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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Armeggedon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard. Garcia is looking to get back to is feet but Armeggedon passes into side control.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armeggedon on the ground. Garcia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Armeggedon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Armeggedon looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garcia tries to improve his position but instead Armeggedon has taken his back! Armeggedon lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Armeggedon.
Armeggedon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Garcia.#SUB2# Armeggedon is working for a rear naked choke. Garcia is not defending it well and Armeggedon has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Garcia refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Garcia's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khabob Armeggedon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Isaacs lands a jab to the head.
Isaacs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randal . Isaacs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randal back to the cage. Isaacs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Isaacs gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Randal counters with a takedown into side control. Isaacs is pushing Randal 's head away, looking to escape. Randal manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB# Randal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isaacs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Randal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Isaacs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB# Randal tries for a kimura but Isaacs is defending well. #SUB# Randal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isaacs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Randal controls the position. Isaacs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB# Randal tries for a kimura but Isaacs is defending well. Isaacs seems a little lost for a moment, as Randal dominates the positioning.#SUB# Randal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Isaacs wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Randal tries for a kimura but Isaacs is defending well. Isaacs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2# Randal controlling the position from side mount. #SUB# Randal tries for a kimura but Isaacs is defending well. Isaacs tries to escape but Randal is in control. #SUB# Randal is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Isaacs looks calm but he's in trouble here. Randal gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Isaacs is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Randal lets go of the hold and Isaacs can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceder Randal ! Ceder Randal decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Escobar fails with the takedown and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand. Escobar shoots for a takedown but Nimoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nimoy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Nimoy drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Escobar tries to pull guard but Nimoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Nimoy.
Nimoy lands a nice shot to the body. Nimoy digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nimoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar is breathing heavily. Nimoy is working Escobar over against the cage. Nimoy lands a nice shot to the body. Nimoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy. #T1# Nimoy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nimoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nimoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nimoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Nimoy. Nimoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nimoy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Escobar is looking for a takedown. Nimoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nimoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nimoy pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A shot in the inside from Nimoy. This has been an exciting period of action! Nimoy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Escobar is rocked! Nimoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head. Nimoy scores with a nice hook to the head. Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nimoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Escobar is trying to push Nimoy away but Nimoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Escobar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nimoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Escobar seems to have got his legs back now. Nimoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Nimoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nimoy gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy. A short right from Nimoy. Nimoy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Nimoy scores with a nice short uppercut. Nimoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Nimoy. A shot in the inside from Nimoy. Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nimoy just stands there and leans against the cage. Escobar is trying to pull guard but Nimoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy. #T3# Nimoy lands with a light punch inside. Nimoy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar looking to slow down the pace here. Nimoy presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Escobar takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Nimoy. Nimoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nimoy gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy. Escobar tries to stall but Nimoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nimoy lands a body punch. Escobar jumps guard but Nimoy stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4# Nimoy presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Escobar has had enough of the clinch but Nimoy keeps him there for the moment. Escobar prevents a body shot from Nimoy. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nimoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nimoy lands with a right to the head. Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Nimoy tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
A short right from Nimoy. Escobar can't get the takedown.
Escobar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nimoy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nimoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nimoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nimoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nimoy swivels and escapes. Nimoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nimoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Nimoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Nimoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nimoy pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Still in the clinch, Nimoy scores with a nice short uppercut. Nimoy lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nimoy lands a body punch. Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Nimoy lands with a right to the head. Nimoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not. Nimoy lands a nice shot to the body. Nimoy lands a right hand. A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy. Nimoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. A short left from Nimoy. A short left from Nimoy. A right handed body shot lands from Nimoy.
A short left from Nimoy. Nimoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar. Nimoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nimoy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Escobar to his knees! Nimoy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Nimoy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Isaacs looks to throw the jab but Randal is out of range. #TD2# Randal looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Randal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Randal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Isaacs can't keep his opponent in guard - Randal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Randal trying to control the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Randal is trying to work for a kimura but Isaacs is defending well.
