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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as French lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niedziela doesn't seem phased though.
Niedziela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from French.
French lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
French gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niedziela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. French avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
French gets control of Niedziela's arms and successfully pulls guard. French will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
French keeping moving, preventing Niedziela from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Niedziela drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Niedziela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. French doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. French manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niedziela on the ground.
French showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Niedziela has his foot on French's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. French works his way back into a safe position though.
French has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Niedziela 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.#SUB2#
Niedziela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. French gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niedziela is pulling down on French's head to control his posture.
French content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Niedziela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. French is aware though and is defending well.
Niedziela is trying to keep French in close.
#SUB2#
Niedziela is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but French frees his head nicely. Oh but Niedziela has switched to an armbar! French is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wojtek Niedziela!
An out of breath Wojtek Niedziela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Witkowsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rihard swivels and escapes.
Rihard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rihard. That snapped Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky moves in looking to clinch but Rihard pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Witkowsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rihard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Witkowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rihard digs a good hook to Witkowsky's body.
Rihard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matjaz Rihard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rihard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rihard scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witkowsky looks for a takedown but Rihard sprawls well.
Rihard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Witkowsky throws a head kick that misses.
Rihard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##CL2#
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Witkowsky misses with the head strike.
Rihard lands an uppercut.
Witkowsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rihard lands with a left to the head.
Rihard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Witkowsky stalling in the clinch but Rihard improves position.
Rihard taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Rihard.
Witkowsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rihard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Witkowsky wants a takedown.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Rihard lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Witkowsky jumps guard.
Rihard controlling from the top position. #T2#
Witkowsky is trying to keep Rihard in close.
Rihard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Witkowsky 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.
Witkowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rihard is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Witkowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rihard defends well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Witkowsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Witkowsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Rihard.
Witkowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Witkowsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Rihard, which made it look bad.
Witkowsky tries to clinch but Rihard moves out of range.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rihard, as that shot connected.
Rihard cracks Witkowsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rihard throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Witkowsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rihard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rihard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witkowsky.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Witkowsky's shoulder, as Witkowsky tries to avoid the shot.
Witkowsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches up with Rihard, looking for a takedown. Witkowsky pushes Rihard against the cage but Rihard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rihard digs a good body shot into Witkowsky's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Rihard.
Witkowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matjaz Rihard 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#
Witkowsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Rihard misses with a wild body shot.
Rihard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witkowsky can do to turn this around?
Rihard lands with a good body shot.
Witkowsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Witkowsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rihard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Witkowsky somewhat.
Rihard scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Witkowsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rihard throws a shot from downtown. Witkowsky moves away and avoids it.
Rihard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rihard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Witkowsky.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Witkowsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matjaz Rihard is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Witkowsky misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky is breathing heavily.
Rihard connects with a right hand. Witkowsky shakes it off.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Rihard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Witkowsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Witkowsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rihard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Rihard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Witkowsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Witkowsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witkowsky has a takedown stuffed.
Rihard misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Witkowsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Witkowsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakub Witkowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rihard scores with the left hand. Witkowsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Rihard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rihard wants it to stay on the feet.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witkowsky tries to move into range but Rihard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Witkowsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Nice shot by Rihard.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Witkowsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rihard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Witkowsky eats them both and turns towards Rihard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Rihard with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witkowsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rihard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rihard takes a swing at Witkowsky's ribcage but misses.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rihard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Witkowsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rihard counters with a nice uppercut.
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Witkowsky on the side of the head.
Rihard with a nice cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rihard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rihard.#ROC#Witkowsky is rocked!
Donk. Rihard catches Witkowsky right on the button with a cross.
Witkowsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Rihard finish him?
Rihard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witkowsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Witkowsky shoots in for a double leg but Rihard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rihard.
Rihard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Witkowsky's head.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Witkowsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rihard pinned against the cage. Rihard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Witkowsky takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matjaz Rihard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Witkowsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Witkowsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rihard avoids it really well and circles away.
Rihard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rihard lands a really nice looking cross but Witkowsky seems unphased.
Witkowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Rihard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Witkowsky under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witkowsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Rihard as he connects with a hook.
Witkowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witkowsky throws a head kick but Rihard moves out of range.
Rihard lands a jab.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##KD#
Rihard drops Witkowsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Witkowsky looks back up at him and smiles so Rihard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Witkowsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Rihard lands a left and a right that send Witkowsky crashing to the mat, dazed. Rihard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Rihard lands a nice hook to Witkowsky's body. Witkowsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BOOM! Rihard lands a beautiful left hook that drops Witkowsky. Witkowsky tries to recover but Rihard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Witkowsky lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matjaz Rihard! |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Durkowsky looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
Braga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durkowsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durkowsky throws a jab when Braga was well out of range.
