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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1# Decent striking displayed by Ralph there.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Oblagato has been cut.#TD2# Oblagato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Oblagato prevents Ralph from improving his position. Oblagato not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ralph taking some punishment here, with Oblagato in his half guard. Oblagato is taking a breather. Ralph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Oblagato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Oblagato wants to take a breather but Ralph is having none of it. Ralph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oblagato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oblagato's back! Oblagato covering up well under a series of strikes from Ralph. Ralph lands punches and elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oblagato wants to escape the position.
Ralph punishes Oblagato with strikes from the back mount. Oblagato is covering up but some of the strikes from Ralph are getting through and doing damage.
#ROC#Oblagato is rocked!#T1# Oblagato turns into Ralph and is now in his guard.
Oblagato is still in real trouble! Can Ralph finish him? Oblagato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Oblagato trying to control but Ralph is working from the bottom. Ralph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oblagato manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ralph postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Oblagato seems to have recovered his senses. Oblagato punching from the bottom - just letting Ralph know he's still in a fight. Ralph makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Oblagato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ralph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ralph is working Oblagato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ralph lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ralph makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Oblagato trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ralph lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2# Oblagato keeping moving, preventing Ralph from controlling successfully. Ralph throwing strikes but missing. Ralph preventing the sweep. Ralph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ralph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ralph is working Oblagato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oblagato throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Oblagato throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ralph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oblagato's head. Ralph distracts Oblagato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ralph working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Oblagato tries to strike from the bottom.
Ralph lands a couple of digs.#T3# Oblagato throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ralph working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Oblagato trying to control the position.
Ralph postures up and lands a big shot to Oblagato's brow. Oblagato keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Ralph connects with a couple of short punches. Oblagato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ralph is working Oblagato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Oblagato throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Ralph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ralph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ralph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oblagato's head.#SUB2# Oblagato is looking for a triangle but Ralph pushes his legs off easily.
Oblagato looks winded! Oblagato trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ralph lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Oblagato looking for a sweep. Not yet Oblagato, not yet. Ralph with a nice head shot there. Ralph works over Oblagato with some ground and pound from guard. Ralph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oblagato's head. Ralph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ralph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ralph landing with the ground and pound. Oblagato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Oblagato is striking off his back. Ralph thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Ralph blocks the strikes from Oblagato.
Ralph is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ralph blocks the strikes from Oblagato.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remii Ralph dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Oblagato'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# Ralph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oblagato. Oblagato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL# Ralph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Ralph fails to land. Ralph can't find room to land a body shot as Oblagato controls the action.
Ralph misses with some punches.
Oblagato blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Ralph.
Ralph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oblagato can do to turn this around? Ralph throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Oblagato has Ralph pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Oblagato pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ralph tumbling to the mat - Oblagato dives into Ralph's guard. Ralph keeping moving, preventing Oblagato from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ralph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Oblagato throws an elbow that misses. Ralph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oblagato's guard. Nice move by Ralph!#REVR##T1# Oblagato trying to strike off his back.
Oblagato throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ralph's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ralph working some strikes from top position.#CUT#The cut above Daniel Oblagato's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Ralph arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Oblagato's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Remii Ralph! An out of breath Remii Ralph 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: May 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Crescent feints and as Ralph raises his hands in defense, Crescent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ralph keeping moving, preventing Crescent from controlling successfully. Ralph seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Crescent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Crescent preventing the sweep. Ralph is working hard here to advance position. Ralph is pulling down on Crescent's head to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ralph is on top in guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crescent wants to sweep but no luck. Ralph scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ralph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Crescent wants to stand and escape but Ralph is having none of it. #T1# Ralph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ralph postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ralph scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Crescent is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ralph trying to control but Crescent is working from the bottom. Crescent is still in real trouble! Can Ralph finish him? Ralph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ralph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Crescent seems to have recovered his senses. Ralph cracks Crescent with a solid left hand. Ralph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Crescent has momentary wrist control but Ralph slips an elbow through the middle. Ralph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Crescent wants to control but Ralph passes easily into half guard.
