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Event:
HFA 34
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Tate slips a jab from Lamotta.
Tate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamotta sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Tate gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Tate decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lamotta to his feet.
Lamotta is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Lamotta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamotta scores with a three punch combo!
Lamotta throws a lazy uppercut
and Tate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lamotta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tate to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Lamotta gets caught napping as Tate dives in and scores a takedown. Lamotta manages to retain guard.
Tate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Tate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lamotta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lamotta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Lamotta misses with a shot to the body
and Tate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamotta scores with a sloppy right hand. Tate should have avoided that one. #CL#
Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Lamotta gets control of Tate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamotta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamotta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tate controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lamotta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tate defends well.
Tate wants to control from the top but Lamotta keeps moving. #T3#
Lamotta has his hands on Tate's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lamotta has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tate should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lamotta has tightened it up now! Tate should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Lamotta!
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Gilmore scores with a jab to the body.
Gilmore digs a good hook to Tate's body.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilmore lands a really nice looking cross but Tate seems unphased.
Tate 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.
Gilmore misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Tate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gilmore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tate.
Gilmore thuds his right hand into Tate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gilmore cracks a nice hook into Tate's ribs.
Gilmore with a jab.
Gilmore throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Gilmore does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore lands a lovely overhand right.
Gilmore jabs Tate right on the nose. Tate blinks but takes it well.
Gilmore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gilmore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
The fighters circling - Gilmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Gilmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gilmore cracks Tate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Gilmore forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Gilmore misses with a looping left.
Tate with the counter takedown but Gilmore avoids it easily.
Gilmore misses with a looping right.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the head.
Gilmore lands a nice hook to Tate's body. Tate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darnell Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Tate with the counter takedown but Gilmore avoids it easily.
Gilmore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gilmore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Tate tries to move into range but Gilmore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate needs to keep his hands up - Gilmore had a free shot at his head there.
Gilmore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gilmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilmore looks to throw the jab but Tate is out of range. #CL#
Gilmore darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Gilmore pushes Tate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Gilmore.
Gilmore is leaning against Tate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tate looks winded!
Gilmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Gilmore.
Gilmore cracks Tate with a nice body shot.
Gilmore cracks Tate with a nice body shot.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Gilmore works on Tate's body with a couple of short punches.
Gilmore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gilmore digs a right hand into Tate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate's gas tank.
Gilmore pushes Tate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gilmore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilmore.
Gilmore gets through Tate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore digs a right hand into Tate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate's gas tank.
Gilmore is working Tate over against the cage.
Gilmore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gilmore scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gilmore.
Gilmore scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gilmore lands a body shot.
Gilmore lands a body punch.
Gilmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gilmore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gilmore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards. #T4#
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gilmore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gilmore lands with a left to the head.
Gilmore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gilmore scores with a hook to the body.
Gilmore lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Tate is rocked!
Gilmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
A short right from Gilmore on the inside.
Gilmore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gilmore presses Tate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilmore presses Tate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilmore dips a shoulder and cracks Tate with a mighty uppercut! Tate falls back against the cage and Gilmore unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tate is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gilmore screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Gilmore!
In defeat, Brayden Tate stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.
Tate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Tate won't allow it.
Tate tries to pull guard but Mendoza won't allow it.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
Mendoza controlling the action here for a moment.
Tate fails to pull guard.
Tate tries to pull guard but Mendoza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mendoza moves into range and clinches up with Tate.
Mendoza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##TD2#
Mendoza is trying to trip Tate. He has hold of a leg but Tate is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendoza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tate pushes Mendoza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendoza lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Mendoza decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him. #T2#
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tate 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.
Mendoza wants to stand but Tate is controlling the position. #ES2#
Mendoza manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendoza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tate up against the cage.#BC2#
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Mendoza clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Tate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Mendoza darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.#TD#
Tate has picked Mendoza up - he's going for a ride! Tate dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mendoza is trying to stand up here but Tate is controlling him well. #ES2#
Mendoza kicks Tate off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza lands a head kick. Tate smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Mendoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Mendoza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Mendoza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendoza shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mendoza gets control of Tate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendoza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Tate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Mendoza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mendoza rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate to keep the fight standing.
