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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamazaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rice tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Yamazaki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rice! Yamazaki lets Rice back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rice is rocked!
Rice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Rice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rice seems to have got his legs back now.
Rice walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Yamazaki swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenji Yamazaki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rice clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Rice breaks the clinch.
Rice looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
No luck for Rice with that takedown attempt.
Michaels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rice manages to circle out of the way.
Rice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rice but Rice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rice as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rice can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michaels tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rice's legs. #SUB#
Michaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rice looks to move to half guard but instead Michaels has passed into mount! Damn!
Michaels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rice working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Rice is bucking up trying to escape but Michaels cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rice wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels looking to control but Rice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Michaels wants to finish this one by submission but Rice is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Michaels.
Michaels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rice is looking to escape.
Rice takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rice flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rice is bucking up trying to escape but Michaels cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Michaels breaks from Rice's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rice is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Michaels locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rice is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Michaels! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rice.
Rice lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sokk stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Sokk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokk stuffs the takedown.
Sokk lands a nice shot to the body.
Rice lands with a nice body kick.
Sokk misses the shot to the body.
Sokk sets himself, and Rice steps forward looking for the clinch! Sokk avoids it this time.
Rice blocks a jab.
Sokk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rice on the side of the head.
Sokk misses with a right hand
and Rice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sokk throws a lazy right hand but Rice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Urjo Sokk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.#CL2#
Sokk gets tackled into the cage by Rice. Rice maintains the clinch.
Sokk looking to stall.
Sokk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokk lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Sokk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokk working aggressively here.
Rice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rice avoiding damage as Sokk throws knees to the body.
Rice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Sokk on the inside.
Sokk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rice.
Sokk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sokk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sokk after a bit of a struggle.
Sokk misses with the head strike.
Rice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sokk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rice avoiding damage.
Rice controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Sokk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sokk is trying to stall.
Sokk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Rice breaks the clinch.
Sokk misses the jab.
Rice moves away from the strike by Sokk.
Rice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Sokk misses.
Rice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Sokk misses its intended target.
Sokk misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Rice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sokk working aggressively here.
Sokk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rice.
Rice blocking some punches.
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!
Sokk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rice blocks an uppercut.
Rice tries to score a body lock takedown but Sokk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Rice manages to break the clinch.
Sokk scores with a sloppy right hand. Rice should have avoided that one.
Sokk stuffs the takedown.
Rice looks winded!
Rice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sokk lands with a straight right. Rice didn't see that one coming.
Rice moves away from the strike by Sokk.
Sokk scores with a nice strike.
Sokk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rice.
Sokk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rice has a takedown stuffed.
Sokk throws a jab when Rice was well out of range.
Rice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokk.
Rice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokk.#T4#
Sokk with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rice swings for the body but Sokk moves out of range.
Sokk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sokk throws a good cross that connects.
Sokk thuds a left hand into Rice's body.
Rice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokk.
Sokk misses with a straight left.
Sokk throws a looping overhand right but Rice ducks down to avoid it.
Sokk tests Rice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sokk tries to clinch but Rice is having none of it.
Sokk fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Sokk misses.
Sokk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Urjo Sokk 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#
Sokk throws out a powerful jab.
Fikayo Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokk misses the jab.
Sokk throws a jab when Rice was well out of range.
Sokk avoids a kick to the body.
Sokk throws a looping overhand right but Rice ducks down to avoid it.
Rice closes the distance and clinches up with Sokk, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes Sokk against the cage but Sokk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rice throws a sloppy head kick and Sokk moves out of range easily.
Sokk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urjo Sokk is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokk throws a shot from downtown. Rice moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sokk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokk thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokk misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sokk misses with a punch on the inside.
Rice is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokk.
Sokk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rice as Sokk tries to tie him up.
Sokk misses with the head strike.
Sokk misses with the head strike.
Sokk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sokk throws a head punch that misses.
