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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
#R1# Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Chimaev dives in and grabs Rodgers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodgers pushes down on Chimaev's head and hops out. It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab lands there for Rodgers.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked! Chimaev loses concentration momentarily and Rodgers pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Chimaev crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rodgers finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dalton Rodgers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2024 |
#R1# Oxmier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chimaev tries to avoid it but Oxmier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chimaev to the ground. Chimaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Oxmier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chimaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Oxmier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chimaev sprawls well. Chimaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oxmier gets slowly back to his feet. Oxmier stuffs the takedown. Oxmier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chimaev circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forde Oxmier. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chimaev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2# Oxmier tries to keep at a distance but Chimaev has taken the fight into the clinch. Come on Chimaev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oxmier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oxmier sprawls well. Oxmier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Oxmier tries to clinch up. Oxmier shoots for a double leg takedown but Chimaev sprawls well. He's pushed Oxmier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chimaev misses with a double jab.
Chimaev looks to land a combination but Oxmier avoids it well. Oxmier misses with a takedown attempt and Chimaev counters with a three punch combo that has Oxmier backing up. Oxmier nods at Chimaev to acknowledge the strikes. Oxmier is breathing heavily.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Chimaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Oxmier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Chimaev is working for takedown but Oxmier is calmly controlling the position for now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Oxmier. Chimaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oxmier after a bit of a struggle. Oxmier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Chimaev prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Oxmier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2# Chimaev shoots in and bounces Oxmier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chimaev trying to control but Oxmier is working from the bottom. Chimaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oxmier works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Oxmier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chimaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Chimaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Oxmier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Chimaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oxmier's head.#T3# Chimaev throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chimaev is stalling in the full guard. Chimaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chimaev connects with a couple of short punches. Chimaev looking to pass the guard. Chimaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Oxmier trying to keep a closed guard but Chimaev is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2# Chimaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oxmier, pushing him back against the cage. Chimaev is working for takedown but Oxmier is calmly controlling the position for now. Oxmier wants to stall.
#TD# Oxmier jumps guard and drags Chimaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Chimaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Oxmier keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully. Oxmier is trying to keep Chimaev in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oxmier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chimaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Oxmier keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Chimaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chimaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oxmier counters with a left and a right that stings Chimaev. Chimaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chimaev wants it to stay on the feet. Chimaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Oxmier slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat. Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Oxmier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've been informed that Chimaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. No luck for Oxmier with that takedown attempt. #TD2# Chimaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oxmier did well to prevent Chimaev getting side control. Chimaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Oxmier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Chimaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Chimaev wants to control from the top but Oxmier keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chimaev lands a couple of decent looking shots. Oxmier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Oxmier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Chimaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oxmier swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chimaev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Chimaev grinds an elbow into Oxmier's temple. Oxmier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chimaev's best efforts. Oxmier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Chimaev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oxmier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chimaev has cracked it and Oxmier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chimaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamzat Chimaev! After winning the bout, Khamzat Chimaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Danielsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Danielsson is looking to clinch. #CL# Chimaev tries to keep at a distance but Danielsson has taken the fight into the clinch. Danielsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chimaev backwards. A short left from Danielsson. Chimaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Danielsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Chimaev has Danielsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Danielsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Chimaev jumps guard and drags Danielsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2# Chimaev has his feet on Danielsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A head kick misses from Danielsson. #CL# Danielsson closes the distance and clinches. Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Danielsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimaev avoids the damage 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! Danielsson scores with a shot to the side of Chimaev's head. Chimaev takes a shot to the head. Chimaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander Danielsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
Chimaev avoiding damage as Danielsson throws knees to the body.
Danielsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
#T1# Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chimaev is trying to drag Danielsson to the mat but Danielsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Danielsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Chimaev wants a takedown.
Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Danielsson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Danielsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
#TD2# Chimaev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chimaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danielsson defending well though. Danielsson is trying to stand back up but Chimaev is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chimaev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2# Chimaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danielsson is just riding it out for now. Chimaev eventually gives up the hold. Chimaev looks winded! Chimaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielsson's head. #T2# Chimaev stops Danielsson from getting back to his feet.
Chimaev is trying to control. Danielsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Danielsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Danielsson is staying active underneath Chimaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Chimaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Danielsson is looking to escape.#SUB2# Chimaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danielsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Danielsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chimaev scores with a couple of nice shots. Chimaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Danielsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Chimaev.
