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Event:
UFF 11: Martinez vs Soares
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Cage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakkinen's waist but Sakkinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cage off to one side.
Cage goes for a double leg but Sakkinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakkinen continues to drive forward.
Cage misses with some punches.
Sakkinen tries to break free but Cage pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cage passes into half guard.
Sakkinen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sakkinen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sakkinen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakkinen sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakkinen is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cage has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sakkinen defend it? Cage steps over the head and cranks it - Sakkinen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franklin Cage!
After winning the bout, Franklin Cage 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:
UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gigante is defended easily by Cage.
Gigante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Gigante ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gigante pulls guard.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gigante pushes a forearm under Cage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cage fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Cage shoots in.
Tyson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cage shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cage keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Cage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Tyson. #T2#
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage fails to land the takedown.
Cage fails to land the takedown.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cage is breathing heavily.#T3#
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.#T4#
Tyson leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson stalks Cage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cage's face. Cage staggers backwards, shaken.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyson stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Cage shoots in.
Franklin Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Cage's ribs.#T2#
Tyson catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
As Cage backs off Tyson throws a huge counter combo but Cage manages to avoid it all.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson connects with the punch.
Cage shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Cage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cage walks into a left hand.
Martin Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Tyson.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cage has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
Tyson cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A right-left combo lands from Tyson.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Cage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyson tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson lands a jab to Cage's midsection.
Franklin Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Cage looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tyson with a jab.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Jab from Tyson.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cage shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tyson with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Cage ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyson jabs Cage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cage back to the cage. Tyson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Cage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Tyson!
Martin Tyson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Cage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Page is looking to get back to his feet here but Cage is keeping cool and he's managed to take Page's back.
Well, with Cage on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Page is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Page is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grapple, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Page trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Cage is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Page is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franklin Cage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Norton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Cage is dominant here and he's now got Norton's back!
Cage has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Norton's body.
Cage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage keeps control of the position as Norton tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cage is persistently looking for the submission but Norton is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Norton's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cage is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Norton taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franklin Cage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Daerji has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
Daerji prevents a body shot from Cage.
Cage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cage leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Daerji pulls guard.
Daerji trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Daerji has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to control but Daerji is working from the bottom.
Cage is pushing down on Daerji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daerji is fighting to maintain full guard but Cage has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daerji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cage. #T1#
Cage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daerji tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Daerji is defending against the submission attempts here by Cage.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daerji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cage is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cage wants to control but Daerji is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daerji tries to kick Cage off but Cage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Cage wants to pass to mount but Daerji is defending the position.
Daerji is doing well to control the position and prevent Cage from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daerji is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Cage tries for a takedown but Daerji circles away easily
and Daerji counters with a left and a right that stings Cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daerji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Daerji looks to move away, Cage throws a big counter combo but Daerji just gets out of the way.
Daerji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Daerji stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Cage.
Daerji fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daerji lands with a nice body punch.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Daerji gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.
Daerji dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daerji tries a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Daerji cracks Cage with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Daerji dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cage fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Cage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cage showed some decent athleticism there.
Cage slips a nice elbow through Daerji's hands, connecting with Daerji's forehead.
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is trying to control. Daerji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Cage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daerji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cage wants to stand up but Daerji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daerji keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Cage is looking for a kimura but Daerji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cage to get the leverage.
Cage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daerji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daerji is staying active underneath Cage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Cage wants to clinch
and Daerji counters with a three punch combo that has Cage backing up. Cage nods at Daerji to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daerji.
Daerji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daerji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt.
Daerji is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cage with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Daerji. #T3#
Daerji shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Cage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daerji tries to avoid it but Cage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daerji to the ground. Daerji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daerji back to the cage. Cage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daerji is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.#BC#
Cage breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Daerji has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daerji pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daerji as Cage tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daerji.
Cage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daerji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Daerji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Daerji has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daerji's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cage under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Daerji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Daerji punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Daerji shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Daerji stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Daerji feints and as Cage raises his hands in defense, Daerji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cage looking for a guillotine here but Daerji defends easily.
#T1#
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Daerji gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Daerji tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daerji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage throws a head kick but Daerji moves out of range.
Xi Daerji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daerji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daerji somewhat.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daerji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cage somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Daerji moves out of range easily.
Daerji goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Daerji has managed to clinch.
Daerji is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Cage tries to pull guard but Daerji holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Daerji wants the takedown. Cage is fighting it off but Daerji persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cage's guard against the cage.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Daerji from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cage trying to control the position.
Daerji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daerji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daerji content to stall in guard here.
Daerji preventing the sweep.
Cage is trying to control the position but Daerji postures up.
Daerji tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daerji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daerji looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
A combination from Daerji does no damage.
Daerji lands a two punch combo.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick from Daerji.
Cage swings for the body but Daerji moves out of range.
Daerji connects with a looping right hand.
Daerji scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franklin Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Daerji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Daerji rushes Cage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daerji has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Daerji! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Cage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is thwarting Malis's attempts to control the position.
Cage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malis is trying to get back to full guard.
Cage content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cage works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Malis is looking to control Cage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malis avoid being mounted?
Cage controlling the pace.
Malis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malis is looking for a sweep. Cage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malis wants to sweep but Cage has passed to side control!#SU2#
Cage decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Malis gets caught napping as Cage dives in and scores a takedown. Malis manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Malis has his foot on Cage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cage works his way back into a safe position though.
Cage controlling from the top position.
Malis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Cage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malis is controlling him.
Malis trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Malis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malis won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
Malis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cage holds on and takes a little breather.
Malis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Cage keeping moving, preventing Malis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cage wants to stand up but Malis is controlling him.
Malis postures up.
Cage seems keen to control Malis's posture.
Cage keeping full guard, as Malis tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Malis wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Cage darts in and clinches Malis up against the cage.
Malis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Malis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Cage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Malis wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cage has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Malis's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Malis is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franklin Cage! |
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