Sokk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokk has a couple of punches blocked by Rice.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sokk swings wildly with an uppercut but Rice uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rice has clasped his hands together around Sokk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sokk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
What can Sokk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rice has the hooks in. Sokk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rice biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Rice has Sokk flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Rice is cranking Sokk's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sokk! He's tightened the choke and Sokk is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fikayo Rice! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Rice moves into the clinch successfully.
Connolly lands a nice uppercut.
Connolly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connolly pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Connolly moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connolly.
Rice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connolly smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Connolly rushes Rice and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rice breaks from the clinch.
Connolly connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connolly.#CL2#
Connolly clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Connolly being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Connolly.
Connolly lands a right hand.
Connolly leaning his opponent against the cage.#KD2#
Connolly drops Rice onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rice is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Rice is rocked!
Connolly unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rice! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Connolly is unloading with more strikes now! Rice drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Connolly! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nikolic swivels and escapes.
Nikolic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Rice moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nikolic. No joy for Rice on that attempt.
Nikolic throws a nice looking combination but Rice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikolic wants to clinch.
Nikolic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolic tries to clinch but Rice is having none of it. #TD2#
Nikolic gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nikolic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rice, who protects the arm well.
Rice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Nikolic prevents Rice from improving his position.#ES#
Rice has one foot on Nikolic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nikolic lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rice.
Nikolic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rice counters with a head kick. That will keep Nikolic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rice misses with a takedown attempt - Nikolic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolic! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fikayo Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolic shoots in and drives through. Rice sprawls well.
Nikolic looks winded!#CL#
Rice clinches with his opponent.
Nikolic is trying to break the clinch but Rice is controlling him.
Rice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nikolic is trying to break free.
Rice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Rice.
Rice has Nikolic pressed against the cage.
Rice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Rice gets control of Nikolic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rice holds on and takes a little breather.
Rice wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikolic distracts Rice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikolic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rice trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Rice wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Rice moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Nikolic lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Rice has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nikolic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nikolic has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rice.
Rice controls the position.#SUB#
Rice is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nikolic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Nikolic fending off the submission attempt from Rice. #T4##SUB#
Rice is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nikolic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nikolic for a finish.
Rice controlling well, preventing Nikolic from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fikayo Rice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Nikolic gets tackled into the cage by Rice. Rice maintains the clinch.
Nikolic is trying to push Rice away but Rice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nikolic walks away with a smile on his face. Rice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolic misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikolic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fikayo Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nikolic instigates a clinch.
Nikolic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolic closes the distance but Rice moves to the side
letting Rice counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Nikolic.
Nikolic with a hook.#T1#
Nikolic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fikayo Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolic misses with a head kick.
Nikolic is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rice.
Nikolic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Nikolic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rice is looking for a counter combo.
Rice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rice throws a sloppy head kick and Nikolic moves out of range easily.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nikolic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rice to the ground. Nikolic is now in Rice's guard.
Rice has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nikolic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Rice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nikolic walks away with a smile on his face. Rice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolic lands a body shot.
Nikolic misses with a few strikes there.
Nikolic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikolic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nikolic wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Nikolic.
Rice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikolic avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Rice tries to clinch but Nikolic is having none of it.
Nikolic unleashes a big counter combination but Rice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nikolic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rice circles away quickly and effectively.
Rice feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolic stuffs the takedown.
Rice tries for a takedown but Nikolic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rice goes for a double leg but Nikolic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nikolic continues to drive forward.
Nikolic lands a right hand.
Nikolic wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikolic lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Rice clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rice has closed the distance and engaged Nikolic in a clinch.
Rice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Nikolic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Rice breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolic misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Rice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikolic, pushing him back against the cage.
Nikolic stops a takedown attempt from Rice.
Rice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikolic smiles and moves away.
Nikolic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolic misses with a hook.
Nikolic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Rice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rice passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Nikolic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolic avoids the head kick by Rice.
Nikolic lands a two punch combo.
Rice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rice wants it to stay on the feet.
Rice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikolic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rice is out of range.