Crescent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ralph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ralph lands with a punch from half guard. #T2# Ralph scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ralph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Ralph. Ralph tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crescent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ralph is nestled in close to Crescent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ralph controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Crescent is out! Ralph gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Remii Ralph! A victorious Remii Ralph thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2025 |
#R1# Hale looks to throw the jab but Ralph is out of range. Hale swats away the attempt to clinch by Ralph. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hale throws a hook but Ralph blocks it. Ralph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ralph wants to clinch. A punch lands to the side of Ralph 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ralph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ralph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hale swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ralph defending well as Hale loads up on a big left hand. Ralph is looking to clinch. Hale cracks Ralph with a good jab. Hale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ralph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hale paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2# Hale lands a big right hand that sends Ralph crashing to the mat! Hale stays standing though and waves Ralph back to his feet!#ROC2#Ralph is rocked! Hale misses with an uppercut. Oh Ralph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ralph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hale. Ralph seems to have got his legs back now. Hale misses with a hook. Ralph ducked under it nicely. #T1# Hale lands a slapping body shot.
Ralph wants to clinch up but Hale keeps it at a distance.#CL# Ralph moves into the clinch. Ralph wants a takedown but no success here.
Ralph blocking some punches.
Hale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ralph is looking to take this one to the mat. Hale lands with a left to the head. Hale misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hale. Hale lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Hale. Ralph has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remii Ralph. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ralph is breathing heavily. Ralph tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Hale scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Hale. Ralph drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale presses Ralph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Hale. #T2# Still in the clinch, Hale scores with a nice short uppercut. Hale lands with a short shot to the head. Hale scores with a shot to the side of Ralph's head. Hale lands with a light punch inside. Hale scores with a shoulder strike. Hale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hale misses with a short punch on the inside. Hale lands a right hand. A short right from Hale on the inside. Hale working aggressively here.
A short right from Hale on the inside. Ralph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ralph. Ralph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hale as the two fighters clinch.
Ralph has Hale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hale digs a right hand underneath Ralph's ribcage. Ralph let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Hale - that landed with a thud.
Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hale lands with a left to the head. #T3# Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Hale on the inside. Ralph takes a shot to the head. Hale lands a body shot. Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hale working aggressively here.
Hale digs a right hand into Ralph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ralph's gas tank. Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ralph backwards. Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hale. Hale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ralph backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hale is leaning against Ralph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ralph backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hale. Hale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice right hand lands inside from Hale. A nice left hand lands by Hale.
Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#KD2# Hale drops Ralph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ralph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Hale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Hale. #T4# A body shot lands from Hale.
Hale lands a left hand.
Hale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Hale on the inside. Hale lands with a light punch inside. Hale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ralph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hale swings wildly with an uppercut but Ralph uses good head movement to avoid it. Hale scores with a nice hook to the head. Hale lands with a left to the head. Hale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ralph. A nice right hand lands inside from Hale. Nice body punch from Hale - that landed with a thud.
Hale misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice left hand lands by Hale.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ralph backwards. Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hale working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Hale dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hale lands with a good body shot.#KD2# Hale drops Ralph with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ralph looks back up at him and smiles so Hale waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Ralph is out of range. Ralph tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hale manages to circle out of the way. Hale lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milton Hale! A less than humble Milton Hale misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Ralph gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Ralph is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yudi can't fight it off and eventually Ralph manages to take the fight to the floor. Yudi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ralph scoring with some ground and pound. Ralph scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Yudi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ralph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ralph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ralph postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ralph is in close to Yudi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Yudi is rocked! Ralph arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Yudi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Remii Ralph! Our winner, Remii Ralph, 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: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1# Bennington slips under a jab. Bennington moves away from the strike by Ralph. The fighters circling - Ralph throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bennington shoots in for a double leg but Ralph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Bennington feints and as Ralph raises his hands in defense, Bennington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ralph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bennington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ralph wants to sweep but no luck. Bennington looking to pass the guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ralph can do anything to dispel that myth. Bennington stopping the sweep attempt from Ralph. Ralph keeping full guard, as Bennington tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ralph can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bennington trying to control from half guard but Ralph is working away. Bennington prevents Ralph from improving his position.