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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFK 20 - Escobarre Vs Tudekiks
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kusy shoots in and gets a takedown into Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr controls Kusy momentarily but Kusy frees himself.
Fadda Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kusy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kusy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kusy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kusy cracks Fadda Jr with a solid left hand.
Fadda Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kusy is proving a slippery customer.
Kusy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kusy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kusy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fadda Jr trying to control the position.
Kusy is in close to Fadda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fadda Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kusy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kusy is working Fadda Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Kusy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kusy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fadda Jr controls Kusy momentarily but Kusy frees himself. #SUB2#
Fadda Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fadda Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Kusy landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusy content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kusy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kusy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kusy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet.
Fadda Jr looking to control.
Kusy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kusy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kusy connects with a couple of short punches.
Kusy is looking to work some ground and pound but Fadda Jr has wrist control.
Fadda Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kusy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kusy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusy is in close to Fadda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Kusy scoring with some ground and pound.
Kusy won't allow Fadda Jr to sweep him here.
Kusy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kusy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kusy lands a couple of elbows.
Kusy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kusy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fadda Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Fadda Jr has momentary wrist control but Kusy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kusy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kusy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kusy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Fadda Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Fadda Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Fadda Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kusy is aware though and is defending well.
Kusy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kusy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Kusy controlling him for the moment.
Kusy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fadda Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fadda Jr looks winded!
Kusy 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.
Kusy slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusy stalling.
Kusy continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazimierz Kusy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fadda Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kusy tries to avoid it but Fadda Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kusy to the ground. Kusy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fadda Jr misses with a head kick.
Kusy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fadda Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Kusy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Kusy shoots in and bounces Fadda Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kusy 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.
Kusy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kusy preventing the sweep.
Kusy 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.
Kusy scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Kusy with a nice head shot there.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kusy controlling from the top position.
Kusy is in close to Fadda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kusy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fadda Jr can do to turn this around?
Kusy 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.
Kusy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Fadda Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kusy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kusy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kusy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kusy connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Fadda Jr is rocked!
Kusy landing with the ground and pound.
Fadda Jr is still in real trouble! Can Kusy finish him?#T2#
Kusy loads up on a big left hand. Fadda Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kusy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fadda Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Kusy celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazimierz Kusy!
Kazimierz Kusy 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:
WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Dave Finney has been cut.
Tacktheritrix lands with a straight right. Finney didn't see that one coming.
Finney throws a lazy head kick
and Tacktheritrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacktheritrix swats away the attempt to clinch by Finney.
Finney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tacktheritrix lands the left hand.
Finney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finney should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Finney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#Finney is rocked!
Tacktheritrix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacktheritrix drops Finney with a big left hand! Finney is injured, injured bad! Tacktheritrix jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
A relieved looking Jackmerius Tacktheritrix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 9 - Reilly Vs Ired
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfonso looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadda Jr is just out of range.#TD2#
Fadda Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fadda Jr lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Alfonso pushes Fadda Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fadda Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alfonso as he avoids it easily.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alfonso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonso looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadda Jr is just out of range.
Fadda Jr looks for a takedown but Alfonso sprawls well.
Alfonso lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadda Jr avoids the head kick by Alfonso.
Fadda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fadda Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alfonso throws a low kick but Fadda Jr avoids it.#T1#
Fadda Jr avoids the head kick by Alfonso.
Fadda Jr throws a counter combo.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alfonso.
#TD2#
Fadda Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Alfonso has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fadda Jr is on him like a limpet, forcing Alfonso back against the cage.
Alfonso tries to throw a body punch but Fadda Jr avoids it by throwing Alfonso back against the cage.
Alfonso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alfonso on the inside.
Alfonso prevents the takedown attempt.
Paolo Alfonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to circle away but Alfonso has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Alfonso breaks from the clinch.
Fadda Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Alfonso tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alfonso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fadda Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Fadda Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alfonso napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Alfonso bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alfonso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alfonso swats away the attempt to clinch by Fadda Jr.
Alfonso throws a low kick but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Alfonso throws a head kick that Fadda Jr semi-blocks.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alfonso enables Fadda Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alfonso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Alfonso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fadda Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Fadda Jr can't break the clinch.