Aleksandar Nikolic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nikolic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolic. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolic scores with a three punch combo!
Rice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nikolic defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fikayo Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nikolic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikolic lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Nikolic gets tackled into the cage by Rice. Rice maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rice jumps guard and drags Nikolic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rice is trying to control the position but Nikolic postures up.
Rice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikolic lands a couple of elbows.
Nikolic throws an elbow that misses. Rice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolic's guard. Nice move by Rice!#REVR#
Rice showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Nikolic keeping full guard, as Rice tries to pass. #T3#
Rice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rice forces his way into half guard.
Rice blocks the strikes from Nikolic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Rice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rice fails with the takedown.
Rice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikolic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rice eats them both and turns towards Nikolic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Rice pushes Nikolic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice can't get the takedown.
Rice will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nikolic up against the cage.
Nikolic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Nikolic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikolic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Nikolic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rice has closed the distance and engaged Burrell in a clinch.
Burrell is looking for a takedown.
Rice pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rice takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Rice's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burrell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burrell shoots in but no luck this time.
Burrell misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doris Burrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rice pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rice moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Rice jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Rice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rice doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrell is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Rice has his feet on Burrell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Burrell gets the takedown into side control.
Rice bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Burrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rice as he jumps to the side.
Burrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rice connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Doris Burrell has been cut.
Rice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Rice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burrell. #TD2#
Rice fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burrell to the ground. Rice is now in Burrell's guard.
Burrell is breathing heavily.
Burrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rice controls the pace.
Rice advances position into side control!#SU2#
Rice decides to stand back up. Rice steps back and let's Burrell get back to his feet.
Rice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burrell tries to avoid it but Rice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burrell to the ground. Burrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body kick from Rice.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rice jumps into guard, dragging Burrell to the mat.
Rice controlling the position.#ES2#
Rice pushes Burrell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Rice moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fikayo Rice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doris Burrell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burrell's waist but Burrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rice off to one side.
Burrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rice's waist but Rice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrell off to one side.
Rice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Rice as Burrell shoots in.
Rice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rice gets a clinch.
Burrell is working for takedown but Rice is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doris Burrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rice stops a takedown attempt from Burrell.
Burrell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice is working for takedown but Burrell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rice is struggling to control the position.
Rice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rice lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Rice breaks the clinch.
Burrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burrell with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Rice counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Rice manages to pull guard.
Rice controlling the position.#ES2#
Rice is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Rice gets control of Burrell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Rice will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rice throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Rice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burrell looking to sit in guard and control but Rice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rice advances to half guard. #T3#
Rice sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Rice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rice passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burrell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rice on the ground.#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.
Rice controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Rice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Rice working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fikayo Rice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doris Burrell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rice moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Rice manages to break the clinch.
Rice darts in looking for a takedown but Burrell gets double underhooks and turns Rice into the cage.
Burrell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rice swats away the attempt to clinch by Burrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burrell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rice bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrell is defended easily by Rice.
Doris Burrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rice lands with a kick to the temple. Burrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Rice closes the distance and pushes Burrell back into the cage.#BC2#
Rice breaks from the clinch.
Burrell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Burrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Rice closes the distance and clinches.
Rice stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rice as Burrell tries to tie him up.
Rice leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Rice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Burrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rice pulls Burrell in to control the position.
Burrell trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Rice has his foot on Burrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrell works his way back into a safe position though.
Rice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Burrell working a defensive guard but Rice manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Rice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burrell, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rice tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rice has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Rice staying calm.
Rice advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fikayo Rice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rice 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fikayo Rice! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rice defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Rice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Rice rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Rice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rice lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Kam Shaw has been cut.#CL#
Rice moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Rice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Rice takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rice successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB#
Rice is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rice wants to sweep but no luck.
Rice keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Rice is retaining full guard.
Rice has a closed guard, preventing Shaw from standing up. #SUB#
Rice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rice lands with a kick to the temple. Shaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Rice has managed to clinch.
