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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Fuzzscott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garza to the ground. Fuzzscott is now in Garza's guard.
Garza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuzzscott wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving.
Garza wants to stand up but Fuzzscott is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuzzscott working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fuzzscott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuzzscott trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom.
Fuzzscott won't allow Garza to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuzzscott trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuzzscott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garza circles away.#T1#
Fuzzscott tries for a takedown but Garza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garza leaves Fuzzscott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khinso Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Fuzzscott.
Fuzzscott tries for a takedown but Garza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fuzzscott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuzzscott thinking.
Garza punishes Fuzzscott's body with a nice straight punch.
Garza lands a slapping body shot.
Fuzzscott looks winded!
Garza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Garza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dwayne Fuzzscott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuzzscott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garza scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Garza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Garza clinches up with Fuzzscott and pushes him back against the cage.
Garza stalling the fight.
#T2#
Fuzzscott tries to pull guard but Garza holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuzzscott drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Garza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garza wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Garza takes the fight into the clinch.
Garza blocks the elbow strike.
Fuzzscott takes a shot to the head.
Garza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garza pushes Fuzzscott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fuzzscott has Garza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Garza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuzzscott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuzzscott is defended easily by Garza.#T3#
Garza lands a jab-cross combination.
Khinso Garza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuzzscott shoots in for a double leg but Garza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garza is looking to wear down Fuzzscott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garza digs a good body shot into Fuzzscott's ribs.
Garza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuzzscott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garza slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuzzscott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fuzzscott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garza avoids it really well and circles away.
Garza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fuzzscott.
A left and a right from Garza both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Fuzzscott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garza sprawls well. Garza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuzzscott gets slowly back to his feet.
Garza leaves Fuzzscott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuzzscott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garza is fending him off so far but Fuzzscott persists. Nope, Garza circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuzzscott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuzzscott checks a low kick from Garza.#TD2#
Fuzzscott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garza to the ground. Fuzzscott is now in Garza's guard.
Garza wants to stand up but Fuzzscott is controlling him.
Garza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garza wants to stand and escape but Fuzzscott is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khinso Garza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Fuzzscott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Garza manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Khinso Garza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuzzscott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuzzscott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garza tries to avoid it but Fuzzscott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garza to the ground. Garza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Fuzzscott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuzzscott is in Garza's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Garza pushes Fuzzscott off and gets back to his feet.
Fuzzscott shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense.
Garza lands with a shot to the body.
Garza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fuzzscott keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuzzscott goes for a double leg but Garza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garza continues to drive forward.
Khinso Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Fuzzscott.
Fuzzscott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garza throws a shot to the body.
Fuzzscott is breathing heavily.
Garza digs a good hook to Fuzzscott's body.
A combination from Garza does no damage. #T1#
Fuzzscott shoots in for a double leg but Garza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuzzscott can do to turn this around?
Garza jabs Fuzzscott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garza scores with a shot to the body.
Garza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garza wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuzzscott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuzzscott takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Garza instigates a clinch.
Garza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuzzscott backwards. #BC#
Garza manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Fuzzscott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Garza manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fuzzscott keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Garza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuzzscott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Garza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garza moves in looking to clinch but Fuzzscott pushes him off.
Khinso Garza is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuzzscott. #ES#
Garza explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fuzzscott fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuzzscott fails to land the takedown.
Fuzzscott looks for a takedown but Garza sprawls well.
Garza connects with a body shot.#T3#
Fuzzscott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuzzscott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Garza has closed the distance and engaged Fuzzscott in a clinch.
Garza blocks a body shot from Fuzzscott. #BC#
Garza breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Garza clinches. #BC#
Garza manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Garza. #TD2#
Fuzzscott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garza!#T4#
Garza wants to get back to his feet but Fuzzscott drags him back down.
Fuzzscott is looking to take a break and control but Garza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuzzscott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Garza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuzzscott throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuzzscott landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khinso Garza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fuzzscott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garza avoids it really well and circles away.
Garza jabs Fuzzscott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuzzscott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garza fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Fuzzscott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuzzscott working the ground and pound from side control.