Randal prevents Isaacs from standing back up.
#T1##SUB2# Randal is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Isaacs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceder Randal ! In his post fight interview, Ceder Randal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Antonio scores with a body shot.
Antonio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Antonio connects with a solid leg kick. Antonio throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off. Escobar checks a leg kick. Good shot there by Antonio. We've been told by Antonio's head coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antonio was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Escobar pushes Antonio up against the cage in a clinch. Antonio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
Antonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar prevents a body shot from Antonio. Antonio tries to stall but Escobar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Antonio fails to land. Escobar jumps guard but Antonio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. William Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Escobar. Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Antonio as he connects with a hook. Antonio tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it. Antonio tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it. Antonio throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily. Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antonio connects with a leg kick. Antonio misses with a body kick. Antonio slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick. Escobar fails to land the takedown. William Antonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. William Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Escobar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antonio pinned against the cage. Antonio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Escobar checks a low kick from Antonio. Despite the aggression on Escobar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Antonio throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonio cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs. Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Antonio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Escobar moves out of range of the body kick from Antonio.
#T3# Antonio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonio scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonio. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. Escobar tries to counter by closing the distance. Antonio lands a body shot.
Antonio keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick. A shot to the body from Antonio misses #CL2# and Escobar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antonio to keep the fight standing. Escobar tries for a takedown but Antonio manages to get underhooks.
Escobar lands an elbow inside that Antonio shrugs off. Escobar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antonio prevents it.
#BC# Antonio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Antonio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage! Antonio scores with a push kick. Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Antonio lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Antonio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range. A head kick misses from Antonio. Escobar avoids the body shot from Antonio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antonio. That's going to slow Escobar down. Antonio avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Antonio jabbing away but nothing is landing. Antonio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Antonio sprawls well. Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Escobar shoots in but Antonio avoids the takedown attempt easily. Escobar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antonio as he jumps to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Antonio dominated that round. That's time! Antonio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Antonio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage! A decent looking body kick lands there for Antonio. Victor Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Antonio. Antonio is looking to wear down Escobar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Antonio throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Antonio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonio. Antonio throws a front kick that sends Escobar stumbling back into the cage. A chopping leg kick lands by Antonio. Antonio throws a head kick that misses. Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar misses with a takedown and Antonio counters with a nice kick to the body. Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Antonio tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch. Antonio wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Escobar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Antonio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A low kick lands for Antonio.
Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Antonio. Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. An inside leg kick lands from Antonio. Antonio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around? Antonio throws a head kick that misses. Antonio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. William Antonio is winning the standup battle so far. Antonio tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Antonio lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.#T2# Antonio goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Antonio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Antonio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonio throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it. Escobar throws a counter combo. Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Antonio. Escobar blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar counters with a body kick. Escobar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antonio pinned against the cage. Antonio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. William Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Escobar. Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antonio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Antonio throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily. Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Antonio.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Antonio is avoiding it.
#CL2# Escobar gets a clinch. #T3# Escobar jumps guard but Antonio stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from Antonio, against the cage.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Antonio walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Antonio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Antonio feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down. Escobar tries to clinch but Antonio moves out of range. Escobar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Antonio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Escobar. A looping hook to the body misses from Antonio. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
As Antonio backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Antonio manages to avoid it all. Antonio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Escobar blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Nice sprawl there from Antonio as Escobar shoots in.#T4# Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Escobar blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Escobar tries to clinch but Antonio is having none of it. #CL2# Escobar clinches up with Antonio and pushes him back against the cage. Escobar misses with some punches.
Antonio letting Escobar take a breather here. Antonio stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position. Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antonio to keep the fight standing. Antonio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Escobar breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Antonio dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Escobar moves into the clinch successfully.
Antonio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
#BC2# Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar shoots for a takedown but Antonio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Escobar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Antonio sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Antonio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antonio lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily. Escobar throws a leg kick and Antonio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. William Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Escobar. Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Antonio lands but Escobar takes it in his stride. #T1# Antonio scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar takes a kick to the side of the head. Antonio throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it. Antonio throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Antonio scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Antonio.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio lands a head kick!