Rice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rice is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Rice blocks the low kick.#T3#
Shaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Fikayo Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kam Shaw.
Rice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Rice persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rice swivels and escapes.#CL#
Rice rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Rice lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rice's face.
Rice is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Rice controls his hands.
Rice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
#T4#
Shaw tries to work over Rice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rice.
Rice is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rice to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fikayo Rice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kam Shaw's cut.
That's time! Rice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rice checks it well.
Rice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Shaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but Rice pushes him off.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Shaw throws a jab when Rice was well out of range.#CL2#
Shaw clinches with his opponent.
Shaw has Rice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rice smiles and moves away.
Fikayo Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kam Shaw.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL#
Rice closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rice manages to break the clinch.
Shaw tries to clinch but Rice is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from Rice.
Rice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Rice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rice is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Rice circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rice was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Fikayo Rice is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Shaw. #T2#
Rice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rice or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
Rice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Rice counters with a two punch combo.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Rice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Rice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Rice rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Rice tries to pull guard but Shaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Rice drops back down to his feet.
Rice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rice pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rice as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Rice clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Rice holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rice after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Rice decides to pull guard.
Shaw won't allow Rice to sweep him here.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rice wants to control but Shaw postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw tries to move to mount but Rice blocks the move with his legs.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fikayo Rice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kam Shaw's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Rice.
Shaw looking to stall.
Shaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rice.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rice decides to pull guard.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rice trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaw trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom.
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fikayo Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Rice sprawls well.
Rice avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Rice.#T3#
Shaw tries to clinch but Rice moves away
and Rice counters with a series of strikes. Shaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Rice.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Rice.
Shaw keeps Rice at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
A head kick by Shaw misses
and Rice counters with a series of strikes. Shaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and Rice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rice shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rice stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rice drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
Shaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Rice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Rice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rice has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Kam Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fikayo Rice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rice is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fikayo Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rice 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fikayo Rice! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Rice ducks under a wild hook from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Rice has his takedown stuffed
and Hillbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hillbrook throws a right and a left that Rice avoids nicely.
Rice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Rice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hillbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice takes one on the button.
Rice throws a head kick that half lands.
Hillbrook stuffs the takedown.
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Rice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Rice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hillbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Rice looks winded!
Rice shoots and misses
letting Hillbrook counter with a right hand.
Hillbrook looks to land a left hand but Rice moved out of range nicely.
Rice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hillbrook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hillbrook throws a shot to the body.
Hillbrook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rice in his tracks.
Hillbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hillbrook misses the target.
Hillbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Rice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hillbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Rice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rice throws a head kick that misses.
Hillbrook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rice wants to clinch up but Hillbrook keeps it at a distance.
Hillbrook is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Rice wants to counter with a clinch but Hillbrook pushes him away.
Hillbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hillbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hillbrook as he jumps to the side.
Hillbrook throws a right hand that Rice ducks under and follows up with a left that Rice also avoids with ease.
Hillbrook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Hillbrook loads up on a big right hand but Rice slips the punch.#T3#
Hillbrook misses the jab.
Hillbrook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hillbrook looks to land a combination but Rice avoids it well.
Rice with the counter takedown but Hillbrook avoids it easily.
Hillbrook looks to land a right hand but Rice moved out of range.
Rice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hillbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Rice's head.
Hillbrook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hillbrook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Rice is rocked!
Hillbrook misses the jab.
Rice feints the counter takedown.
Maxwell Hillbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hillbrook throws a shot from downtown. Rice moves away and avoids it.
Hillbrook misses with a few strikes there.
Hillbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hillbrook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Hillbrook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rice.
A right-left combo lands from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook fails to land with a series of punches.
Rice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rice's head.
Hillbrook lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hillbrook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hillbrook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rice.
Rice throws a right and a left that Hillbrook avoids nicely.
Hillbrook lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hillbrook throws a series of punches but Rice avoids them all with ease.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Hillbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hillbrook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rice in his tracks.
