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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Mwinshehe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mwinshehe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mwinshehe. Sym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mwinshehe checks a low kick from Sym.
Mwinshehe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Sym shoots in and gets a takedown into Mwinshehe's guard.
Sym stands up over Mwinshehe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mwinshehe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sym is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mwinshehe being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Let's hope that Sym 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.
Mwinshehe is looking to stand up but Sym isn't so interested in that idea.
Sym tries to free his leg and advance position but Mwinshehe is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mwinshehe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sym counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobe Mwinshehe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mwinshehe slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Sym shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Mwinshehe is trying to stand.
Mwinshehe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sym manages to move to mount!
Sym takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mwinshehe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sym pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sym sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Mwinshehe tries to buck Sym off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Sym connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mwinshehe's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sym landing strikes from the mount.
Sym fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Mwinshehe really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4#
Sym putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mwinshehe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Sym is working for a guillotine from mount but Mwinshehe frees his head quite easily.
Sym controlling his opponent.
Sym working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mwinshehe is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sym content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himan Sym dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sym shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mwinshehe's guard.
Mwinshehe wants to stand but Sym is controlling the position.
Mwinshehe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym wants to pass the guard but Mwinshehe is keeping the position.
Mwinshehe wants to stand and escape but Sym is having none of it. #T1#
Sym slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mwinshehe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sym counters with a series of strikes. Mwinshehe will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Sym shoots in and bounces Mwinshehe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sym content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sym passes Mwinshehe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Sym stops Mwinshehe from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sym has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mwinshehe pushes Sym off looking to stand but Sym dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sym tries to pass to full mount but Mwinshehe defends it.
Sym working Mwinshehe over with strikes. #T3#
Mwinshehe tries to kick Sym off but Sym keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Sym is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mwinshehe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sym.
Sym is taking a breather. Mwinshehe 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.
Mwinshehe is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mwinshehe swings widly with a right hand
and Sym counters with a stiff right hand.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mwinshehe misses the jab.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mwinshehe misses with a left hand
enabling Sym to counter with a crisp jab.
Sym looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mwinshehe is fending him off so far but Sym persists. Nope, Mwinshehe circles away and we're back to standing.
Mwinshehe throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Sym counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sym is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mwinshehe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mwinshehe lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Sym turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mwinshehe is trying to get back to his feet.
Sym looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mwinshehe is avoiding damage well.
Sym working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Sym stands up.
Sym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mwinshehe misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Sym moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himan Sym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sym ducks under a wild hook from Mwinshehe.#CL2#
Sym has closed the distance and engaged Mwinshehe in a clinch.
Mwinshehe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mwinshehe can't find room to land a body shot as Sym controls the action.
Sym jumps guard but Mwinshehe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sym will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mwinshehe up against the cage.#TD2#
Sym is trying to trip Mwinshehe. He has hold of a leg but Mwinshehe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sym persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mwinshehe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sym manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Mwinshehe is trying to stand back up but Sym is controlling him
#T1#
Sym frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sym scoring with strikes but Mwinshehe is staying in there.
Sym takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mwinshehe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sym lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Sym jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mwinshehe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sym moves into full mount! #T2#
Mwinshehe wants to get back to his feet.
Sym controlling from the full mount.
Sym fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sym working the ground and pound effectively.
Sym content just to control the position here. #T3#
Sym has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mwinshehe's face.
Mwinshehe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sym has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mwinshehe's face.
Mwinshehe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
Sym landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mwinshehe wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kobe Mwinshehe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Sym.#SUB2#
Sym wants to finish this one by submission but Mwinshehe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sym.
Mwinshehe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sym landing punches.
Sym tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Himan Sym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sym 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himan Sym! |
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Event:
NextGen 1
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Crisanni tries to bum rush Sym with a series of wild strikes but Sym uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Sym forces Crisanni back against the cage and clinches.
Sym has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crisanni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sym jumps guard but Crisanni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Sym manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Crisanni stands up and waves to Sym to follow him.
Sym shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crisanni sprawls well. Crisanni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sym gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Crisanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himan Sym.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Sym keeps the fight on the outside.
Sym looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL2#
Sym gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sym tries to break free but Crisanni pushes him back against the cage.
