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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ACA 9: Sekera vs Poulter
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Jurisic lands a head shot.
Jurisic connects with a crisp jab.
Jurisic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jurisic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Stephenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurisic Throws a clean left jab. Jurisic Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Stephenson's chin! Stephenson crumbles to the ground and Jurisic follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jurisic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Petar Jurisic!
A very excited looking Petar Jurisic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ACA 9: Sekera vs Poulter
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Gunn leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense.
Thompson looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side. #T1#
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Gunn has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Thompson manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Gunn gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunn. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Gunn's head and hops out.#CL2#
Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson shoots in but Gunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Gunn shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Thompson is letting Gunn control him for a moment.
Thompson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gunn.
Gunn lands an elbow. #SU#
Gunn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet. #TD#
Gunn looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Gunn drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.#SU#
Thompson is working an open guard so Gunn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunn goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.#T4#
Gunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn counters with a left to the body.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ace Gunn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gunn tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves out of range as Gunn throws a body kick.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rufus Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
#T1#
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Thompson rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.
We've been informed that Thompson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Gunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Gunn jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunn wants to stall.
#BC#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Gunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Gunn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to escape back to his feet but Gunn uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU#
Gunn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet.
Thompson swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Gunn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Gunn ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Gunn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Thompson pulls guard.
Gunn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
A low kick lands for Thompson.
Gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunn sprawls well. Gunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Gunn into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Gunn pulls Thompson into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gunn holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.#ES#
Gunn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunn is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Gunn misses with some punches.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Gunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Thompson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Gunn tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Thompson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Gunn 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. #T3#
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gunn is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Gunn regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gunn is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Thompson won't allow Gunn to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Gunn cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ace Gunn.
I think Gunn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ace Gunn! |
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Event:
ACA 5: Night of champions
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Stephenson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stephenson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephenson on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stephenson connects with a nice short shot to Hamilton's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stephenson connects with a nice short shot to Hamilton's temple.
Stephenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stephenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stephenson works his way into side control.
Stephenson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hamilton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#Hamilton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephenson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Oh Hamilton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Stephenson lands a strong strike to the head of Hamilton. That's dazed him! Stephenson looking to finish here. Hamilton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Stephenson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Stephenson! |
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Event:
ATTACK 01 Cotto vs Zuma
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Longstaff stuffs the takedown.
Pressnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longstaff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Zach Pressnell has been cut.
Longstaff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pressnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pressnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pressnell throws out a counter right but Longstaff avoids it with no problem.
Pitt Longstaff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Longstaff catches Pressnell right on the button with a cross.
Pressnell fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longstaff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Longstaff wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitt Longstaff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Pressnell.
Longstaff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pressnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pressnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Longstaff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Longstaff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pressnell backwards. #BC#
Longstaff breaks the clinch.
Longstaff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pressnell.
Longstaff misses with a series of wild punches.
Longstaff tries to bum rush Pressnell with a series of wild strikes but Pressnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pressnell throws out a counter right but Longstaff avoids it with no problem.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Pressnell got wobbled bad by a big combination! Longstaff presses forward with punches and knees until Pressnell stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Pressnell closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pitt Longstaff!
A relieved looking Pitt Longstaff 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Cuaresma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.
Cuaresma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robinson tries to circle away but Cuaresma has him pinned against the cage.
Cuaresma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cuaresma is working Robinson over against the cage.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuaresma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Cuaresma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cuaresma.
Robinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cuaresma.
Cuaresma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuaresma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuaresma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuaresma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuaresma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuaresma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuaresma lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson avoids the elbow strike from Cuaresma, against the cage.
Cuaresma tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Cuaresma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuaresma cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson goes for a takedown attempt but Cuaresma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cuaresma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cuaresma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma digs a right hand underneath Robinson's ribcage. Robinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Good body shot from Cuaresma.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cuaresma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson's brow.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuaresma throws an elbow that misses.
Cuaresma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuaresma scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuaresma gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Cuaresma lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Cuaresma.
Cuaresma trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuaresma.
Cuaresma missing with knees to the body.
Cuaresma tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Cuaresma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Cuaresma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma - that landed with a thud.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Cuaresma won't allow it.
Robinson avoiding damage as Cuaresma throws knees to the body.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson tries to break free but Cuaresma pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuaresma throws an elbow but misses.
Cuaresma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Robinson misses
and Cuaresma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Cuaresma drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Cuaresma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Cuaresma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Cuaresma throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuaresma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuaresma is defending well.
Cuaresma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not.
Cuaresma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Cuaresma trying to land knees to the body.
Cuaresma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma.
Cuaresma lands a body punch.
Cuaresma lands a left hand.
Cuaresma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Cuaresma.
Cuaresma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cuaresma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Cuaresma gets a clinch.
Pol Cuaresma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuaresma tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cuaresma smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cuaresma has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuaresma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Cuaresma.
Cuaresma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuaresma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Cuaresma.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cuaresma moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Cuaresma scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma.
Robinson avoiding damage as Cuaresma throws knees to the body.
Cuaresma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson misses with some punches.
#BC#
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Cuaresma. Cuaresma maintains the clinch.
Cuaresma throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuaresma.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cuaresma smiles and moves away.
Cuaresma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robinson on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuaresma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Cuaresma. Cuaresma maintains the clinch.
Robinson avoiding damage as Cuaresma throws knees to the body.
