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Event:
Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia avoids it well and moves away.
Kvaratskhelia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Jin Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kvaratskhelia!
Li lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
Li trying to control the action but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia is not content to let Li control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia sneaks back into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control here.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Li is staying active.
Well, if Li 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.
Kvaratskhelia manages to get to full guard.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.#T2#
Li throwing strikes from guard but Kvaratskhelia blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvaratskhelia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Kvaratskhelia's legs - danger averted.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvaratskhelia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Kvaratskhelia's brow.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Li postures up in Kvaratskhelia's guard and throws a big left but Kvaratskhelia blocks it. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has an active guard here but Li has managed to pass into half guard.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kvaratskhelia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Kvaratskhelia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.#TD#
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kvaratskhelia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Kvaratskhelia tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Li in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jin Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li is working Kvaratskhelia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li winds up and cracks Kvaratskhelia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvaratskhelia avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Li haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Li throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kvaratskhelia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvaratskhelia is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Li passes into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is concentrating on defense, preventing Li from advancing position.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li trying to control from half guard but Kvaratskhelia is working away. #T2#
Li working over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Li's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Li's back!
Kvaratskhelia gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working for a choke but Li is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Li has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a shot to the head. #T3#
Li holding both Kvaratskhelia 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Li is doing well to defend. Kvaratskhelia seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Li is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
JF67- Jordyn Conley's Big Shot
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Beasley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia is keen to just control but Beasley is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beasley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kvaratskhelia stops Beasley from getting back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia slows the pace down in half guard.
Beasley trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
#T1#
Kvaratskhelia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beasley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beasley wants to control but Kvaratskhelia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be working for a kimura but Beasley defends the submission attempt.
Kvaratskhelia working Beasley over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia controlling the pace. #T2#
Beasley wants to get back to full guard.
Beasley trying to hold on to Kvaratskhelia's head to control him but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia working Beasley over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Beasley is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beasley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beasley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Beasley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beasley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Beasley's hands, connecting with Beasley's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvaratskhelia working Beasley over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Beasley's hands, connecting with Beasley's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Beasley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvaratskhelia in particular looking to stall.
Beasley is trying to maintain the position but Kvaratskhelia is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kvaratskhelia punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beasley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beasley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia not doing much here.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beasley wants to get back to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has mounted him!
Kvaratskhelia working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Beasley can't escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Beasley is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Kvaratskhelia.
Oh Beasley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beasley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia lands with some strikes.
Kvaratskhelia unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Beasley wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kvaratskhelia celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Babis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Babis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Babis from getting back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babis is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Babis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Babis's brow.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babis wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Babis being controlled here, momentarily.
Babis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Babis trying to control the position.
Babis has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Babis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Babis keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babis has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babis's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Babis with a solid left hand.
Babis wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babis has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia controlling the action here.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvaratskhelia in particular looking to stall.
Babis is refusing to be controlled, as Kvaratskhelia sits in half guard.
Babis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Babis's hands, connecting with Babis's forehead.
Babis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babis tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Babis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
After the fight, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kvaratskhelia is in Garcia's guard.
Garcia manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia striking from half guard on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position.
Kvaratskhelia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Kvaratskhelia wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Kvaratskhelia moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that!
Kvaratskhelia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?
Kvaratskhelia lands with some strikes.
Kvaratskhelia landing punches.
Kvaratskhelia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kvaratskhelia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Kvaratskhelia landing punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia lands a big elbow. #ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Garcia scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kvaratskhelia land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kvaratskhelia stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvaratskhelia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working Por over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Por working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvaratskhelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvaratskhelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Por is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Por's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Por's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Por is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Por has his foot on Kvaratskhelia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvaratskhelia works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Por with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Por has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kvaratskhelia has managed to get both his arms back between Por's legs - danger averted.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Por's brow.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Por, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Por has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Por is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Por is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?#SUB2#
Por is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Por seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Por with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Por should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Por has eaten all the pies!
Kvaratskhelia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Por's brow.
Kvaratskhelia postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Por's head off the mat! Por is out! He's out! Kvaratskhelia jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Rob Por had this to say: 'gg'. |
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Event:
JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvaratskhelia has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVR#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to his closed guard and prevents Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Li has Kvaratskhelia pulled in close to control his posture.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Li has control of Kvaratskhelia's left arm, preventing Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Kvaratskhelia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li looking to control.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvaratskhelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kvaratskhelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Kvaratskhelia off! Kvaratskhelia jumps back into Li's guard.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Li to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Li has his foot on Kvaratskhelia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvaratskhelia works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li working a defensive guard but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvaratskhelia is working away from the top position though.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Li is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Li is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kvaratskhelia fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Li from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kvaratskhelia! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Bean throws a series of punches but Kvaratskhelia avoids them all with ease.
Kvaratskhelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Kvaratskhelia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bean gets caught flat footed, as Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Bean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Bean to sweep him here.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Bean.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Bean's brow.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to work some ground and pound but Bean has wrist control.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bean told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Bean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Bean's body and controls the position.
Bean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvaratskhelia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bean controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself. #T3#
Bean managing to control the position.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bean trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Bean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Bean's brow.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bean trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bean sneaks out the side door and pushes Kvaratskhelia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvaratskhelia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kvaratskhelia walks into a stiff left hand from Bean.#TD#
Bean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean is trying to control the position but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Bean pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to his closed guard and prevents Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bean keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia passes Bean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
Bean wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvaratskhelia working over Bean with some ground and pound. Bean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the pace.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bean is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Bean with a big right hand but Bean just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3##SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bean is trying to escape and Kvaratskhelia transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bean is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kvaratskhelia! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
In his post fight interview, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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