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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1# Cruz scores with a nice strike. Dugout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Dugout's shoulder, as Dugout tries to avoid the shot. A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Cruz. Dugout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cruz lands with a shot to the body. Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dugout. Dugout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Dugout.
Dugout takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dugout misses with a body shot.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Dugout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dugout avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dugout is just out of range. Dugout stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.#T1# Cruz misses the jab. Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grapple in the buildup to the fight. Dugout on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A jab from Cruz misses. Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cruz missing with a left hand there. Dugout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dugout ducks under a wild hook from Cruz. Dugout looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dugout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cruz 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.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dugout swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target. A low kick from Cruz is predictable there and Dugout counters with a one-two to the body. Cruz slips under a jab from Dugout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dugout tries to land a front kick but Cruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dugout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dugout moves out of range and avoids them all easily. As Cruz backs off Dugout throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.#T2# Nice defenses there by Dugout. Dugout throws a body shot but no joy. Cruz looks to land a combination but Dugout avoids it well. Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. As Cruz backs off Dugout throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all. Dugout takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses. Dugout fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dugout flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away. Dugout showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Dugout swinging wildly here.
Dugout just misses with a punch to the body.
Dugout throws a body shot but no joy. Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dugout goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dugout ducks under a wild hook from Cruz. Dugout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3# Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Dugout ducks down to avoid it. Dugout shapes to counter with a head kick. Dugout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dugout ducks under a wild hook from Cruz. Dugout misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body. Cruz misses with a body kick. Dugout throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Dugout lands a two punch combo.
Dugout ducks under a wild hook from Cruz. Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dugout throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dugout shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4# Cruz throws a series of punches but Dugout avoids them all with ease. Left hook, right uppercut from Dugout. #CUT2#It looks like Santa Cruz has been cut. Dugout is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dugout misses with a series of wild punches.
Dugout misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Dugout ducks under a wild hook from Cruz. Dugout slips under a jab from Cruz. Cruz lands with a straight right. Dugout didn't see that one coming. Cruz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dugout takes a step back to recover. Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dugout counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dugout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cruz throws a hook but Dugout blocks it. Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Cruz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Santa Cruz's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A left lands for Cruz. Dugout throws a body shot but no joy. Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dugout can do to turn this around? Cruz jabs Dugout right on the nose. Dugout blinks but takes it well. Good exchange - Dugout coming out on top. Dugout throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cruz misses with a hook. Dugout ducked under it nicely. Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rufus Dugout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dugout on the side of the head. Dugout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dugout might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cruz has got the better of the exchanges. Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Dugout avoids it. Cruz looks to land a left hand but Dugout moved out of range nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dugout throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. Dugout moves out of range of the strikes. A nice side step and Dugout releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1# Dugout moves out of range of the strikes. Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dugout backs up against the cage.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dugout lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cruz looks to throw the jab but Dugout is out of range. Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Dugout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz. Nice defenses there by Dugout. Cruz digs a good body shot into Dugout's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dugout throws out the jab. Dugout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz. Dugout slips a jab from Cruz. Dugout throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dugout has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dugout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away. Dugout throws a head kick that misses. Cruz looks to land a left hand but Dugout moved out of range nicely.#T2# Dugout slips a jab from Cruz. Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dugout on the side of the head. Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Dugout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Dugout seems unphased.
Dugout is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout. Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dugout's hands. Cruz scores with a jab to the body. Dugout throws a combination that misses and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dugout thinking. Cruz dips to his left and cracks Dugout with an uppercut! Dugout blocks a jab. Dugout jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well. Dugout drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dugout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick. Cruz misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Dugout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A punch combination from Dugout misses. Santa Cruz is winning the standup battle so far. Dugout throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cruz connects with a right hand. Dugout shakes it off. Cruz missing with a left hand there. Dugout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dugout lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss! Dugout swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dugout misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Dugout looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely. Cruz lands with a nice body punch. Dugout misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Dugout manages to avoid it. Dugout takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dugout counters with a three punch combo that has Cruz backing up. Cruz nods at Dugout to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Nice defenses there by Dugout. Cruz looks to throw the jab but Dugout is out of range. Cruz misses with a body shot.
