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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker misses with a series of wild punches.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Don bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker misses with a body shot.
Taker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Don scores with a shot to the body.
Don looks to land a combination but Taker avoids it well.
Don throws a head kick that misses.
Don throws a sloppy head kick and Taker moves out of range easily.
Don throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taker misses with a two punch combination.
Don is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Taker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Don is trying to control Taker's posture but Taker avoids it.
Taker works to advance to full mount. Don defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker looking to finish Don with some ground and pound. This is bad for Don!
Taker landing strikes from the mount.
Don really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taker with a couple of short strikes.
Taker punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Taker working for a submission but Don is keeping him at bay.
Don keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Don is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker lands with some strikes.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker dominating with strikes here.
Taker tries to control but Don wriggling away. #SUB#
Taker working for a submission but Don is keeping him at bay.
Don taking shots to the head. #T3#
Don in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Don defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taker.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Taker's attempts to control the action.
Taker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Taker's attempts to control the action.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taker with shots to the head and body - Don looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Don is rocked!
Taker lands a big elbow.
Don is still in real trouble! Can Taker finish him?
Taker postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Don in real trouble here! The ref calls for Don to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Pink blocks a head kick by Don.
A head kick misses from Don.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Don!
Don dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Pink shoots in and bounces Don off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Don is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Don prevents the takedown attempt.
Pink gets underhooks to prevent Don's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Don has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pink uses from the top position.
Pink trying to control the position from guard on top but Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Don managing to control the position. #SUB#
Don looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Don throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Don wants to sweep here but Pink controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Don scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pink dives in and grabs Don's left leg, looking for a takedown. Don pushes down on Pink's head and hops out.
Don has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo in the buildup to the fight.
Michael Don is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Don swings for the body but Pink moves out of range.
Don defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pink.
Don seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Michael Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Pink.
Pink misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pink throws a body punch but Don moves out of range.
Don throws a combination that misses
letting Pink counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Don. #CL2#
Pink has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Don lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Don tries to pull guard but Pink won't allow it.
#T3#
Pink is trying to force a seperation but Don has the dominant position.
Pink misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pink missing with knees to the body.
Pink is looking to break free of the clinch but Don has double underhooks.
Don gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pink.
#TD#
Don gets control of Pink's arms and successfully pulls guard. Don will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pink tries to free his leg and advance position but Don is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Don escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pink gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pink looking to sit in guard and control but Don gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pink looks winded!#T4#
Don is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Don tries to free his leg and advance position but Pink is retaining full guard.
Pink working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Don dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Don checks a low kick from Pink.
Don pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pink back to the cage. Don follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pink looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pink tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Don was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Don slips under a jab.
Don throws a head kick but Pink moves out of range.
Don misses with a few strikes there.
Don tries to land a front kick but Pink steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Don is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pink can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pink shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Don but Don pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Don is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Don connects with a high kick. #T1#
Pink darts in looking for a takedown but Don gets double underhooks and turns Pink into the cage.
Pink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Don with a nice calf kick.
Don takes a swing at Pink's ribcage but misses.
Pink tries a quick counter leg kick but Don is wise to it.
Pink shoots in but Don avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Pink.
Pink is breathing heavily.
Pink shoots in for a double leg but Don sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Don throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Don scores with a kick to the midsection.
Don scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Don throws a series of punches but Pink avoids them all with ease.
Don throws a front kick that sends Pink stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Don is looking to slow Pink down with leg kicks.
Pink on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Pink with that takedown attempt.
As Pink looks to move away, Don throws a big counter combo but Pink just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Don connects with a high kick.
Don will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Don scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Pink throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Don's waist but Don gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pink off to one side.
Don moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pink showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Don.
Don swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Don.
Michael Don is winning the standup battle so far.
Pink has his takedown stuffed
and Don counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pink thinking.
Don connects with a high kick.
Pink chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Don can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Don misses. #T4#
Don lands a really nice looking cross but Pink seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Don.
Don throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Pink throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Don was covering up waiting for the punch and Pink finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Don manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pink throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Don blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Don manages to break the clinch.
