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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Spann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spann avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Spann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trabka napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Spann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Spann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spann in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Trabka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Spann!
Logan Spann decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Lykaios dips to his left and cracks Torres with an uppercut!
Torres slips under a jab from Lykaios.
Torres only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Torres pushes Lykaios up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lykaios just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lykaios tries to break free but Torres pushes him back against the cage.
Torres jumps guard but Lykaios stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lykaios is trying to force a seperation but Torres has the dominant position.
Torres tries to pull guard but Lykaios forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bastian Lykaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lykaios lands a really nice looking cross but Torres seems unphased.
Lykaios scores with a hook.#T1#
Torres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lykaios throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Lykaios.
Lykaios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.#CL2#
Torres clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Lykaios's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torres misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lykaios swivels and escapes.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Torres stands up and waves to Lykaios to follow him.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Lykaios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bastian Lykaios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lykaios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lykaios to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Lykaios cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Lykaios.
Lykaios is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lykaios misses the jab.
Torres shoots and misses
and Lykaios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres lands a head kick!
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
A jab from Lykaios finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres looks winded!
Lykaios lands a lovely overhand right.
Lykaios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lykaios goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lykaios connects with a nice looking jab.
Torres misses with a jab to the body
and Lykaios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lykaios scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Torres shoots and misses
and Lykaios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres ducks right into an uppercut from Lykaios.
Lykaios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torres tries to clinch up
and Lykaios counters with a left and a right that stings Torres. #T4#
Lykaios cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Torres scores with a takedown into Lykaios's guard.
Torres prevents Lykaios from getting back to his feet.
Lykaios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Torres has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Lykaios dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lykaios lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lykaios scores with a jab to the head.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lykaios throws out the jab.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lykaios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.
Bastian Lykaios is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykaios scores with a jab. Torres acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Lykaios scores with a nice strike.
Lykaios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lykaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Lykaios.#CL2#
Torres closes the distance and pushes Lykaios back into the cage.
Torres is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lykaios misses with a looping left.
Lykaios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvin Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
A jab from Lykaios misses.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lykaios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastian Lykaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Torres.#T2#
Lykaios connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Torres moves forwards but Lykaios connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Lykaios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lykaios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Lykaios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Lykaios misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Torres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lykaios wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Torres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lykaios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Torres closes the distance and pushes Lykaios back into the cage.
Lykaios wants to get back to striking at distance but Torres won't allow it.
Torres scores with a shoulder strike.
Lykaios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lykaios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Lykaios dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Lykaios thuds his right hand into Torres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lykaios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lykaios throws a good cross that connects.
Torres slips under a jab from Lykaios.
Lykaios cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Torres scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lykaios, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Torres ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Torres no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lykaios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres 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.
Lykaios has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU#
Lykaios decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torres, up you get!
A right-left combo lands from Lykaios.
Lykaios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lykaios lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lykaios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lykaios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bastian Lykaios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Torres misses with a combination
and Lykaios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lykaios with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lykaios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Lykaios.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torres with a poor takedown
enabling Lykaios to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastian Lykaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Torres.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lykaios counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Lykaios. #TD2#
Torres feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Lykaios wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
Lykaios 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.
Lykaios being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Lykaios is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lykaios manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Lykaios's guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lykaios can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lykaios scores with the left hand. Torres knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvin Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Lykaios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lykaios, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Lykaios!
After winning the bout, Bastian Lykaios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Kiznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kiznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miranda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Miranda pushes him off.
Miranda misses with the combination.
Kiznetsov wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.
Miranda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiznetsov tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Kiznetsov is looking to clinch.
Yohan Kiznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kiznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Miranda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kiznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miranda prevents Kiznetsov from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kiznetsov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Miranda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miranda scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU2#
Miranda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kiznetsov tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range. #CL2#
Miranda darts in and clinches Kiznetsov up against the cage.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
#T2#
Kiznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kiznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miranda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kiznetsov up against the cage.
Kiznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kiznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Kiznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miranda is trying to break free.
Kiznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Miranda looking to stall.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Miranda in his tracks for a moment.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
#T3#
Miranda tries for a takedown but Kiznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Kiznetsov lands an elbow inside that Miranda shrugs off.
Kiznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miranda's defenses.
Miranda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Kiznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Miranda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Kiznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Miranda drops back down to his feet.
Miranda avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
Miranda avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
Miranda is trying to push Kiznetsov away but Kiznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miranda's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiznetsov as Miranda tries to tie him up.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
Kiznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Kiznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiznetsov.
Kiznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miranda can't get the takedown.