Danielsson is staying active underneath Chimaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Chimaev is looking for a kimura but Danielsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chimaev to get the leverage. Chimaev is keen to just control but Danielsson is a slippery customer. Chimaev stops Danielsson from getting back to his feet.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Danielsson moves into the clinch. Chimaev is trying to pull guard but Danielsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it. Danielsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chimaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Chimaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Danielsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Danielsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chimaev backwards. Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
A short right from Danielsson. Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2# Chimaev tightens his grip and picks Danielsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Danielsson manages to land in guard. Chimaev throws a big right hand that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Danielsson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# Danielsson clinches. Chimaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Danielsson prevents it.
Chimaev is looking to take this one to the mat. Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Danielsson trying to land knees to the body.
Danielsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
Chimaev is trying to force a seperation but Danielsson has the dominant position. Chimaev can't get the takedown.
Alexander Danielsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev. With the fighters up against the cage, Danielsson throws an elbow but misses. Danielsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimaev backwards. Chimaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danielsson pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danielsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chimaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Danielsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chimaev avoiding damage as Danielsson throws knees to the body.
Chimaev is breathing heavily. Danielsson gets through Chimaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Danielsson landing knees to the body.
Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. A nice right hand lands inside from Danielsson. Danielsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimaev avoids the damage to the body. Danielsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Danielsson trying to land knees to the body.
Danielsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danielsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chimaev takes a knee to the side of the body. Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danielsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Danielsson. Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Danielsson lands a knee to the body.
Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it. Chimaev lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chimaev is looking to take this one to the mat. Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it.#T2# Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danielsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Danielsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danielsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Danielsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimaev avoids the damage to the body. Chimaev avoiding damage as Danielsson throws knees to the body.
Danielsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chimaev can do to turn this around? Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Chimaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danielsson after a bit of a struggle. Danielsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimaev avoids the damage to the body. Chimaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danielsson after a bit of a struggle. Danielsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Danielsson gets underhooks to prevent Chimaev's takedown attempt.
Danielsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now.#T3# Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now.#BC2# Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danielsson tries to clinch up. Chimaev has his takedown stuffed and Danielsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Danielsson tries to clinch up. Danielsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Danielsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Danielsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Danielsson tries to clinch but Chimaev moves out of range. #CL2# Chimaev darts in and clinches Danielsson up against the cage. Danielsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimaev avoids the damage to the body. Danielsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Danielsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4# Danielsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chimaev is looking for a takedown. A short right from Danielsson on the inside. Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Danielsson gets through Chimaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
Chimaev is looking to take this one to the mat. Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Danielsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Chimaev won't want to take too many of those. Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Danielsson scores with a shot to the side of Chimaev's head. Danielsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Danielsson trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Chimaev pulls guard effortlessly. Chimaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danielsson wanted to stand there but Chimaev had control of the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Danielsson dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Danielsson moves into the clinch. Danielsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
Danielsson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
Danielsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danielsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimaev avoids the damage to the body. Danielsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Chimaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danielsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
A short left from Chimaev. Chimaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danielsson is defending well. Alexander Danielsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev looking for a takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A nice left hand lands by Danielsson.
Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Chimaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Danielsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Danielsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Danielsson working Chimaev over with knees to the body. Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it. Chimaev managing to block the knees to the body from Danielsson.
Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Chimaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Danielsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it. Chimaev goes for a takedown attempt but Danielsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Danielsson clinches up against the cage. Danielsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it. Danielsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now.#T2# Chimaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Danielsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chimaev avoiding damage as Danielsson throws knees to the body.
Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Chimaev can't get the takedown.
Danielsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chimaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Danielsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Danielsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaev avoids it. Danielsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chimaev tries to pull guard but Danielsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Chimaev has clasped his hands together around Danielsson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Danielsson wants to get back to his feet but Chimaev drags him back down.#T3# Chimaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Danielsson is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2# Chimaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Danielsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Chimaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danielsson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Chimaev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danielsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Danielsson is pushing Chimaev's head away, looking to escape. Chimaev manages to hold on to the position though.#T4##SUB2# Chimaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Danielsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chimaev.
Danielsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chimaev. Danielsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chimaev asserts his dominance and retains side control. Danielsson 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexander Danielsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danielsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Danielsson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1# Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Li distracts Chimaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Li is stalling in the full guard. Chimaev trying to control the position.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Chimaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li lands a couple of elbows. Chimaev wants to stand up but Li is controlling him. Li lands a couple of digs. Li lands a couple of digs.#T1# Li lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked! Li gets to his feet and stands over Chimaev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Chimaev felt that one! Li unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Chimaev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Li! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1# Chimaev moves out of range of the strikes. Manning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chimaev on the side of the head. Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Manning counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manning. Manning is pressed up against the cage. Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manning down to the mat. Manning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Triston Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev. Manning throws a body shot but no joy. Manning slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Manning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chimaev to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Triston Manning has been cut. A big right from Manning misses. Manning leaves Chimaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. It looked like Manning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chimaev. Chimaev has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chimaev wants to clinch. Manning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Chimaev moves out of range of the strikes. Chimaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Manning takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Chimaev tries to clinch up. Manning misses with a wild body shot. Manning swings for the body but Chimaev moves out of range.
Chimaev wants to clinch up but Manning keeps it at a distance. Manning throws a hook but Chimaev avoids it easily. As Manning backs off Chimaev throws a huge counter combo but Manning manages to avoid it all. Chimaev shoots in but no luck this time. Manning throws a shot from downtown. Chimaev moves away and avoids it. A solid leg kick lands there for Chimaev.
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed and Manning counters with a straight right hand. Chimaev looks winded! Chimaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Manning throws a lazy uppercut
and Chimaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Manning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Manning stalls. Still in the clinch, Manning scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Manning on the inside. #T2# Manning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manning tries to throw a body punch but Chimaev avoids it by throwing Manning back against the cage. Chimaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manning is working Chimaev over against the cage. 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! Manning content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manning is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimaev is defending well for now. Chimaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Manning shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Manning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manning throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manning lands an uppercut. Manning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manning misses with an elbow strike.
Manning lands a nice uppercut. Manning lands a good knee to the midsection. Chimaev won't want to take too many of those. Manning misses with a punch to the body.
Chimaev is trying to drag Manning to the mat but Manning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Chimaev can't get the takedown.
#T3# Manning gets underhooks to prevent Chimaev's takedown attempt.
Chimaev looking for a takedown. Manning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manning throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chimaev blocks it with crossed arms. Manning throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chimaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manning fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manning as he avoids it easily. Chimaev goes for a double leg but Manning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manning continues to drive forward. Chimaev moves out of range as Manning strikes. Chimaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Chimaev ducks under a wild hook from Manning. The fighters circling - Manning throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chimaev shoots in but no luck this time. Manning cracks a nice hook into Chimaev's ribs.#T4# Manning misses with a looping right. Khamzat Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Manning as Chimaev shoots in. A big left from Manning misses. Manning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev. Chimaev tries to clinch but Manning is having none of it. Chimaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manning. Triston Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chimaev shoots for a takedown but Manning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaev at a distance.
Chimaev ducks under a wild hook from Manning. Chimaev throws a fast counter high kick but Manning manages to duck under it in time. Manning throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev. Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Manning is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chimaev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Chimaev shoots in but no luck this time. Manning throwing a counter right hand but Chimaev manages to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chimaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manning circles away. Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Manning dominated that round. The cut man is working on Triston Manning's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Manning misses with a looping left. Chimaev throws out a counter right but Manning avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Chimaev does a little dance to reset his feet. Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Manning sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Manning tries to sprawl out of it but Chimaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Chimaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manning's waist but Manning gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimaev off to one side. Triston Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev. Horrible takedown attempt by Chimaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Manning, which made it look bad. A telegraphed right hand from Manning misses the target. Manning swings for the body but Chimaev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chimaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manning misses with a hook. Chimaev ducked under it nicely. Chimaev is breathing heavily. A jab from Manning misses. Manning thows a left - swing and a miss! Chimaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manning but Manning pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Manning connects with a body shot. Manning is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Chimaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manning throws out the jab. Manning looks to throw the jab but Chimaev is out of range. #CL# Manning closes the distance and clinches. Nice body punch from Manning. Chimaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manning just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chimaev's brow. Manning cracks Chimaev with a nice body shot. Manning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Manning.
Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manning scores with a shoulder strike. Manning tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# Chimaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manning is defending well. Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chimaev can do to turn this around? Manning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chimaev backwards. Manning crunches a lovely knee into Chimaev's ribcage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chimaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chimaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manning lands a good knee to the midsection. Chimaev won't want to take too many of those. Manning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Chimaev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manning has hold of Chimaev's hands but Chimaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chimaev on the ground. Chimaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chimaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chimaev wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3# Chimaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manning's head. #SUB2# Manning is defending against the submission attempts here by Chimaev.
#SUB2# Chimaev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Manning could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chimaev has cracked it and Manning is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chimaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamzat Chimaev! Our winner, Khamzat Chimaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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