Escobar wants to clinch. Antonio misses with a head kick.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Antonio avoids it easily. Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts. #T2# Antonio lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Antonio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antonio cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs. Good leg kick by Antonio. Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Antonio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Antonio lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily. Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Antonio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat. Escobar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2# Escobar rushes Antonio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Antonio stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position. #T3# Escobar has Antonio pressed against the cage.
#TD2# Escobar successfully pulls guard.
Escobar being controlled here, momentarily. Escobar controlling the position. Antonio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Escobar is trying to keep Antonio in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobar being controlled here, momentarily. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. William Antonio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! William Antonio showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antonio, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Antonio! William Antonio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness 16 Ribbit vs Number
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie Jr walks into a left hand. Gracie Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gracie Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Tyler throws out a powerful jab. Tyler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tyler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gracie Jr tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Gracie Jr tries to clinch up and Tyler counters with a nice body shot. Gracie Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Simon Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie Jr at a distance.
Tyler stuns Gracie Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Tyler. No joy for Gracie Jr on that attempt. Simon Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tyler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheers as Tyler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie Jr doesn't seem phased though. Tyler connects with a single shot there. Tyler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie Jr at a distance.
Gracie Jr walks into a left hand. Tyler connects with a right hand. Gracie Jr shakes it off. Gracie Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tyler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gracie Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyler. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Gracie Jr persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing. Tyler lands the left hand. Decent striking displayed by Tyler there. Tyler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2# A left and a right from Tyler both land. Nice combination. Gracie Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyler stalks Gracie Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie Jr's face. Gracie Jr staggers backwards, shaken. A shot to the body from Gracie Jr misses and Gracie Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tyler jabs Gracie Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gracie Jr shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gracie Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gracie Jr is breathing heavily. Tyler punishes Gracie Jr's body with a nice straight punch. Gracie Jr misses with a takedown attempt letting Tyler counter with a right hand. Gracie Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tyler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie Jr on the side of the head.#T3# Gracie Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie Jr's head. Tyler dips to his left and cracks Gracie Jr with an uppercut! Tyler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Tyler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyler throws out a powerful jab. Gracie Jr shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gracie Jr has his takedown stuffed and Tyler counters with a nice body shot. We've been informed that Tyler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Tyler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A jab lands there for Tyler. Tyler lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie Jr seems unphased.
Nice shot by Tyler. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie Jr tries to clinch up. Tyler throws out a counter right but Gracie Jr avoids it with no problem.#T4# Gracie Jr wants to clinch and Tyler counters with a left to the body. Nice cross by Tyler. Gracie Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Tyler counter with a right hand. Tyler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie Jr under the eye. Tyler lands a jab to the nose. Gracie Jr misses with a body kick. Tyler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Gracie Jr connects with a crisp jab. Gracie Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyler lands with a cross. Tyler lands with an overhand left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Tyler dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Gracie Jr shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gracie Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tyler, looking for a takedown. Gracie Jr pushes Tyler against the cage but Tyler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tyler scores with the left hand. Gracie Jr knows he should have avoided that one. Royce Gracie Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gracie Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gracie Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyler scores with a nice strike. Gracie Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gracie Jr misses with a takedown and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tyler digs a good body shot into Gracie Jr's ribs. Tyler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gracie Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2# Gracie Jr is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Gracie Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Simon Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tyler jabs Gracie Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tyler is pawing at Gracie Jr, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Gracie Jr's nose. Gracie Jr is badly hurt! Tyler pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Gracie Jr tries desperately to hold on but Tyler is relentless in his assault! As Gracie Jr receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tyler away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Tyler! A very excited looking Simon Tyler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Rivera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davids napping and manages to drive through into side control! Both fighters take a look at the clock. Davids is trying to control Rivera's posture but Rivera avoids it. #SUB2# Rivera has an Americana. Davids didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rivera is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rivera hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Rivera!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 6
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1# De Souza throws a one two combo.