Rice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hillbrook lands the left hand.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Hillbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hillbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Maxwell Hillbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillbrook misses with a wild body shot.
Rice wants to counter with a clinch but Hillbrook pushes him away.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillbrook scores with a shot to the body.
Rice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Rice thinks about the counter body kick.
Rice slips a jab from Hillbrook.
Rice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hillbrook throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Rice moves away from the strike by Hillbrook.
Rice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hillbrook circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Hillbrook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillbrook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Hillbrook.
Nice takedown defense from Hillbrook. No joy for Rice on that attempt.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Hillbrook throws a series of punches but Rice moves out of range.
Hillbrook misses with a straight left.
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hillbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Hillbrook throws a body punch but Rice moves out of range.
Hillbrook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hillbrook.#T3#
Hillbrook moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hillbrook throws out a loose jab but Rice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rice throws out a counter right but Hillbrook avoids it with no problem.
Rice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rice shoots and misses
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rice might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hillbrook has got the better of the exchanges.
Hillbrook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rice.
Donk. Hillbrook catches Rice right on the button with a cross.
Hillbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rice counters with a two punch combo.
Rice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillbrook misses the shot to the body.
Fikayo Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Hillbrook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rice doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Hillbrook misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hillbrook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Rice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hillbrook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rice is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hillbrook is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rice.
Rice slips a jab and a cross from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
Hillbrook lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hillbrook looks to land a left hand but Rice moved out of range nicely.
Hillbrook misses with a right hand
and Rice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hillbrook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rice. Rice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rice looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hillbrook misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Rice wants to clinch.
Hillbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice moves to clinch but Hillbrook breaks away
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Hillbrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Hillbrook.
Hillbrook misses with a body shot.
Hillbrook lands a lovely overhand right.
Hillbrook cracks Rice with a good jab.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hillbrook throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hillbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Rice counters with a left and a right that stings Hillbrook.
A head kick misses from Rice.
A big left from Hillbrook misses.
Rice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Rice throws a head kick but Hillbrook moves out of range.
Rice ducks under a wild hook from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Hillbrook misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillbrook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hillbrook leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hillbrook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook thuds his right hand into Rice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hillbrook dips to his left and cracks Rice with an uppercut!
Hillbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rice can do to turn this around?
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.
Rice shoots in but no luck this time.
Hillbrook throwing a counter right hand but Rice manages to avoid it.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
A slow jab from Hillbrook misses its intended target.
Rice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rice shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hillbrook to score with a decent uppercut.
Hillbrook lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rice is still on wobbly legs! Can Hillbrook finish him?
Rice slips a straight right by Hillbrook.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Rice throws a counter combo.#T4#
Hillbrook dips to his left and cracks Rice with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
As Hillbrook backs off Rice throws a huge counter combo but Hillbrook manages to avoid it all.
Hillbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Hillbrook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hillbrook throws a good cross that connects.
Hillbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rice.
A big right from Hillbrook misses.
Fikayo Rice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rice seems to have recovered his senses.
Rice is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Hillbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hillbrook 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Hillbrook! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rice gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rice pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Rice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hillbrook defends it easily.
Hillbrook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hillbrook postures up.
Hillbrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Rice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hillbrook is aware though and is defending well.
Hillbrook is looking to stand up but Rice won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillbrook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rice needs to keep his hands up - Hillbrook had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Hillbrook blocks a low kick nicely.
Rice shoots in for a double leg but Hillbrook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hillbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hillbrook jabs Rice right on the nose. Rice blinks but takes it well.
Rice misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Rice with that takedown attempt.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Rice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rice tries to clinch there but Hillbrook circles away.
Hillbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Rice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hillbrook misses with an uppercut. Rice saw that one coming.#T2#
Rice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hillbrook defends well and Rice ends up having to push Hillbrook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rice looks winded!
Hillbrook lands a nice shot that snaps Rice's head back.
Hillbrook misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Hillbrook coming out on top.