Don explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Don dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Don misses.
Don works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Don tries to keep at a distance but Pink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pink is looking to take this one to the mat.
Don is pressed up against the cage. Pink has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Don down to the mat. Don avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pink with a poor takedown
and Don cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michael Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Pink.
Don misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pink slips a jab and a cross from Don.
Don scores with a hook to the body. Pink takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pink shoots in for a takedown but Don shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Don lands a front kick.#T1#
Don connects with a body shot that sends Pink's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Don.
Don lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pink backs up against the cage.
Don swings for the body but Pink moves out of range.
Don throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pink's head.
Pink misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Don misses with a head kick.
Don plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Pink with that takedown attempt.
As Pink looks to move away, Don throws a big counter combo but Pink just gets out of the way.#T2#
Pink closes this distance looking for a takedown but Don circles away.
Don moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Don misses with a series of wild punches.
Pink moves out of range of the body kick from Don.
#TD2#
Don gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pink to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pink advances position into side control!
Don is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Don. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Pink wants to control for a moment but Don uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pink not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Don is pressing down on Pink's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pink postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Don is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pink has his hands clasped together but Don extends and breaks Pink's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Don.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Don! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Don throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Garrison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Don looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Don throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mister Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Don throws a series of strikes that have Garrison backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Garrison gets the takedown into side control.
Garrison remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Garrison 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.
Don tries to bench press Garrison off him but Garrison keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison working away.
Garrison advances to mount. #T1#
Garrison controlling his opponent.
Garrison is continuing to stall.
Don tries to hold on but Garrison postures up.
Garrison postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Don looks a forlorn figure.
Garrison content just to control the position here.
Garrison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Don taking shots to the head.
Garrison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Let's hope that Garrison 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.
Don throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Don tries to lock up and control but Garrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Don is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garrison controlling the position easily from mount.
Don is trying desperately to improve position.
Garrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garrison lands a nice shot to the head.
Garrison controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Garrison raining down hammerfists from mount.
Garrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Don is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garrison controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Garrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Garrison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Don tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garrison is in Don's guard.
Garrison forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Garrison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Don tries to get to full guard but Garrison has control of the leg.
Garrison slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Garrison the control monster continue. Boring.
Don wants to control but Garrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garrison controlling the pace. #T1#
Garrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Don is looking to control Garrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Don avoid being mounted?
Garrison trying to control the pace.
Mister Garrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Don tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrison tries to counter with a clinch but Don shakes him off and moves away.
Garrison shoots and misses
and Don counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Garrison scores with a four punch combination!
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Don paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Garrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garrison is breathing heavily.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Garrison.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Garrison instigates a clinch.
Garrison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Don is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garrison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Don pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Don fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Don tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garrison wants a takedown.
Garrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Garrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Garrison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Don counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Don throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Don paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garrison tries to clinch but Don is having none of it. #TD2#
Garrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Don's guard.
Garrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Don wants to sweep here but Garrison controlling him for the moment.
Garrison pushing down on Don's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Garrison.#T1#
Garrison prevents Don from improving his position.
Don is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garrison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Don wants to improve his position but Garrison is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Don throws a right and a left that Garrison avoids nicely. #CL2#
Garrison moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Garrison has hold of one of Don's legs. Don is fighting the takedown attempt but Garrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Garrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Don controls Garrison momentarily but Garrison frees himself.
Garrison is stalling in the full guard.
Garrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Don is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garrison distracts Don with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garrison postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garrison shoots and misses
and Don counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Garrison moves into the clinch.
Don working hard to break the clinch.
Don tries to score a body lock takedown but Garrison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Don tries to break free but Garrison pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Garrison tightens his grip and picks Don up, before dumping him to the ground. Don manages to land in guard.
Garrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Don keeping full guard, as Garrison tries to pass.
Garrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Garrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garrison 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Garrison! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Don checks a leg kick nicely.
Don shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.#CL2#
Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Don, pushing him back against the cage.
Don wants a takedown.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Don has double underhooks.
Don is struggling to control the position.