#CUT# It looks like Dan Smith has been cut. De Souza leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. As Smith looks to move away, De Souza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way. Smith tries for a takedown but De Souza circles away easily letting De Souza counter with a right hand. Smith with a poor takedown and De Souza counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! De Souza follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan De Souza! Juan De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 48
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Hill drives through with a takedown into guard. Hill prevents Daugherty from getting back to his feet. Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Daugherty is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea. Hill throws an elbow that misses. Daugherty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hill's guard. Nice move by Daugherty!#REVB##SU2# Daugherty stands up from Hill's guard - Daugherty perhaps looking for a knockout. Daugherty connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daugherty digs a good hook to Hill's body.
Daugherty dives in and grabs Hill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes down on Daugherty's head and hops out. Jab by Daugherty. Daugherty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hill is landing a low percentage of strikes. Daugherty tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daugherty connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Randy Hill has been cut.#T1# Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2# and Daugherty counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hill off his feet! Daugherty dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2# Hill is rocked! Daugherty lands a strong strike to the head of Hill. That's dazed him! Daugherty looking to finish here. Hill is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Daugherty lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Daugherty! John Daugherty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1# Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brewer as he jumps to the side. Brewer stuffs the takedown. Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer keeps the fight on the outside. Brewer lands with a nice body kick. A right-left combo lands from Brewer. Brewer throws a series of strikes that have Drago backpedaling.
Brewer leaves Drago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Brewer. #KD2# Brewer sends Drago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brewer is motioning to the referee to let Drago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brewer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Drago! Brewer dives in looking to finish! Drago is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Brewer!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1# Balderas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Balderas. Hands lands a head kick!
Balderas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balderas there as he acknowledges the shot. Andrew Balderas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Balderas misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut. Balderas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut. Balderas misses the jab. Hands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hands lands a nice hook to Balderas's body. Balderas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Balderas looks to land a combination but Hands avoids it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hands looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Balderas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Hands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Hands does it's job there. Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balderas. Balderas wants to stay close but Hands steps back to make room for something. Balderas seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hands and Balderas drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Israel Hands! Our winner, Israel Hands, 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:
Madness Fright Night 5
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Isaacs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rivera is looking to get back to his feet here but Isaacs is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rivera's back. I really don't envy Rivera right now.
#SUB# Isaacs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rivera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB# Isaacs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Isaacs scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rivera is looking for a way out. Isaacs is working the ground and pound. Can Rivera escape?#T1# Rivera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Isaacs working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT# It looks like Frank Rivera has been cut. Oooooh, big shot lands for Isaacs! Rivera is hurt baaadly! Isaacs is firing away with more strikes - Rivera is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Isaacs!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 2
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Gracie Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie Jr is in Murphy's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Murphy is looking to stand up but Gracie Jr isn't so interested in that idea. Gracie Jr looking to pass the guard. Gracie Jr is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie Jr has managed to sneak the leg through. Gracie Jr wants to stand but Murphy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2# Gracie Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy keeping hold of Gracie Jr's head, controlling as best he can. Murphy is pressing down on Gracie Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gracie Jr throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie Jr's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR# Murphy connects with a couple of short punches. Gracie Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gracie Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. Murphy landing with the ground and pound. Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head. Gracie Jr wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Gracie Jr working a defensive guard but Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Murphy trying to pass the guard but Gracie Jr defending well. Murphy prevents Gracie Jr from standing back up.
#SUB# Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Gracie Jr defending well. Gracie Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Murphy working Gracie Jr over with strikes here. #T4# Murphy lands a big elbow. Murphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB# Murphy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie Jr turns into him and now he's in Murphy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Murphy dominated that round. 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##CL2# Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Gracie Jr has taken the fight into the clinch. Murphy lands an elbow just above Gracie Jr 's eye. Gracie Jr tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage. A body shot lands from Murphy.
