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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Chess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warner lands a two punch combo.
A low kick from Warner misses
and Chess finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pierce Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner tries a low kick but Chess avoids it.
Warner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Warner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warner wants it to stay on the feet.
Warner feints with a jab and clips Chess right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Chess is sent crashing into the canvas and Warner leaps in for the kill! Chess tries to get to his feet but Warner is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Chess is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierce Warner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Ashton closes the distance and pushes Chess back into the cage.
Ashton digs a right hand into Chess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chess's gas tank. #TD2#
Chess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ashton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Ashton wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ashton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ashton staying busy and making it hard for Chess to control.
Ashton trying to get back to his feet but Chess is in full control for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good control from Chess.
Ashton trying to get back to his feet but Chess is in full control for now.
Chess trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Will Chess go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ashton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chess tries to keep control of the position but Ashton is staying busy.
Ashton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Chess looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chess throwing sloppy strikes.
Ashton is trying to get back to his feet but Chess has full control of the position and if anything, Ashton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Best Chess dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Chess tries to keep at a distance but Ashton has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ashton.
Ashton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton tries to land knees in the clinch but Chess avoids the damage to the body.
Ashton throws a head punch that misses.
Ashton lands with a left to the head.
Ashton lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ashton.
Ashton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ashton pushes Chess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ashton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chess avoids it.
Ashton scores with a shot to the side of Chess's head. #ROC#Chess is rocked!
Chess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ashton.
Chess is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashton finish him?
Ashton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton has a couple of punches blocked by Chess.
Chess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ashton misses with some punches.
Ashton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chess blocks an uppercut.
Chess seems to have recovered his senses.
Chess tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Ashton.
Chess is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Ashton fails to land.
Ashton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chess backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chess backwards.
Ashton lands a hook that snaps the head of Chess backwards.
Ashton misses with some punches.
Ashton stops a takedown attempt from Chess.
Ashton lands a body punch.
Ashton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ashton.
Ashton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ashton lands a big right hand that drops Chess! The killer instinct kicks in and Ashton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ashton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Ashton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Lynch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chess to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Chess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chess has managed to get both his arms back between Lynch's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chess passes into half guard.
Lynch tries to roll over but Chess keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch trying to control but Chess postures up.
#SUB#
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chess pulls his head out easily.
Lynch trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chess pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lynch has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chess. Oh but Lynch has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chess goes limp - he's gone! Lynch jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harold Lynch! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Foz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chess as he jumps to the side.
Chess thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Chess looking to score a takedown here. Foz is defending well but Chess drives through and ends up in Foz's guard.
Foz working a defensive guard here.
Foz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chess is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Foz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chess defends it easily.
Chess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chess being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Foz continues to stall.
Foz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chess stopping the sweep attempt from Foz.
Foz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chess trying to control the position from guard on top but Foz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Foz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chess trying to control but Foz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Foz clinches up with Chess and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Foz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Foz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Foz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SU#
Foz gets to his feet - Chess follows without any prompting.
Chess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foz.
Chess replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Foz blocks it well.#CL#
Foz has Chess up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Foz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Foz pulls Chess in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Foz wants to stand up but Chess is controlling him. #SUB#
Foz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foz is controlling Chess's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordi Foz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Foz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Foz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Foz throws a sloppy strike and Chess has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Foz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Chess!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Best Chess! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Chess shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chess prevents Kulur from improving his position.
Kulur is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulur manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulur wants to hit a sweep here but Chess passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kulur there!
Chess working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Kulur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kulur is trying to control but can't.
Kulur is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kulur wants to control but Chess is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulur is not content to let Chess control the position.
Kulur is looking for a sweep. Chess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulur trying to hold on to Chess's head to control him but Chess postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Chess is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chess scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chess prevents Kulur from improving his position.
Kulur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kulur is pulling down on Chess's head. It's preventing any offense from Chess, at least for the moment.#T4#
Kulur looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kulur is breathing heavily.