Fadda Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alfonso after a bit of a struggle.
Fadda Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alfonso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fadda Jr up against the cage.#BC2#
Fadda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alfonso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alfonso leaves Fadda Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alfonso tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadda Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Alfonso throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
And Fadda Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Alfonso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fadda Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Fadda Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Alfonso tries to sprawl out of it but Fadda Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alfonso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Alfonso.
Fadda Jr feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alfonso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses.
Alfonso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alfonso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alfonso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fadda Jr is out of range and Alfonso settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Alfonso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fadda Jr misses with a head kick.
Alfonso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fadda Jr can do to turn this around?
Alfonso stuffs the takedown attempt from Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Fadda Jr blocks the low kick.
Alfonso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alfonso throws a leg kick but Fadda Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alfonso has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alfonso lands a head kick. Fadda Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Oswaldo Fadda Jr has been cut.
Fadda Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alfonso can pounce on him.
Alfonso tries to land a leg kick but Fadda Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alfonso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alfonso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alfonso sets himself, and Fadda Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Alfonso avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr shoots for a takedown but Alfonso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fadda Jr tries to bum rush Alfonso with a series of wild strikes but Alfonso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alfonso changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alfonso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fadda Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fadda Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paolo Alfonso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Fadda Jr blocks the low kick.
Alfonso moves out of range of the body kick from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr checks a leg kick.#T1#
Fadda Jr tries for a takedown but Alfonso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paolo Alfonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
Alfonso throws a sloppy head kick and Fadda Jr moves out of range easily.
Alfonso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Fadda Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alfonso wants to slow Fadda Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Fadda Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fadda Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alfonso circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fadda Jr. #ES#
Alfonso bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fadda Jr is breathing heavily.
Alfonso throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fadda Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Fadda Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alfonso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fadda Jr somewhat.
Fadda Jr wants to stay close but Alfonso steps back to make room for something. Fadda Jr seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Alfonso and Fadda Jr drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paolo Alfonso! |
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Event:
CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deeds sets himself, and Boag steps forward looking for the clinch! Deeds avoids it this time.#TD#
Deeds feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Boag
Boag can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deeds controls the pace.
Deeds stands and throws Boag's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (0) Boag
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds working away.
Deeds takes a little break here. Boag wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boag keeps working. #T2#
Deeds controls the position.
Deeds working away.
A lull in the action here.
Boag is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Boag is letting Deeds control him for a moment.
Deeds trying to control the position but Boag is working away.
Boag struggling a bit here.#T4#
Boag is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boag keeps working. #T5#
Deeds is really struggling to control Boag but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Boag can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds taking a breather here. #T7#
Deeds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Boag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deeds controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Boag tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Boag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
Boag is trying to get back to half guard.
Boag can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds controlling from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Deeds.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Boag is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Boag tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boag wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
Boag is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Boag can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boag wants to control but Deeds postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 12: Scott vs Gracie 3
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanavoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finney blocks a head kick by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finney.
Finney shoots in for a takedown but Tanavoli shows good takedown defense.
Finney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tanavoli takes a swing at Finney's ribcage but misses.
Tanavoli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Tanavoli clinches up against the cage.
Tanavoli has Finney pressed against the cage, preventing Finney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Finney's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tanavoli tries to throw a body punch but Finney avoids it by throwing Tanavoli back against the cage. #TD#
Tanavoli is fighting off a takedown attempt but Finney is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tanavoli to the mat. Tanavoli regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Finney 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.
Finney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Tanavoli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanavoli wants to hit a sweep here but Finney passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tanavoli there! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanavoli can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Finney working for a guillotine from mount but Tanavoli is in no mood to give up.
Finney controlling from mount.
Finney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##SUB#
Finney is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tanavoli has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Finney working for a guillotine from mount but Tanavoli is in no mood to give up.
Finney looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Finney controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanavoli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finney punching from mount but Tanavoli doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finney cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Finney is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanavoli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Finney dominated that round.
That's time! Finney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tanavoli lands a leg kick that knocks Finney off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finney is defended easily by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanavoli can do to turn this around?
Tanavoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanavoli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Finney shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanavoli tries to sprawl out of it but Finney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanavoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanavoli scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Tanavoli lands a really nice looking cross but Finney seems unphased.
Finney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finney misses with the combination.
Finney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanavoli tries to avoid it but Finney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanavoli to the ground. Tanavoli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Finney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanavoli. That one must have hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tanavoli.
Good leg kick by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli keeps Finney at a distance using the push kick.
Tanavoli thuds his shin into the meat of Finney's side.#CL2#
Tanavoli drives through and clinches with Finney against the cage.
#T2#
Tanavoli tries a body shot but Finney blocks it.
Nice elbow from Tanavoli. #CUT2#It looks like Dave Finney has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanavoli has Finney pressed against the cage, preventing Finney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finney takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli pushes Finney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanavoli crunches a lovely knee into Finney's ribcage.
Tanavoli lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanavoli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanavoli lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Dave Finney's cut is getting worse.
Tanavoli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanavoli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Dave Finney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tanavoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Finney avoiding damage as Tanavoli throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tanavoli.
Tanavoli misses with a punch to the body.
Tanavoli digs a right hand underneath Finney's ribcage. Finney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanavoli is working Finney over against the cage.
Tanavoli can't find room to land a body shot as Finney controls the action.
Tanavoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finney's elbow.
Tanavoli wants to stall.
Tanavoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanavoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finneys head.
Tanavoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finney prevents a body shot from Tanavoli.
Finney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanavoli smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Finney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanavoli. That one must have hurt.
Tanavoli lands a head kick!
#CUT2#Jeez, Dave Finney's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Darius Tanavoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanavoli scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanavoli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanavoli thows a body kick. Finney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Finney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanavoli.
Tanavoli scores with a head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Finney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darius Tanavoli!
A relieved looking Darius Tanavoli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK #5 - Zinsou Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Vick, looking for a takedown. Fadda Jr pushes Vick against the cage but Vick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Vick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position.
Fadda Jr wants to control the position but Vick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vick lands a nice short elbow.
Vick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vick lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Vick passes to full mount!
Vick with shots to the head and body - Fadda Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vick prevents Fadda Jr from getting the reversal.
Vick with good strikes from the mount here!
Vick unloading with bombs!
Fadda Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Fadda Jr is rocked!
Fadda Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Vick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fadda Jr is still in real trouble! Can Vick finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fadda Jr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vick around the waist but Vick pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vick is the winner by TKO! Vick jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Vick! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by O Brien as he connects with a hook.
O Brien swings for the body but Finney moves out of range.
Finney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Finney avoids it with no problem.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Finney moved out of range.
As O Brien looks to move away, Finney throws a big counter combo but O Brien just gets out of the way.
Finney goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finney darts in looking for a takedown but O Brien gets double underhooks and turns Finney into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Finney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finney blocks a jab.
As O Brien tries to get set, Finney tries to push him back and clinch up but O Brien manages to avoid the attempt.
Finney tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finney somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finney misses the shot to the body.
Alfredo O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Brien defends well and Finney ends up having to push O Brien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finney looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.#T1#
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Finney is looking to counter the offense by O Brien and move into the clinch.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Finney has been cut.
Alfredo O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Finney closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Finney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Finney uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien lands a jab to Finney's midsection.
Finney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finney is defended easily by O Brien.
Finney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from O Brien as Finney shoots in.
Finney is breathing heavily.
Finney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finney has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Finney.
Finney slips under a jab from O Brien.
And Finney counters with a quick kick to the body but O Brien blocks it.
Finney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finney wants to clinch
and O Brien counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Finney thinks about countering with a head kick.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien throws a jab when Finney was well out of range.
Finney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
Finney with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jab from O Brien.
Finney staying out of range there.
O Brien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finney.
A quick step to the side and Finney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien clobbers Finney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
Finney slips a straight right by O Brien.
O Brien is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Finney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting O Brien counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Dave Finney's cut is getting worse.
O Brien throws a jab when Finney was well out of range.
