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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1# Machado leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# Machado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Machado working away. Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. Machado throws a strike aimed at the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of a lull in the action here. Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.#T1# Dos Santos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Machado is staying active.#SUB# Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado tries to stand and escape but Dos Santos is controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Machado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Machado not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Dos Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Machado wants to stand back up but Dos Santos manages to pass into side control.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Machado is working away. #T3# Machado sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Machado keeps control of the position for the meantime. Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Machado wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Machado's hands, connecting with Machado's forehead. Dos Santos trying to control the pace. Dos Santos working over Machado with some ground and pound. Machado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well. Dos Santos is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position. 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 Rodrigo Machado will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2# Dos Santos gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard. Machado pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Dos Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL# Machado closes the distance and clinches. Come on Dos Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Machado fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him. Machado tries for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to get underhooks.
#T1# The referee calls for Dos Santos to work.
Machado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dos Santos to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Dos Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted. Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dos Santos pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage. Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Machado passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2# Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard. Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dos Santos wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dos Santos controlling the position for now.#SUB# Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. 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. Machado connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple. #T3##SUB# Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Machado is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now. Machado is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position. Machado trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination! No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodrigo Machado 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. This is the final round!#R3# Machado tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away #TD2# and Dos Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos. Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses. Dos Santos wants to get up but he can't break Machado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Machado wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment. Machado is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machado looking to control but Dos Santos passes into half guard.
Machado works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1# Dos Santos pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Machado is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard. Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Santos sits in half guard. Machado wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos. Rodrigo Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Machado trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now. #T2# Machado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dos Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Dos Santos not doing much here.
#T3# Machado trying to control here.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Machado is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dos Santos being controlled here momentarily. Dos Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Machado clinches up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dos Santos digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank. #BC# Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rodrigo Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Thiago Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Machado 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Machado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Mawutzinin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Mawutzinin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Mawutzinin. Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mawutzinin. With the fighters up against the cage, Mawutzinin throws an elbow but misses. Mawutzinin pressing his opponent against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos stalls. Mawutzinin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1##TD2# Dos Santos pulls guard successfully.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mawutzinin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dos Santos. Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work. Dos Santos is trying to keep Mawutzinin in close.
Dos Santos 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# Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mawutzinin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mawutzinin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Mawutzinin defends easily.
#T2# Mawutzinin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Mawutzinin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3# Dos Santos 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. Mawutzinin throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mawutzinin postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it. Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mawutzinin controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Mawutzinin darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mawutzinin misses with some punches.
Mawutzinin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mawutzinin to keep the fight standing. Nice body punch from Mawutzinin - that landed with a thud.
Mawutzinin leaning against his opponent.
Dos Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Mawutzinin avoids the damage to the body. Dos Santos tries to work over Mawutzinin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Mawutzinin. Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Mawutzinin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dos Santos jumps guard but Mawutzinin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos letting Mawutzinin take a breather here. Mawutzinin misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morekwat Mawutzinin 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##CL# Mawutzinin moves into the clinch. Dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Mawutzinin improves position. Mawutzinin throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Mawutzinin. Mawutzinin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around? Mawutzinin misses with a knee strike.
Mawutzinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it. Mawutzinin misses with a short punch on the inside. Dos Santos trying to control the position but instead, Mawutzinin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dos Santos into the cage. Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Mawutzinin keeps him there for the moment. Morekwat Mawutzinin has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mawutzinin to keep the fight standing. Mawutzinin misses with a short punch on the inside. Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mawutzinin cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.#T1# Mawutzinin throws a head punch that misses. Mawutzinin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mawutzinin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Santos's brow. #TD2# Dos Santos gets control of Mawutzinin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dos Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dos Santos is trying to keep Mawutzinin in close.