Kulur wants to sweep here but Chess controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Chess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Best Chess dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Chess bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kulur tries to bench press Chess off him but Chess keeps the position.
Kulur can't do much from the bottom here.
Chess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chess controlling the action here.
Kulur is trying to maintain the position but Chess is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Kulur is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kulur regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chess postures up.
Kulur is really struggling to control Chess but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kulur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kulur trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chess gets the takedown into side control.
Kulur is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kulur tries to buck Chess off but Chess is having none of it.#T3#
Kulur is trying to control Chess's posture but Chess avoids it.
Kulur regains half guard.
Kulur wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chess perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chess looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chess perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chess shoots in and bounces Kulur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kulur looking for a guillotine here but Chess defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Best Chess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chess closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chess taking a breather here. #T1#
Kulur struggling a bit here.
Kulur is trying to get back to half guard.
Kulur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kulur is trying to control but can't.
Chess prevents Kulur from improving his position.
Kulur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chess's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chess's back!
Kulur avoiding Chess 's attempts to control his hands.
Chess tries to escape but Kulur has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Kulur is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Chess won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kulur off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Storir Kulur! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chess.#CL#
Rodgers pushes Chess up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Rodgers.
#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodgers.
Rodgers working away.#SU#
Rodgers stands up. #CL#
Rodgers forces Chess back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rodgers manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Rodgers looking for a guillotine here but Chess defends easily.
Rodgers wants to hit a sweep here but Chess passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodgers there!
Rodgers is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Rodgers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chess sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodgers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.
Chess wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodgers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodgers wants to stand and escape but Chess is having none of it.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rodgers trying to control the position here.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers, not yet. #SUB#
Rodgers is looking for a triangle but Chess pushes his legs off easily.
Chess preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Rodgers has an active guard here but Chess has managed to pass into half guard.
Chess trying to control from Rodgers's half guard. Rodgers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodgers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rodgers wants to get up but he can't break Chess's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rodgers stands up and waves to Chess to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Symian Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Rodgers clinches. #BC#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodgers tries to avoid it but Chess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodgers to the ground. Rodgers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Symian Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Rodgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chess to the ground. Rodgers is now in Chess's guard.
Chess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rodgers tries to free his leg and advance position but Chess is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers pushing down on Chess's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodgers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rodgers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chess sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodgers in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rodgers seems to be working for a kimura but Chess defends the submission attempt.
Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodgers is looking to advance position but Chess won't allow it.
Rodgers is taking a breather. Chess 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.
Chess trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Rodgers is controlling the pace.
Symian Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Rodgers decides to return to a standing position.
Rodgers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodgers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Chess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Symian Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chess counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chess steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodgers is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Chess defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Symian Rodgers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers shoots in but Chess avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chess replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rodgers blocks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chess follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Rodgers shoots in and bounces Chess off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodgers advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chess. #T1#
Chess keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodgers is pressing down on Chess's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chess is holding on for now.
Chess is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chess avoid being mounted?#SU#
Rodgers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rodgers pulls guard successfully.
Rodgers controlling Chess's posture.
Chess stops Rodgers from standing up.
Rodgers pulls Chess in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers wants to hit a sweep here but Chess passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodgers there!
Rodgers tries to buck Chess off but he can't manage it.
Chess tries to control but Rodgers wriggling away.
Rodgers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rodgers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rodgers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Chess is controlling well.
Best Chess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Chess is controlling well.
Symian Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Symian Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodgers 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Symian Rodgers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Chess responds with a good body kick, but Boone manages to step out the way in time.
Boone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chess under the eye.
Boone works the jab nicely.
Rashad Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boone tries to avoid it but Chess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boone to the ground. Boone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boone lands with a nice body punch.
Boone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chess looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Boone coming out on top.
Chess tries to move into range but Boone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chess tries to move into range but Boone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boone scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone tests Chess's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Chess is rocked!
A left and a right from Boone both land. Nice combination.