It seemed like Braga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durkowsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Braga rushes Durkowsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durkowsky has had enough of the clinch but Braga keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durkowsky backs up against the cage.
Braga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braga defending well as Durkowsky loads up on a big left hand.
Durkowsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braga throws out a counter right but Durkowsky avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durkowsky tries to break the clinch but Braga is controlling the position. #BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durkowsky swings widly with a right hand
and Braga counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Braga has Durkowsky up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Braga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durkowsky has had enough of the clinch but Braga keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Braga working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Braga breaks from the clinch.
Braga staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durkowsky 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 Braga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Braga has Durkowsky up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Braga successfully pulls guard.
Durkowsky tries to stand but Braga is controlling from the bottom.
Braga wants to stand but Durkowsky is controlling the position.
Braga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##ES2#
Braga pushes Durkowsky off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Braga closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Braga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Braga.
#TD2#
Braga gets control of Durkowsky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Braga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durkowsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braga's guard.
Durkowsky trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Braga scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Braga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Braga duly obliges.
Braga digs a good body shot into Durkowsky's ribs.#T3#
Braga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durkowsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braga somewhat.
Durkowsky looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Braga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durkowsky.
Good work by Durkowsky as he checks the leg kick.
Braga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durkowsky throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Braga finds it's target.#CL2#
Braga rushes Durkowsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Braga lands a body shot.
Durkowsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Braga is keeping busy.
Durkowsky tries to throw a body punch but Braga avoids it by throwing Durkowsky back against the cage.
Braga lands a left hand.
Braga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Braga lands a left hand.
Braga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durkowsky backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braga. #T4#
Braga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durkowsky backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Braga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Braga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durkowsky uses from the top position. #ES2#
Braga has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Durkowsky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice shot by Braga.#CL2#
Braga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durkowsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Braga.
Braga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durkowsky misses with some punches.
Braga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durkowsky can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Braga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Durkowsky tries to keep at a distance but Braga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braga has Durkowsky pressed against the cage, preventing Durkowsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Durkowsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Braga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Braga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Braga cracks Durkowsky with a good jab.#CL2#
Braga closes the distance and pushes Durkowsky back into the cage.
Braga scores with a shot to the side of Durkowsky's head.
Durkowsky is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.
Braga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durkowsky.
Braga lands an uppercut.
Braga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durkowsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Braga has him pressed against the cage.
Braga lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Braga has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durkowsky.
Durkowsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Braga won't allow it.
Braga keeps control of Durkowsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Braga on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Braga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Braga.
Durkowsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Braga as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Braga.#T1#
Durkowsky misses with a wild body shot.
Durkowsky misses with a few strikes there.
Durkowsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Braga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durkowsky tries a low kick but Braga avoids it.
Durkowsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braga slips a jab from Durkowsky.#CL2#
Braga drives through and clinches with Durkowsky against the cage.
#BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Braga clinches up with Durkowsky and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Braga breaks from the clinch.
Durkowsky throws an overhand right that lands on Braga's shoulder, as Braga tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Braga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Braga.
Durkowsky misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Braga has closed the distance and engaged Durkowsky in a clinch.
Braga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Braga lands a right hand.
Durkowsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durkowsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durkowsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Braga goes for a double leg but Durkowsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durkowsky continues to drive forward.
Durkowsky looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Braga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durkowsky circles away.
As Braga tries to get set, Durkowsky tries to push him back and clinch up but Braga manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durkowsky. Braga does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Durkowsky tries to keep at a distance but Braga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durkowsky misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Braga.#CL2#
Braga clinches.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robert Durkowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Braga.
Braga lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Braga manages to break the clinch.
Durkowsky misses with a hook. Braga ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Braga. #TD2#
Braga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Durkowsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Braga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miguel Braga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durkowsky's hands.
Braga works Durkowsky's body with a nice hook.
Durkowsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braga lands an uppercut.
Miguel Braga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Braga. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braga.
A body shot lands from Braga.
Braga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durkowsky backwards. #BC2#
Braga manages to break the clinch.
Durkowsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Braga clinches with his opponent.
Braga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Braga works on Durkowsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braga throws an elbow but it misses.
Braga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durkowsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Braga.
Durkowsky can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braga lands an uppercut.
Braga lands a body shot.
Durkowsky is trying to break the clinch but Braga has him pressed against the cage.
Braga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Braga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Braga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Braga sizes up Durkowsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Braga lands with a nice combination. Durkowsky backs away looking to recover.
Braga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Braga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durkowsky misses with a body shot.
Braga scores with a punch to the head.
Durkowsky misses with a straight left.
Braga scores with the left hand. Durkowsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Braga checks a leg kick nicely.
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Braga.
Braga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Braga moves into range and clinches up with Durkowsky.