Hillbrook throws a hook to the side of Rice's head but Rice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hillbrook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice ducks right into an uppercut from Hillbrook.
Rice has his takedown stuffed
and Hillbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hillbrook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hillbrook throws a series of punches but Rice moves out of range.
Rice slips under a jab.
Rice takes one to the side of the head.
Hillbrook misses with a looping left.
Rice wants to counter the offense by Hillbrook and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Hillbrook lands a jab to the head.
Hillbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hillbrook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hillbrook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rice closes the distance and clinches up with Hillbrook, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes Hillbrook against the cage but Hillbrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Hillbrook works over Rice's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Rice clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hillbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hillbrook takes a swing at Rice's ribcage but misses.
Hillbrook misses with a hook. Rice ducked under it nicely.
Hillbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rice's head.#T4#
Rice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hillbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillbrook lands a jab.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Rice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hillbrook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Hillbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rice.
Hillbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hillbrook missing with a left hand there. Rice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rice wants to counter with a clinch but Hillbrook pushes him away.
Rice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hillbrook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rice somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hillbrook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hillbrook leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hillbrook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rice tries to clinch there but Hillbrook circles away.
Hillbrook went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch lands to the side of Rice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hillbrook as he avoids it easily.
Rice wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Hillbrook - just one landing. #T1#
Rice throws a body punch but Hillbrook moves out of range.
Hillbrook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rice. Rice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rice darts in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook gets double underhooks and turns Rice into the cage.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Rice defending well as Hillbrook loads up on a big left hand.
Hillbrook misses with a looping left.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
Hillbrook leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maxwell Hillbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hillbrook swinging wildly here.
#T2#
A jab from Hillbrook misses.
Rice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hillbrook counters with a one-two to the body.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Hillbrook looks to land a left hand but Rice moved out of range nicely.
Rice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hillbrook counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hillbrook slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Rice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rice slips under a jab.
Fikayo Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hillbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hillbrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rice staying out of range there.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Hillbrook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hillbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rice wants to clinch
and Hillbrook counters with a stiff right hand.
Hillbrook throws out a powerful jab.
Hillbrook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maxwell Hillbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Rice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Hillbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hillbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rice can do to turn this around?
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
As Hillbrook backs off Rice throws a huge counter combo but Hillbrook manages to avoid it all.
Rice shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hillbrook misses with a hook. Rice ducked under it nicely.
Rice checks a low kick from Hillbrook.
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hillbrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
Rice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hillbrook takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that second round.
That's time! Hillbrook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hillbrook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hillbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Hillbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rice is looking for the big counter here.
Rice closes the distance and clinches up with Hillbrook, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes Hillbrook against the cage but Hillbrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hillbrook cracks Rice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hillbrook throws a jab when Rice was well out of range.
Rice needs to keep his hands up - Hillbrook had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillbrook keeps the fight on the outside.
Hillbrook looks to land a combination but Rice avoids it well.
Rice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rice shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Rice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hillbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rice.
Hillbrook loads up on a big right hand but Rice slips the punch.
Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Rice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hillbrook swats away the attempt to clinch by Rice.
An attempted straight right counter from Hillbrook misses the target.
Rice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hillbrook swivels and escapes.
Rice slips a jab from Hillbrook.
Rice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Hillbrook misses the target.
Hillbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Hillbrook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hillbrook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hillbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hillbrook throws out a loose jab but Rice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hillbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rice tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Rice scores with a nice body kick.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rice is defended easily by Hillbrook.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Hillbrook throws a big shot that misses.
Rice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hillbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Rice's head.
Rice darts in trying to clinch
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Rice ducks under a wild hook from Hillbrook.
Rice wants to counter the offense by Hillbrook and move into the clinch position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hillbrook, as that shot connected.
Rice dodges the punch combination from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook throws a lazy right hand but Rice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Hillbrook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hillbrook checks it well.
Hillbrook stuffs the takedown attempt from Rice. Rice gets slowly back to his feet.
Hillbrook is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Hillbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hillbrook, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Hillbrook! |
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