#T1# Ralph keeping control of the position. Bennington is keen to just control but Ralph is a slippery customer. Ralph is looking for a sweep. Bennington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ralph keeps trying to improve his position. Ralph is refusing to be controlled, as Bennington sits in half guard. Bennington works his way into side control. Bennington working away. Bennington tries to advance to mount but Ralph denies him. Ralph being controlled for a moment. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Bennington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ralph has escaped the position, nice work there. Ralph prevents Bennington from moving into mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bennington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ralph can't do much from the bottom here. Bennington trying to control the position but Ralph is working away. #SUB# Bennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ralph, who protects the arm well. #T3# Bennington trying to control the position but Ralph is working away. Bennington tries to advance to mount but can't. Bennington is working hard here to advance position. Bennington trying to control the position but Ralph is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ralph is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Bennington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ralph seems a little lost for a moment, as Bennington dominates the positioning.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bennington advances nicely into full mount. Bennington tries to control but Ralph wriggling away. Ralph tries to lock up and control but Bennington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB# Bennington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ralph to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ralph shrugs it off. #SUB# Bennington jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Ralph is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ralph and Bennington has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ralph tries to bench press Bennington off him but Bennington keeps the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bennington tries to move to mount but Ralph blocks the move with his legs. Bennington trying to control the action but Ralph is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tmmothy Bennington dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Bennington keeps the fight on the outside. Tmmothy Bennington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ralph wants to clinch up but Bennington keeps it at a distance.#TD# Bennington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennington lands in his opponent's guard. Ralph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Bennington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ralph is one step ahead there. Bennington working a defensive guard here.
Ralph works over Bennington with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bennington has a closed guard, preventing Ralph from standing up. Ralph lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bennington controls Ralph momentarily but Ralph frees himself. Ralph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Ralph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Bennington is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ralph throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bennington's body to avoid the submission. Bennington has instead reached around Ralph's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bennington arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tmmothy Bennington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Ralph rushes Cordova and presses him up against the cage. Ralph struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordova controls his hands.
#TD2# Ralph tightens his grip and picks Cordova up, before dumping him to the ground. Cordova manages to land in guard. Cordova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ralph is one step ahead there. Cordova is pulling down on Ralph's head to control his posture. Cordova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ralph manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ralph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ralph pulls Cordova in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cordova wants to control from the top but Ralph keeps moving. Ralph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cordova manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Cordova trying to control the position.
#T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Cordova manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Cordova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ralph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cordova is defending well. Ralph tries to work over Cordova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ralph scores with a shot to the side of Cordova's head. Ralph misses with some punches.
Ralph looking for a takedown. Cordova misses with a body punch.
Ralph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova. #TD2# Ralph has clasped his hands together around Cordova's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2# Ralph landing a few strikes. You can see the frustration on Cordova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ralph in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cordova is looking for a sweep. Ralph wants to stand but Cordova has his arm trapped. Ralph working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ralph tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Cordova manages to get back to half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ralph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Cordova is not content to let Ralph control the position. Cordova wants to control but Ralph is keeping busy.
#T3# Ralph stops Cordova from getting back to his feet.
Ralph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Cordova wants to improve his position but Ralph is controlling well.
Ralph working over Cordova with some ground and pound. Cordova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Cordova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ralph is working away from the top position though. Ralph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cordova keeps working. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ralph lands strikes from half guard. Ralph throwing shots but Cordova is blocking nicely. Ralph working Cordova over with strikes. Cordova taking some punishment here, with Ralph in his half guard. Cordova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ralph scores with a couple of nice shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ralph tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cordova. Cordova manages to get to full guard.
Ralph engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remii Ralph dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Ralph drives through and clinches with Cordova against the cage.
Ralph looking for a takedown. Ralph misses with a body punch.
#TD# Cordova has hold of one of Ralph's legs. Ralph is fighting the takedown attempt but Cordova gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Ralph trying to control the position here. Cordova wants to get up but he can't break Ralph's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Ralph looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cordova puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ralph is refusing to be controlled, as Cordova sits in half guard. Ralph is looking to get back to full guard here but Cordova has managed to pass to side control instead. Cordova controlling the position from side mount. #T1# Cordova tries to advance to mount but can't. Cordova is working hard here to advance position. Ralph is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ralph is trying to control Cordova's posture but Cordova avoids it. #SUB# Cordova is trying to get an arm triangle but Ralph is defending well. Ralph keeps Cordova under control for a moment.#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. Ralph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cordova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Cordova controls the position. Ralph isn't going anywhere. Marcello Cordova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cordova lands some shots froms side control. Ralph is not content to let Cordova control the position. Cordova advances to mount. Cordova misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3# Ralph is working to get back to half guard.