Crisanni is looking to break free of the clinch but Sym has double underhooks.
Crisanni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sym smiles and moves away.
Sym moves away from the strike by Crisanni.
Crisanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Sym rushes Crisanni and presses him up against the cage.
Sym tries to circle away but Crisanni has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Crisanni jumps into guard, dragging Sym to the mat.
Sym wants to pass the guard but Crisanni is keeping the position.
Sym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crisanni keeping moving, preventing Sym from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Crisanni is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sym rolls with it to try and escape but Crisanni cranks on the arm and Sym is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Crisanni!
Alexander Crisanni thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Sym throws a nice looking combination but Haynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes blocks a head kick by Sym.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
Haynes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haynes connects with a high kick.
Sym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sym shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haynes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sym sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sym went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haynes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haynes. That's going to slow Sym down. #TD2#
Haynes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sym!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sym wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Sym tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haynes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sym has given up his back here.
Sym can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Haynes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sym knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sym for a finish.
Haynes is hanging on to Sym's back as he tries to escape.
Haynes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2#
Sym is in bad spot here.
Sym wants to control his opponent's hands but Haynes gets his hands free.
Sym breaks Haynes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Haynes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sym being controlled here momentarily.
Sym postures up in Haynes's guard and throws a big left but Haynes blocks it. #T3#
Haynes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Haynes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sym wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Haynes drops back looking for a leg! Sym is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sym manages to kick Haynes off! Haynes jumps back into Sym's guard.
Haynes stops Sym from standing up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haynes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sym wants to improve his position but instead Haynes has moved into half guard.
Haynes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sym is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sym keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sym moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rojesterman Haynes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sym shoots in but Haynes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haynes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sym defends it well.#CL#
Sym forces Haynes back against the cage and clinches.
Sym fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Sym successfully pulls guard.
Sym is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Haynes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sym has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haynes has managed to get both his arms back between Sym's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haynes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haynes throwing strikes from guard but Sym blocks nicely. #T1#
Sym keeping moving, preventing Haynes from controlling successfully.
Sym looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rojesterman Haynes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sym fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Sym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Haynes blocks a body shot from Sym.
Haynes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sym to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sym paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sym stuns Haynes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Sym moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sym successfully pulls guard.
Haynes slips nicely into half guard.
Sym is trying to control but Haynes manages to pass to mount!
Haynes lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Haynes dominating with strikes here.
Haynes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sym is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Haynes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sym keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sym tries to lock up and control but Haynes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Haynes trying to control but Sym is having none of it.
Sym is desperately trying to improve his position but Haynes has a good base and remains in mount.
Haynes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sym wants to get back to his feet.
Sym keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes controlling from the full mount.
Sym tries to reverse the position but Haynes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rojesterman Haynes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sym shoots in and drives through. Haynes sprawls well.
Sym darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Haynes tenderised Sym's leg. Sym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sym blocks a head kick by Haynes.
Haynes tries to clinch there but Sym circles away.
#CL#
Sym darts in and clinches Haynes up against the cage.#BC#
Sym breaks the clinch.
Haynes throws a low kick but Sym avoids it.
Haynes tries for a takedown but Sym sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Sym has Haynes up against the cage in a clinch.
Haynes keeps control of Sym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Haynes jumps into guard, dragging Sym to the mat.
Sym tries to stand but Haynes is controlling from the bottom.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet. #SUB2#
Haynes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haynes working a defensive guard here.
Sym wants to stand but Haynes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sym controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haynes is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haynes dives in and grabs Sym's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sym pushes down on Haynes's head and hops out.
Sym tries to clinch there but Haynes circles away.
Sym tries for a takedown but Haynes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sym dives in and grabs Haynes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haynes pushes down on Sym's head and hops out.
Haynes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Haynes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Sym avoids the head kick by Haynes.
Sym throws a big counter combination but Haynes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haynes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sym shoots in but Haynes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sym tries to clinch there but Haynes circles away.
Rojesterman Haynes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sym throws a sloppy head kick and Haynes moves out of range easily.
Sym goes for a double leg but Haynes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haynes continues to drive forward.
Sym working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sym tries to land knees in the clinch but Haynes avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Haynes drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haynes is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4##SU2#
Haynes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haynes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Haynes as Sym shoots in.