Yohan Kiznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Miranda.
Kiznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Miranda blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miranda blocks an elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Miranda fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Kiznetsov.
Kiznetsov prevents Miranda from breaking the clinch.
Kiznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Miranda gets control of Kiznetsov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miranda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Miranda is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kiznetsov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Miranda avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yohan Kiznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Miranda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Miranda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kiznetsov is defending well. Miranda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kiznetsov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Miranda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Miranda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor scores with a jab.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trabka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trabka.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trabka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Trabka avoids them all with ease.
Trabka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Trabka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trabka.
McGregor tries to break free but Trabka pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Trabka keeps him there for the moment.
Trabka has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Trabka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Trabka is controlling him.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trabka has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trabka taking a breather.#T1#
Trabka slowing the pace effectively.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Trabka is controlling the position. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Trabka moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Trabka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGregor defends it well.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Trabka's torso.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trabka.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Trabka saw that one coming.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Trabka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Trabka should have avoided that one.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Trabka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Trabka moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor is trying to break free.#TD2#
Trabka drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor preventing the sweep.
Trabka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Trabka pushes McGregor off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Trabka's head but Trabka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Trabka on that attempt.
A jab from McGregor misses. #TD2#
Trabka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trabka is in McGregor's guard.#SU2#
Trabka stands and steps away. McGregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Trabka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Trabka shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trabka counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Trabka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trabka shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Trabka's shoulder, as Trabka tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trabka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Trabka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Trabka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Trabka is controlling him.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Trabka has him pressed against the cage.
Trabka has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trabka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to circle away but Trabka has him pinned against the cage.
Trabka pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Trabka pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor wants to get up but he can't break Trabka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Trabka or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Trabka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trabka on the ground.
Trabka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trabka is taking a breather. McGregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trabka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Trabka postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McGregor to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Trabka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGregor throws a head kick but Trabka moves out of range.
Trabka shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Trabka unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Trabka clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Trabka.#TD2#
Trabka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trabka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trabka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Trabka stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Trabka is working for a submission of some sort.
Trabka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trabka moves into full mount! McGregor won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Trabka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Trabka punching from mount but McGregor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Trabka controlling the position easily from mount.
Trabka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trabka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Trabka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Trabka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trabka darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Trabka into the cage.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Trabka moved out of range nicely.
Trabka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Trabka rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Trabka pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Trabka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
Trabka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor can't keep his opponent in guard - Trabka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trabka not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Trabka sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trabka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Trabka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGregor because Trabka loaded up on that one.
McGregor has given up his back. Will we see Trabka going for some submissions?
Joshua Trabka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trabka biding his time, controlling McGregor. #T3##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trabka missing with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGregor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trabka.
Trabka biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Trabka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trabka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Trabka!
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'You might win some, you might lose some. But you go in, you challenge yourself, you become a better man, a better individual, a better fighter.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Maguire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larson has his feet on Maguire's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Larson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maguire struggling a bit here.
Larson scoring with punches from side control.
Maguire is looking for a sweep.
Larson lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Larson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Larson swings around for an armbar but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larson's guard.#T1##SU2#
Maguire stands up and waves to Larson to follow him.
Larson fails to land with a series of punches.
Maguire fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Larson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Larson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maguire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maguire wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment.
Maguire trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Larson landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Maguire is rocked!
Larson gets to his feet and stands over Maguire, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Maguire felt that one! Larson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Maguire from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Larson!
In his post fight interview, Lewis Larson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Torres is rocked!
McGregor is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Torres flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Torres is out cold! McGregor holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Alvin Torres was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young and have a lot to learn, but everyday is a new challenge and I'm ready for the next fight'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Miranda clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal is trying to push Miranda away but Miranda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Miranda jumps guard.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Miranda won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miranda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Masvidal wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Miranda's closed guard. He's half up but Miranda has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Miranda pivots and extends the arm, Masvidal falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Miranda! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Miranda!
Jorge Masvidal spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
OMalley feints and as Trabka raises his hands in defense, OMalley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trabka is wriggling around but OMalley manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
OMalley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trabka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Trabka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabka trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from OMalley there.
OMalley trying to control from half guard but Trabka is working away. #T1#
Trabka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trabka has hold of OMalley's hands but OMalley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Trabka with the active half guard here but OMalley passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley cracks Trabka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Trabka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OMalley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trabka is trying to get back to half guard.
Trabka is not content to let OMalley control the position.
Trabka tries to bench press OMalley off him but OMalley keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
OMalley working the ground and pound.