Finney fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finney slips a jab from O Brien.#T4#
Finney wants to clinch but O Brien slips to the side
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
O Brien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien scores with the left hand. Finney knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien connects with a crisp jab.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
O Brien throws a hook but Finney avoids it easily.
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As O Brien looks to move away, Finney throws a big counter combo but O Brien just gets out of the way.
Finney tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from O Brien lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Finney's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finney dives in for a single leg takedown but O Brien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finney tries to land a front kick but O Brien steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finney moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Brien as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Finney or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Finney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien scores with a nice right hand.
O Brien throws a hook but Finney blocks it.
A big right from O Brien misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finney has his takedown stuffed
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Brien, as that shot connected.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Finney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
O Brien with a nice cross.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Finney tries to counter by clinching up but O Brien breaks away and moves out of range.
Finney tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Finney's shoulder, as Finney tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Finney moved out of range.
O Brien scores with a hook.#CUT2#Dave Finney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finney sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Finney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Brien.
Alfredo O Brien seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Finney forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.
Finney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finney tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finney shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finney.
Finney tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Finney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Brien connects with a body shot.
Finney has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
O Brien misses the jab.
Finney shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Brien doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Finney moves away and avoids it.
Dave Finney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Finney ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for O Brien.
O Brien thuds his right hand into Finney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Jeez, Dave Finney's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Finney ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Finney fails with the takedown
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Finney is rocked!
Finney switches off momentarily and O Brien cracks him with a monster right hand! Finney topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as O Brien dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by O Brien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfredo O Brien! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Fadda Jr #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fadda Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fadda Jr has wrist control.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fadda Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fadda Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Fadda Jr tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fadda Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Fadda Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Marozas there.
Tremblay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marozas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Tremblay is rocked!
Tremblay leaves his chin hanging out and Marozas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tremblay crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kentas Marozas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Weston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tremblay sprawls well. Tremblay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weston gets slowly back to his feet.
Tremblay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Weston drops Tremblay with a beautiful combination! Tremblay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Weston is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Tremblay is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Tremblay has been cut.#KD#
Weston drops his shoulder and cracks Tremblay with a huge uppercut! Tremblay goes down! Can Weston finish him?
Tremblay is still in real trouble! Can Weston finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tremblay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tremblay keeping full guard, as Weston tries to pass.
Weston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tremblay's head.#SU#
Weston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weston connects with a superb combination that knocks Tremblay out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Weston before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tremblay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pete Weston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Tremblay shoots for a double leg takedown but Hongo sprawls well. He's pushed Tremblay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tremblay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Tremblay closes the distance and clinches.
Hongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tremblay jumps guard but Hongo stands there with Tremblay around his waist. Tremblay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tremblay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hongo.
Hongo tries to break the clinch but Tremblay is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tremblay tries to pull guard but Hongo won't allow it.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.#T1##TD#
Hongo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hongo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tremblay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hongo stays in close to Tremblay's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hongo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Further stalling from Hongo.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kevin Tremblay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tremblay misses with the combination.
Hongo is looking for a counter combo.
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Hongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hongo is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hongo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Hongo gets to his feet. Tremblay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tremblay tries to clinch but Hongo moves out of range.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tremblay shoots and misses #TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tremblay won't be happy with that.
Tremblay trying to remain calm as Hongo controls from the top position.
Tremblay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tremblay.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hongo as he jumps to the side.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.
Hongo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tremblay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Tremblay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hongo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tremblay for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hongo continues to stall.#SU#
Hongo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T3#
Tremblay misses with a head kick.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hongo's waist but Hongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.
Tremblay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHongo.
Tremblay looks for a takedown but Hongo sprawls well.
Tremblay tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tremblay trying to remain calm as Hongo controls from the top position.
Hongo has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Hongo controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tremblay tries to clinch up but Hongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Tremblay is quick to defend against it.
Tremblay throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tremblay tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hongo manages to move to mount!
Hongo controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tremblay has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Hongo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More hug and hope from Hongo.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robert Hongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hongo.
Tremblay is trying to stand back up.