#SUB2# Mawutzinin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos 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. Mawutzinin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mawutzinin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mawutzinin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2# Dos Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Mawutzinin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mawutzinin can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
#T3# Dos Santos is working for takedown but Mawutzinin is calmly controlling the position for now. Mawutzinin has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos has Mawutzinin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mawutzinin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Morekwat Mawutzinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Dos Santos. Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
Mawutzinin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dos Santos jumps guard but Mawutzinin stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mawutzinin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mawutzinin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4# Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mawutzinin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mawutzinin trying to land knees to the body.
Mawutzinin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Mawutzinin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mawutzinin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dos Santos is breathing heavily. Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mawutzinin smiles and moves away.
#CL# Mawutzinin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mawutzinin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mawutzinin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now. Mawutzinin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mawutzinin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morekwat Mawutzinin dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL# Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Mawutzinin. Mawutzinin maintains the clinch. Mawutzinin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it. Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mawutzinin prevents it.
Mawutzinin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Mawutzinin keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mawutzinin. Mawutzinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow. Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Mawutzinin. Mawutzinin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mawutzinin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mawutzinin has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Mawutzinin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mawutzinin presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mawutzinin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Mawutzinin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1# Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Mawutzinin, against the cage.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch. Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Mawutzinin has him pressed against the cage. Morekwat Mawutzinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Dos Santos. Mawutzinin lands a shoulder strike. Mawutzinin tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos. Mawutzinin misses with some punches.
Mawutzinin misses with some punches.
Mawutzinin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Dos Santos decides to pull guard. Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Mawutzinin tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2# Dos Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Thiago Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far. Dos Santos trying to control but Mawutzinin is working from the bottom. Mawutzinin is pulling down on Dos Santos's head to control his posture. Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses. Mawutzinin controlling Dos Santos's posture. #T3# Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Mawutzinin has wrist control. Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mawutzinin is keeping the position for now. Mawutzinin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground. Dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dos Santos trying to control but Mawutzinin is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB# Mawutzinin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dos Santos passes into side control.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mawutzinin tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position. #SU2# Dos Santos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mawutzinin to his feet. #CL# Mawutzinin rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage. Morekwat Mawutzinin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
Mawutzinin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dos Santos tries to break free but Mawutzinin pushes him back against the cage. Thiago Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Mawutzinin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Mawutzinin avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Morekwat Mawutzinin showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mawutzinin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morekwat Mawutzinin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Whyte instigates a clinch. Whyte missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Whyte breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Whyte sees coming a mile off. Nice sprawl there from Dos Santos as Whyte shoots in.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Whyte enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whyte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Dos Santos sitting in guard here, content to control. Whyte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dos Santos dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whyte has escaped the position, nice work there. An elbow from Dos Santos crashes against the mat.
#T1# Dos Santos trying to control the position but Whyte is working away. Dos Santos is putting a hurting on Whyte here, landing some big shots from side control. Whyte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Whyte is defending well. Dos Santos wants to control but Whyte is keeping him busy. Whyte is looking to reverse the position. Dos Santos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Whyte is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos wants to stand but Whyte is controlling his arm. Dos Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Whyte! Whyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully. Dos Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes. Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whyte is looking to escape. Dos Santos wants to stand but Whyte is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T3# Dos Santos controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Dos Santos working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Whyte turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dos Santos off and cradles Whyte's limp body as Dos Santos celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thiago Dos Santos! A very excited looking Thiago Dos Santos 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. The defeated Ben Whyte had this to say: 'Sorry guys, got to rewatch that fight, not sure what went wrong. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Dos Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Brzozowhik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2# Brzozowhik pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Brzozowhik misses with a body shot.
#TD# Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brzozowhik! Dos Santos trying to control the action but Brzozowhik is working from the bottom. Dos Santos lands a decent elbow from side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brzozowhik holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Brzozowhik manages to get back to half guard. Brzozowhik is not content to let Dos Santos control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Brzozowhik tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg. Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Brzozowhik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dos Santos controlling the pace. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Brzozowhik defending well. Brzozowhik is trying to stand.