Don jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Don around his waist. Don gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Don is having none of it.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Edwards kicks Don off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Edwards clinches. #T1#
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Don prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Don is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Don sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Don moves into the clinch.
Don letting Edwards take a breather here.#T2#
Don has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Don is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edwards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwards jumps guard but Don turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edwards is trying to force a seperation but Don has the dominant position.
Edwards has Don pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Don manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Don has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards is trying to drag Don to the mat but Don just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Don throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edwards blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Don stops a takedown attempt from Edwards.
#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard successfully.
Don lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don wants to stand but Edwards is controlling his posture from full guard.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Don is proving a slippery customer.
Don in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards throws a body punch but Don moves out of range.
Edwards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Don. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
As Edwards looks to move away, Don throws a big counter combo but Edwards just gets out of the way.
Don closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Don is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Don, which made it look bad.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Edwards dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Edwards walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Don checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Don stuffs the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Don.#CL2#
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Don throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Don breaks the clinch.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Don wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Edwards.
Don avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Don darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Don content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Don seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
Edwards wants to control but Don is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edwards is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Don content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Don has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Don feinted with a counter takedown.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Don is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Don circles away and we're back to standing.#T3##CL2#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Don successfully pulls guard.
Mark Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Don tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Don keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Don has wrist control.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Don looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Edwards stands up and waves to Don to follow him. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Don looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Edwards clinches up with Don and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Don pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards jumps guard but Don stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Don avoids the elbow strike from Edwards, against the cage.
Don gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Don will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards is looking to clinch but Don is avoiding it.
#CL#
Don clinches. #BC#
Don breaks the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Don but Don pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Don.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Don is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Don is looking for a counter combo.
Don avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Don tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.
Don circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Don moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Don as he avoids it easily.
Edwards digs a good hook to Don's body.
#CL2#
Edwards forces Don back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Don ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Don no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Edwards prevents Don from getting back to his feet.
Don throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Don keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Don is pulling down on Edwards's head to control his posture.
Don avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Don stuffs the takedown.
Don wants to clinch
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Edwards is trying to break free.#BC#
Don breaks from the clinch.
Don throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Don back into the cage.
Don goes for a takedown attempt but Edwards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michael Don is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Don defends well and Edwards ends up having to push Don into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Don tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.#TD2#
Edwards gets control of Don's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edwards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Don is one step ahead there. #T4#
Don postures up.
#SU#
Don stands up and waves to Edwards to follow him. #TD2#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Don pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Don showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Don! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Don has taken the fight to the clinch.
Don is looking to take this one to the mat.
Don has had enough of the clinch but Jabbour keeps him there for the moment.
Don tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jabbour smiles and moves away.
Jabbour cracks a nice hook into Don's ribs.
Jabbour tries to clinch there but Don circles away.
Don unleashes a big counter combination but Jabbour bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jabbour shoots for a double leg takedown but Don sprawls well. He's pushed Jabbour's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Don is looking to clinch but Jabbour is avoiding it.
#CL#
Jabbour rushes Don and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Don has Jabbour pressed against the cage, preventing Jabbour from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Don breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabbour shoots for a takedown but Don saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Jabbour. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jabbour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jabbour seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jabbour tries to close the distance and clinch up but Don swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Don will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jabbour fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Don as Jabbour shoots in.
Jabbour tries for a takedown but Don circles away easily
and Don counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Jabbour pushes Don up against the cage in a clinch.
Don has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jabbour after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Jabbour.
Don fails to pull guard.
Don is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Jabbour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Don can't get the takedown.
Jabbour jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Don walks away with a smile on his face. Jabbour gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jabbour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Don.#CL#
Jabbour pushes Don up against the cage in a clinch.
Don prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jabbour tries to land knees in the clinch but Don avoids the damage to the body.
Jabbour misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Don. #BC2#
Don breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jabbour shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Don defends it nicely.#T3#
Don misses with a takedown attempt - Jabbour sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Don looks winded!#CL#
Jabbour moves into the clinch.
