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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Stan pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Stan breaks the clinch.
Stan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Stan closes the distance and clinches. Power has a couple of punches blocked by Stan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stan. #TD2# Stan pulls guard successfully.
Power wants to stand but Stan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Stan has Power pulled in close to control his posture. Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. 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. Stan striking off his back but it's not causing Power any problems. Power is fighting to break Stan's control of his arms but Stan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Stan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard. #REVB# Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stan on the ground.#T1# Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stan slips nicely into half guard. Stan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Stan is trying for a kimura here. Power looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Average Stan! During a confident post fight interview, Average Stan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 - S/final
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Benson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Benson misses with a hook. Plant ducked under it nicely. #CL# Benson closes the distance and clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Plant. Benson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Benson lands a nice knee to the body. Plant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benson connects with a single shot there. Benson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A slapping leg kick lands for Benson.
Plant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Plant misses the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Benson throws a leg kick that misses. Benson wants to clinch but Plant slips to the side and Plant counters with a nice body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plant checks a leg kick. Plant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Benson throws a shot from downtown. Plant moves away and avoids it.#T1# Benson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plant.
Benson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Benson moves out of range of the strikes. Benson darts in trying to clinch enabling Plant to counter with a crisp jab. Plant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch. Benson misses with a left hand and Plant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Benson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plant. Plant drops his hands momentarily and Benson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Colton Plant has been cut. Lamont Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benson throws a series of punches but Plant moves out of range. Benson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benson wants to clinch and Plant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plant swats him away and circles back towards the center. Benson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plant on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benson misses with a hook. Plant ducked under it nicely. Benson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plant. Benson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benson is looking to counter punch. Benson moves in looking to clinch but Plant pushes him off. A combination from Benson does no damage. Plant defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand. Benson misses with a low kick. Plant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Benson tries to counter with a takedown but Plant is quick to defend against it. Plant throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily. Plant misses with an uppercut. Benson throws a leg kick that is checked and Plant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Plant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3# Benson moves in looking to clinch but Plant pushes him off. A nice side step and Plant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Plant connects with a looping right hand.
Plant ducks right into an uppercut from Benson. Benson misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Plant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Plant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Benson is predictable there letting Plant counter with a right hand. Plant misses with an uppercut. Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
Plant dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Benson throws a leg kick that is checked and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benson.#CL# Benson darts in and clinches Plant up against the cage. A right hand to the body from Benson.
Plant lands an elbow that stopped Benson in his tracks for a moment. This has been an exciting period of action! A body shot lands from Plant.
Benson lands a body punch. We've been informed that Plant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Nice elbow from Plant. Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Benson is trying to break the clinch but Plant is controlling him. Plant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plant swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it. Benson avoiding damage as Plant throws knees to the body.
Plant trying to land knees to the body.
Plant misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Benson tries to clinch there but Plant circles away.
Plant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A jab lands there for Benson. Benson throws a body shot but no joy. Good leg kick by Benson. #CL# Benson closes the distance and pushes Plant back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Plant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colton Plant will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Colton Plant's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Benson misses with an uppercut. Plant saw that one coming. Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plant. Plant throws a lazy right hand but Benson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Donk. Benson catches Plant right on the button with a cross. Benson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plant moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Benson tries to clinch up but Plant circles away and keeps his distance. Benson misses with a left hand and Plant counters with a stiff right hand. Plant lands a lovely overhand right. Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plant manages to avoid it. Plant throws a solid leg kick but Benson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Plant. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benson throws a looping overhand right but Plant ducks down to avoid it. Plant jabs at Benson's body. Plant checks the leg kick. Nice cross by Plant. Benson tries to clinch but Plant is having none of it. Plant throws out a counter right but Benson avoids it with no problem.#T1# Benson avoids the body shot from Plant.
#CL# Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Benson avoiding damage as Plant throws knees to the body.
Plant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benson's efforts to push away. Plant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Benson breaks from the clinch.
Plant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Benson throws the kick towards the body but Plant avoids it. Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but Plant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Plant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benson with a body shot. Plant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Benson is predictable there and Plant counters with a nice uppercut. Plant slips a jab from Benson. Plant tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Benson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Plant lands a right hook to the body.
