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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Archer looks winded!
Volkov throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov digs a good hook to Archer's body.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Volkov drops Archer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Archer looks back up at him and smiles so Volkov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Archer is rocked!
Volkov stuns Archer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Archer out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ratibor Volkov!
After winning the bout, Ratibor Volkov 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: Aug 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Oper rushes Archer and presses him up against the cage.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper.
Oper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oper landing knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Archer looks winded!
Archer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Oper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body.
Oper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Oper working Archer over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Oper landing knees to the body.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Oper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Oper gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body.
Oper stops a takedown attempt from Archer.
#T3#
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Oper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.#T4#
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer is trying to push Oper away but Oper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer tries to pull guard but Oper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fish Oper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Oper rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Archer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Oper.
#T1#
Oper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oper gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
Fish Oper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
#T2#
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Oper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer tries to pull guard but Oper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper working Archer over with knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Oper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Archer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper.
Archer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fish Oper dominated that second round.
That's time! Oper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Archer.#CL#
Oper darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper.
#T1#
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Archer is working for takedown but Oper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer wants to stall.
#T2#
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Archer tries to stall but Oper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Archer tries to pull guard but Oper holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Archer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Archer has had enough of the clinch but Oper keeps him there for the moment.
Archer tries for a takedown but Oper manages to get underhooks.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Oper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer tries for a takedown but Oper manages to get underhooks.
Archer wants a takedown.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Archer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oper throws Archer to one side and escapes!
Rocco Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish Oper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fish Oper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oper back to the cage. Archer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish Oper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oper, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fish Oper! |
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Event:
HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Archer tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer looks to clinch #TD#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Archer won't be happy with that.
Archer sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodgers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Rodgers gets the takedown into side control.
Archer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Rodgers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Archer misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rodgers moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rodgers successfully pulls guard.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Rodgers wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Archer trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodgers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers tries to stand and escape but Archer actually recovers to full guard.
Archer is striking off his back. Rodgers thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Archer is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Rodgers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rodgers seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodgers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodgers's back!#SUB2#
Archer looking for the RNC.
Archer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rodgers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Rodgers.
Rodgers postures up.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Archer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers fails with the takedown
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Archer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Rodgers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodgers tries to get out of the position.
Archer is fighting to break Rodgers's control of his arms but Rodgers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Archer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodgers leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Archer tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ralph Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rodgers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure.
Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ralph Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Archer misses with the combination.
#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Rodgers shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rodgers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #SU#
Rodgers decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Rodgers clinches with his opponent.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers wants a takedown.
Archer jumps guard but Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Rodgers wants the takedown. Archer is fighting it off but Rodgers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Archer's guard against the cage.
Archer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Archer 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rodgers pulls Archer into guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodgers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocco Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU2#
Archer stands up and waves to Rodgers to follow him.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Archer. Archer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rodgers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Archer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into 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!
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Archer up against the cage.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodgers has Archer pushed against the cage.#BC#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Rodgers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodgers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Rodgers.
Archer is working for takedown but Rodgers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.#BC#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Rocco Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.
Archer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodgers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Archer 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Archer! |
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Event:
HFA 6
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Archer's hands, connecting with Archer's forehead.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mason stalling.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Archer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer trying to control but Mason postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mason prevents Archer from improving his position.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Mason.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Mason 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.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mason gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Mason tries to stand but Archer is controlling from the bottom.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
It looks like Mason is going to stand back up.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason is continuing to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU2#
Mason stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenny Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Archer prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mason wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Archer in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Archer tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Mason gets control of Archer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Mason manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Mason gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Archer is looking to get back to is feet but Mason passes into side control.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason controlling from side mount.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Mason landing strikes.
Mason is staying tight to Archer's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Mason has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mason pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Mason working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Archer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mason off and cradles Archer's limp body as Mason celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kenny Mason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Estrada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archer defends it nicely.#TD2#
Archer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Estrada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Archer is in Estrada's guard.
Estrada working a defensive guard here.
Estrada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer pushing down on Estrada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Estrada is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Estrada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Estrada tries to get out of the position.
Archer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Archer is trying to control. Estrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Archer is working for a kimura but Estrada is defending it quite comfortably.
Estrada wants to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estrada keeps working.
Estrada wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Estrada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!#T2##SUB#
Estrada working for a choke but Archer is defending well.
Estrada gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
Estrada has Archer flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Estrada struggling to keep hold of the position.
Estrada lands with a hammerfist to the side of Archer's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Archer is taking damage to the body and head.
Can Archer hold on?! Estrada is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Estrada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Archer looks winded!
Estrada working Archer over with strikes.
Estrada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Estrada is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Estrada won't allow Archer to get back to his feet.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Estrada is one step ahead there. #T4#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estrada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer has momentary wrist control but Estrada slips an elbow through the middle.
Estrada trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Estrada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estrada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Estrada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Estrada wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Estrada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Estrada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Estrada getting side control.
Estrada working the head and body with strikes.
Estrada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Estrada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Estrada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Estrada is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pepe Estrada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Estrada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Archer wants to get back to his feet.
Archer taking some punishment here, with Estrada in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Estrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Estrada. #SUB#
Estrada is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Estrada to get the leverage.
Estrada trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Estrada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Estrada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Estrada wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Estrada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Estrada is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estrada lands strikes from half guard.
Estrada wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Estrada.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Estrada connects with a nice short shot to Archer's temple.
Estrada is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Estrada. #SUB#
Estrada is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Estrada in particular looking to stall.
Estrada slips a nice elbow through Archer's hands, connecting with Archer's forehead.#T4#
Estrada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Estrada prevents Archer from standing back up.
Estrada is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Estrada lands strikes from half guard.
Estrada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Estrada is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Estrada seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Estrada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archer defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Estrada dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Estrada instigates a clinch.
Estrada has Archer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Archer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Estrada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Estrada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Estrada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Archer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Archer pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Archer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Estrada to the ground. Archer is now in Estrada's guard.#T1##SUB#
Estrada working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Estrada's guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Estrada is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Archer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Estrada trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
#T2#
Estrada is trying to get back to full guard.
Estrada tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Estrada tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer looking to control but Estrada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Estrada tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T3#
Estrada working to try and regain half guard.
Archer looking to finish with strikes here!
Estrada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Archer working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Estrada turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Archer off and cradles Estrada's limp body as Archer celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rocco Archer! |
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