Don gets underhooks to prevent Jabbour's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Don has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Don is pressed up against the cage. Jabbour has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Don down to the mat. Don avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Don throws a lazy head kick
and Jabbour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Don scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jabbour wants to get back to his feet.
Jabbour trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Jabbour is looking to escape.
Jabbour tries to get to full guard but Don has control of the leg.
Jabbour is trying to maintain the position but Don is very close to passing his half guard.
Jabbour tries to roll over but Don keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jabbour gets caught napping as Don dives in and scores a takedown. Jabbour manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbour is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbour is trying to control the position but Don postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Don will probably get the nod.
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#
Jabbour shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Don sprawls well. Don wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jabbour gets slowly back to his feet.
Jabbour shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Don eats them both and turns towards Jabbour to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Jabbour clinches with his opponent.
Jabbour drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Don gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jabbour fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Jabbour. 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.
Jabbour has had enough of the clinch but Don keeps him there for the moment.
Jabbour is looking to break free of the clinch but Don has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Don jumps guard and drags Jabbour to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jabbour accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Don working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbour doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbour manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Don kicks Jabbour off and gets to his feet.
Don tries to clinch but Jabbour moves out of range.
Jabbour seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Don tries for a takedown but Jabbour sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Don is breathing heavily.
Jabbour closes the distance and clinches up with Don, looking for a takedown. Jabbour pushes Don against the cage but Don circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jabbour tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Don defends well and Jabbour ends up having to push Don into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jabbour looking for a takedown. #T2#
Jabbour jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Don walks away with a smile on his face. Jabbour gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Don takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jabbour doesn't manage to clinch there - Don circles away.
Don fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jabbour avoids it really well and circles away.
Don displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jabbour.
Don looks for a takedown but Jabbour sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbour looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Jabbour is looking to chop away at Don's legs. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jabbour tries to pull guard but Don forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Don tries to pull guard but Jabbour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Don tries to break free but Jabbour pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Don pulls guard.
Jabbour trying to control but Don is working from the bottom.
Jabbour is looking to work some ground and pound but Don has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don controlling Jabbour's posture. #T4#
Jabbour wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving. #SUB2#
Don is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jabbour defends well.
Don wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Don showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbour looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Don shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jabbour napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Don working away.
Jabbour is looking for a sweep.
Jabbour is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Don stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbour scores with a one two! Don had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Don takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jabbour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Jabbour tries to clinch but Don moves out of range.
Jabbour misses with a jab, cross combination.
Don avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabbour wants to clinch up but Don keeps it at a distance.
Don will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jabbour shoots in and drives through. Don sprawls well.
Jabbour tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Don manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jabbour looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Don tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jabbour sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Don somewhat.#T2#
Jabbour throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Don stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jabbour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Don as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Jabbour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabbour shoots in but no luck this time.
Don is looking for the big counter here.
Jabbour slaps away a takedown attempt from Don, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jabbour bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Don leaves Jabbour with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Jabbour tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Don manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jabbour tries to score a power double leg takedown but Don sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jabbour somewhat.
Jabbour fails to land the takedown.
Jabbour bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Don's head backwards.
Nice shot by Jabbour.
Cicero Jabbour is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Don.
As Don tries to get set, Jabbour tries to push him back and clinch up but Don manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Don is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jabbour sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabbour tries to land a front kick but Don steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Jabbour moves into the clinch successfully.
Jabbour using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Don has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Don jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jabbour walks away with a smile on his face. Don gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jabbour looks for a takedown but Don sprawls well.
Cicero Jabbour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jabbour throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Don tries to clinch but Jabbour moves out of range.
Jabbour throws the kick towards the body but Don avoids it.
Michael Don is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jabbour throws a low kick but it's checked well by Don.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Jabbour showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Don has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Don! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Drimitri misses the jab.
As Drimitri tries to get set, Don tries to push him back and clinch up but Drimitri manages to avoid the attempt.
Don throws a poor cross that misses
and Drimitri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Don misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Drimitri counters with a crisp right hand that drops Don! Drimitri lets Don back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Don is rocked!
Drimitri lands an uppercut, right on the button! Don tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blaine Drimitri!
Blaine Drimitri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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