#TD# Murphy tightens his grip and picks Gracie Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie Jr manages to land in guard. Gracie Jr is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up. Murphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie Jr wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position. Murphy is stalling in the full guard. Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around? Murphy cracks Gracie Jr with a solid left hand.#T1# Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard. Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground. Murphy stops Gracie Jr from standing up. Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well. Gracie Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Murphy looking to pass the guard. Murphy 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. Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gracie Jr has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up. Gracie Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Murphy lands a couple of digs. Gracie Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVB# Freddy Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Murphy has control of Gracie Jr's left arm, preventing Gracie Jr from doing any damage. Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Murphy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gracie Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Murphy has switched to an armbar! Gracie Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Freddy Murphy! Jumping up and down and very excited, Freddy Murphy waved his t-shirt featuring VanDam Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 37
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# Balderas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Balderas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balderas doesn't seem bothered though. Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Lester lands a slapping body shot.
Balderas misses with a straight right. Balderas throws a right hand that Lester ducks under and follows up with a left that Lester also avoids with ease. Balderas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively. Lester digs a good hook to Balderas's body.
Lester scores with a nice head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balderas under the eye. Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
Lester throwing a counter right hand but Balderas manages to avoid it. Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balderas. Lester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight. Nice shot by Lester.#T1# Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balderas's head. Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balderas.
A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester lands with a hook. Balderas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balderas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Balderas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lester works the jab nicely. Balderas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lester lands with a shot to the body. Balderas walks into a straight right hand from Lester. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balderas. Lester slips a jab and a cross from Balderas.
It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balderas.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Balderas throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely. Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balderas's head. Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Balderas takes one to the chin there. Balderas misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Balderas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester. Lester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balderas's hands. Balderas misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A swing and a miss from Lester. Balderas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Balderas lands the left hand. Balderas throws a series of punches but Lester avoids them all with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Balderas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lester thinking. Balderas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Lester does it's job there. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balderas doesn't seem bothered though. Balderas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester misses with a right hand and Balderas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Balderas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Balderas lands with a nice combination. Lester backs away looking to recover. Lester scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Balderas connects with a looping right hand.
Lester is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Lester misses with a left hand and Balderas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lester thinking. Balderas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lester takes a swing at Balderas's ribcage but misses. #T1# Balderas slips a straight right by Lester. Balderas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester slips under a jab. Balderas misses with a double jab
and Lester counters with a nice body shot. Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester misses with a body punch
and Balderas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Balderas swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Balderas throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Balderas misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Balderas misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Balderas lands an overhand right. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balderas can do to turn this around? Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balderas's head. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Balderas ducks down to avoid it. Balderas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Balderas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lester counter with a right hand. Lester misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balderas manages to avoid it. Balderas misses with a combination
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Balderas digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. A punch combination from Balderas misses. Balderas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Balderas moves forwards but Lester connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice jab there from Lester. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balderas moves away. Andrew Balderas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Balderas moves away and avoids it. Jab by Lester. Balderas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Balderas throws a nice looking combination but Lester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Balderas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balderas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balderas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Balderas does no damage. #T1# Balderas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balderas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester with a jab. Balderas staying out of range there. Balderas throws a body shot but no joy. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Balderas manages to avoid it. Balderas looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well. Balderas swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester thuds his right hand into Balderas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Balderas moves out of range as Lester strikes. Balderas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Balderas swinging wildly here.
As Balderas looks to move away, Lester throws a big counter combo but Balderas just gets out of the way. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Balderas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Balderas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balderas in his tracks. Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balderas. Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Balderas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lester throws a jab when Balderas was well out of range. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
Andrew Balderas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lester 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester! After the fight, Moe Lester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Madness Insanity Debut
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1# Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow. Walker thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Walker throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Smith shoots in. Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Derek Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
Walker connects with the punch. Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2# Smith shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.#T1# Smith won't allow Walker to get back to his feet. Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Walker wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Walker is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker. Walker wants to get back to his feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Walker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A lazy left from Walker finds it's target. Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Walker. Walker works Smith's body with a nice hook. Smith with a lazy takedown attempt and Walker counters with a straight right hand. Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Derek Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith. Smith looks winded!#T3# Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut. Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A cross from Walker lands. Walker lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC# Smith is rocked! Smith fails with the takedown and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him? The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. Walker throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Smith crashing down! Smith tries to stagger back to his feet but Walker just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Smith asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Walker! Derek Walker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 35
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1# Hill walks into a stiff left hand from Adonias. Hill has his takedown stuffed and Adonias counters with a stiff right hand. Adonias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Adonias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Adonias lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Adonias getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Adonias thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Adonias lands a body shot.