Plant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Plant ducks under a wild hook from Benson. Plant looks like he wants to counter punch here. Benson catches Plant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Plant throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benson wants to clinch but Plant slips to the side and Plant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Benson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plant. Plant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it. Benson looks to land a right hand but Plant moved out of range. Benson loads up on a big right hand but Plant slips the punch. Benson looks to clinch and Plant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benson thinking. Plant misses with a wild body shot. Benson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benson lands a nice looking body kick.#T3# Benson lands the left hand. A clash of legs there as Plant blocks the low kick. Benson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Plant slips a jab and a cross from Benson.
Plant scores with a sloppy right hand. Benson should have avoided that one. Plant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benson in his tracks. #ROC2#Benson is rocked! Plant lands a leg kick that knocks Benson off balance momentarily. Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Plant! Benson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Plant! Our winner, Colton Plant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Aaldenberg gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Aaldenberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Power is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrianus Aaldenberg! An out of breath Adrianus Aaldenberg 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: Mar 17, 2025 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Jensen Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Jensen Jr misses with a head kick.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Jensen Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jensen Jr scores with a head kick. Rivera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Donk. Jensen Jr catches Rivera right on the button with a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jensen Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jensen Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Jensen Jr cracks Rivera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rivera takes one on the button. Jensen Jr throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Jensen Jr throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Rivera counters with a single leg into guard. Jensen Jr didn't expect that. Jensen Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rivera dives into side control.
#REVR# Jensen Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Jensen Jr wants to get back to his feet. #T2# Jensen Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jensen Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Rivera biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jensen Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Rivera really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jensen Jr. Jensen Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Rivera has full control of the position and if anything, Jensen Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyler Rivera will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Jensen Jr lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand. Jensen Jr takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses. Jensen Jr throws a leg kick which misses Rivera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivera tries to avoid it. Jensen Jr cracks Rivera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rivera blocks a head kick by Jensen Jr.
Rivera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jensen Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Jensen Jr throws a head kick that misses. Rivera with the counter takedown but Jensen Jr avoids it easily. Jensen Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera feints the counter takedown. Jensen Jr punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch. Kyler Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jensen Jr thuds his right hand into Rivera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jensen Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jensen Jr.
Jensen Jr dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut! Jensen Jr misses with a head kick.
Sage Jensen Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jensen Jr swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Rivera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rivera. Jensen Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rivera dives into side control.
#REVR# 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! Jensen Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3# Jensen Jr is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Rivera has taken his back! Jensen Jr wants to get back to his feet. Rivera biding his time, controlling Jensen Jr. Jensen Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rivera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jensen Jr is trying to stand back up. Rivera has good solid back control here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! 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 Sage Jensen Jr 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. This is the final round!#R3# Jensen Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jensen Jr is looking to land body kicks. Jensen Jr connects with a high kick. Rivera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jensen Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
A head kick misses from Jensen Jr. #T1# Jensen Jr misses with a head kick.
Rivera feints the counter takedown. Rivera blocks the body kick.
Jensen Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivera. Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jensen Jr throws a head kick that misses. Rivera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jensen Jr defends it well. Rivera avoids the body shot from Jensen Jr.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.#T2# Rivera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jensen Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jensen Jr lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Jensen Jr. Jensen Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jensen Jr.#T3# Jensen Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jensen Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jensen Jr misses with a head kick.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Jensen Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jensen Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Rivera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rivera. Jensen Jr is looking to stand back up but Rivera counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jensen Jr. #REVR# Jensen Jr is trying to stand up here but Rivera is controlling him well. #T4# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Still in half guard, Rivera seems content to control. Rivera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jensen Jr pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Sage Jensen Jr showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jensen Jr 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sage Jensen Jr! A victorious Sage Jensen Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Kyler Rivera had this to say: 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# Plant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plant wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Gruber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Plant working a defensive guard here.
Gruber's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gruber stands up over Plant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gruber passes easily into side control. Nice work. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Plant is looking to get back to his feet here but Gruber is keeping cool and he's managed to take Plant's back. Gruber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gruber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Plant for as long as he can get away with. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gruber.
Gruber controlling from the back.#T2# Gruber has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Plant. Plant is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gruber off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Gruber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Plant doesn't escape. Gruber scores with punches and elbows. Gruber has good solid back control here. #T3# Gruber softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gruber controlling the position well here. Plant rolled but Gruber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Plant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Gruber has the hooks in. Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4# Gruber biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gruber scores with punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Gruber dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Plant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gruber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plant can do to turn this around?#TD# Gruber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gruber just content to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Plant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gruber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gruber taking a breather here. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gruber continues to stall.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Gruber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plant's half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gruber in particular looking to stall.#T3# Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gruber scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Plant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Gruber connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple. Still in half guard, Gruber seems content to control.#T4# 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. Gruber connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple. Gruber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gruber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gruber content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Gruber dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD# Gruber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plant is trying to defend but Gruber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Gruber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gruber is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1# Plant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gruber in particular looking to stall. Plant tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control. Gruber controlling the pace. Plant is trying to control but can't.