Dugout pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz back to the cage. Dugout follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dugout stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dugout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Despite the aggression on Dugout's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Cruz avoids the head kick by Dugout.
Dugout throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cruz moves out of range as Dugout strikes. Dugout misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss. It seemed like Dugout was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dugout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Cruz dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Santa Cruz's cut. That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Cruz lands with a nice body punch. Cruz looks to land a left hand but Dugout moved out of range nicely. Dugout misses with a double jab.
Dugout throws a half hearted mid kick. Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dugout.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dugout takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Cruz dips to his left and cracks Dugout with an uppercut! Cruz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz moves out of range of the body kick. Dugout throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. Sloppy strikes from Dugout. Those never looked like landing. Dugout moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Dugout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz clobbers Dugout with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cruz throws the left hand but Dugout avoids the punch easily. Dugout tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dugout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dugout throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dugout throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dugout moves out of range of the strikes. Dugout throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem. Dugout's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dugout scrambles back to his feet. Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dugout momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dugout moves out of range as Cruz strikes. Cruz cracks Dugout with a right hand to the side of the head. Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dugout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dugout slips under a jab from Cruz. A head kick misses from Dugout. Dugout fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz punishes Dugout's body with a nice straight punch. Dugout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dugout ducks under a wild hook from Cruz. Dugout throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease. Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dugout blocks a jab. Cruz takes one to the chin there.#T3# Dugout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dugout throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it. Cruz cracks a nice hook into Dugout's ribs. Dugout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dugout throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily. Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Dugout tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way. Dugout uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz. Cruz looks to land a combination but Dugout avoids it well. Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Dugout takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dugout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dugout. Cruz is looking to counter punch.#T4# Cruz jabs at Dugout's body. Cruz lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Dugout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dugout. Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dugout moves away. Dugout blocks a jab. Dugout is looking for the big counter here. Cruz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Dugout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz. Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dugout back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Dugout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it. Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Dugout's belly button to the back. Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dugout moves away. Dugout only half commits to the counter leg kick. Cruz takes a swing at Dugout's ribcage but misses. Rufus Dugout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dugouts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cruz throws a right and a left that Dugout avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Santa Cruz showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cruz 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santa Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1# Peterson moves away from the strike by Dugout. Peterson lands a two punch combo.
Dugout misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dugout.
Peterson lands an overhand right. Dugout misses with a wild body shot. Dugout throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely. Peterson lands a high kick!
Peterson misses the jab. Dugout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dugout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson. Nice shot by Peterson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dugout takes one to the chin there. A head kick misses from Peterson. #CL# Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson lands an elbow inside that Dugout shrugs off. Dugout is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A short left from Peterson. #T1# Dugout is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dugout trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dugout into the cage. Dugout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dugout backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head. Peterson lands an elbow just above Dugout 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Rufus Dugout has been cut. Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dugout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dugout misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dugout takes a shot to the head. Peterson lands a nice elbow. #T2# Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dugout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Peterson digs a right hand underneath Dugout's ribcage. Dugout let out a lung full of air as it connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Peterson pushes Dugout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Dugout in his tracks for a moment. Dugout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dugout stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position. Dugout looking to stall.
Peterson lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Dugout is rocked! Peterson lands with a light punch inside. Dugout is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him? Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dugout backwards. Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Peterson gets through Dugout's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dugout seems to have recovered his senses. Peterson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dugout looks winded!#T3# Peterson pushes Dugout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Dugout is blocking nicely.
