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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1# Konstantinov circles away from the clinch attempt and Konstantinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A jab from Tsering misses. Nice defenses there by Konstantinov.#TD2# Konstantinov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsering was covering up waiting for the punch and Konstantinov finishes the takedown easily into 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. Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Tsering keeps moving. Konstantinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsering swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Tsering pushes Konstantinov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##CL# Konstantinov tries to keep at a distance but Tsering has taken the fight into the clinch. Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Konstantinov can't break the clinch.
Tsering misses with a short punch on the inside. Tsering tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Tsering back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tsering tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tsering tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Tsering back against the cage. Tsering misses with some punches.
Tsering misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsering lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##TD2# Konstantinov decides to pull guard. Tsering wants to stand but Konstantinov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Tsering has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Konstantinov trying to control the position here. Tsering wants to get up but he can't break Konstantinov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Tsering gets to his feet - Konstantinov follows without any prompting. Tsering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL# Tsering closes the distance and clinches. Tsering misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering. Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but Tsering won't allow it.
Tsering scores with a nice hook to the head. Konstantinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsering gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Konstantinov wants a takedown.
Thubten Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Konstantinov. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsering. Tsering working aggressively here.
Konstantinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsering fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL# Tsering has Konstantinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Konstantinov has Tsering pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsering manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Konstantinov is looking to control Tsering's arms but Tsering gets an underhook and turns him. Now Konstantinov has his back to the cage. Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov. Konstantinov fails to pull guard.
Tsering gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Konstantinov.
A head punch on the inside from Konstantinov fails to land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tsering has a couple of punches blocked by Konstantinov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thubten Tsering dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Tsering catches Konstantinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Tsering paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Tsering lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut. Konstantinov throws a sloppy head kick and Tsering moves out of range easily. Konstantinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Konstantinov shoots for a takedown but Tsering saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tsering throws a big counter combination but Konstantinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jab, jab by Tsering - just one landing. Tsering is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konstantinov can do to turn this around? Nice sprawl there from Tsering as Konstantinov shoots in. The fight stays on the outside here - Tsering looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tsering misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD# Tsering feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Konstantinov sprawling to the canvas! Konstantinov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tsering finish him?!
#CL# Tsering fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konstantinov, pushing him back against the cage. Tsering misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsering prevents the takedown attempt.
Thubten Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Konstantinov. Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Tsering. #T1# Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsering has him pressed against the cage. Tsering digs a right hand into Konstantinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Konstantinov's gas tank. Tsering fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsering is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow. Konstantinov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tsering can't find room to land a body shot as Konstantinov controls the action.
Konstantinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tsering is defending well. Tsering misses with a short punch on the inside. Tsering goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsering keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konstantinov's efforts to push away. Tsering working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Tsering lands with a left to the head. Tsering misses with a short punch on the inside. Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering. Tsering swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it. Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsering to keep the fight standing. Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but Tsering turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Tsering is controlling him. Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsering misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tsering fails to land. Tsering lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Tsering tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
Tsering keeps control of Konstantinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tsering throws a head punch that misses. Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow. Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Tsering is controlling him. Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow. Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2# Konstantinov decides to pull guard. Tsering wants to stand and escape but instead Konstantinov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Konstantinov prevents Tsering from getting back to his feet. #ES# Tsering has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Konstantinov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Konstantinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsering pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tsering scores with the left hand. Konstantinov knows he should have avoided that one. Boris Konstantinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tsering moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Konstantinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Konstantinov. Konstantinov walks into a left hand. Konstantinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Konstantinov is breathing heavily. Konstantinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsering manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thubten Tsering dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Boris Konstantinov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Tsering will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsering uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Konstantinov has time to react.#CL# Tsering instigates a clinch. Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Tsering. Come on Konstantinov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Konstantinov takes a shot to the head. Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Tsering. Konstantinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsering gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsering misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsering goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov blocking some punches.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Tsering prevents Konstantinov from breaking the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Tsering fails to land. Tsering tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tsering prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but Tsering turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Thubten Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Konstantinov. Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsering has him pressed against the cage. Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsering working aggressively here.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tsering misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tsering lands a shot to the body. Tsering fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsering misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov working hard to break the clinch. Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsering to keep the fight standing. Tsering misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsering misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov blocking some punches.
#TD2# Konstantinov pulls guard successfully.
#SU# Tsering decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Konstantinov, up you get! #CL2# Konstantinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsering, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov. #T3# Tsering misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Konstantinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tsering regains guard.
Tsering manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Konstantinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Tsering closes the distance and clinches. Tsering misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering. Konstantinov wants a takedown.
Tsering tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsering prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Tsering lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsering tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Tsering back against the cage. Tsering misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow. Konstantinov blocking some punches.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but Tsering forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Tsering can't find room to land a body shot as Konstantinov controls the action.
Boris Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Konstantinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsering backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Thubten Tsering showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tsering has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thubten Tsering! |
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