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Event:
UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Dje will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Dje looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Smith throws a counter combo. Dje shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moussa Dje. That's going to take a lot out of him. A big right from Smith misses. Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dje moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dje tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dje somewhat. Smith misses the shot to the body. Dje attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.#T1# Some wild striking there from Smith.
Dje misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dje shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well. Dje fails with the takedown. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dje is just out of range. Dje appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith misses with a wild body shot. Dje shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dje's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Dje's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Dje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Dje is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Dje has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Moussa Dje! After winning the bout, Moussa Dje thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Brayden Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Bro what the sigma'. |
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Event:
UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Pollard darts in and clinches Dje up against the cage.#TD# Dje manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Dje is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pollard has his hands clasped together but Dje extends and breaks Pollard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dje.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moussa Dje! A relieved looking Moussa Dje thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025 |
#R1# Dje wants to clinch but Kaspersky slips to the side and Kaspersky counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fight stays on the outside here - Dje looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dje wants to clinch but Kaspersky slips to the side and Kaspersky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kaspersky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dje on the side of the head. Dje tries to clinch but Kaspersky moves away #TD2# and Kaspersky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB# Dje looking for submissions off his back. Kaspersky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dje moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dje has momentary wrist control but Kaspersky slips an elbow through the middle. Kaspersky is in close to Dje's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Dje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaspersky defends it easily. 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! Kaspersky sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Dje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB# Dje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kaspersky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Dje working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaspersky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaspersky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kaspersky works over Dje with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Dje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaspersky defends well. Kaspersky controlling from the top position. #SUB# Dje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaspersky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kaspersky controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kaspersky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dje throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaspersky uses it to pass to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaspersky working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Dje tries to bench press Kaspersky off him but Kaspersky keeps the position. Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dje gets back to half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaspersky connects with a nice short shot to Dje's temple. Dje is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kaspersky controlling the pace. Kaspersky working over Dje with some ground and pound. Dje looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3# Kaspersky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Dje actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dje is looking for a sweep. Kaspersky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dje is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaspersky scores with a couple of nice shots. Kaspersky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kaspersky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Kaspersky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Dje looking for submissions off his back. Kaspersky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Dje looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4# Kaspersky controlling the pace. Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes. Kaspersky lands with a punch from half guard. Kaspersky stalling. #SUB# Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow. Kaspersky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Dje looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky 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# Dje tries to clinch but Kaspersky moves away #TD2# and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kaspersky tries to pass to full mount but Dje defends it. #SUB# Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Dje actively working from the bottom here. Nikolai Kaspersky has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Dje looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kaspersky pushes past his half guard into mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaspersky controlling from the full mount. Dje tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kaspersky controlling from the full mount. #T1# Kaspersky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dje?
Dje is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaspersky has a good base and remains in mount. Dje regains half guard.#SUB# Dje has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kaspersky. Oh but Dje has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kaspersky goes limp - he's gone! Dje jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moussa Dje! Our winner, Moussa Dje, 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1# Dje has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartwright finds it's way round the side to connect with Dje's head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cartwright, as that shot connected.
#CL# Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dje, pushing him back against the cage. Cartwright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dje is trying to pull guard but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2# Dje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartwright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartwright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Dje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well. Cartwright stays in close to Dje's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Dje throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cartwright escapes and throws Dje's legs to the side, diving into side control! Dje is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Dje is trying to improve his position. Cartwright controlling from side mount. Dje is trying to get back to half guard. Dje takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Cartwright lands a nice forearm strike. Cartwright looks up at the clock and then as Dje takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cartwright smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dje some visible discomfort.
#ROC#Dje is rocked! Dje tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position. #T2# Dje is trying to escape the position but Cartwright is controlling the position. Dje tries to improve position but can't. Cartwright working the ground and pound from side control. Dje is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him? Cartwright lands a strong strike to the head of Dje. That's dazed him! Cartwright looking to finish here. Dje is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cartwright lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Cartwright! After winning the bout, Cam Cartwright 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: Feb 13, 2025 |
#R1# Qilichov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moussa Dje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Dje shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Qilichov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Qilichov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Dje has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Qilichov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dje yanks on the arm and Qilichov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dje.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moussa Dje! An out of breath Moussa Dje thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Dje throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyd was covering up waiting for the punch and Dje finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Dje drops back looking for a leg! Boyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyd manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Boyd's guard. #SUB# Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Dje drops back looking for a leg! Boyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyd manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Boyd's guard. Boyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Dje drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dje as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Boyd screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dje! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Moussa Dje! A very excited looking Moussa Dje made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Kristof pushes Dje up against the cage in a clinch. Dje fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kristof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dje's defenses. Dje is trying to pull guard but Kristof turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kristof lands a damaging elbow. Kristof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kristof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kristof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dje's defenses. Kristof lands an elbow just above Dje 's eye. Kristof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dje is trying to pull guard but Kristof has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moussa Dje. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kristof lands an elbow inside that Dje shrugs off. 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! Kristof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Dje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kristof lands an elbow that stopped Dje in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Moussa Dje has been cut. Kristof lands an elbow inside that Dje shrugs off. #ROC2#Dje is rocked! A nice glancing elbow lands by Kristof. Oh Dje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Dje leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kristof lands an elbow inside. Kristof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kristof lands an elbow that stopped Dje in his tracks for a moment. Dje tries to circle away from danger but Kristofcatches him off guard and hits him in the side of the head with a sharp elbow. Dje looks like he's been hit by a taser charge, he's shivering as he falls to the canvas! I bet he can't even remember his own name right now - he's in bits!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Virag Kristof! A relieved looking Virag Kristof thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Dje rushes Beast and presses him up against the cage. Dje tries to pull guard but Beast holds him up against the cage and eventually Dje drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Dje successfully pulls guard.
Beast trying to control but Dje is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Dje has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Dje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Dje working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beast has passed into half guard!
Beast trying to control the action but Dje is working from the bottom. Beast is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Dje is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Beast is tapping! Great win for Dje!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moussa Dje! A very excited looking Moussa Dje made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Dje gets a clinch. #TD# Dje wants the takedown. Fight is fighting it off but Dje persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fight's guard against the cage.#SUB# Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Fight tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dje passes Fight's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Dje is trying to work for a kimura but Fight is defending well.
#SUB2# Fight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Dje is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dje seems to be working for a kimura but Fight defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Dje is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB# Dje is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fight manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Dje drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dje jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Dje drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dje jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dje won't allow Fight to sweep him here. #SUB# Dje drops back looking for a leg! Fight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fight manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Fight's guard. #SUB# Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Fight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB# Dje drops back looking for a leg! Fight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fight manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Fight's guard. #SUB# Dje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fight has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB# Fight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Dje looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Dje has his foot on Fight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fight works his way back into a safe position though. Dje utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dje might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fight wants to control from the top but Dje keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB# Dje is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fight frees his head nicely. Oh but Dje has switched to an armbar! Fight is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Moussa Dje! During a confident post fight interview, Moussa Dje thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1# Dje steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lam. That one must have hurt.#TD# Dje drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Dje is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lam is trying to escape and Dje transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lam is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dje! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moussa Dje! A victorious Moussa Dje thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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