Dugout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dugout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dugout has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Peterson. A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
Peterson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dugout - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Peterson, and another! Dugout is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Phoenix Peterson! In his post fight interview, Phoenix Peterson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
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Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1# Dugout pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Legend Jr back to the cage. Dugout follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Sigandi Legend Jr has been cut. Legend Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legend Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Legend Jr is rocked! Legend Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Legend Jr fails with the takedown and Dugout counters with a crisp right that sends Legend Jr to the canvas! Dugout follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Dugout! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2024 |
#R1# Dugout throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dugout looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well. Dugout misses with a hook
#TD2# and Benedetti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benedetti. #SUB2# Benedetti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dugout looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dugout looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dugout! #REVR# Benedetti can't do much from the bottom here. Benedetti manages to get back to half guard. Benedetti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Benedetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Benedetti is concentrating on defense, preventing Dugout from advancing position. Benedetti is not content to let Dugout control the position. Benedetti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Benedetti is controlling Dugout's posture. Dugout throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benedetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dugout looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#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. Dugout wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dugout looking to sit in guard and control but Benedetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Benedetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dugout is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benedetti throwing strikes but missing. Benedetti controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB# Benedetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dugout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benedetti has managed to get both his arms back between Dugout's legs - danger averted. Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Dugout is retaining full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Benedetti pushing down on Dugout's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Benedetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU2# Benedetti decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Dugout lands a jab to the head.
Dugout misses the body punch and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dugout throws a right and a left that both miss. Benedetti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dugout.#T4# A punch combination from Dugout misses. Dugout throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Benedetti counters with a 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! You can see the frustration on Dugout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. A lull in the action here. Benedetti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Dugout managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Benedetti will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2# Benedetti has managed to clinch.
Benedetti tries for a takedown but Dugout manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Benedetti looking to score a takedown here. Dugout is defending well but Benedetti drives through and ends up in Dugout's guard. Dugout looking for a sweep. Not yet Dugout, not yet. #SUB# Dugout looking for a guillotine here but Benedetti defends easily.
#SUB# Dugout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benedetti wants to pass the guard but Dugout is keeping the position.#T1# Benedetti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Dugout working for a triangle but Benedetti defends it easily.
Benedetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Benedetti postures up.
#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.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Benedetti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benedetti controls the position from side control. More stalling from Benedetti. Benedetti working the ground and pound but Dugout is defending the strikes. #T3# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Dugout looking for a sweep but Benedetti has passed into full mount! Oh no! Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dugout working to try and regain half guard.
Benedetti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Dugout is working to get back to half guard.
#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. Dugout tries to control the position but Benedetti now has his back.
Dugout is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Benedetti punches the canvas rather than the man. Dugout is really stuck here.
Benedetti misses with an elbow to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Benedetti keeps control of the position easily here as Dugout tries to buck him off.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Dugout looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range. Benedetti wants to counter with a clinch but Dugout pushes him away. Benedetti walks into a left hand. #TD2# Benedetti shoots in and gets a takedown into Dugout's guard. Dugout is trying to keep Benedetti in close.
#SUB# Dugout has an active guard here but Benedetti has managed to pass into half guard.
Benedetti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Dugout avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benedetti. Benedetti is pressing down on Dugout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dugout is holding on for now. Dugout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Benedetti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Benedetti with more of the same as he continues to hold on. Benedetti is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Dugout swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti goes for a double leg but Dugout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dugout continues to drive forward. Dugout fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Benedetti takes the fight into the clinch. Benedetti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2# Benedetti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dugout works his way to full guard. Good work. Dugout trying to control the position.
Benedetti sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Benedetti looking to pass the guard. Benedetti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Dugout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedetti defends well.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dugout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benedetti circles away quickly and effectively. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Benedetti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benedetti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Dugout tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Benedetti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti! |
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Event:
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Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1# Magomedsharipov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dugout circles away.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedsharipov. #SUB2# Magomedsharipov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dugout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Dugout definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Magomedsharipov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2# Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Magomedsharipov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dugout! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dugout tries to reverse the position but Magomedsharipov maintains control. Dugout is working hard here to advance position. Magomedsharipov controlling from mount. #T1# Dugout is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedsharipov landing strikes, looking to finish! Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound effectively.