Gruber prevents Plant from improving his position. Gruber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gruber trying to control the pace. Gruber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Colton Plant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gruber tries for a takedown but Plant circles away easily and Plant counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheers as Plant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruber doesn't seem phased though.#TD# Gruber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gruber content to control rather than advance. #T3# Plant tries to get to full guard but Gruber has control of the leg. Gruber controlling the pace. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Plant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gruber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Plant tries to clinch but Gruber is having none of it. Plant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gruber under the eye.#TD# Gruber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plant to the mat! Plant manages to get full guard. Gruber sitting in guard, not really doing much. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Franz Gruber showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gruber, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Gruber! A victorious Franz Gruber 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Abspoel counters with a body kick that stops Power in his tracks momentarily. A head kick misses from Abspoel. Power doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Abspoel checks a low kick from Power. Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Abspoel lands a jab to the head.
Abspoel tries to clinch but Power is having none of it. Abspoel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A looping hook to the body misses from Abspoel. Power does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Abspoel. The fight stays on the outside here - Abspoel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Abspoel tries a head kick but it misses.
Power lands a lovely overhand right. Abspoel avoids the body shot from Power.
Abspoel throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Abspoel looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range. Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Abspoel misses with an uppercut. Abspoel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abspoel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Power darts in and clinches Abspoel up against the cage. Abspoel trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Abspoel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abspoel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abspoel misses with a knee strike.
Power lands an elbow just above Abspoel 's eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abspoel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms. Power lands a right hand. Abspoel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abspoel takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Coen Abspoel has been cut. Abspoel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power. Abspoel misses with a knee to the head. Abspoel looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
Abspoel blocking some punches.
Power lands an elbow that stopped Abspoel in his tracks for a moment. Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Abspoel backwards. Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abspoel backwards. Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abspoel blocks it with crossed arms. Abspoel blocks the elbow strike.
Power throws a head punch that misses. Power lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Abspoel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abspoel tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Power. Abspoel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside. Abspoel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hand to the body from Power.
Abspoel is breathing heavily. Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abspoel backwards. #ROC2#Abspoel is rocked! Power lands with a right to the head. Oh Abspoel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Power lands a left hand.
Abspoel misses with a knee strike.
Power lands a nice uppercut. Power lands a big knee to the head and Abspoel goes down! Power pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Power! A very excited looking Tom Power 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: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# Tyler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyler misses with a leg kick and Jensen Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jensen Jr tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jensen Jr scores with a head kick.
Tyler misses with a combination
and Jensen Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jensen Jr lands a head kick!
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jensen Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Tyler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jensen Jr counters with a big head kick but Tyler shrugs it off. #ROC2#Tyler is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Tyler misses and Jensen Jr counters with a huge head kick that drops Tyler! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sage Jensen Jr! Sage Jensen Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2025 |
#R1# Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jensen Jr counters with a left to the body. Jensen Jr lands a head kick!
Tyler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jensen Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tyler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Jensen Jr counter with a right hand. Tyler throws a body kick that misses and Jensen Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Tyler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyler throws a combination that misses and Jensen Jr counters with a big head kick but Tyler shrugs it off. Jensen Jr throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tyler throws a lazy head kick and Jensen Jr counters with a straight right hand. Tyler throws a combination that misses and Jensen Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Tyler is rocked! A lazy body kick from Tyler and Jensen Jr counters with a right hand to the body. Tyler looks winded! Tyler misses with a combination
and Jensen Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyler's knee momentarily. Tyler misses with a combination
and Jensen Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Tyler takes a kick to the side of the head. A head kick by Jensen Jr - that's a beauty! Tyler is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Jensen Jr can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sage Jensen Jr! An out of breath Sage Jensen Jr 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:
HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Acosta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Walsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Acosta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Walsh stands up over Acosta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Walsh is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Acosta blocks nicely. Walsh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Walsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action! Acosta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Acosta trying to control the action but Walsh is working from the bottom. Walsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Acosta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Acosta's back! Walsh scores with punches to the body. Walsh missing with punches from the back. Walsh not allowing Acosta to control his hands. Walsh lands a shot to the head. #T1# Acosta trying to control the position but Walsh manages to sink in the hooks. Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acosta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Acosta covers up after that shot from Walsh.
