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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Bridges rushes Case and presses him up against the cage. Case wants to break free but Bridges has control.
Case is trying to force a seperation but Bridges has the dominant position. Case jumps guard but Bridges stands there with Case around his waist. Case gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Case trying to land knees to the body.
#TD# Case pulls guard. Bridges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bridges looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Case wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bridges is now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bridges controlling the action here. Case wants to control but Bridges is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB# Case looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Case wants to control but Bridges is keeping busy.
Bridges not doing much here.
Bridges is thwarting Case's attempts to control the position.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bridges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Case is trying to control but Bridges passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Case is looking for a sweep. Case is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Case misses with a takedown attempt #KD2# and Bridges counters with a left hand that sends Case to the canvas! #ROC2#Case is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Branden Case has been cut. Bridges 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. Oh Case is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bridges stands and throws Case's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bridges remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Case tries to bench press Bridges off him but Bridges keeps the position. Case is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bridges has just dragged him back down to the mat. Case tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bridges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bridges is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Case will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Let's hope that Bridges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Bridges working away. Bridges is staying tight to Case's torso, preventing him from escaping. Case seems to have got his legs back now. Case tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Bridges taking a breather here. Case is looking to regain half guard here but Bridges keeps moving and retains side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Case is trying to escape the position but Bridges is controlling the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Bridges dominated that round. The cut man is working on Branden Case's cut. 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# Case shoots in but Bridges avoids the takedown attempt easily. Case shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bridges sprawls well. Bridges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Case gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Bridges has Case up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Case blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Bridges fails to land. Bridges misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bridges fails to land. Bridges has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bridges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Bridges has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
Case working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Case effectively controlling the action here. Case wants to break the clinch but can't.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Case. Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it. Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it. Case blocking some punches.
Case lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bridges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cases head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridges. Bridges avoiding damage as Case throws knees to the body.
Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridges. Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Case jumps guard but Bridges stands there with Case around his waist. Case gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branden Case. That's going to take a lot out of him. Case has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bridges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Case drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bridges pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Bridges has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilberto Bridges seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bridges lands a hook to the side of the head. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridges. Case tries to pull guard but Bridges won't allow it.
#T3# Bridges scores with a nice hook to the head. Case blocks an uppercut.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Bridges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Case is trying to drag Bridges to the mat but Bridges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Case can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land. Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it. Bridges working aggressively here.
#T4# Case is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks. Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Case. Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. Bridges misses with a short punch on the inside. Bridges lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Bridges scores with a nice short uppercut. Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Case. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bridges misses with some punches.
Case drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bridges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Bridges fails to land. Case goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bridges prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Bridges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Branden Case's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Case. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridges. Case fails to pull guard.
Case lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bridges throws a head punch that misses. The referee is keeping an eye on Case - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bridges throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bridges working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bridges keeps control of Case as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it. Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case blocking some punches.
#T1# Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Case blocks an uppercut.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Bridges has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage. Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it. Case is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridges. Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Case. Bridges scores with a shoulder strike. Case wants to take the fight to the mat but Bridges manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Case wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges pushes Case back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Case jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bridges walks away with a smile on his face. Case gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branden Case. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bridges tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Case gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bridges counters with a crisp right that sends Case to the canvas! Bridges follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilberto Bridges! Gilberto Bridges gave a mention to HARDTACK 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1# Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bridges doesn't seem bothered though. Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Bridges rushes Jokinen and presses him up against the cage. Bridges is breathing heavily. Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridges misses with some punches.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges. Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Bridges improves position. Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. Bridges misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen blocking some punches.
#T1# Jokinen is working Bridges over against the cage. Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges. Bridges misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridges backwards. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen lands an uppercut. Bridges misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen tries to stall but Bridges uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bridges backwards. Jokinen just leaning against Bridges, taking a breather. Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bridges controls his hands.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head. Jokinen working hard to break the clinch. Jokinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bridges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jokinen avoids it. Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bridges or not. A head punch on the inside from Bridges fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges. Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jokinen misses with the head strike.
#T3# Jokinen lands with a right to the head. Bridges working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen. Jokinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bridges up against the cage. Jokinen avoiding damage.
Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen has Bridges pushed against the cage. Bridges blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Jokinen slows down the pace here.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges. Jokinen just leaning against Bridges, taking a breather. Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen gets through Bridges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Jokinen dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bridges wants to clinch. Gilberto Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Bridges tries to clinch up and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bridges on the side of the head. Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from Jokinen. Jokinen scores with a hook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Bridges takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bridges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Bridges seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bridges tries to clinch up. Good leg kick by Jokinen. #CL# Bridges rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jokinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Jokinen on the inside. Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
#T2# Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen. Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen. Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage. Bridges misses with the head strike.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Bridges blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bridges unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jokinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen. Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Jokinen working hard to break the clinch. Bridges gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen. Bridges working aggressively here.
Jokinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridges tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body. A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen.#T4# Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Bridges takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bridges wants to clinch. Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick. Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside. Jab by Jokinen. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Bridges takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges. Jokinen thuds his right hand into Bridges's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand. Jokinen lands with a nice body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Donk. Jokinen catches Bridges right on the button with a cross. A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.#T1# Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt and Jokinen counters with a thumping low kick. Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bridges attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away. Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridges is just out of range. Bridges wants to clinch and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick. Nice shot by Jokinen. Bridges moves to clinch but Jokinen breaks away and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bridges 's knee. Gilberto Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bridges tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range. Jokinen is trying to counter with his kicks. A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a jab. Bridges acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Bridges's head back.
Jokinen cracks Bridges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bridges is looking to clinch. Bridges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bridges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokinen scores with a hook. Bridges takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
#T3# Jokinen lands the left hand. Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen thumps Bridges with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there. Bridges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jokinen punishes Bridges's body with a nice straight punch. Jokinen scores with a nice strike. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bridges crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jokinen - the referee stops the clock and Bridges gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jokinen. Bridges manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bridges at a distance.
Bridges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges.#T4# Jokinen throws a right hand that Bridges ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridges also avoids with ease. Bridges tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bridges tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it. A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Bridges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jokinen scores with a hook. Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bridges's sensitive parts. Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Bridges seems unphased.
Pete Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Pete Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jokinen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Jokinen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Bridges clinches up with Coffey and pushes him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coffey. Bridges scores with a shoulder strike. Bridges lands a good knee to the midsection. Coffey won't want to take too many of those. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bridges. Bridges lands a shoulder strike. Coffey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Coffey blocks an elbow strike from Bridges.
Bridges lands a hook that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Bridges working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bridges lands a hook that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Bridges misses with a short punch on the inside. Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Bridges fails to land. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coffey. #T1##BC2# Coffey manages to break the clinch.
Coffey 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. Coffey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Bridges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bridges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bridges working Coffey over with knees to the body. Bridges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Coffey wants a takedown but no success here.
Bridges lands an uppercut. Bridges lands a shoulder strike. Bridges lands a left hand.
Bridges lands with a right to the head. Bridges landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coffey looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bridges lands a hook that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. #T2# Bridges working aggressively here.
Coffey takes a shot to the head. Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bridges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bridges working aggressively here.
Bridges scores with a shot to the side of Coffey's head. Bridges misses with the head strike.
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Bridges. Bridges lands a shoulder strike. Coffey can't break the clinch.
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. Bridges throws a head punch that misses. Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Bridges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Bridges.
Bridges working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bridges misses with some punches.
Bridges misses with some punches.
Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Coffey. Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Coffey. Coffey tries for a takedown but Bridges manages to get underhooks.
Gilberto Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Coffey. Bridges gets through Coffey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Bridges. Coffey takes a shot to the head. Coffey blocking some punches.
Bridges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. #T4# Bridges keeps control of Coffey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Coffey. Coffey blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Coffey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coffey jumps guard but Bridges turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bridges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bridges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bridges pushes Coffey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Coffey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bridges has him pressed against the cage. Bridges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bridges keeps control of Coffey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bridges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bridges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Coffey is rocked! Bridges using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Bridges dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Bridges closes the distance and clinches. Coffey can't get the takedown.
Coffey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bridges is defending well. Bridges misses with a punch on the inside.
Bridges misses with some punches.
Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Bridges. Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coffey can do to turn this around? Bridges working aggressively here.
Bridges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bridges lands a good knee to the midsection. Coffey won't want to take too many of those. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coffey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bridges to keep the fight standing. Gilberto Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Coffey. Bridges scores with a nice hook to the head. Gilberto Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far. Coffey is breathing heavily. Bridges lands a nice uppercut. Bridges has a couple of punches blocked by Coffey.
Bridges gets through Coffey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Coffey pushes off an throws an elbow but Bridges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Coffey tries to pull guard but Bridges forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bridges throws a head punch that misses. Bridges scores with an uppercut up the middle. Coffey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bridges lands a left hand.
Bridges throws a head punch that misses. Bridges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bridges lands with a short shot to the head. Coffey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bridges scores with a nice short uppercut. Coffey is still on wobbly legs! Can Bridges finish him? Bridges is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Coffey seems to have recovered his senses. Bridges lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short left from Bridges. #T2# A short left from Bridges. Bridges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coffeys head. Bridges misses with the head strike.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bridges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Coffey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch. Bridges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coffey backwards. Bridges lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Coffey to his knees! Bridges keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilberto Bridges! Gilberto Bridges really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDTACK logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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