Brzozowhik is not content to let Dos Santos control the position. Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brzozowhik is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Brzozowhik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Brzozowhik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Brzozowhik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Brzozowhik enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brzozowhik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Brzozowhik has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dos Santos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Brzozowhik wants a takedown.
#T4##TD2# Brzozowhik has hold of one of Dos Santos's legs. Dos Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Brzozowhik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Brzozowhik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brzozowhik is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brzozowhik cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand. Brzozowhik working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Dos Santos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brzozowhik doesn't defend quickly enough and Dos Santos has managed to lock this one up! Can Brzozowhik escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dos Santos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Dos Santos! A victorious Thiago Dos Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 3
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1# Takahama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Vigilancia avoids it really well and circles away. Takahama throws a series of punches but De Vigilancia moves out of range. De Vigilancia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. De Vigilancia with a jab. De Vigilancia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. De Vigilancia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nice body punch from De Vigilancia. Takahama gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! De Vigilancia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feliciano De Vigilancia! |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Krutainis misses with a takedown attempt - Hankerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Krutainis gets tackled into the cage by Hankerson. Hankerson maintains the clinch. #BC2# Hankerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hankerson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hankerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hankerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Krutainis tries to sprawl out of it but Hankerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krutainis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krutainis lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Hankerson moves into the clinch.#BC2# Hankerson manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Krutainis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hankerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krutainis somewhat.#TD# Krutainis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hankerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krutainis is in Hankerson's guard. Hankerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Krutainis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hankerson trying to control the position here. Hankerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krutainis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2# Krutainis looking to control.
Krutainis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hankerson throwing strikes from guard but Krutainis blocks nicely. #ES# Krutainis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hankerson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD# Krutainis 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!#SUB# Krutainis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hankerson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krutainis's guard! Nice work there by Hankerson! Hankerson sitting in guard here, content to control. Krutainis striking off his back but it's not causing Hankerson any problems. Hankerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Krutainis trying to control the position.
Hankerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Hankerson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krutainis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krutainis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hankerson working for a triangle but Krutainis defends it easily.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Krutainis slips nicely into half guard. Krutainis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hankerson tries to get to full guard but Krutainis has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hankerson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. 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 Gatis Krutainis will probably get the nod. 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# Krutainis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hankerson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL# Krutainis forces Hankerson back against the cage and clinches. Krutainis lands a damaging elbow. #TD2# Hankerson jumps guard and drags Krutainis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Krutainis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hankerson has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krutainis wants to control from the top but Hankerson keeps moving. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hankerson can do anything to dispel that myth. Krutainis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gatis Krutainis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Krutainis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hankerson is keeping the position for now. Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard. Hankerson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Krutainis throws a head kick but Hankerson moves out of range.
Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hankerson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hankerson tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Hankerson drives through with a takedown into guard. Krutainis kicks Hankerson off and gets to his feet. #T2# Nice takedown defense from Krutainis. No joy for Hankerson on that attempt. Hankerson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krutainis but Krutainis pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Hankerson gets a takedown into half guard. Hankerson is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krutainis is trying to stand back up but Hankerson is controlling him
Krutainis is trying to maintain the position but Hankerson is very close to passing his half guard. Hankerson wants to control but Krutainis is keeping him busy. #T3# Hankerson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Krutainis trying to control here.
Hankerson prevents Krutainis from improving his position. Krutainis is trying to control but can't.
Hankerson blocks the strikes from Krutainis.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hankerson throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from Krutainis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Krutainis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Horrible takedown attempt by Hankerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Krutainis, which made it look bad. Gatis Krutainis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Hankerson.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hankerson keeps the fight on the outside. Hankerson with the counter takedown but Krutainis avoids it easily. Hankerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krutainis. #TD# Krutainis gets a takedown into half guard. Hankerson wants to control but Krutainis is keeping busy and won't allow it. Krutainis wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krutainis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hankerson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Krutainis dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2# Hankerson gets a clinch. Krutainis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hankerson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hankerson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hankerson tries a low kick but Krutainis avoids it. Krutainis throws a big counter combination but Hankerson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hankerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krutainis moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Hankerson gets a clinch. Krutainis is looking to take this one to the mat. Krutainis is trying to drag Hankerson to the mat but Hankerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatis Krutainis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hankerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krutainis is defending well.#T1# Krutainis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Krutainis is looking for a takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hankerson stalls. Hankerson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krutainis to keep the fight standing. Hankerson working hard to break the clinch. Krutainis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hankerson after a bit of a struggle. Hankerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hankerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krutainis just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Hankerson breaks the clinch.