Acosta is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walsh lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Walsh lands shots from the back. Acosta is trapped and Walsh is scoring with shots to the head and body. Acosta covers up after that shot from Walsh.
Walsh punches the canvas rather than the man. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Walsh has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Acosta. Acosta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Walsh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Acosta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Acosta tries to hold on but Walsh pushes him away. Acosta regains half guard. Walsh slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.#T2# Walsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Acosta works his way to full guard. Good work. Walsh is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Walsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head. Walsh postures up in Acosta's guard and throws a big left but Acosta blocks it. #SUB# Acosta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Acosta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Acosta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walsh is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Walsh stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Acosta has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Walsh manages to get his head free but now Acosta has transitioned to an armbar! Walsh grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Acosta! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Acosta! |
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1# Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levesque as he jumps to the side. Farquharson dives in and grabs Levesque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Levesque pushes down on Farquharson's head and hops out.#TD2# Farquharson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Levesque's guard.#SUB# Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farquharson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Levesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily. Farquharson scoring with punches to the head and body. Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farquharson works over Levesque with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Levesque has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farquharson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Levesque. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Levesque is trying to escape the position but Farquharson is controlling the position. #T1# Farquharson is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2# Farquharson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Levesque regains half guard. Farquharson lands strikes from half guard. Ground and pound from Farquharson. 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. Farquharson connects with a nice short shot to Levesque's temple. #SUB# Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Farquharson winds up and cracks Levesque with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Farquharson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Farquharson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Farquharson is nestled in close to Levesque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB# Levesque actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Farquharson working over Levesque with some ground and pound. Levesque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Farquharson slips a nice elbow through Levesque's hands, connecting with Levesque's forehead.#ROC2#Levesque is rocked! Levesque wants to get back to full guard. Levesque has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Oh Levesque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Farquharson working over Levesque with some ground and pound. Levesque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Levesque is defending against the submission attempts here by Farquharson.
Levesque seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Levesque has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Farquharson passes to side control. Levesque is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farquharson off and has taken his back!#T3# Farquharson tries to roll but Levesque sticks to his back.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Levesque just sinks the hooks in. #SUB# Levesque working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Levesque is trying to stick to Farquharson's back but Farquharson is turning into Levesque. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Levesque's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Farquharson. Farquharson works over Levesque with some ground and pound from guard. Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Levesque has his foot on Farquharson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farquharson works his way back into a safe position though. Farquharson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Farquharson is in close to Levesque's body, working some short punches and elbows. Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# Farquharson distracts Levesque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Farquharson trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Levesque's head. Levesque has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Levesque has his foot on Farquharson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farquharson works his way back into a safe position though. Farquharson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB# Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Levesque is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Farquharson rolls with it to try and escape but Levesque cranks on the arm and Farquharson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque! Miles Levesque retains his light heavyweight title! Miles Levesque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Waterman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Draught is defending against the submission attempts here by Waterman.
Draught is looking for a sweep. Waterman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Draught keeps trying to improve his position. Draught works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Draught looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Draught 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.#T1##SUB# Waterman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waterman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Waterman trying to control but Draught is working from the bottom. Waterman advances position into side control!#SUB# Waterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Draught knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Waterman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Draught is squirming around, avoiding Waterman's attempts to control the action. Draught is in all sorts of trouble here.
Draught is still trying to improve position.#T2# Waterman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Draught is squirming around, avoiding Waterman's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Waterman wants to finish this one by submission but Draught is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waterman. Draught is trying desperately to improve position. Waterman is looking to work his way around to Draught's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Waterman works his way to his opponent's back.
Draught tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Waterman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB# Waterman working for a guillotine from mount but Draught is in no mood to give up. Draught tries to reverse the position but Waterman maintains control.#T3# Draught manages to regain half guard. Good work. Draught works his way to full guard. Good work. Draught looking to control.