Ralph reaches up to try and control the position but Cordova seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ralph rolls and tries to escape and now Cordova has his back!
Ralph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cordova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ralph prevents Cordova from getting a body triangle. Cordova keeps control of the position as Ralph tries to break free.
Cordova controls the position. Ralph trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Cordova misses with punches from the back. Cordova controls the position.#T4# Cordova missing with strikes. #SUB# Ralph tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Cordova has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Ralph is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcello Cordova! Marcello Cordova got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Ralph darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage. Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ralph is defending well for now. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ralph. A bit of stalling here from Ralph.
Ralph seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Ralph lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD# Ralph has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ralph pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Ralph dives into Barnes's guard. Ralph cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.#ROC#Barnes is rocked! Ralph postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Barnes covers up, he's hurt! Ralph keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ralph and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ralph can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remii Ralph! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2025 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ralph is defended easily by Hendrix. Remii Ralph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good shot there by Hendrix. Donk. Hendrix catches Ralph right on the button with a cross. Ralph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hendrix darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ralph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ralph takes a swing at Hendrix's ribcage but misses. Hendrix cracks a nice hook into Ralph's ribs. Hendrix lands the left hand. Hendrix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ralph takes one on the button. Hendrix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ralph's head backwards. Hendrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hendrix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ralph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hendrix digs a good hook to Ralph's body.
#T1# Ralph swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Ralph drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ralph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ralph scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ralph would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Ralph trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ralph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ralph trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hendrix wants to sweep here but Ralph controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Hendrix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ralph has picked Hendrix up and slammed him! Hendrix can't keep hold of the triangle and Ralph manages to pass to side control! Hendrix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ralph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ralph is putting a hurting on Hendrix here, landing some big shots from side control. Hendrix trying to remain calm as Ralph controls from the top position.#T2# Hendrix is trying to get back to half guard. Ralph is working Hendrix over with some ground and pound from side control. Hendrix tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Ralph wants to stand but Hendrix has his arm trapped. Ralph cracks Hendrix with a big right hand but Hendrix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hendrix is being controlled here. Hendrix tries to bench press Ralph off him but Ralph keeps the position. Ralph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hendrix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ralph's best efforts. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hendrix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ralph cracks Hendrix with a solid left hand. Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Ralph works over Hendrix with some ground and pound from guard. Ralph lands a couple of digs. Hendrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hendrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ralph's guard. #REVR# Ralph has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Ralph utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ralph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hendrix manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Ralph landing some decent shots from guard. Ralph stopping the sweep attempt from Hendrix. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hendrix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ralph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4# Hendrix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ralph holds on and takes a little breather. Hendrix is looking to work some ground and pound but Ralph has wrist control. Hendrix is fighting to break Ralph's control of his arms but Ralph is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ralph can do anything to dispel that myth. Hendrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hendrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Ralph is retaining full guard. Ralph has his hands on Hendrix's head, controlling the position. Ralph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hendrix manages to get to full guard.
Ralph wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caden Hendrix dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hendrix lands with a good body shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Some wild striking there from Ralph.
#CL2# Ralph darts in and clinches Hendrix up against the cage. Ralph's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hendrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ralph uses good head movement to avoid it. Ralph blocks an uppercut.