Hankerson throws a head kick that misses. Krutainis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Krutainis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hankerson.#T2# Krutainis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hankerson. Hankerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tank Hankerson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hankerson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hankerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krutainis's waist but Krutainis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hankerson off to one side. Krutainis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nice sprawl there from Krutainis as Hankerson shoots in.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Krutainis. Krutainis scores with a couple of short elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krutainis cracks Hankerson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3# Krutainis wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy. Krutainis is really struggling to control Hankerson but he's trying to hold on to the position. Krutainis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hankerson to see if he's OK.#SUB# Krutainis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hankerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Krutainis is looking to take a break and control but Hankerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hankerson is trying to control Krutainis's posture but Krutainis avoids it. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Krutainis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU# Krutainis decides to stand back up. #TD# Krutainis looking to score a takedown here. Hankerson is defending well but Krutainis drives through and ends up in Hankerson's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hankerson wants to stand and escape but Krutainis is having none of it. Krutainis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 Gatis Krutainis. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krutainis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Krutainis! |
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Event:
GDL 84: McKenzie VS Hayles
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Dos Santos clinches up against the cage. Man looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Dos Santos jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
#SUB# Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there. Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dos Santos wants to stand up but Man is controlling him. #SUB# Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily. Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos managing to control the position. Dos Santos continues to stall.#T1# Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body. Dos Santos passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB# Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work. Ground and pound from Dos Santos. Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Dos Santos not doing much here.
#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Santos lands a nice short elbow. Dos Santos wants to stand up but Man is controlling the position.
Dos Santos working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Dos Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Dos Santos dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Dos Santos darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.#TD# Dos Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Man regains guard immediately. Man is looking to stand back up but Dos Santos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Man. #REVB# Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man is breathing heavily.#T1# Dos Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dos Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Thiago Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Man won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Man pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD# Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Dos Santos not doing much here.
#T3##SUB# Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Man has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. It looks like Dos Santos is going to stand back up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into guard. Man is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dos Santos dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB# Man on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Dos Santos dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Man with a lazy takedown attempt and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Man walks into a stiff left hand from Dos Santos.#TD# Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard. Dos Santos advances position into side control! A lull in the action here as Dos Santos stalls from top position. Dos Santos is working Man over with some ground and pound from side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well. Dos Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1# Dos Santos moves into full mount! Dos Santos moves to the back. Dos Santos biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Dos Santos is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Man has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dos Santos has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Man taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dos Santos doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Dos Santos! An out of breath Thiago Dos Santos 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:
KOM Middleweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1# Tress lands a head kick. McHaggis smiles back at him and beckons him forward. McHaggis shoots in looking for a takedown but Tress manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McHaggis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Tress instigates a clinch. Tress utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC# Tress breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Tress closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McHaggis is trying to force a seperation but Tress has the dominant position. Tress throws an elbow but it misses.
Tress is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McHaggis is defending well for now. McHaggis is trying to break free. Tress is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Tress misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McHaggis.
McHaggis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tress lands a nice knee to the body. McHaggis takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tress keeps control of McHaggis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tress avoiding damage.
#T1# McHaggis takes a knee to the side of the body. McHaggis looks winded! McHaggis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees in the clinch landing for Tress.
Tress missing with knees to the body.
Tress crunches a lovely knee into McHaggis's ribcage.#TD2# McHaggis jumps guard.