Waterman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Draught is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waterman is aware though and is defending well. Waterman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draught is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Waterman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Waterman stands and throws Draught's legs to the side, diving into side control. Waterman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Draught's legs. Draught gets back to half guard.#SUB# Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Draught has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Waterman is looking to advance position but Draught won't allow it. Waterman is working hard here to advance position. Draught is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Waterman is working for a kimura but Draught is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Draught is trying to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Waterman dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Waterman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draught tries to avoid it but Waterman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draught to the ground. Draught escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Waterman tries for a takedown but Draught sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Draught looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB# Waterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draught is aware though and is defending well. Draught wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. Draught working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Draught sitting in guard, not really doing much. Draught in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Waterman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Draught avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Draught throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Waterman working for a triangle but Draught defends it easily.
Draught advances position into side control!#T1# Draught landing strikes. #SUB2# Draught tries for a kimura but Waterman is defending well. Waterman is trying to get back to half guard. Henry Waterman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Waterman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Waterman prevents Draught from improving his position.#SUB# Waterman is working for a kimura but Draught is defending it quite comfortably.
Draught works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2# Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draught is on top in guard.
#REVB# Draught trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Waterman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draught gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Draught trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Draught is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Draught is looking to work some ground and pound but Waterman has wrist control. Waterman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Waterman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Waterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draught can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Draught avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3# Draught slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Waterman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Draught looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Draught trying to control but Waterman postures up.
Waterman passes to side control. #SUB# Waterman tries for a kimura but Draught is defending well. Draught sneaks back into half guard.#T4# Draught gets back to full guard.
Draught 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. Waterman wants to control from the top but Draught keeps moving. #SUB2# Draught is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waterman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Waterman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Waterman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Draught is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Waterman yanks on the arm and Draught is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Waterman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Waterman! A relieved looking Henry Waterman 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: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onaona to the mat! Onaona manages to get full guard. Onaona is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea. Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Onaona wants to get back to his feet but Walsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Walsh looking to pass the guard. #ES# Onaona wriggles free and stands up. Onaona throws a chopping leg kick but Walsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Onaona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Walsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onaona but Onaona pushes him off and we're back to square one. It looked like Onaona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Onaona throws a leg kick which misses Walsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Walsh tries to avoid it. Onaona throws a low kick, looking for Walsh's leg but Walsh calmly moves out of range. Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onaona circles away. Manuku Onaona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Walsh.#TD2# Onaona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walsh pushing down on Onaona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Onaona pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##ES# Onaona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Walsh is on him like a limpet, forcing Onaona back against the cage. Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onaona pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Onaona jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Walsh won't allow Onaona to get back to his feet. Walsh looking to pass the guard. Walsh throws a big elbow that misses. Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Walsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Walsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Onaona some visible discomfort.
Walsh advances to full mount. Onaona really wants to buck Walsh off and get back to his feet. Walsh with shots to the head and body - Onaona looks very uncomfortable down there. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Walsh lands a couple of good shots and Onaona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Onaona wants to get back to his feet. Walsh lands punches and elbows. Walsh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Walsh.
#CUT2#It looks like Manuku Onaona has been cut. Walsh lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Onaona.
Walsh lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Onaona hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Onaona wants to get back to his feet. Walsh scores with punches and elbows. Onaona grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Walsh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Onaona. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is getting worse. Onaona is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Walsh lands punches and elbows. Onaona wants to get back to his feet. Onaona is breathing heavily. Walsh loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Onaona hold on?
#T3# Onaona is trying to remain composed but Walsh is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Walsh is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Onaona up.
#ROC2#Onaona is rocked!#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Walsh lands punches and elbows. Oh Onaona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Walsh drops a big shot to the side of Onaona's head! Oh, Onaona is out! He's out cold! Walsh jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh! During a confident post fight interview, Ian Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Levesque closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanev quickly recovers to half guard. Tanev wants to control but Levesque is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tanev is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanev defends it well. Tanev is doing well to control the position and prevent Levesque from advancing to side control.#SUB# Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanev moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tanev keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. Tanev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1# Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanev is retaining full guard. Levesque trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom. #SUB# Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Levesque drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levesque jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Levesque pushing down on Tanev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Levesque 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tanev tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tanev gets full guard.#SUB# Levesque drops back looking for a leg! Tanev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanev manages to kick Levesque off! Levesque jumps back into Tanev's guard. Levesque won't allow Tanev to sweep him here. Tanev looking to control but Levesque passes into half guard.
#SUB# Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levesque wants to pass to mount but Tanev is defending the position. Tanev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tanev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levesque's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levesque's back! Levesque is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3# Tanev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tanev scores with strikes from the back.