Fuzzscott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuzzscott misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Garza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khinso Garza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES#
Garza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Garza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuzzscott is defended easily by Garza.
Khinso Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Fuzzscott.#TD2#
Fuzzscott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garza to the mat! Garza manages to get full guard.
Fuzzscott with a nice head shot there.
Dwayne Fuzzscott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fuzzscott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garza works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Garza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fuzzscott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garza as he avoids it easily.
Garza feints a jab promting Fuzzscott to slip. Garza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fuzzscott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Garza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuzzscott moves away.
Fuzzscott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garza sprawls well. Garza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuzzscott gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuzzscott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garza defends well and Fuzzscott ends up having to push Garza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fuzzscott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuzzscott.
It looked like Garza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuzzscott.
Garza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Fuzzscott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garza as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Garza has Fuzzscott up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Garza breaks from the clinch.
Fuzzscott goes for a double leg but Garza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garza continues to drive forward.
Garza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuzzscott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuzzscott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuzzscott shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense.
Garza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garza digs a good body shot into Fuzzscott's ribs.
Garza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Garza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuzzscott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garza throws a shot to the body.
Fuzzscott fails with the takedown.#CL#
Garza closes the distance and clinches.
Garza blocks an uppercut.
Garza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Garza as the two fighters clinch.
Fuzzscott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuzzscott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuzzscott is looking to break free of the clinch but Garza has double underhooks.
Garza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Garza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khinso Garza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garza 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khinso Garza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matter looks to score with a jab to the body but Garza is just out of range.#CL#
Garza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matter swings wildly with an uppercut but Garza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matter tries a body shot but Garza blocks it.
Matter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matter after a bit of a struggle.
Matter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matter misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Garza wants the takedown. Matter is fighting it off but Garza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Matter's guard against the cage.
Garza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garza slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Well, if Garza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garza tries to pass to full mount but Matter defends it.
Garza slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garza lands strikes from half guard.
Garza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garza tries to pass to full mount but Matter defends it.
Garza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garza passes to side control. #T3#
Garza advances nicely into full mount.
Garza controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garza throwing strikes here but Matter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Garza lands a couple of good shots and Matter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Garza controlling the position well here. Matter rolled but Garza kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garza throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Matter covers up after that shot from Garza.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Bendo Garza dominated that round.
That's time! Garza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Garza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matter is looking to clinch but Garza is avoiding it.
No joy there for Matter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matter.
Garza scores with a jab.
Garza blocks a head kick by Matter.
#CL#
Garza moves into the clinch.
Matter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matter working aggressively here.
Matter working aggressively here.
#TD#
Garza turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Garza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matter can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matter tries to bench press Garza off him but Garza keeps the position.
Matter is being controlled here.
Garza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Garza controls the position.
Garza advances nicely into full mount.
Garza 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.#T1#
Garza looking to control but Matter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bendo Garza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garza thowing shots but they're missing.
Garza trying to control but Matter is having none of it.
Garza content just to control the position here. #T2#
Garza with shots to the head and body - Matter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garza'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.
Further stalling from Garza.
Garza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Garza controlling from the full mount.
Garza connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garza controlling the position easily from mount.
Garza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Garza looking to control but Matter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garza punching from mount but Matter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Garza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bendo Garza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Garza clinches.
Matter misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Garza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matter regains guard immediately.
Garza wants to pass the guard but Matter is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza distracts Matter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Garza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Garza is stinking the place up with his stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garza.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black Matter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matter tries to clinch up.#TD#
Garza feints and as Matter raises his hands in defense, Garza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garza is stalling in the full guard.
Garza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garza wants to control from the top but Matter keeps moving.
Garza is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Matter keeping moving, preventing Garza from controlling successfully.
Garza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Garza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matter was covering up waiting for the punch and Garza finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garza is pushing down on Matter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matter is fighting to maintain full guard but Garza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Matter is in a horrible position here. Garza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bendo Garza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garza 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bendo Garza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Ransom finds it's way through Tiger Prince's defenses.
Tiger Prince takes a swing at Ransom's ribcage but misses.