Tress slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tress loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Tress pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McHaggis is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Tress thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McHaggis has a closed guard, preventing Tress from standing up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Tress closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tress trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Tress drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tress lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from McHaggis. Tress lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Tress has McHaggis pressed against the cage, preventing McHaggis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tress using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McHaggis managing to block the knees to the body from Tress.
McHaggis is working for takedown but Tress is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Tress breaks the clinch.
McHaggis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tress leaves McHaggis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Austin Tress has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spicy McHaggis.#T4##CL# Tress clinches with his opponent.
Tress lands an elbow just above McHaggis 's eye. McHaggis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tress pulls him back up using the underhooks. McHaggis avoiding damage as Tress throws knees to the body.
Tress tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McHaggis avoids it.#TD2# McHaggis jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. McHaggis has his foot on Tress's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tress works his way back into a safe position though. Tress is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Tress dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Tress closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tress missing with knees to the body.
Tress is looking to take this one to the mat. McHaggis avoiding damage as Tress throws knees to the body.
McHaggis avoids a wild elbow strike from Tress. McHaggis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from McHaggis.
Tress is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHaggis can do to turn this around? McHaggis blocks an elbow strike from Tress.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tress. Tress lands an elbow that stopped McHaggis in his tracks for a moment. Tress tries to score a body lock takedown but McHaggis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tress unloads a knee to the mid-section. McHaggis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Tress missing with knees to the body.
#T1# McHaggis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Tress. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tress is looking for a takedown. McHaggis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. McHaggis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tress has him pressed against the cage. McHaggis lands a shoulder strike. Tress tries for a takedown but McHaggis manages to get underhooks.
Tress trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tress tries to land knees in the clinch but McHaggis avoids the damage to the body. Tress tries to land a knee to the head but McHaggis blocks with his arms.
Tress lands a knee to the body.
#BC# Tress breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2# McHaggis moves into the clinch. McHaggis is trying to drag Tress to the mat but Tress just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Tress pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McHaggis lands a body shot.
McHaggis shoots in but Tress avoids the takedown attempt easily. McHaggis swings for the body but Tress moves out of range.
McHaggis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tress sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McHaggis somewhat. McHaggis moves in looking to clinch but Tress pushes him off.#T3##CL# Tress forces McHaggis back against the cage and clinches. Tress putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McHaggis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC# Tress manages to break the clinch.
Tress moves into range and connects with a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Tress looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tress wants to clinch. McHaggis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Tress drives through and clinches with McHaggis against the cage.
#T4# Tress lands an elbow that stopped McHaggis in his tracks for a moment. Tress misses with an elbow strike.
McHaggis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tress smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tress looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McHaggis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tress is looking to clinch but McHaggis is avoiding it.
#TD2# McHaggis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tress tries to improve position but can't. #SU2# McHaggis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tress to his feet. #CL# Tress gets in close and instigates a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Tress dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL# Tress has managed to clinch.
McHaggis looking for a takedown. Tress unloads a knee to the mid-section. McHaggis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tress is keeping busy.#BC# Tress manages to break the clinch.
Tress tries to close the distance and clinch but McHaggis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McHaggis swats away the attempt to clinch by Tress. Tress tries to clinch up but McHaggis circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McHaggis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tress turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Austin Tress is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Tress has managed to clinch.
Tress is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McHaggis is defending well for now.#T1# Tress tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McHaggis avoids it. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. McHaggis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tress smiles and moves away.
McHaggis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fight stays on the outside here - McHaggis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McHaggis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Austin Tress has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spicy McHaggis. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McHaggis!
#CL# Tress gets a clinch. McHaggis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nice elbow from Tress. #CUT#It looks like Spicy McHaggis has been cut. Tress missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Tress creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McHaggis's defenses. Austin Tress has scored more points in the clinch so far. McHaggis tries to circle away but Tress has him pinned against the cage. Tress landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tress trying to land knees to the body.