Braga scores with a hook to the body.
Braga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A short uppercut from Braga.
Braga lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braga. #TD2#
Braga decides to pull guard. #SU#
Durkowsky stands up from Braga's guard - Durkowsky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Braga has his takedown stuffed
and Durkowsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Braga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durkowsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Braga scores with the left hand. Durkowsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Durkowsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga motions for Durkowsky to come forward. Braga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braga throws a solid leg kick but Durkowsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Braga.
Durkowsky connects with a body shot that sends Braga's belly button to the back.
Braga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miguel Braga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durkowsky momentarily.
Durkowsky misses with a hook.#T2#
Nice cross by Braga.
Durkowsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Durkowsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Braga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durkowsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braga at a distance.
Durkowsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Braga stuns Durkowsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durkowsky misses with a straight right.
Durkowsky looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Durkowsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durkowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robert Durkowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braga scores with a sloppy right hand. Durkowsky should have avoided that one.
Durkowsky misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Braga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robert Durkowsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Braga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braga digs a good hook to Durkowsky's body.
#T3#
Durkowsky takes a swing at Braga's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Braga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braga moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Durkowsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durkowsky is wriggling around but Braga manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Braga gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Braga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Braga lands an uppercut.
Durkowsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Braga has him pressed against the cage.
Durkowsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Braga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braga lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
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!
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durkowsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Braga has Durkowsky up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch.
Durkowsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durkowsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Braga moves away from the strike by Durkowsky. #CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch.
Miguel Braga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch.
Braga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Braga.#CL2#
Braga forces Durkowsky back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braga pushes Durkowsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Braga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Braga.
Durkowsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Braga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Braga!
After the fight, Miguel Braga was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Gorad doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahmedov circles away.
#TD#
Ahmedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gorad was covering up waiting for the punch and Ahmedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahmedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gorad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ahmedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahmedov passes Gorad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorad wants to improve his position but Ahmedov is controlling well.
Ahmedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Ahmedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gorad is trying to maintain the position but Ahmedov is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmedov blocks the strikes from Gorad.
Ahmedov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ahmedov thows a huge punch but Gorad dodges it nicely.
Ahmedov is thwarting Gorad's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gorad looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gorad throws a leg kick but Ahmedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gorad throws a big shot that misses.
Ahmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorad.
Gorad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahmedov defends well and Gorad ends up having to push Ahmedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahmedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorad.
Gorad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ahmedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahmedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mehmed Ahmedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gorad.
Ahmedov stops a takedown attempt from Gorad.
#T3##BC#
Ahmedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahmedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gorad swings for the body but Ahmedov moves out of range.
#CL#
Ahmedov drives through and clinches with Gorad against the cage.
Gorad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gorad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ahmedov avoiding damage as Gorad throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Ahmedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gorad trying to get back to full guard but Ahmedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ahmedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorad is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Ahmedov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorad has worked his arm free - good work by Gorad!
Ahmedov trying to control the action but Gorad is working from the bottom.
Gorad tries to escape but Ahmedov is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmed Ahmedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorad. #TD#
Ahmedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahmedov is stalling in the full guard.
Gorad is trying to control the position but Ahmedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ahmedov has passed into side control.
Ahmedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorad keeps working.
Ahmedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gorad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Gorad taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ahmedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU#
Ahmedov decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Gorad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ahmedov to the ground. Gorad is now in Ahmedov's guard.
Ahmedov is controlling Gorad's posture.
Ahmedov has a closed guard, preventing Gorad from standing up. #T2#
Gorad wants to control from the top but Ahmedov keeps moving.
Gorad won't allow Ahmedov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahmedov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gorad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gorad working a defensive guard but Ahmedov passes into half guard.
Gorad punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Gorad wants to control the action here but instead Ahmedov manages to pass to full mount!
Gorad wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Ahmedov working for the choke.
Ahmedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gorad is keeping busy.
Gorad just trying to survive but Ahmedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ahmedov has Gorad flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Gorad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Ahmedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gorad has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Gorad right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorad trying to get back to his feet but Ahmedov is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorad trying to control the hands but Ahmedov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Ahmedov has got one arm under Gorad's chin. This could be trouble... Gorad trying to control the other hand but Ahmedov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gorad has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mehmed Ahmedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Niedziela gets caught flat footed, as McKockiner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Niedziela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKockiner wants to control from the top but Niedziela keeps moving.
McKockiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKockiner throwing strikes but missing.
McKockiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niedziela's head.#SUB#
Niedziela working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McKockiner has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner trying to control from half guard but Niedziela is working away.
McKockiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niedziela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKockiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
McKockiner prevents Niedziela from improving his position.
