drogo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galehpardaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drogo circles away.
Galehpardaz shoots in and drives through. Drogo sprawls well.#CL2#
Drogo moves into the clinch.
Galehpardaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drogo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galehpardaz being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Drogo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Galehpardaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drogo regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Galehpardaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galehpardaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drogo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Drogo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drogo wants to stand up but Galehpardaz is controlling him.
Galehpardaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Galehpardaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galehpardaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drogo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Galehpardaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Galehpardaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Galehpardaz stops Drogo from standing up.
Galehpardaz passes Drogo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drogo is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Galehpardaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drogo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Drogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Galehpardaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Galehpardaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galehpardaz.
Drogo feints the counter takedown.
Galehpardaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drogo tries to avoid it but Galehpardaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drogo to the ground. Drogo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galehpardaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Galehpardaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drogo shoots in for a double leg but Galehpardaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drogo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galehpardaz under the eye.
Galehpardaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Drogo has closed the distance and engaged Galehpardaz in a clinch.
Drogo prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galehpardaz as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Drogo moves into the clinch.
Galehpardaz letting Drogo take a breather here.
Drogo digs a right hand into Galehpardaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galehpardaz's gas tank. #T1#
Drogo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galehpardaz backwards.
Galehpardaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch.
Galehpardaz shoots for a takedown but Drogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Galehpardaz. No joy for Drogo on that attempt.
Joao Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drogo misses with a takedown attempt - Galehpardaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galehpardaz tries to counter with a takedown but Drogo is quick to defend against it.
Galehpardaz dives in and grabs Drogo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drogo pushes down on Galehpardaz's head and hops out.#CL2#
Drogo has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Galehpardaz as Drogo shoots in.
Galehpardaz fails with the takedown
and Drogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Galehpardaz leaves Drogo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galehpardaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galehpardaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Drogo darts in and clinches Galehpardaz up against the cage.
Galehpardaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drogo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Drogo manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galehpardaz goes for a double leg but Drogo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drogo continues to drive forward.
Galehpardaz looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drogo dives in and grabs Galehpardaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galehpardaz pushes down on Drogo's head and hops out.
Galehpardaz fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galehpardaz as he jumps to the side.
Drogo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galehpardaz.
Galehpardaz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Drogo to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Drogo looking to score a takedown here. Galehpardaz is defending well but Drogo drives through and ends up in Galehpardaz's guard.
Drogo won't allow Galehpardaz to sweep him here. #SU2#
Drogo gets to his feet - Galehpardaz follows without any prompting.
Gino Galehpardaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Drogo closes the distance and clinches.
Galehpardaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Drogo breaks from the clinch.
Drogo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Drogo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galehpardaz has his takedown stuffed
and Drogo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galehpardaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drogo tries to avoid it but Galehpardaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drogo to the ground. Drogo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drogo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Galehpardaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galehpardaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Drogo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Drogo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Drogo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galehpardaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drogo lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Drogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gino Galehpardaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galehpardaz as he avoids it easily.
Drogo fails with a takedown attempt.
Galehpardaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drogo defends well and Galehpardaz ends up having to push Drogo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Galehpardaz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Drogo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Drogo rushes Galehpardaz and presses him up against the cage.
Drogo leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Drogo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Drogo tries to sprawl out of it but Galehpardaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drogo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drogo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Galehpardaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galehpardaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drogo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Drogo goes for a double leg but Galehpardaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galehpardaz continues to drive forward.
Drogo fails with a takedown attempt.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galehpardaz as he jumps to the side.
Galehpardaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drogo's waist but Drogo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galehpardaz off to one side.
Galehpardaz shoots in for a takedown but Drogo shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Drogo with that takedown attempt.
Drogo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galehpardaz pinned against the cage. Galehpardaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galehpardaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drogo sprawls well. Drogo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galehpardaz gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Galehpardaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Galehpardaz with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Drogo closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drogo prevents the takedown attempt.
Drogo lands a body punch. #T3#
Galehpardaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galehpardaz can't get the takedown.
Drogo is pushing Galehpardaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Galehpardaz looking for a takedown.
Drogo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galehpardaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drogo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galehpardaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drogo. #CL2#
Drogo clinches up against the cage.
Joao Drogo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drogo prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Nice body punch from Drogo.
Drogo is working Galehpardaz over against the cage.#BC2#
Drogo breaks the clinch.
Drogo lands a jab-cross combination.
Galehpardaz fails with the takedown
letting Drogo counter with a right hand.
Galehpardaz leaves Drogo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galehpardaz shoots in and drives through. Drogo sprawls well.
Galehpardaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Joao Drogo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Drogo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gino Galehpardaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Drogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drogo fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Drogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drogo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Drogo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galehpardaz enables Acosta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galehpardaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Galehpardaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Acosta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Galehpardaz.
Galehpardaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acosta wants to control but Galehpardaz is keeping him busy.
Galehpardaz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galehpardaz.#SUB#
Galehpardaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acosta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Galehpardaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Galehpardaz working for a triangle but Acosta defends it easily.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acosta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Galehpardaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Acosta escapes and throws Galehpardaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Acosta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galehpardaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Galehpardaz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Galehpardaz wants to control but Acosta postures up.
Galehpardaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acosta off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Galehpardaz seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Acosta's chin but Acosta turns very nicely into Galehpardaz's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Acosta.
Acosta connects with a couple of short punches.
Acosta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galehpardaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Galehpardaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acosta defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galehpardaz looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for a guillotine here but Acosta defends easily.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz pushes a forearm under Acosta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Acosta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gino Galehpardaz!
After winning the bout, Gino Galehpardaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yo.
And Galehpardaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Yo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yo misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Galehpardaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yo's guard.
Galehpardaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Galehpardaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Galehpardaz drops back looking for a leg! Yo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yo manages to kick Galehpardaz off! Galehpardaz jumps back into Yo's guard. #SUB2#
Galehpardaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galehpardaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galehpardaz is pushing down on Yo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yo is fighting to maintain full guard but Galehpardaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Galehpardaz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Galehpardaz has cracked it and Yo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Galehpardaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gino Galehpardaz!
Our winner, Gino Galehpardaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. One sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
One is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez working One over with strikes. #SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rodriguez there. #SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with One. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Rodriguez content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
One actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez stalling. #SUB#
One actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
One looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but One is controlling the position.
Rodriguez controlling the pace.
One is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
One looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks One with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
One gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
One has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up. #SUB#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
One is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rodriguez has his hands clasped together but One extends and breaks Rodriguez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by One.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Test One! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Cruz.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Cruz scores with the left hand. One knows he should have avoided that one.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
One shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruz.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as One shoots in.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Test One has been cut.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
One takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
One shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
One tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! One had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between One's hands.
A punch lands to the side of One 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of One's head.#ROC2#One is rocked!
One misses with a takedown
and Cruz scores with a counter punch that sends One to the canvas! Cruz smells blood - he's punishing One with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! One has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santa Cruz! |
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