Hendrix misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ralph tries to stall but Hendrix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hendrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Ralph. #TD# Hendrix wants the takedown. Ralph is fighting it off but Hendrix persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ralph's guard against the cage. Ralph has his hands on Hendrix's head, controlling the position. Hendrix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Ralph looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hendrix scoring with punches to the head and body. Hendrix scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ralph pulls Hendrix in to control the position. Hendrix won't allow Ralph to sweep him here. Ralph utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hendrix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Caden Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hendrix throwing strikes but missing. Hendrix stopping the sweep attempt from Ralph. Ralph seems keen to control Hendrix's posture. Hendrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hendrix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hendrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Ralph is retaining full guard. Hendrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ralph can do to turn this around? Ralph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Hendrix lands a couple of digs. Hendrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hendrix won't allow Ralph to sweep him here. Ralph is adopting a defensive guard. Hendrix works over Ralph with some ground and pound from guard. Hendrix landing some decent shots from guard. Ralph seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Hendrix throws a big elbow that misses. Ralph looking for a sweep. Not yet Ralph, not yet. Hendrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ralph has his hands on Hendrix's head, controlling the position. Let's hope that Ralph 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.#T3# Hendrix works over Ralph with some ground and pound from guard. Ralph wants to sweep here but Hendrix controlling him for the moment. Hendrix works over Ralph with some ground and pound from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hendrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hendrix landing some decent shots from guard. Hendrix connects with a couple of short punches. Ralph trying to control the position here. Hendrix throws a big right hand that misses. Hendrix wants to pass the guard but Ralph is keeping the position. Hendrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# Ralph looking for a sweep. Not yet Ralph, not yet. Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ralph swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ralph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hendrix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hendrix postures up in Ralph's guard and throws a big left but Ralph blocks it. Hendrix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ralph's head. Hendrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ralph looking for a sweep. Not yet Ralph, not yet. Ralph managing to control the position. Ralph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ralph pulls Hendrix in close to prevent any damage. Ralph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caden Hendrix dominated that second round. That's time! Hendrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Hendrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Ralph's head. Hendrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hendrix lands a nice hook to Ralph's body. Ralph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ralph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ralph just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hendrix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hendrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hendrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ralph.
Ralph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hendrix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hendrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ralph. Ralph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ralph with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hendrix misses with a hook. Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Ralph is out of range. #CL2# Ralph drives through and clinches with Hendrix against the cage.
#BC2# Ralph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ralph.
#T1# Ralph just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Ralph rushes Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The referee calls for Ralph to work.
Ralph tries a body shot but Hendrix blocks it.
Ralph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hendrix.
Ralph stalling against the cage.
Hendrix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ralph tries a body shot but Hendrix blocks it.
#TD2# Ralph has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hendrix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Hendrix tries to escape but Ralph has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Hendrix turns into Ralph and is now in his guard.
Hendrix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Hendrix postures up in Ralph's guard and throws a big left but Ralph blocks it. Hendrix preventing the sweep. #T2# Ralph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ralph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hendrix looking to pass the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ralph is on top in guard.
#REVB# Hendrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ralph's guard. #REVR# Hendrix throwing strikes but missing. Hendrix scoring with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendrix's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hendrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ralph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendrix is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ralph is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# Ralph scoring with some ground and pound. Ralph wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving. Hendrix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hendrix thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hendrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ralph on the ground. Ralph stands up over Hendrix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ralph is one step ahead there. Ralph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB# Hendrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ralph defends it easily.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ralph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ralph engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hendrix looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ralph puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Ralph scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Hendrix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ralph is one step ahead there. Ralph trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom. Hendrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ralph's guard. #REVR# Ralph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hendrix manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Ralph trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caden Hendrix. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendrix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caden Hendrix! An out of breath Caden Hendrix 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: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Ralph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat. Barakat walks into a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Barakat shoots for a takedown but Ralph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ralph missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barakat fails with a takedown attempt. Ralph is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barakat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ralph as he avoids it easily. Remii Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasir Barakat.#TD2# Barakat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ralph is trying to control but can't.
Ralph controlling the position for now.#SUB2# Barakat is trying to work for a kimura but Ralph is defending well.
#SUB2# Barakat is looking for a kimura but Ralph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barakat to get the leverage. #SUB2# Barakat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ralph tries to roll over but Barakat keeps him under control.#SUB2# Barakat is working for a submission of some sort.
Ralph keeping control of the position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Ralph wants to improve his position but Barakat is controlling well.
#SUB2# Barakat is looking for a kimura but Ralph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barakat to get the leverage. #SUB2# Barakat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Barakat is working for a submission of some sort.
Ralph is trying to stand up here but Barakat is controlling him well. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Barakat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ralph doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barakat. #SUB2# Barakat seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ralph is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nasir Barakat! Nasir Barakat 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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