Dugout tries to lock up and control but Magomedsharipov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Magomedsharipov landing strikes from the mount. Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Magomedsharipov working for a guillotine from mount but Dugout is in no mood to give up. #SUB2# Magomedsharipov has hold of Dugout's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dugout manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Magomedsharipov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2# Magomedsharipov content just to control the position here. Magomedsharipov raining down hammerfists from mount. Magomedsharipov breaks from Dugout's wrist control and lands an elbow. Magomedsharipov looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dugout is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedsharipov controlling from mount. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Magomedsharipov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Magomedsharipov landing strikes, looking to finish! Dugout wants to hold on but Magomedsharipov pushes him away. Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Magomedsharipov controlling his opponent. #T3# Magomedsharipov lands a big elbow. Dugout wants to control but Magomedsharipov is having none of it. Dugout takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Dugout working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedsharipov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2# Magomedsharipov wants to finish this one by submission but Dugout is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedsharipov. Magomedsharipov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. It looks like Magomedsharipov 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.#T4# Dugout keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedsharipov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dugout is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dugout slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Magomedsharipov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedsharipov slows the pace down in half guard. Dugout trying to control here.
Magomedsharipov blocks the strikes from Dugout.
Magomedsharipov working Dugout over with strikes. Dugout has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedsharipov is working away from the top position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Nice takedown defense from Dugout. No joy for Magomedsharipov on that attempt. Dugout ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2# Magomedsharipov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Magomedsharipov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Magomedsharipov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dugout looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedsharipov is one step ahead there. Dugout is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dugout is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedsharipov missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1# Magomedsharipov is holding on to half guard well. Dugout trying to control from half guard but Magomedsharipov is working away. Dugout is really struggling to control Magomedsharipov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Dugout is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Magomedsharipov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dugout is pressing down on Magomedsharipov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedsharipov is holding on for now. Dugout trying to control from half guard but Magomedsharipov is working away. Dugout stops Magomedsharipov from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Magomedsharipov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dugout trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom. Dugout looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedsharipov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Magomed Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far. Magomedsharipov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Dugout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedsharipov defends it easily. Dugout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dugout striking off his back but it's not causing Magomedsharipov any problems. #T4# Magomedsharipov landing some decent shots from guard. Magomedsharipov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Magomedsharipov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Magomedsharipov passes easily into side control. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Dugout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Magomedsharipov moves into full mount! Dugout is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedsharipov looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedsharipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov 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# Dugout misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dugout won't be happy with that. Magomedsharipov cracks Dugout with a big elbow. Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dugout to see if he's OK. Magomedsharipov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Dugout takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dugout is trying to control Magomedsharipov's posture but Magomedsharipov avoids it. Dugout takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedsharipov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Dugout is trying to control Magomedsharipov's posture but Magomedsharipov avoids it. #T1# Dugout is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura but Dugout is defending well. #SUB2# Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Dugout is defending well. Magomedsharipov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dugout will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2# Magomedsharipov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dugout tries to improve position but can't. Dugout manages to get back to half guard. Dugout trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# 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.#SUB2# Magomedsharipov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dugout wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ground and pound from Magomedsharipov. Dugout is trying to get back to full guard. Still in half guard, Magomedsharipov seems content to control. Magomedsharipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dugout is looking to control Magomedsharipov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dugout avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Magomedsharipov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dugout is just riding it out for now. Magomedsharipov eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Dugout says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Magomedsharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura but Dugout is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedsharipov to get the leverage. Magomedsharipov is pressing down on Dugout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dugout is holding on for now. Magomedsharipov is thwarting Dugout's attempts to control the position. Magomedsharipov trying to control the pace. Dugout is trying to get back to full guard. Magomedsharipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dugout trying to control here.
Magomedsharipov is pressing down on Dugout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dugout is holding on for now. Dugout is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedsharipov sits in half guard. #SUB2# Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dugout defends it well. Dugout missing with punches from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dugout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rufus Dugout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Magomed Magomedsharipov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight! Magomed Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Magomedsharipov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Dugout scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Dan White has been cut. White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#White is rocked! Dugout cracks White's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! White slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Dugout can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Dugout! |
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