Chess is still on wobbly legs! Can Boone finish him?#T1#
Boone drops Chess with a huge uppercut! Chess drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Boone is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Boone!
A less than humble Rashad Boone 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 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Chess looks for the body kick but Favlenishvili saw that one coming.
Favlenishvili misses with a head kick.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Favlenishvili really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Favlenishvili tries for a takedown but Chess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Chess closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chess is looking to take a break and control but Favlenishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Favlenishvili is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili tries to bench press Chess off him but Chess keeps the position.
Favlenishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Favlenishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Favlenishvili wants to control but Chess postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chess scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chess is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Favlenishvili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Favlenishvili is looking for a sweep.
Favlenishvili struggling a bit here.
Chess wants to control but Favlenishvili is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Favlenishvili manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Favlenishvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Favlenishvili's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Favlenishvili seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chess for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chess trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Favlenishvili is defended easily by Chess.
Chess appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Favlenishvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chess counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bukhuti Favlenishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Chess sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chess follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Chess dives in and scores a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard.
Chess sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Favlenishvili's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favlenishvili is not content to let Chess control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Best Chess dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Favlenishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Chess sprawls well.
Chess lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Favlenishvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chess avoids it really well and circles away.
And Chess responds with a good body kick, but Favlenishvili manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Favlenishvili gets caught napping as Chess dives in and scores a takedown. Favlenishvili manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Favlenishvili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Chess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Favlenishvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Favlenishvili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Favlenishvili continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chess holds on and takes a little breather.
Chess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Favlenishvili seems keen to control Chess's posture.
Favlenishvili controls Chess momentarily but Chess frees himself. #T3#
Chess wants to control from the top but Favlenishvili keeps moving. #SUB#
Favlenishvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chess is aware though and is defending well.
Favlenishvili keeping moving, preventing Chess from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Favlenishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
And Chess responds with a good body kick, but Favlenishvili manages to step out the way in time.
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Chess sprawls well.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bukhuti Favlenishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Favlenishvili closes the distance and clinches.
Favlenishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Chess wants the takedown. Favlenishvili is fighting it off but Chess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Favlenishvili's guard against the cage.
Favlenishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chess's guard. #REVR#
Favlenishvili preventing the sweep.
Favlenishvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chess strikes from his own guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Best Chess will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Favlenishvili wants to clinch up but Chess keeps it at a distance.
Favlenishvili moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChess.
Chess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chess gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favlenishvili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Favlenishvili wants to clinch.
Chess is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chess is fending him off so far but Favlenishvili persists. Nope, Chess circles away and we're back to standing.
Chess let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Favlenishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Favlenishvili throws a right and a left that Chess avoids nicely.
Favlenishvili backing away here, and Chess unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Chess gets tackled into the cage by Favlenishvili. Favlenishvili maintains the clinch. #TD#
Favlenishvili pulls guard.
Favlenishvili keeping moving, preventing Chess from controlling successfully.
Best Chess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Favlenishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chess postures up in Favlenishvili's guard and throws a big left but Favlenishvili blocks it.
Favlenishvili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chess is controlling him. #T2#
Chess trying to control the position from guard on top but Favlenishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Favlenishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Favlenishvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Favlenishvili looks to throw the jab but Chess is out of range.
Chess replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Favlenishvili blocks it well.
Favlenishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chess is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Favlenishvili as Chess shoots in.#T3#
Chess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Favlenishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chess pinned against the cage. Chess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chess gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favlenishvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Best Chess.#CL#
Favlenishvili gets a clinch. #T4#
Chess tries for a takedown but Favlenishvili manages to get underhooks.
Favlenishvili is pressed up against the cage. Chess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Favlenishvili down to the mat. Favlenishvili avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Favlenishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Favlenishvili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chess tries a quick counter leg kick but Favlenishvili is wise to it.
Best Chess is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Favlenishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chess steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bukhuti Favlenishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chess has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Best Chess! |
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