Levesque can't escape the position.
Tanev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tanev doesn't have the hooks in and Levesque manages to turn into his guard.
Tanev tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tanev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tanev wants to sweep but no luck. Tanev keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. Levesque advances position into side control! Tanev striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB# Levesque tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB# Levesque tries for a kimura but Tanev is defending well. #SUB# Levesque is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Levesque tries for a kimura but Tanev is defending well. Tanev is looking for a sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. This has been an exciting period of action! Tanev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Levesque dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Levesque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tanev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levesque's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levesque's back! Levesque manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanev's guard. Nice work there by Levesque.
We've been informed that Tanev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Levesque preventing the sweep. Levesque looking to pass the guard. Tanev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levesque is one step ahead there. Levesque slips nicely into half guard. Tanev wants to get back to full guard. Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Tanev is holding on for dear life with his legs. Levesque passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanev! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Levesque moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tanev has worked his arm free - good work by Tanev!
#T1##SUB# Levesque thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tanev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tanev manages to get back to half guard. Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Tanev wants to control but Levesque is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Tanev defends the submission attempt. Tanev trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tanev tries to get to full guard but Levesque has control of the leg. Tanev regains full guard. Nicely done. Tanev controls Levesque momentarily but Levesque frees himself. Levesque trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tanev can't keep his opponent in guard - Levesque advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Levesque moves into full mount! Tanev won't be happy about that! #SUB# Levesque has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tanev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque! Miles Levesque is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Miles Levesque 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: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1# Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Spopovich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Walsh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spopovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walsh is in Spopovich's guard. Walsh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Walsh stands up over Spopovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Walsh is pushing down on Spopovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spopovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Walsh has managed to sneak the leg through. Spopovich has hold of Walsh's hands but Walsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nice strikes from Walsh there. #ROC#Spopovich is rocked! Walsh creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Spopovich is out cold and this one is all over! Walsh climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh! During a confident post fight interview, Ian Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Walsh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva Barbosa quickly recovers to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Silva Barbosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Walsh passes to side control. Walsh advances nicely into full mount. Walsh lands a heavy elbow. Walsh looking to finish Da Silva Barbosa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Da Silva Barbosa! Walsh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Walsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Da Silva Barbosa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Walsh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da Silva Barbosa's face.
Walsh with good strikes from the mount here! Walsh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Da Silva Barbosa looks a forlorn figure.
Walsh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Da Silva Barbosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walsh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Walsh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Da Silva Barbosa looks a forlorn figure.
#T1# Walsh with shots to the head and body - Da Silva Barbosa looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Da Silva Barbosa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut. Walsh postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Da Silva Barbosa is out cold - huge knockout for Walsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh! A relieved looking Ian Walsh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'. |
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Event:
IRON MAN BOXING 1st Round
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Tunney. Klitschko misses with a looping right. A quick step to the side and Tunney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Tunney slips the punch. Tunney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tunney there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gene Tunney has been cut. Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
Tunney moves out of range of the strikes. Tunney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klitschko. A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Tunney does a little dance to reset his feet. Klitschko throws the left hand but Tunney avoids the punch easily. It looked like Tunney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klitschko. Tunney jabs Klitschko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2# Klitschko connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Tunney onto his butt! Tunney bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klitschko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tunney leaves his chin hanging out and Klitschko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tunney crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wladimir Klitschko! Wladimir Klitschko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2023 |
#R1# Walsh fails with a takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD# Onaona closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walsh quickly recovers to half guard. Onaona is keen to just control but Walsh is a slippery customer. Walsh is trying to get back to full guard. Walsh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walsh keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Onaona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walsh defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Walsh is in trouble now - Onaona has advanced to mount! #T1# Walsh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Walsh wants to sweep but Onaona has passed to side control! Walsh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Onaona just content to control the position. Walsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Onaona is looking to take a break and control but Walsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Walsh is looking for a sweep. Onaona advances to full mount. Onaona content just to control the position here. Walsh is desperately trying to improve his position but Onaona has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# Walsh is still trying to improve position.#T3# Walsh looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Onaona controlling well, preventing Walsh from escaping the position.
Onaona trying to control momentarily.
