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Event:
Just Fights Grand Finale
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1# Kvaratskhelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A little jabbing left from Jokic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD# Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia has gone for a leg lock! Jokic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kvaratskhelia's guard.#REVB# Kvaratskhelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jokic is fighting to break Kvaratskhelia's control of his arms but Kvaratskhelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jokic wants to pass the guard but Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia working for a triangle but Jokic defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# 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. Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Jokic's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Jokic is sitting in close to Kvaratskhelia's body. Kvaratskhelia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jokic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jokic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kvaratskhelia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia retains his heavyweight title! A very excited looking Giorgi Kvaratskhelia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
JF 72- Please Beat Ugly Giorgi
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Kvaratskhelia swats away the attempt to clinch by Bendeguz. Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time. Bendeguz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Bendeguz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bendeguz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvaratskhelia is controlling him. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Bendeguz's brow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bendeguz wants to stand but Kvaratskhelia is controlling the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bendeguz can do anything to dispel that myth. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Bendeguz keeps moving. Kvaratskhelia pushes down on Bendeguz's leg and manages to get into half guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there. Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard. Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the pace. Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Bendeguz's hands, connecting with Bendeguz's forehead. Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Bendeguz's head. Kvaratskhelia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Bendeguz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Kvaratskhelia seems content to control. Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kvaratskhelia content to control rather than advance. Kvaratskhelia prevents Bendeguz from standing back up.
#T2##SUB# 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! Bendeguz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia retains his heavyweight title! A less than humble Giorgi Kvaratskhelia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Big Ugly Giorgi vs Cutie Pie
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kvaratskhelia darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Kvaratskhelia into the cage. Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Horrible takedown attempt by Kvaratskhelia or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad. And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy. White scores with a hook. Kvaratskhelia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Kvaratskhelia's head back.
#TD# Kvaratskhelia scores with a takedown into White's guard. Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. White wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him. Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #T1# Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. White 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. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots. 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. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body. Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. White is striking but Kvaratskhelia is not phased and passes to half guard. Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2# Kvaratskhelia prevents White from standing back up.
White tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kvaratskhelia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kvaratskhelia raining down shots from the mount!#SUB# White wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Kvaratskhelia has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! White taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia retains his heavyweight title! After the fight, Giorgi 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:
JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD# Li shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Li showed some decent athleticism there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kvaratskhelia can do anything to dispel that myth. Kvaratskhelia is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard. Kvaratskhelia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li. Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Kvaratskhelia works his way to full guard. Good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1# Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there. Li is working hard here to advance position. Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Li wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage. Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle. Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself. Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass. Li trying to control the position.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kvaratskhelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvaratskhelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage. Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body. Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely. Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Li trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Li looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4# Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing. Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle. Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time. Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#TD# and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jun Jun Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Kvaratskhelia.#SUB2# Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there. Kvaratskhelia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom. Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Li with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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. Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kvaratskhelia trying to strike off his back.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvaratskhelia did well to prevent Li getting side control. Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg. Kvaratskhelia trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# The fighters are battling for position here. Kvaratskhelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Li wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving. Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head. Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Li postures up. Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVB# Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Li. Li working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass. Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far. Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches. Kvaratskhelia preventing the sweep. Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. #SUB# Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily. Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4# Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard. Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving. Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. Li tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Li wants to sweep but no luck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jun Jun Li will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD# Li is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kvaratskhelia's half guard. Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control. Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kvaratskhelia moves into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Li is pulling down on Kvaratskhelia's head to control his posture. Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather. Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kvaratskhelia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kvaratskhelia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Li struggling a bit here. Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it. Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Li's temple. #T2# Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it. Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping him busy. Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control. Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with a big right hand but Li just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position but Li is working away. #SUB2# Kvaratskhelia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A lull in the action here. Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty. The strikes coming from Kvaratskhelia are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3# Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Li down.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kvaratskhelia is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now. Li is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
Li tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control. Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Li controlling the position for now.#T4# Kvaratskhelia wants to pass to mount but Li is defending the position. The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard. Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs. Li wants to control but Kvaratskhelia passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2# Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Li is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kvaratskhelia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia is the new heavyweight champion! A less than humble Giorgi Kvaratskhelia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1# Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvaratskhelia was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kvaratskhelia in his tracks. #TD# Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kvaratskhelia looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Smith wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVR# Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1# Kvaratskhelia is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Kvaratskhelia is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kvaratskhelia throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB# 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. 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. Kvaratskhelia is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment. Kvaratskhelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Kvaratskhelia throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2##SUB# Kvaratskhelia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith wanted to stand there but Kvaratskhelia had control of the position. Kvaratskhelia managing to control the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep but no luck. Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR# Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith 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.#T3# Kvaratskhelia with a flurry of punches that miss. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Smith has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle. Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia stops Smith from standing up. Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body. Kvaratskhelia throws a big elbow that misses. Kvaratskhelia stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Smith looks winded!#T4# Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position. Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing. Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kvaratskhelia passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes to the body and head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow. Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kvaratskhelia. Smith taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kvaratskhelia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Kvaratskhelia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD# Kvaratskhelia looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head. Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely. Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kvaratskhelia slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kvaratskhelia stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Kvaratskhelia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Smith keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kvaratskhelia throws a big right hand that misses. Smith is breathing heavily. Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Kvaratskhelia distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Smith is rocked! Kvaratskhelia postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smith covers up, he's hurt! Kvaratskhelia keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kvaratskhelia and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kvaratskhelia can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Mammadov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mammadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
A short right from Mammadov on the inside. Kvaratskhelia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mammadov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Mammadov pulls guard effortlessly. Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving. Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia cracks Mammadov with a solid left hand. Mammadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammadov tries to get out of the position. Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mammadov's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mammadov looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Mammadov's brow. Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body. Kvaratskhelia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Kvaratskhelia is in close to Mammadov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mammadov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there. Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#It looks like Mirkhan Mammadov has been cut. Kvaratskhelia stands and throws Mammadov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Mammadov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kvaratskhelia landing strikes. #T2# Check out the look on Kvaratskhelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT2#Mirkhan Mammadov's cut is getting worse. Kvaratskhelia cracks Mammadov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kvaratskhelia immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mammadov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kvaratskhelia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1# Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kvaratskhelia circles away quickly and effectively. Sandoval scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD# Kvaratskhelia scores with a takedown into Sandoval's guard.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sandoval striking off his back but it's not causing Kvaratskhelia any problems. Sandoval is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs. Kvaratskhelia stands up over Sandoval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sandoval being controlled here, momentarily. Kvaratskhelia works over Sandoval with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Sandoval's brow. Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sandoval's head.#ROC#Sandoval is rocked! Sandoval 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. Kvaratskhelia loads up on a big left hand. Sandoval felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kvaratskhelia looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sandoval can't hide his disappointment, as Kvaratskhelia celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! Giorgi Kvaratskhelia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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