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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Cooke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cones in his tracks.
Cones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
Cones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Cones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke scores with a jab to the head.
Cones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
Cones's coach down at Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cooke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Cones tries to counter it with a takedown but Cooke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cones blocks a head kick by Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Cones checks it.
Cooke throws the left hand but Cones avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Cones slips under a jab.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cones.
Nice defenses there by Cones.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke misses with a straight left.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Cones blocks a jab.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Cooke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Declan Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cones ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cones moves out of range of the strikes.
Cones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Cones is out of range.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Cones's shoulder, as Cones tries to avoid the shot.
Cones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Cones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Cones is rocked!
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cones with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Cones walks into a stiff left hand from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Cones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cones with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cones staying out of range there.
And Cones tries to counter it with a takedown but Cooke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Cones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke scores with a punch to the head.
Cooke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Cooke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cooke throws a hook but Cones avoids it easily.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Cones saw that one coming.
Cooke misses with a looping right.
Cones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cooke tries to bum rush Cones with a series of wild strikes but Cones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke cracks Cones with an open hand slap.
Cooke misses with a hook. Cones ducked under it nicely.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke lands with a cross.
Cones is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
A jab from Cooke misses.
Cones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cones seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Cooke misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Cones.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Cones saw that one coming.
Cones with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Cones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cooke's guard.
Cooke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Cones drops back looking for a leg! Cooke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooke manages to kick Cones off! Cones jumps back into Cooke's guard.
Cooke wants to stand but Cones is controlling the position. #T2##SUB2#
Cones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cooke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cooke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cooke! #REVR#
Cooke tries to stand but Cones is controlling his head.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cones can do to turn this around?
Cooke 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.
Cones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cones keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Cooke has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cooke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cones scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Cooke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Cones tries to counter it with a takedown but Cooke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Lotus Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Declan Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cones ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cones with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke throws the left hand but Cones avoids the punch easily.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Cones is out of range.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Cones tries to counter it with a takedown but Cooke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target. #T4#
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Cones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Cones's head but Cones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cones slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Cones feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Cooke dominated that second round.
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#
Cones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Cones moved out of range nicely.
Cones with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cones manages to avoid it.
Cooke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooke misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Cones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Cones wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cones. #T1##SUB2#
Cones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooke pushes Cones off looking to stand but Cones dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Cones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cones prevents Cooke from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Cones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cooke defends it well.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooke tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Cones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cooke defends it well. #SUB2#
Cones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Cones eventually gives up the hold.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cooke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cones on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cones slips under a jab from Cooke.
Cones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Cones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Cones counters with a single leg into guard. Cooke didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Cones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cones prevents Cooke from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Cooke wants to stand but Cones is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cooke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jraig Cones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Cooke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 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.
Mike fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cones feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cones tries to avoid it but Mike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cones to the ground. Cones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jraig Cones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsnhs Mike.
Mike shoots in and drives through. Cones sprawls well.#T1#
Mike shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mike sprawls and moves away.
Mike goes for a double leg but Cones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cones continues to drive forward.
Mike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cones swivels and escapes.
Cones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Cones tries to sprawl but Mike drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB#
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mike pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cones actively working from the bottom here.
Cones manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Cones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mike frees his head nicely. Oh but Cones has switched to an armbar! Mike is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jraig Cones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 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.#TD#
Nakamarra closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Cones actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamarra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nakamarra is trying to control the action in half guard but Cones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cones actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamarra controlling the action here.
Nakamarra passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakamarra raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nakamarra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cones looks a forlorn figure.
Nakamarra tries to control but Cones wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamarra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakamarra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cones on the ground.
Nakamarra wants to control the pace but Cones is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Cones is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamarra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamarra lands a big shot there that rocks Cones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cones regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamarra is looking to take a break and control but Cones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cones looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamarra is keen to just control but Cones is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakamarra pulls his head out easily.
Cones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Nakamarra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Cones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamarra trying to control the position from guard on top but Cones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Nakamarra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamarra has managed to get both his arms back between Cones's legs - danger averted.
Nakamarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamarra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamarra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamarra trying to control the position from guard on top but Cones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Cones pushes a forearm under Nakamarra's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nakamarra is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jraig Cones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Zaratite closes the distance and clinches.
Zaratite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cones smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Zaratite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaratite is in Cones's guard.#SUB#
Cones has an active guard here but Zaratite has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Cones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaratite pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Cones looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Zaratite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zaratite's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Let's hope that Zaratite 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.
Cones is looking to improve his position.
Cones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zaratite is taking a breather. Cones 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.#SUB#
Cones actively working from the bottom here.
Zaratite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Cones looking for submissions off his back.
Zaratite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
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.
Zaratite trying to pass the guard but Cones defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaratite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zaratite jumps into side control!
Cones is trying to escape the position but Zaratite is controlling the position.
Cones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cones is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zaratite is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cones is trying to escape and Zaratite transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zaratite! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zon Zaratite! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Cones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Cones counters with a single leg into guard. Peterson didn't expect that.
Cones pushing down on Peterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Cones wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cones wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cones is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cones on the ground.#SUB2#
Cones maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peterson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cones has cracked it and Peterson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jraig Cones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 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#
Duran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Duran lands a couple of digs.
Duran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Cones is rocked!#SUB#
Cones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duran is aware though and is defending well.
Oh Cones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duran gets to his feet and stands over Cones, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cones felt that one! Duran unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cones from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Duran! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Cones counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.#SUB#
Cones maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peterson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cones has cracked it and Peterson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jraig Cones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Knight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Knight is working for a kimura but Cones is defending it quite comfortably.
Cones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Knight seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cones has recovered full guard.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cones keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cones is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Cones in his guard.#REVB#
Cones is looking to stand up but Knight won't let him.