McKockiner is looking to take a break and control but Niedziela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKockiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Niedziela is looking for a sweep. McKockiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKockiner drops an elbow to the side of Niedziela's head.
McKockiner wants to pass the guard but Niedziela is defending well.
McKockiner wants to take a breather but Niedziela is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niedziela wants to get back to full guard.
McKockiner stalling.
McKockiner wants to pass the guard but Niedziela is defending well.
Niedziela trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niedziela shoots in for a takedown but McKockiner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKockiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niedziela.
#TD2#
McKockiner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Niedziela on his heels. He'll look to pass Niedziela's guard now, I'm sure.
McKockiner trying to control but Niedziela is working from the bottom. #T3#
McKockiner works over Niedziela with some ground and pound from guard.
Niedziela working a defensive guard here.
Niedziela can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McKockiner controls the pace.
Niedziela has momentary wrist control but McKockiner slips an elbow through the middle.
Niedziela keeping moving, preventing McKockiner from controlling successfully.
Niedziela 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.
McKockiner works over Niedziela with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Niedziela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKockiner is aware though and is defending well.
McKockiner lands a couple of elbows.
McKockiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKockiner with a nice head shot there.
McKockiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niedziela's head.
McKockiner controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKockiner wants to control from the top but Niedziela keeps moving.
McKockiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKockiner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKockiner trying to control but Niedziela is working from the bottom.
McKockiner lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Niedziela feints and as McKockiner raises his hands in defense, Niedziela changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niedziela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKockiner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Niedziela slips nicely into half guard.
McKockiner is trying to get back to full guard.
McKockiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niedziela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niedziela's back!
McKockiner trying to control momentarily.
Niedziela tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Niedziela hold on?
Will McKockiner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Niedziela is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McKockiner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McKockiner is hanging on to Niedziela's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niedziela is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Niedziela just trying to survive but McKockiner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McKockiner scores with strikes from the back.
McKockiner is hanging on to Niedziela's back as he tries to escape.
McKockiner gets his hands free as Niedziela looks to control.
McKockiner punishes Niedziela with strikes from the back mount.
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows. #T2#
McKockiner is looking to control Niedziela but Niedziela is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Niedziela is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McKockiner.
You can see the frustration on Niedziela's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Niedziela is taking damage to the body and head.
Niedziela tries to escape but McKockiner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McKockiner landing with strikes.
McKockiner lands a shot to the head.
Niedziela covers up after that shot from McKockiner.
Niedziela tries to break free.
#T3#
McKockiner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Niedziela trying to control the position but McKockiner manages to sink in the hooks.
Niedziela tries to escape the position.
Niedziela trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Niedziela takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows.
McKockiner is not going to allow Niedziela to sit and survive in this position.
McKockiner punishes Niedziela with strikes from the back mount.
McKockiner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Niedziela doesn't escape.
McKockiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
McKockiner wants to control but Niedziela is keeping busy.
McKockiner lands with a hammerfist to the side of Niedziela's head.
McKockiner lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McKockiner not allowing Niedziela to control his hands.
McKockiner is punishing Niedziela with some ground and pound.
McKockiner is hanging on to Niedziela's back as he tries to escape.
McKockiner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
McKockiner is working the ground and pound. Can Niedziela escape?
Niedziela trying to control the position but McKockiner manages to sink in the hooks.
Niedziela is taking damage to the body and head.
Barry McKockiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
I really don't envy Niedziela right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McKockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKockiner showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKockiner lands a nice short elbow.
Niedziela trying to control but McKockiner postures up.
McKockiner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McKockiner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedziela is trying to control but can't.
McKockiner content to control rather than advance.
McKockiner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
McKockiner punishing his opponent with strikes.
McKockiner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Niedziela is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKockiner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Niedziela is working to get back to half guard.
McKockiner with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
McKockiner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niedziela is in all sorts of trouble here.
McKockiner lands a couple of good shots and Niedziela has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McKockiner is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
McKockiner has good solid back control here.
McKockiner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Niedziela hold on?!
Wojtek Niedziela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McKockiner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Niedziela turns into McKockiner and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Niedziela is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McKockiner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McKockiner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McKockiner is in close to Niedziela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKockiner postures up and lands a big shot to Niedziela's brow.
McKockiner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Niedziela working a defensive guard but McKockiner passes into half guard.
#T4#
Niedziela on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKockiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKockiner slips a nice elbow through Niedziela's hands, connecting with Niedziela's forehead.
Niedziela taking some punishment here, with McKockiner in his half guard.
McKockiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKockiner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McKockiner wants to take a breather but Niedziela is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Niedziela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKockiner pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McKockiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKockiner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McKockiner! |
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