Hongo has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hongo continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Hongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hongo, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Hongo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Tremblay tries for a takedown but Hongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay shoots for a takedown but Hongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Hongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
A low kick from Tremblay is predictable there #TD#
so Hongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hongo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tremblay controls Hongo momentarily but Hongo frees himself.
Hongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2#
Tremblay kicks Hongo off and gets to his feet.
Hongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tremblay.
Tremblay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Hongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tremblay.
Tremblay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hongo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice sprawl there from Hongo as Tremblay shoots in.
Hongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tremblay misses with a double jab.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hongo circles away.
Tremblay looks winded!
Tremblay looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Hongo is thwarting Tremblay's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hongo in particular looking to stall.
Tremblay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hongo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tremblay for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Hongo. No joy for Tremblay on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremblay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hongo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tremblay shoots for a double leg takedown but Hongo sprawls well. He's pushed Tremblay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tremblay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hongo pinned against the cage. Hongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hongo attempts a counter takedown but Tremblay avoids it well and moves away.
Tremblay has a takedown stuffed.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tremblay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hongo!
Tremblay is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tremblay tries to stand but Hongo controls the position and pulls Tremblay into his guard.
Tremblay looking to sit in guard and control but Hongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremblay can do to turn this around?
Tremblay is looking to stand up but Hongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Robert Hongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Hongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hongo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Tremblay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tremblay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tremblay looks to land a combination but Hongo avoids it well.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Tremblay with that takedown attempt.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Tremblay is quick to defend against it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tremblay fails to land the takedown.
Hongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tremblay tries to clinch up but Hongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Tremblay is quick to defend against it.
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tremblay or perhaps it was just good defense by Hongo, which made it look bad.
Hongo throws a big counter combination but Tremblay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tremblay tries to clinch but Hongo is having none of it.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tremblay looks for a takedown but Hongo sprawls well.
Hongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a takedown but Hongo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tremblay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay goes for a double leg but Hongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hongo continues to drive forward.
Tremblay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch but Hongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hongo as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch but Hongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hongo's waist but Hongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hongo as he jumps to the side.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hongo sprawls well. Hongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tremblay gets slowly back to his feet.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a takedown. Hongo tries to sprawl out of it but Tremblay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #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.
Tremblay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Hongo as Tremblay shoots in.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Robert Hongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Tremblay misses with a hook.
Robert Hongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tremblay misses with a head kick.
Tremblay tries to clinch #TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hongo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Hongo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tremblay tries to clinch but Hongo is having none of it.
Tremblay looks for a takedown but Hongo sprawls well.
Tremblay is looking to clinch but Hongo is avoiding it.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremblay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Tremblay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tremblay misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown. Tremblay fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Hongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hongo 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Hongo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 877 Round 1
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tremblay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Odinsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tremblay holds on and takes a little breather.
Tremblay is wriggling around but Odinsson manages to pass to half guard.
Odinsson working over Tremblay with some ground and pound. Tremblay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Odinsson.
Odinsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Odinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinsson working over Tremblay with some ground and pound. Tremblay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tremblay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Odinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Odinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Tremblay is rocked!#T1#
Tremblay tries to get to full guard but Odinsson has control of the leg.
Odinsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Odinsson stalling.
Tremblay is looking for a sweep. Odinsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tremblay has hold of Odinsson's hands but Odinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Odinsson working the head and body with strikes.
Odinsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Odinsson is nestled in close to Tremblay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Ground and pound from Odinsson.
Tremblay is looking to improve his position.
Odinsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tremblay is still in real trouble! Can Odinsson finish him?
Tremblay has hold of Odinsson's hands but Odinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Odinsson winds up and cracks Tremblay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Odinsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Odinsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Odinsson slips a nice elbow through Tremblay's hands, connecting with Tremblay's forehead.#T3#
Odinsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay taking some punishment here, with Odinsson in his half guard.
Tremblay has hold of Odinsson's hands but Odinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tremblay tries to roll over but Odinsson keeps him under control.
Odinsson passes to side control.
Odinsson working the ground and pound.
Tremblay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Odinsson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tremblay is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Odinsson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minithor Odinsson!
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