Knight is trying to keep Cones in close.
#SUB#
Knight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cones has picked Knight up and slammed him! Knight can't keep hold of the triangle and Cones manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Knight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knight is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cones jumps into side control!
Cones wants to stand but Knight has his arm trapped.
Knight is not content to let Cones control the position.
Cones has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Knight working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Cones is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Knight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cones escapes and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Knight wants to control but Cones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face as Cones controls the position.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Knight.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jraig Cones will probably get the nod.
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#
Knight fails with the takedown.#TD#
Cones tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Knight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cones is not content to let Knight control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Knight gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Knight working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is squirming around, avoiding Cones's attempts to control the action.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.#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.
Cones wants to stand but Knight is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Cones wants to get up but he can't break Knight's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cones has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cones defends well.#SUB#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Knight has his foot on Cones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cones works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cones trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cones sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Cones pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cones passes into side control.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cones wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Knight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Cones gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Cones feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Knight gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to pass to full mount but Cones defends it.
Cones wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight is working for a kimura here but Cones manages to reverse the position and he's now in Knight's guard.
Cones pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Cones wants to stand up but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cones works his way into side control.
Knight tries to control but Cones manages to take his back.
Knight looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Knight rolls, trying to escape but Cones keeps control of the position.
Cones trying to control.
Knight trying to control the position but Cones manages to sink in the hooks.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Cones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Knight tries to escape but Cones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.
Cones is looking to control Knight but Knight is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Knight trying to control the hands but Cones breaks the grip.
Knight manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cones's guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cones keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cones dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Knight looking for a triangle here. Cones is fighting it but it looks tight! Knight pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Knight!
Luke Knight took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1221 Round 1
Date: May 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Dvalishfinney slaps away a takedown attempt from Cones, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Dvalishfinney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dvalishfinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cones is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dvalishfinney pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishfinney not doing much here.
#SUB#
Cones looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dvalishfinney is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Cones actively working from the bottom here.
Dvalishfinney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dvalishfinney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cones defends it well.
Dvalishfinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Cones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dvalishfinney trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cones tries to kick Dvalishfinney off but Dvalishfinney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dvalishfinney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishfinney wants to pass to mount but Cones is defending the position.
Dvalishfinney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Cones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dvalishfinney pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Dvalishfinney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dvalishfinney wants to free his trapped foot but Cones is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Dvalishfinney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Dvalishfinney.
Cones is pressing down on Dvalishfinney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dvalishfinney passes Cones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dvalishfinney moves into full mount! Cones won't be happy about that!
Dvalishfinney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Dvalishfinney 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.
Cones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dvalishfinney content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dvalishfinney lands a nice short elbow.
Dvalishfinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dvalishfinney lands strikes from half guard.
Dvalishfinney slows the pace down in half guard.
Dvalishfinney is trying to control. Cones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cones is looking to escape.
Cones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dvalishfinney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cones trying to get back to full guard but Dvalishfinney takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torrez Dvalishfinney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Dvalishfinney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dvalishfinney manages to mount him!
Cones is working to get back to half guard.
Cones gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Dvalishfinney seems content to control.
Cones wants to improve his position but Dvalishfinney is controlling well.
Dvalishfinney controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishfinney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cones missing with punches from the bottom.
Cones strikes from the bottom but Dvalishfinney uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Cones is looking for a sweep.
Dvalishfinney tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cones's legs.
Dvalishfinney cracks Cones with a big elbow.
Dvalishfinney cracks Cones with a big elbow. #T2#
The referee asks Dvalishfinney politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dvalishfinney prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cones wants to get back to full guard.
Dvalishfinney trying to pass the guard but Cones defending well.
Dvalishfinney works his way into full mount!
Dvalishfinney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cones is trying to reverse the position but instead Dvalishfinney has taken his back - oops!
Dvalishfinney lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dvalishfinney.
Dvalishfinney scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cones is looking for a way out. #T3#
Cones is taking damage to the body and head.
Cones is in bad spot here.
Dvalishfinney controlling from the back.
Cones is trying to stand back up.
Dvalishfinney scores with punches to the body.
Cones rolls, trying to escape but Dvalishfinney keeps control of the position.
Dvalishfinney lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dvalishfinney.
Cones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Cones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dvalishfinney's arms.
Cones wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Dvalishfinney has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Cones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dvalishfinney gets his way!
Cones trying to get back to his feet but Dvalishfinney is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torrez Dvalishfinney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cones dives in and grabs Dvalishfinney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dvalishfinney pushes down on Cones's head and hops out.#TD2#
Dvalishfinney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dvalishfinney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cones wants to improve his position but Dvalishfinney is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cones gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dvalishfinney is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dvalishfinney escapes and throws Cones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dvalishfinney wants to stand but Cones is controlling his arm.
Dvalishfinney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dvalishfinney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cones, who protects the arm well.
Dvalishfinney staying calm.#SUB2#
Dvalishfinney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dvalishfinney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dvalishfinney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dvalishfinney landing strikes.
Cones being controlled for a moment.
Cones wants to get back to his feet but Dvalishfinney drags him back down.
Cones seems a little lost for a moment, as Dvalishfinney dominates the positioning.
Cones tries to escape but Dvalishfinney is in control.
Cones tries to buck Dvalishfinney off but Dvalishfinney is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Dvalishfinney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cones manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dvalishfinney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cones missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cones gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dvalishfinney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dvalishfinney is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cones.
Cones taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Dvalishfinney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dvalishfinney thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dvalishfinney moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jraig Cones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrez Dvalishfinney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torrez Dvalishfinney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishfinney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Torrez Dvalishfinney!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Torrez Dvalishfinney!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Torrez Dvalishfinney!
Torrez Dvalishfinney wins by unanimous decision! |
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