Tress putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McHaggis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Tress lands an elbow inside that McHaggis shrugs off. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tress landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tress is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McHaggis is defending well. Tress is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Tress lands a damaging elbow. Tress lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Tress using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tress. Tress working McHaggis over with knees to the body.#T3# Tress lands a knee to the body.
Tress lands an elbow inside. Tress comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Tress trying to land knees to the body.
Tress lands a nice elbow. Tress landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tress unloads a knee to the mid-section. McHaggis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tress working McHaggis over with knees to the body. McHaggis goes for a takedown attempt but Tress pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Tress clinches up with McHaggis and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Tress misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McHaggis.
#TD2# McHaggis jumps guard and drags Tress to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. 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! McHaggis managing to control the position. Tress passes into half guard. Tress is keen to just control but McHaggis is a slippery customer. Spicy McHaggis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Austin Tress is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Austin Tress showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tress, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Tress! An out of breath Austin Tress 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Wayne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chaos tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut. Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Chaos. Wayne lands the left hand. Chaos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wayne on the side of the head. Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaos paws at him with a jab and circles away. Chaos misses with a body shot.
A jab from Chaos misses. Wayne swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Captain Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chaos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wayne.#TD2# Wayne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wayne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Chaos is looking to get back to his feet here but Wayne is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chaos's back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chaos trying to control the hands but Wayne won't let him. #T1# Wayne trying to control momentarily.
Wayne misses with a punch to the head. Wayne missing with strikes from the back. Wayne trying to control momentarily.
Wayne throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chaos!
Wayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Chaos showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2# Wayne working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Chaos 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 Wayne gets his way!
Wayne is hanging on to Chaos's back as he tries to escape.
#T3# Wayne somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Wayne trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chaos doesn't escape. #SUB2# Chaos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wayne looks winded! Chaos staying busy and making it hard for Wayne to control. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Even with his hooks in, Wayne manages to miss with strikes from the back. Wayne wants to control but Chaos is keeping busy. Chaos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayne on the ground.#SUB2# Wayne is persistently looking for the submission but Chaos is defending it well.
Chaos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2# Chaos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wayne's arms. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Chaos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks. Chaos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chaos leaves Wayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Chaos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Bruce Wayne's cut even more. Horrible takedown attempt by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaos, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wayne. Captain Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne. Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wayne is breathing heavily.#KD# Chaos cracks Wayne with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chaos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wayne to stand back up!#ROC#Wayne is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chaos darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wayne's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Chaos before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Chaos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kent is defended easily by Karelin.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Kent enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Kent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karelin stands up over Kent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Karelin postures up.
Kent throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Kent controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kent's head. Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Karelin lands a couple of digs. Karelin postures up.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kent is retaining full guard. Karelin scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Karelin landing with the ground and pound. Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kent is keeping the position for now. Karelin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control. Kent has momentary wrist control but Karelin slips an elbow through the middle. Karelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Karelin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Kent looking for a guillotine here but Karelin defends easily.
Karelin gets to his feet and stands over Kent, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kent felt that one! Karelin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kent from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Karelin! Dimitri Karelin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1# Lupus throws a body shot but no joy. Lupus tries to clinch up. Takahama throws a counter combo. Sloppy strikes from Lupus. Those never looked like landing. Takahama shoots for a double leg takedown but Lupus sprawls well. He's pushed Takahama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lupus shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lupus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Takahama lands an overhand right. Lupus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Takahama fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lupus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lupus shoots in and drives through. Takahama sprawls well. Lupus doesn't succeed with the takedown and Takahama counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynch Lupus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lupus misses with a wild body shot. #T1##TD# Lupus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Takahama is controlling Lupus's trapped leg to prevent Lupus from advancing to side control.#ES2# Takahama makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Takahama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lupus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Takahama lands with a slapping head kick. Lupus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takahama. #T2# Lupus misses with a body kick. Lupus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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! Takahama misses with a low kick.