Sym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haynes.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown but Sym shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sym.
Haynes has a takedown stuffed.
Sym thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haynes dives in for a single leg takedown but Sym sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Himan Sym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojesterman Haynes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rojesterman Haynes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haynes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rojesterman Haynes! |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sym is looking to score with low kicks.
Sym misses with a takedown attempt - Franklin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. 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.
Sym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sym is breathing heavily.
Sym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franklin throws the left hand but Sym avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sym is defended easily by Franklin.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.
Sym fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Sym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Himan Sym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sym tries for a takedown but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklin.
Sym seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rudy Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin throws a shot to the body.
Franklin throws a looping overhand right but Sym ducks down to avoid it.
Sym lands with an uppercut that bounces Franklin off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Franklin lands a big right hand that sends Sym crashing to the mat! Franklin stays standing though and waves Sym back to his feet!#ROC2#Sym is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Himan Sym has been cut.
Sym tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin jabs Sym to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Franklin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sym to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sym looks to clinch but Franklin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sym taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rudy Franklin! |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Sym is looking to counter the offense by Darren and move into the clinch.
Darren throws a lazy right hand but Sym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sym throws a lazy head kick
and Darren counters with a one-two to the body.
Sym slips a jab and a cross from Darren.
Sym fails to land the takedown.
Darren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Darren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darren displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darren tests Sym's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Sym clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Darren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1##CL#
Sym has Darren up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Darren manages to break the clinch.
Sym shoots in but no luck this time.
Sym shoots in and drives through. Darren sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren tries to land a leg kick but Sym saw it coming and moves away.
Darren moves in looking to clinch but Sym pushes him off.
Darren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sym.
Darren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sym staying out of range there.
Ali Darren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Darren slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sym blocks a jab.#CL#
Sym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darren, pushing him back against the cage.
Darren tries to break the clinch but Sym is controlling the position. #BC#
Sym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darren misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Sym rushes Darren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sym avoids it.
Sym jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darren walks away with a smile on his face. Sym gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sym tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3##CL#
Sym moves into the clinch successfully.
Darren can't break the clinch.
Darren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Sym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Himan Sym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Sym throws a wild body kick that Darren sees coming a mile off.
Sym just misses with a punch to the body.
Sym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darren as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL#
Sym has Darren up against the cage in a clinch.
Sym leaning against his opponent.
Sym leaning against his opponent.
Sym blocking some punches.
Darren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darren misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sym is out of range and Darren settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Darren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sym swats away the attempt to clinch by Darren.
Darren moves to clinch but Sym breaks away
letting Sym counter with a right hand.
Sym wants to clinch
and Darren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darren.#CL#
Sym has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Darren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren misses the jab.
Darren misses with a series of wild punches.
Darren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Darren throws a series of punches but Sym avoids them all with ease.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sym fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Sym rushes Darren and presses him up against the cage.
Sym misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darren.
Sym is trying to break the clinch but Darren is controlling him.
Sym is trying to force a seperation but Darren has the dominant position.
Darren wants to break free but Sym has control.
#BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sym dodges the punch combination from Darren.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Darren. Those never looked like landing.
Sym tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sym throws a head kick but Darren moves out of range.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren throws a right hand that Sym ducks under and follows up with a left that Sym also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Darren misses the target.
Sym misses with a kick to the body.
Darren misses with a double jab.
Sym closes the distance and clinches up with Darren, looking for a takedown. Sym pushes Darren against the cage but Darren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sym throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL2#
Darren clinches with his opponent.
Darren is trying to maintain a safe position but Sym gets an underhook and turns Darren into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sym throws an elbow but misses.
Sym has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darren after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren tries to circle away but Sym has him pinned against the cage.
Darren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sym avoids it.
Sym looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sym tries to score a body lock takedown but Darren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sym effectively controlling the action here.
Darren tries to land a knee to the head but Sym blocks with his arms.
Sym blocks an uppercut.
Darren stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Darren as Sym shoots in.
Sym shoots in for a double leg but Darren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darren scores with a one two! Sym had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darren misses with a wild combination.
Darren is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sym moves into range and clinches up with Darren.
Sym avoiding damage as Darren throws knees to the body.
Darren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darren blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sym fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sym is trying to break the clinch but Darren is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Darren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Darren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darren lands a really nice looking cross but Sym seems unphased.