Adonias lands a jab to Hill's midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adonias lands a jab. Adonias scores with a body shot.
Hill with a poor takedown and Adonias counters with a right hand to the body. Adonias dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hill looks winded! Adonias scores with a jab.#T1# Adonias lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adonias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Abel Adonias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Hill. Adonias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Adonias lands with a nice body punch. Nice cross by Adonias. Hill walks into a jab.#ROC# Hill is rocked! Adonias scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Adonias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Adonias lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hill falls backwards - clearly groggy! Adonias dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Adonias! Abel Adonias 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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Event:
UnderGround FC 27
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1# Balderas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Balderas backing up. Balderas nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes. We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at The Kegerator - 550$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balderas back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Balderas throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Balderas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Balderas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A shot to the body from Balderas misses and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balderas throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thompson scores with a jab to the body. Balderas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout. Balderas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Balderas. As Balderas looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Balderas just gets out of the way. Some wild striking there from Balderas.
Balderas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Thompson throws a series of punches but Balderas moves out of range. Balderas misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. Bryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Balderas takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses. Balderas throws a combination that misses letting Thompson counter with a right hand. Balderas cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Balderas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balderas. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Balderas throws a combination that misses and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Balderas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Balderas.
Balderas takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses. Balderas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Balderas throws an off balance right hand
letting Thompson counter with a right hand. Balderas swinging wildly here.
Balderas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balderas. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Thompson moves out of range of the strikes. Balderas tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Balderas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Thompson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Balderas throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely. Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Balderas lands a jab to Thompson's midsection. Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thompson jabs Balderas to the body, keeping him at a distance. Balderas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Balderas knows he should have avoided that one. Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balderas.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Balderas throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Balderas dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Balderas misses with a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Balderas misses with a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bryan Thompson is winning the standup battle so far. Thompson misses with a double jab.
Bryan Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Balderas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson. The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balderas doesn't seem phased though. Balderas misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand. Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Balderas misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. Balderas misses with a shot to the body and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balderas backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Balderas's head back.
Balderas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balderas scrambles back to his feet. Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balderas can do to turn this around?#T2# Balderas tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body. Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balderas. Thompson sizes up Balderas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson. Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Balderas avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Balderas throws a combination that misses and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Balderas misses with an uppercut. Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Thompson dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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# Sloppy strikes from Balderas. Those never looked like landing. Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balderas's head. Balderas slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
As Thompson backs off Balderas throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all. Balderas misses with a body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Balderas lands a two punch combo.
Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Balderas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balderas thinking. Balderas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A combination from Thompson does no damage. As Thompson backs off Balderas throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all. Balderas throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease. Balderas throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease. Thompson dodges the punch combination from Balderas.