Lupus shoots in and drives through. Takahama sprawls well. Takahama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD# and Lupus counters with a single leg into guard. Takahama didn't expect that. Takahama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lupus is breathing heavily.#CL2# Takahama moves into the clinch. Takahama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupus. Takahama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lupus's efforts to push away.#T3# Lupus misses with a knee strike.
Lupus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2# Takahama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahama. Lupus tries to counter by clinching up but Takahama breaks away and moves out of range. Takahama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nice sprawl there from Lupus as Takahama shoots in. Takahama misses with a takedown attempt - Lupus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Lupus closes the distance and clinches. #T4# Lupus lands on the inside with an uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahama.#BC# Lupus manages to break the clinch.
Lupus shoots in and drives through. Takahama sprawls well. Lupus throws a sloppy head kick and Takahama moves out of range easily. Lupus misses with a body kick. #CL2# Takahama closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Lupus's face as he tries to break the clinch. Takahama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lupus jumps guard but Takahama stands there with Lupus around his waist. Lupus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yusuke Takahama will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# Lupus takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Lupus manages to pull guard.
Lupus has his hands on Takahama's head, controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Lupus wants to sweep but no luck. Takahama wants to control from the top but Lupus keeps moving. #SU2# Lupus is working an open guard so Takahama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lupus is defended easily by Takahama. Takahama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lupus's waist but Lupus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takahama off to one side. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lupus throws a body kick that misses. Yusuke Takahama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lupus misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Takahama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Takahama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lupus if he has to take too many more of those.
Lynch Lupus is winning the standup battle so far. Takahama throws a head kick that Lupus semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Takahama. Beautiful body shot. Lupus misses with a low kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Takahama lands a head kick!
Takahama shoots for a double leg takedown but Lupus sprawls well. He's pushed Takahama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahama. Lynch Lupus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuke Takahama. No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahama. Lupus throws a counter high kick but Takahama was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3# Takahama has a takedown stuffed. Lupus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lynch Lupus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Lupus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahama!#SU# Lupus decides to stand back up. Lupus steps back and let's Takahama get back to his feet.#CL# Lupus takes the fight into the clinch. Takahama looking to slow down the pace here.#T4# Takahama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lupus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Takahama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahama misses with a double jab
#TD# and Lupus counters with a single leg into guard. Takahama didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lupus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Lupus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynch Lupus dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL# Lupus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahama, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Lupus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Takahama closes the distance and clinches. Lupus tries to break the clinch but Takahama is controlling the position. #BC2# Takahama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Takahama forces Lupus back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Lupus pulls Takahama into guard.
Takahama advances to half guard. Lupus trying to control but Takahama postures up.
#T1# Takahama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Takahama tries to pass to full mount but Lupus defends it. Takahama prevents Lupus from improving his position. Takahama with the ground and pound but Lupus uses the opportunity to regain guard. Lupus keeping moving, preventing Takahama from controlling successfully. Lupus working a defensive guard but Takahama manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lupus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Takahama not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lupus wants to get back to full guard. Takahama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES# Lupus has one foot on Takahama's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lupus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3# Takahama jabs Lupus to the body, keeping him at a distance. Takahama stuffs the takedown attempt from Lupus. Lupus gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Lupus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takahama's guard. Takahama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lupus closes the distance and clinches up with Takahama, looking for a takedown. Lupus pushes Takahama against the cage but Takahama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takahama. Lupus shrugs it off though. #CL2# Takahama gets a clinch. Takahama jumps guard but Lupus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Takahama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Lupus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Takahama counters into the clinch. Nicely done. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynch Lupus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Takahama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lupus is defending well.#BC2# Takahama breaks from the clinch.
Lupus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takahama as he jumps to the side. Takahama tries to counter with a clinch but Lupus shakes him off and moves away. A nice combination there by Takahama.