Walsh tries to escape but Onaona has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB# Walsh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Onaona. #T4# Onaona has the hooks in. Walsh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Onaona looking for the choke but no joy. Walsh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB# Onaona looking for the choke from the back. Walsh tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Onaona doesn't have the hooks in and Walsh manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuku Onaona dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Onaona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Walsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Onaona sprawls well. Onaona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walsh gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Onaona moves into the clinch.#BC# Onaona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Onaona misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Onaona looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Walsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Onaona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Onaona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Onaona manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Onaona prevents the takedown attempt.
Manuku Onaona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Walsh. Walsh can't get the takedown.
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!#BC# Onaona breaks the clinch.
#CL# Onaona pushes Walsh up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Onaona breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2# Walsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walsh lands in his opponent's guard. Walsh works over Onaona with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Onaona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Onaona trying to keep a closed guard but Walsh is proving a slippery customer.
Walsh postures up in Onaona's guard and throws a big left but Onaona blocks it. Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Walsh is posturing up here but Onaona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walsh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walsh has to tap! Slick submission there by Onaona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuku Onaona! |
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Murdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Levesque circles away.
Murdoch tries to clinch up.#TD# Levesque closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levesque lands in his opponent's guard. Levesque is pushing down on Murdoch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdoch is fighting to maintain full guard but Levesque has managed to sneak the leg through. Murdoch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB# Murdoch is defending against the submission attempts here by Levesque.
Murdoch wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murdoch defends it well. #SUB# Levesque is trying to work for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murdoch trying to control from the bottom.
Murdoch won't allow Levesque to pass to mount. #T1# Murdoch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Murdoch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murdoch looking to control.
Levesque prevents Murdoch from getting back to his feet. Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdoch is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into side control.
#SUB# Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB# Levesque tries for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well. Murdoch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Levesque working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. You can see the frustration on Murdoch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Levesque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levesque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Murdoch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Levesque's best efforts. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?#SUB# Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levesque is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Levesque works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Murdoch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque. Levesque wants to control the pace but Murdoch is squirming around nicely. Murdoch tries to lock up and control but Levesque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB# Levesque moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murdoch has worked his arm free - good work by Murdoch!
#T4# Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Levesque tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murdoch's legs. Murdoch struggling a bit here. Murdoch is not content to let Levesque control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Levesque tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Murdoch is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Levesque dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Murdoch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Levesque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Murdoch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdoch keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Levesque is pressing down on Murdoch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdoch is holding on for now. Levesque is trying to control. Murdoch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard. Murdoch is trying to stand up here but Levesque is controlling him well. #SUB# Levesque is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdoch has managed to free his arm - good work. Murdoch wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt. Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Murdoch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Murdoch actively working from the bottom here. Murdoch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Murdoch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Levesque is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murdoch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Murdoch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?#SUB# Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murdoch is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Levesque wants to control but Murdoch is keeping him busy. Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard. Murdoch tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#SUB# Levesque maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murdoch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Levesque has cracked it and Murdoch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque! A relieved looking Miles Levesque 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: May 18, 2023 |
#R1# Fingus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fingus misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fingus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Walsh drives through with a takedown into Fingus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Walsh passes easily into side control. Nice work. Fingus tries to escape but Walsh is in control. Fingus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walsh connects with a decent elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walsh tries to advance to mount but Fingus denies him. Walsh working the ground and pound. Walsh landing strikes. Walsh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fingus is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1# Fingus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Walsh lands a few punches from side control. Walsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Walsh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Walsh lands a strong strike to the head of Fingus. That's dazed him! Walsh looking to finish here. Fingus is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Walsh lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Walsh! Our winner, Ian Walsh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1# Zwirn misses with a body shot
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut. Kneeland throws a combination that misses letting Zwirn counter with a right hand. Zwirn stuffs the takedown. Zwirn is looking to counter punch. Skillz Kneeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kneeland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zwirn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kneeland somewhat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zwirn takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Kneeland scores with a nice short uppercut. Kneeland has Zwirn pressed against the cage, preventing Zwirn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC2# Kneeland manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland. Zwirn misses with a straight left. Nice takedown defense from Zwirn. No joy for Kneeland on that attempt. Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skillz Kneeland. Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Zwirn misses the target.#CL2# Kneeland closes the distance and pushes Zwirn back into the cage.#BC# Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kneeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zwirn is keeping busy. Zwirn is trying to force a seperation but Kneeland has the dominant position.#T2# Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.#BC2# Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zwirn misses with a right hand and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zwirn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Zwirn coming out on top.#CL2# Kneeland clinches with his opponent.