Mendoza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mendoza pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza slows down the pace here.
Tate fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Tate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tate.
Tate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mendoza has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Mendoza jumps guard and drags Tate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate won't allow Mendoza to get back to his feet.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mendoza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tate is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate is looking to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Mendoza forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.
Tate jumps guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mendoza decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Mendoza wriggles free and stands up.
Mendoza scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Mendoza has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
#TD2#
Mendoza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4##SU2#
Mendoza decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Mendoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Mendoza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tate did well to prevent Mendoza getting side control.
Tate wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
Mendoza tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tate controls his leg.
Tate wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Mendoza 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mendoza rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up with Tate, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes Tate against the cage but Tate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Tate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tate leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mendoza has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mendoza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tate can't fight it off and eventually Mendoza manages to take the fight to the floor. Tate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendoza wants to stand but Tate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diego Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mendoza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Mendoza gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Mendoza drives through and clinches with Tate against the cage.
#TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Mendoza is looking to stand up but Tate isn't so interested in that idea.
Tate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##ES2#
Mendoza wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza has Tate pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice knee to the body. #T4##BC2#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendoza is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the cage.
Tate takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Mendoza jumps guard and drags Tate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Tate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brayden Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tate connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Mendoza!
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a head kick that Tate semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Brayden Tate has been cut.
Tate 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.
Tate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Tate against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Tate tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.#CL#
Jones rushes Tate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Tate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Tate gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Tate backs away looking to recover.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Jones drops Tate with a right and a left! Jones comes rushing in but Tate regains his composure and manages to keep Jones in guard.
#ROC#Tate is rocked!
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Tate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Tate wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tate taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tate! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Jones!
Trent Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Tate instigates a clinch. #BC#
Montegriffo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montegriffo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tate looks winded!
Tate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montegriffo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montegriffo connects with a single shot there.
Montegriffo throws a good cross that connects.
Montegriffo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Brayden Tate has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montegriffo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Tate is rocked!
Montegriffo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tate out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Montegriffo!
A less than humble Alexander Montegriffo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Brayden Tate was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Keaton shoots in for a takedown but Tate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keaton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keaton. #TD2#
Keaton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tate is trying to defend but Keaton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Keaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate has his hands clasped together around Keaton's back. He's all about the action.
Keaton wants to pass to mount but Tate is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Keaton wants to work for an arm triangle but Tate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keaton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keaton on the ground.
Tate won't allow Keaton to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Keaton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keaton.
Keaton trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom. #T2#
Keaton is pressing down on Tate's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tate is holding on for now.
Keaton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keaton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Keaton is looking for a kimura but Tate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keaton to get the leverage.
Keaton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tate!
Keaton is looking to work his way around to Tate's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Keaton throwing strikes here but Tate is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Keaton wants to finish this one by submission but Tate is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Keaton. #SUB2#
Keaton swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grapple King Keaton!
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Tate moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tate drags the fight down to the ground.
Chaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tate working a defensive guard here.
Chaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Tate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaka is aware though and is defending well.
Chaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chaka landing with the ground and pound.
Chaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tate's head.
Chaka works over Tate with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Tate looking to control.
Chaka wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving. #T2##SU2#
Chaka stands up and waves to Tate to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaka is defended easily by Tate.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaka is defended easily by Tate.
Chaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Chaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tate kicks Chaka off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Chaka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tate to the ground. Chaka is now in Tate's guard.
Chaka content to stall in guard here.
Chaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate wants to control the position but Chaka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Tate is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Chaka has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Tate is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Buan Chaka!
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Tate digs a good hook to Pink's body.
#CL2#
Tate clinches up against the cage.
Pink wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Pink jumps into guard, dragging Tate to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Tate drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tate as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pink screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tate! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brayden Tate!
A very excited looking Brayden Tate made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Tate closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tate lands in his opponent's guard.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Tate 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.#SU2#
Woodard is working an open guard so Tate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tate works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tate works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tate content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1##SUB2#
Tate thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Woodard is looking to regain half guard here but Tate keeps moving and retains side control.
Woodard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tate connects with a decent elbow.
Tate lands a strong strike to the head of Woodard. That's dazed him! Tate looking to finish here. Woodard is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tate lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Tate! |
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