Darren throws a jab when Sym was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sym shoots and misses
and Sym takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darren slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym is looking to clinch.
Darren works the jab nicely.
Sym fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darren avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Darren scores with a jab to the body.
Darren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sym fails with the takedown
and Darren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Darren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sym thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sym tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darren defends well and Sym ends up having to push Darren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darren is trying to break free.
Darren prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Darren can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Darren breaks from the clinch.
Darren misses with a few strikes there.
Sym fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Sym blocks a leg kick.
Sym scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Darren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sym doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sym shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Sym throws a head kick but Darren moves out of range.
Darren tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sym closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Darren breaks from the clinch.
Sym tries a head kick but it misses.
Sym is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sym moves out of range of the body kick.
Darren misses with a two punch combination.
Darren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darren misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sym has his takedown stuffed
and Darren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Sym was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Darren misses.
Darren doesn't manage to clinch there - Sym circles away.
Sym jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Sym closes the distance and pushes Darren back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sym. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sym is looking to break free of the clinch but Darren has double underhooks.
Sym is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darren swings wildly with an uppercut but Sym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himan Sym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali Darren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Darren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Darren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sym. #TD#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Sym's guard.
Sym is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sym down.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov working away.
Sym looks winded!#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sym has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sym is trying to escape and Magomedov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sym is forced to tap! Nice work there by Magomedov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarlan Magomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Logan gets caught napping as Sym dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sym looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Logan preventing the sweep.
Sym keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sym escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Logan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Logan wants to control from the top but Sym keeps moving. #T1#
Sym is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sym's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Logan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Logan wants to control from the top but Sym keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sym misses with a takedown attempt - Logan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Logan misses with a wild combination.
Sym throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sym shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Sym changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Logan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sym working away.
Logan is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sym wants to stand but Logan has his arm trapped.
Sym really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Logan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sym working the head and body with strikes.
Sym lands a few punches from side control.
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Sym takes a little break here. Logan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Logan tries to improve position but can't. #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.
Sym tries to advance to mount but Logan denies him.
Logan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Sym there.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.
Sym content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himan Sym dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sym drives through with a takedown into guard.
Logan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
Logan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sym is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Logan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Logan goes for a takedown attempt but Sym pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sym drives through with a takedown into guard.
Logan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sym won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Sym landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Sym stays in close to Logan's body and controls the position.
Sym wants to get up but he can't break Logan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Sym gets to his feet - Logan follows without any prompting.
Sym lands with a nice combination. Logan backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Sym dives in and scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
Logan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sym off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Sym forces Logan back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Sym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sym looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but Sym shows good takedown defense.
Sym scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Sym. #TD2#
Sym shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sym showed some decent athleticism there.
Sym looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Himan Sym has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sym is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Sym is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Logan trying to control but Sym postures up.
Sym is controlling the pace.
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. Sym connects with a nice short shot to Logan's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sym is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Logan defends it well. #SU2#
Sym decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Logan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sym clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Sym misses with a kick to the body
and Logan counters with a left and a right that stings Sym.
Logan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sym's waist but Sym gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Logan off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himan Sym 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sym tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sym somewhat.
Jonathan Logan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Sym fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Logan to the ground. Sym is now in Logan's guard.
Sym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sym is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sym throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan looking to control.
#T1#
Sym is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sym is continuing to stall.
Sym pushes down on Logan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Logan tries to roll over but Sym keeps him under control.
Sym wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Logan uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Sym drops back, looking for a kneebar! Logan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Logan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Logan! #REVR##T2#
Logan is working Sym over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sym wants to control but Logan postures up.
Logan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU#
Logan stands up and beckons Sym to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Sym misses.
Logan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Sym clinches up with Logan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sym presses Logan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Sym can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Sym pulls guard.
Sym has a closed guard, preventing Logan from standing up.
Sym has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Logan has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Logan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sym is trying to work for a sweep but Logan has mounted him!#T4#
Sym is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sym tries to improve his position but instead Logan has taken his back!
Sym trying to control the hands but Logan breaks the grip.
Sym rolls, trying to escape but Logan keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathan Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Himan Sym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sym 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himan Sym! |
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