Ransom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ransom misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Ransom scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Carol Tiger Prince has been cut.
Tiger Prince throws a hook but Ransom avoids it easily.
Tiger Prince slips a jab and a cross from Ransom.
Ransom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiger Prince moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiger Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ransom was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger Prince.
Ransom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiger Prince backs up against the cage.
Ransom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger Prince.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger Prince jabs Ransom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ransom looks to land a right hand but Tiger Prince moved out of range.
Tiger Prince looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiger Prince takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ransom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiger Prince.#CUT2#It looks like Dejay Ransom has been cut.
Tiger Prince throws a body punch but Ransom moves out of range.
Tiger Prince dips to his left and cracks Ransom with an uppercut!
Ransom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger Prince counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ransom is breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Tiger Prince drops Ransom with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ransom looks back up at him and smiles so Tiger Prince waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ransom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiger Prince. Tiger Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ransom misses the jab.
Ransom connects with a jab.#KD2#
Tiger Prince cracks Ransom with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tiger Prince has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ransom to stand back up!#CUT2#Dejay Ransom's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger Prince cracks Ransom with a hook to the temple - Ransom is on wobbly legs here! Tiger Prince swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ransom falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tiger Prince wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carol Tiger Prince!
Carol Tiger Prince tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holmes. #CL#
Kazzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Kazzo is controlling him.
Holmes has Kazzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes stops a takedown attempt from Kazzo.
Kazzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Stazzo Kazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses. #BC#
Kazzo manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kazzo gets a clinch. #BC#
Kazzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holmes.
Kazzo is looking for a sweep.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kazzo tries to buck Holmes off but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes landing strikes.
Holmes lands a few punches from side control.
Kazzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kazzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Holmes.
Holmes grinds an elbow into Kazzo's temple.
Holmes working the ground and pound but Kazzo is defending the strikes.
Holmes landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Kazzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Kazzo is working hard here to advance position.
Holmes working the ground and pound.
Kazzo is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes scoring with punches from side control.
Kazzo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kazzo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kazzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazzo tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Holmes scoring with punches and elbows.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes working the ground and pound.
Holmes lands an elbow.
Holmes lands some shots froms side control.
Holmes landing a few strikes.
Kazzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kazzo wants to control but Holmes postures up.
Kazzo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Holmes grinds an elbow into Kazzo's temple.
Kazzo wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes working the ground and pound. #T4#
Kazzo tries to improve position but can't.
Kazzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kazzo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Holmes.
Kazzo parries the strikes from Holmes easily there. Holmes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kazzo to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Holmes crashes against the mat.
Kazzo is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kazzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holmes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kazzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Holmes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck for Kazzo with that takedown attempt.
Kazzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazzo looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.#CL#
Kazzo has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazzo taking a breather.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Kazzo won't allow it.
Holmes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazzo walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Kazzo leaves Holmes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stazzo Kazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Holmes.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazzo tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Kazzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazzo somewhat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holmes enables Kazzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holmes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazzo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Kazzo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Holmes has an active guard here but Kazzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazzo wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kazzo is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazzo is really struggling to control Holmes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kazzo trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
Kazzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kazzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Kazzo wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kazzo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holmes.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazzo working the ground and pound but Holmes is defending the strikes.
Holmes is not content to let Kazzo control the position.
Holmes stops Kazzo from passing to mount.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kazzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stazzo Kazzo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazzo counters with a series of strikes. Holmes will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Kazzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kazzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kazzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1##BC#
Kazzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stazzo Kazzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmes circles away.
Holmes shoots and misses
and Kazzo counters with a head kick.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
Kazzo lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazzo tries to counter by clinching up but Holmes breaks away and moves out of range.
Kazzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kazzo has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kazzo has Holmes pushed against the cage.#BC#
Kazzo breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes, which made it look bad.
Kazzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Kazzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Kazzo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kazzo manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Kazzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Kazzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazzo dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Kazzo's head and hops out.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Kazzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes tries for a takedown but Kazzo manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Kazzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stazzo Kazzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stazzo Kazzo!
In defeat, Jon Holmes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rematch'. |
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