#T1# Balderas throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Thompson scores with a hook. Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Balderas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thompson looks to land a combination. Balderas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Balderas throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Balderas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Balderas scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Thompson with a jab.#T2# Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson lands an overhand right. Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Balderas throws a big shot that misses. Balderas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range. Thompson feints a jab promting Balderas to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balderas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Balderas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thompson has got the better of the exchanges. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Balderas misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Balderas misses the shot to the body. Andrew Balderas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bryan Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. No joy there for Balderas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Thompson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Thompson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Thompson! A very excited looking Bryan Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1# Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arfah as he avoids it easily. Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Arfah misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. Arfah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Smith throws an elbow that misses. Arfah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Arfah!#REVR# Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arfah is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arfah is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Arfah has managed to sneak the leg through. Arfah stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is trying to escape back to his feet but Arfah uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1# Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth. Smith bucks up and tries to throw Arfah off but instead Arfah has got his back! Arfah trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Arfah is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Smith wants to get back to his feet. #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. Arfah throwing wild punches that miss their target. #ES2# Smith is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Arfah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Arfah looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Smith shoots for a takedown but Arfah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rafik Arfah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith. Arfah stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. Arfah slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2# Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3# Arfah works his way to full guard. Good work. Arfah working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arfah's head. Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2# It looks like Rafik Arfah has been cut. Arfah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Arfah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Smith is wriggling around but Arfah manages to pass to half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.#T4# Smith tries to kick Arfah off in order to stand up. Arfah Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Arfah is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith stops Arfah from passing to mount. Smith is trying to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Arfah really is a fat lump. Smith is trying to stand back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafik Arfah dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rafik Arfah'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# Arfah misses with a hook.#TD2# Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arfah to the mat! Arfah manages to get full guard. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arfah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Arfah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. Smith lands a couple of digs. Arfah trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. Smith lands a couple of digs.#T1# Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Arfah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Arfah wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arfah is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Arfah sitting and controlling from the half guard. Smith is trying to stand up here but Arfah is controlling him well. #T2# Smith is looking to get back to is feet but Arfah passes into side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Arfah is dominant here and he's now got Smith's back! Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Arfah off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Arfah missing with strikes from the back. Smith wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arfah missing with punches from the back. Arfah 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.
#T3##ES2# Smith is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Smith looks for a takedown but Arfah sprawls well.#TD2# Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arfah sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Arfah manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Arfah trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Arfah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Arfah!#REVR# Arfah trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T4# Arfah works a leg free and moves into half guard. Smith is looking to escape. Arfah is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer. Smith is trying to stand.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Arfah sits in half guard. Smith pushes Arfah off looking to stand but Arfah dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith wants to stand back up but Arfah manages to pass into side control.
Arfah is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Rafik Arfah's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Arfah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith goes for a double leg but Arfah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arfah continues to drive forward. Arfah misses with a looping left. Smith feints the counter takedown. Arfah misses the jab. Smith shoots in for a takedown but Arfah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Arfah is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Arfah. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Arfah throws a leg kick that misses. Dan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Arfah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard. Arfah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arfah is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Arfah dives into side control.
Dan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arfah has just dragged him back down to the mat. Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Arfah trying to control but Smith is having none of it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Arfah trying to control but Smith is having none of it. Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3# Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arfah.
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Arfah's attempts to control the action. Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Arfah trying to control but he's not successful this time. Smith really wants to buck Arfah off and get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Rafik Arfah showed his dominance in that final round. Well Arfah 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafik Arfah! A pretty intense looking Rafik Arfah took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cohen Washington quickly recovers to half guard. Cohen Washington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Cohen Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Smith scoring with some ground and pound. Smith chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cohen Washington's head. Smith is working Cohen Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2# Cohen Washington is rocked! Smith stands up over Cohen Washington, holding on to his feet. Smith throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Cohen Washington is out cold! Smith lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1# Brewer connects with a body shot. Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away. Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Washington misses with a wild combination.
Brewer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Brewer lands with a kick to the temple. Washington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT# It looks like Zack Brewer has been cut. Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Washington avoids the body shot from Brewer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Washington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brewer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick. Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Brewer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Washington looks to land a combination. Brewer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Washington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Washington throws a right and a left that both miss. Washington scores with the left hand. Brewer knows he should have avoided that one. Washington digs a good hook to Brewer's body.
A punch combination from Brewer misses. Washington connects with a jab. Washington misses with a wild combination.