Cuaresma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson is working for takedown but Cuaresma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cuaresma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuaresma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuaresma tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Cuaresma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.#T3#
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuaresma's elbow.
Robinson avoiding damage as Cuaresma throws knees to the body.
Cuaresma lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson avoids the elbow strike from Cuaresma, against the cage.
Cuaresma missing with knees to the body.
Cuaresma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuaresma lands with a left to the head.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuaresma prevents it.
Cuaresma looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuaresma is working Robinson over against the cage.
Good body shot from Cuaresma.
Cuaresma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Cuaresma lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cuaresma is keeping busy.
Cuaresma lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuaresma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuaresma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuaresma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Cuaresma.
Cuaresma pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Cuaresma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Cuaresma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Robinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cuaresma!
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Cuaresma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuaresma tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cuaresma wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Robinson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cuaresma's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cuaresma is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kyle Robinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Usada tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Usada tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Usada on his heels. He'll look to pass Usada's guard now, I'm sure.
Usada wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thompson manages to pass to side control.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Usada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Usada tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg. #T1#
Usada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Usada tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Usada wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Thompson prevents Usada from standing back up.
Thompson not doing much here.
Thompson prevents Usada from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Usada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Usada.
Usada looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.#T3#
Usada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Rufus Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.#TD#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Usada's guard.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Usada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson 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. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Usada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usada circles away.#TD#
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Usada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usada trying his best to control but Thompson has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Usada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usada tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Usada wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Usada shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usada fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rufus Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB#
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Usada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson. #SUB2#
Usada actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Usada is trying to break free.
Usada is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Usada uses from the top position.
Usada being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Usada's guard.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Usada keeps moving.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Usada is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Usada is not content to let Thompson control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Usada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Thompson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Usada misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Usada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Usada tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Usada.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Usada as he jumps to the side.
Thompson staying out of range there.#T1#
Usada looks to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Usada misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usada can do to turn this around?#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into Usada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Usada working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Usada is defending well.
#T2#
Usada trying to control but Thompson postures up.
#SUB#
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Usada defends the submission attempt.
Thompson not doing much here.
Rufus Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Usada punching from the bottom.
Thompson working Usada over with strikes.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Usada's hands, connecting with Usada's forehead.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Usada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Usada is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Usada moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Usada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
It seemed like Usada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Usada Usada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rufus Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
A left and a right from Usada both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Thompson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Woods moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Woods is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is trying to stand.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Robinson there.
Woods controlling the position well.
Woods trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Robinson content to control rather than advance.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson is taking a breather. Woods says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinson is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
Woods pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Woods is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!#T3#
Robinson is trying to stand back up.
Woods doesn't have the hooks in and Robinson manages to turn into his guard.
#SU#
Robinson gets to his feet - Woods follows without any prompting.
Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Woods throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Kyle Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Woods.#TD#
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woods tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Woods's guard.
Robinson trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Robinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Robinson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woods wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Woods tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range. #CL#
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Robinson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robinson manages to end up in side control.
Woods explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woods to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson pushes Woods off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Woods wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woods can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woods is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
#SU#
Robinson decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods misses with a few strikes there.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.
Kyle Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Woods's guard.
Woods pushes Robinson off and gets back to his feet.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Robinson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Woods is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Woods wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is dominant here and he's now got Woods's back!#T3#
Good control from Robinson.
Woods covers up after that shot from Robinson.
You can see the frustration on Woods's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Woods is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Robinson gets his way!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Woods rolls, trying to escape but Robinson keeps control of the position.
Woods is trapped and Robinson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Robinson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Woods could be in trouble here!
A lull in the action here.
Robinson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Woods.#SUB#
Woods is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Robinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Woods misses with a body kick.#TD#
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robinson trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Woods wants to hit a sweep here but Robinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Woods there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking to control but Woods is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyle Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Woods can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Woods working to try and regain half guard.
Woods tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away. #SUB#
Robinson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Woods to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Woods shrugs it off.
Woods sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Robinson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg. #T3#
Robinson prevents Woods from standing back up.
Robinson controlling the action here.
Joe Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods is trying to stand.
Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woods fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Robinson pushes Woods up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Robinson pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##SUB#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Woods passes into half guard.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
Woods would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Woods has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Robinson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Woods is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Robinson pulls down on the head and he's put Woods to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Robinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Lemedson.#TD2#
Lemedson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stephenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stephenson is pushing Lemedson's head away, looking to escape. Lemedson manages to hold on to the position though.
Stephenson struggling a bit here.
Stephenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stephenson tries to get out of the position.
Stephenson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stephenson is trying to maintain the position but Lemedson is very close to passing his half guard.#ES#
Stephenson has one foot on Lemedson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lemedson fails with the takedown.#TD#
Stephenson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lemedson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephenson cracks Lemedson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Lemedson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stephenson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lemedson to see if he's OK.
Stephenson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lemedson!
Lemedson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lemedson is in a horrible position here. Stephenson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Lemedson is rocked!
Stephenson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lemedson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Stephenson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephen Stephenson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Nadoem digs a good body shot into Pressnell's ribs.
Pressnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nadoem.
Nadoem looks to land a right hand but Pressnell moved out of range.
Pressnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nadoem throws out the jab.
Pressnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Zach Pressnell has been cut.
Nadoem lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pressnell tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenzin Nadoem! |
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