OMalley trying to control the position but Trabka is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OMalley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trabka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trabka is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks OMalley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OMalley prefers to stall for the moment though.
OMalley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trabka for as long as he can get away with.
OMalley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Trabka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trabka is trying to get back to half guard.
Trabka looks winded!
OMalley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trabka down.
#T3#
OMalley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trabka some visible discomfort.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Trabka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OMalley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
OMalley lands an elbow.
Trabka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OMalley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trabka taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Trabka is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Trabka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trabka is still in real trouble! Can OMalley finish him?
OMalley looks up at the clock and then as Trabka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, OMalley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
OMalley controls the position.
OMalley scores with a couple of short elbows.
OMalley working the body and head with strikes.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OMalley lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
A big shot lands for OMalley! That's hurt Trabka! Will he recover? OMalley fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Maguire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Maguire gets caught napping as OMalley dives in and scores a takedown. Maguire manages to retain guard.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maguire is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up.
OMalley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OMalley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OMalley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire trying to keep a closed guard but OMalley is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OMalley loads up on a big left hand. Maguire felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - OMalley looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Maguire can't hide his disappointment, as OMalley celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Miranda sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Miranda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Green can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miranda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Green uses from the top position.
Miranda wants to sweep but no luck.
Miranda wants to stand up but Green is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miranda can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Miranda has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Green doesn't defend quickly enough and Miranda has managed to lock this one up! Can Green escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Miranda on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Miranda!
The defeated Steve Green had this to say: 'Dissapointing lost, but i'll be back in my next fight for the fans and I promise to bring a awesome fight, thank you all.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Shuba avoids the head kick by Torres.
Shuba tries a quick counter leg kick but Torres is wise to it.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Torres throws a body kick that misses.
Shuba thumps Torres with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shuba shapes to counter with a head kick.#KD2#
Shuba sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Torres to the ground! Shuba dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuba throwing strikes but Torres recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shuba throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Shuba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Shuba trying to control the pace.
Torres is trying to stand up here but Shuba is controlling him well.
Torres trying to control but Shuba postures up.
Shuba controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shuba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres pushes Shuba off looking to stand but Shuba dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Torres throws a head kick that misses
and Shuba counters with a solid body kick.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Shuba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torres thows a leg kick but Shuba checks it
and Shuba counters with a body kick that stops Torres in his tracks momentarily.
Torres steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shuba. That one must have hurt.
Torres is breathing heavily.#T3#
Torres chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shuba can pounce on him.
Shuba checks a low kick from Torres.
Shuba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shuba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torres attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torres throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shuba counters with a nice leg kick.
Shuba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torres moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShuba.
Torres misses with a double jab
and Shuba counters with an inside leg kick.
Shuba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torres takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
Shuba throws a head kick that misses.
Torres tries to clinch
and Shuba counters with a body kick that stops Torres in his tracks momentarily.
Good leg kick by Shuba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Shuba counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Shuba.
Torres is looking for a counter combo.
Torres throws a leg kick but Shuba sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shuba.
A nice leg kick from Shuba, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shuba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shuba follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shuba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayoki Shuba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shuba.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuba tries a quick counter leg kick but Torres is wise to it.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shuba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Torres moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShuba.
Torres misses with a double jab
and Shuba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shuba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shuba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Torres throws a leg kick but Shuba checks it.
Ayoki Shuba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres throws a head kick but Shuba moves out of range.
Shuba throws a fast counter high kick but Torres manages to duck under it in time.
Torres will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Shuba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shuba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres throws a low kick but Shuba avoids it.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Shuba counters with a nice body kick.
Shuba delivers a nice body kick.
Torres gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shuba counters with a good low kick that Torres was not able to check.
Shuba lands a high kick!
Shuba avoids the head kick by Torres.
Shuba feints a counter leg kick.
Shuba scoring well with a low kick there.
Shuba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Shuba raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shuba.
Alvin Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres thows a leg kick but Shuba checks it
and Shuba counters with a solid body kick.
Shuba scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shuba.
Shuba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shuba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
and Shuba finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Torres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shuba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shuba.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Shuba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shuba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torres takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Shuba lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Shuba pushes him off.
Shuba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shuba.
Torres throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shuba counters with an outside leg kick.
Shuba connects with a leg kick.
Whack! Shuba lands a heavy head kick that drops Torres. The ref tackles Shuba to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Torres was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ayoki Shuba!
Alvin Torres was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young and have a lot to learn, but everyday is a new challenge and I'm ready for the next fight'. |
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