Brewer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brewer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Washington takes a step back to recover. Washington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2# Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Washington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Brewer feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down. Brewer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet. Brewer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Washington throws a right hand that Brewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Brewer also avoids with ease. Brewer goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Thizzelle Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Washington slips under a jab from Brewer. Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Brewer. #T3# Brewer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington lands a jab-cross combination. Brewer looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well. Washington throws a right and a left that both miss. Brewer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Washington. Brewer throws a body shot but no joy. Washington scores with a hook to the body. Brewer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Washington with a nice cross. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brewer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brewer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brewer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brewer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Washington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4# Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Brewer walks into a left hand. Brewer throws a hook but Washington blocks it. Brewer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Washington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brewer. Washington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brewer scores to the head and body with a nice combination! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brewer lands with a slapping head kick. Washington throws a nice looking combination but Brewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brewer takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thizzelle Washington will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zack Brewer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Washington throws a right hand that Brewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Brewer also avoids with ease. Brewer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Washington takes a step back to recover. Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brewer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Brewer misses the target. It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Brewer connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A punch combination from Washington misses. A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brewer.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washington lands with a shot to the body. Washington connects with a body shot. Decent striking displayed by Brewer there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Washington connects with a single shot there. Washington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Brewer tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Washington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A nice combination there by Washington.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and Washington counters with a nice uppercut. A head kick by Brewer misses and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington misses the shot to the body. Washington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thizzelle Washington is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice straight punches there by Brewer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brewer. Brewer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Washington lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Brewer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss. Brewer cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs. Brewer on the wrong end of a nice hook. Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Brewer looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well. Brewer scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Washington loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch. Brewer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head. Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brewer circles away quickly and effectively. Brewer misses with the combination.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Washington thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Washington throws a low kick but Brewer moves out of range easily. The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Washington slips under a jab from Brewer. Washington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brewer throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease. Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brewer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brewer throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington with a jab. Brewer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4# Washington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brewer's head backwards. Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brewer scores with a kick to the body.
Brewer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Brewer throws a one two combo.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily. Brewer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brewer throws a head kick that misses. Brewer lands a head shot. Washington works Brewer's body with a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Brewer will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Zack Brewer's cut. That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Washington throws a big shot that misses. Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington lands with a nice combination. Brewer backs away looking to recover. A slapping body kick lands there for Brewer. Washington cracks Brewer with a right hand to the side of the head. Thizzelle Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Washington blocks a head kick by Brewer.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses. Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brewer counters with a left and a right that stings Washington. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Washington throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# A head kick by Brewer misses and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has Brewer backing up. Brewer nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes. Brewer swinging wildly here.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Brewer scores with a spinning back kick! Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A nice combination there by Washington.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Brewer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Brewer lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Brewer throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range. Brewer connects with a solid leg kick. Brewer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning. Brewer misses with a head kick.
Brewer throws a nice inside leg kick. Washington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brewer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Brewer throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Washington. Brewer counters with a body kick.#T3# Brewer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Washington lands a jab to Brewer's midsection. Washington lands with a straight right. Brewer didn't see that one coming. Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer counters with a body kick. Brewer thuds his shin into the meat of Washington's side. Brewer lands a head kick!
Brewer moves out of range as Washington strikes. Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Washington blocks a head kick by Brewer.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Brewer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4# Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brewer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice shot by Washington. Brewer looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well. Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Brewer with a jab. Brewer throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Washington looks to land a combination. Brewer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Washington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands. Brewer slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zack Brewer. I think Brewer 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thizzelle Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1# Adams stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken. Adams fails in his attempt to clinch. Adams throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Smith ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Adams swinging wildly here.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# Smith drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2# Adams has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2# Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. #TD# Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2# Adams has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.#T1# Adams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Smith lands some shots froms side control. Adams can't do much from the bottom here. Smith working the ground and pound from side control. Adams is trying to get back to his feet. Adams taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes. #T2# Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Adams looks winded! Smith lands an elbow. Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. Smith working the head and body with strikes. #ROC# Adams is rocked! Smith working the head with strikes. Adams is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adams to see if he's OK. Smith lands a strong strike to the head of Adams. That's dazed him! Smith looking to finish here. Adams is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Smith lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Smith!
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