Lupus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lupus doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Takahama counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight! Yusuke Takahama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Takahama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yusuke Takahama! A relieved looking Yusuke Takahama 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: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Hankerson takes the fight into the clinch. Hankerson just leaning against Salvacion, taking a breather. Hankerson is stalling here.
Hankerson lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvacion backwards. #TD# Hankerson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Hankerson works over Salvacion with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hankerson controls the pace. Hankerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hankerson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# Hankerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvacion swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hankerson is looking to stand up but Salvacion won't let him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hankerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hankerson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hankerson is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Hankerson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salvacion! Salvacion looks winded! Hankerson tries to stand but Salvacion is controlling his head. #SUB# Hankerson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salvacion has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hankerson but great work by Salvacion. What's Hankerson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3# Hankerson struggling a bit here. Hankerson keeps Salvacion under control for a moment. Hankerson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hankerson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Salvacion prevents Hankerson from improving his position. Hankerson is holding on to half guard well. Salvacion is looking to take a break and control but Hankerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Salvacion prevents Hankerson from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hankerson wants to stand back up but Salvacion manages to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Hankerson 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##TD# Hankerson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salvacion on his heels. He'll look to pass Salvacion's guard now, I'm sure. Hankerson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU# Hankerson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salvacion, up you get! Hankerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around? Salvacion is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hankerson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1##CL# Hankerson drives through and clinches with Salvacion against the cage.
#TD# Hankerson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hankerson stalling. Hankerson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Hankerson controlling from the full mount. #T2# Hankerson landing strikes from the mount. Hankerson content just to control the position here. Hankerson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvacion for as long as he can get away with. Hankerson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Hankerson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hankerson controlling the pace for now. Tank Hankerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This is a sustained period of stalling by Hankerson. A nice elbow there by Hankerson.#T4# Hankerson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salvacion looks a forlorn figure.
Hankerson lands a couple of good shots and Salvacion has given up his back, trying to escape the position! What can Salvacion do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hankerson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Salvacion!
#SUB# Hankerson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Salvacion has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hankerson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Salvacion taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hankerson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tank Hankerson! A very excited looking Tank Hankerson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1# DeLuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeLuna tries a head kick but it misses.
DeLuna throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Dos Santos counters by clinching up. #TD# Dos Santos jumps guard.
DeLuna tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling from the bottom. Dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB# Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeLuna defends it easily. DeLuna is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him. #SU2# DeLuna stands and steps away. Dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL# Dos Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. DeLuna is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Dos Santos jumps guard and drags DeLuna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Dos Santos pulls DeLuna in close to prevent any damage. DeLuna wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape. DeLuna is fighting to break Dos Santos's control of his arms but Dos Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2# Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but DeLuna controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeLuna defends well.#SUB# Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeLuna tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling from the bottom. Dos Santos managing to control the position. DeLuna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.#T3##SU2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. DeLuna gets to his feet - Dos Santos follows without any prompting. DeLuna stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A swing and a miss from Dos Santos. DeLuna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dos Santos is breathing heavily. DeLuna throws a head kick that misses. DeLuna throws a one two combo.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeLuna drops Dos Santos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dos Santos! DeLuna dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian DeLuna! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1040 Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# McHaggis clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage. McHaggis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McHaggis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McHaggis leaning against his opponent.
McHaggis avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee. McHaggis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McHaggis avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short right from McHaggis. McHaggis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. McHaggis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Elrick Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spicy McHaggis. McHaggis wants to clinch. As McHaggis looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but McHaggis just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McHaggis avoids a punch combination nicely.
McHaggis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
McHaggis throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and McHaggis only half commits. McHaggis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Lee throws a right and a left that McHaggis avoids nicely. Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lee sets himself, and McHaggis steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time. Lee swinging wildly here.
McHaggis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD# Lee lands a left and a right that send McHaggis crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#McHaggis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Spicy McHaggis has been cut. Lee lands a slapping body shot.
McHaggis is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him? McHaggis looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McHaggis walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Lee! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elrick Lee! |
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