Kneeland has Zwirn pressed against the cage, preventing Zwirn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Zwirn breaks the clinch.
Kneeland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneeland there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Kneeland drives through and clinches with Zwirn against the cage.
Zwirn is trying to push Kneeland away but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zwirn blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kneeland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zwirn.#T3##CL2# Kneeland moves into range and clinches up with Zwirn. The referee calls for Kneeland to work.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
#BC# Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Zwirn off balance momentarily. Kneeland tries to move into range but Zwirn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kneeland scores with a one two! Zwirn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away. Frederick Zwirn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kneeland misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Kneeland clinches up with Zwirn and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Come on Kneeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC# Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Zwirn gets tackled into the cage by Kneeland. Kneeland maintains the clinch. Zwirn working hard to break the clinch. Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zwirn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.#BC2# Kneeland manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zwirn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kneeland won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that round. The cut man is working on Skillz Kneeland's cut. That's time! Zwirn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Zwirn misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zwirn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Zwirn there. Kneeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Kneeland gets a clinch. Kneeland prevents Zwirn from breaking the clinch. Kneeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. 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 Kneeland. Zwirn wants to break free but Kneeland has control.
#BC# Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zwirn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.#T1# Zwirn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland. Kneeland misses with a hook to the body
and Zwirn counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Kneeland closes the distance and clinches. Kneeland prevents Zwirn from breaking the clinch.#BC# Zwirn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kneeland thumps Zwirn with a low kick. A nice leg kick from Kneeland, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2# Kneeland clinches up with Zwirn and pushes him back against the cage. Kneeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zwirn's efforts to push away. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Zwirn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kneeland has double underhooks. #BC# Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Kneeland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut. Kneeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Kneeland closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zwirn tries to break free but Kneeland pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zwirn lands a body shot.
Kneeland motions for Zwirn to come forward. Kneeland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zwirn connects with a body shot that sends Kneeland's belly button to the back. Kneeland misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Kneeland throws a good cross that connects.
Zwirn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Zwirn. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet. Kneeland cracks Zwirn with a good jab. Zwirn looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range. Kneeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Zwirn is looking for a counter combo. Kneeland goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Zwirn is rocked!#CL2# Kneeland takes the fight into the clinch. Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Zwirn.
#T4##BC# Zwirn breaks from the clinch.
Kneeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch. Zwirn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice cross by Zwirn.#CL2# Kneeland darts in and clinches Zwirn up against the cage. Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zwirn up against the cage.#BC2# Kneeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn misses with a body punch
and Kneeland counters with a thumping low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Skillz Kneeland's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Zwirn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kneeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Kneeland moves into the clinch. Skillz Kneeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kneeland looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Kneeland.
Kneeland is stalling here.
Zwirn blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zwirn is trying to push Kneeland away but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Kneeland walks into a jab. Jab from Kneeland. Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zwirn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneeland.
Kneeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kneeland throws a hook but Zwirn blocks it. Kneeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Zwirn is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Zwirn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zwirn throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2# Zwirn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kneeland has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Zwirn's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zwirn is trying to break the clinch but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Zwirn manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn leaves Kneeland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kneeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zwirn at a distance.
Kneeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zwirn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zwirn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3# Zwirn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kneeland only half commits to the counter leg kick. Zwirn misses with a straight left. Zwirn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kneeland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zwirn rather than just go for the knockout. Zwirn misses with an uppercut. Zwirn looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range. Kneeland misses with a body shot.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kneeland misses with a body shot.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kneeland swings for the body but Zwirn moves out of range.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Kneeland darts in and clinches Zwirn up against the cage. Zwirn tries to circle away but Kneeland has him pinned against the cage. Kneeland looking to slow down the pace here. Kneeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Zwirn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kneeland scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Good standup being displayed there by Kneeland as he connects with a hook. Frederick Zwirn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zwirn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight! Skillz Kneeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kneeland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Skillz Kneeland made sure he mentioned Waste of Money Nutrition lol, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1# Tyson misses with an uppercut. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Waterman. #SUB# Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Waterman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Waterman tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well. Waterman wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB# Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tyson prevents Waterman from moving into mount. #SUB# Waterman tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well. #SUB# Waterman tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB# Waterman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waterman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Waterman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Waterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Waterman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Waterman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tyson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB# Waterman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tyson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Waterman yanks on the arm and Tyson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Waterman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Waterman! Henry Waterman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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