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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Couturier. That snapped Negi's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Anirudh Negi has been cut.#KD#
Couturier cracks Negi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Negi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Couturier finish him?
#ROC#Negi is rocked!
Couturier circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Negi tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Couturier wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Couturier!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Couturier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Anirudh Negi spoke after the fight, saying 'My fight was really good. But I want some time to do my best training. And be the best player ever.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Hamayashi tries for a takedown but Purpose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamayashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamayashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purpose as he avoids it easily.
Hamayashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purpose defends well and Hamayashi ends up having to push Purpose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purpose tries to counter with a takedown but Hamayashi is quick to defend against it.
Infection Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kikiro Hamayashi.
Purpose lands a jab.#CL#
Hamayashi gets tackled into the cage by Purpose. Purpose maintains the clinch.
Hamayashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Purpose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Purpose has momentary wrist control but Hamayashi slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Purpose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamayashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Purpose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Hamayashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Purpose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamayashi has managed to get both his arms back between Purpose's legs - danger averted.
Hamayashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Purpose pulls Hamayashi in close to prevent any damage.
Hamayashi throwing strikes from guard but Purpose blocks nicely.
Purpose seems keen to control Hamayashi's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamayashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Purpose has closed the distance and engaged Hamayashi in a clinch.
Hamayashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Purpose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Purpose has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamayashi uses from the top position.
Hamayashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Purpose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamayashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purpose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Purpose seems keen to control Hamayashi's posture.#T3#
Hamayashi throws a strike but Purpose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Purpose pushes down on Hamayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Purpose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hamayashi wants to improve his position but Purpose is controlling well.
Hamayashi is trying to stand up here but Purpose is controlling him well.
Hamayashi is looking to control Purpose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamayashi avoid being mounted?#T4#
Purpose sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Purpose seems to be working for a kimura but Hamayashi defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamayashi wants to get back to full guard but Purpose has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purpose thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infection Purpose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hamayashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purpose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purpose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hamayashi moves in looking to clinch but Purpose pushes him off.
Hamayashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamayashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purpose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Purpose clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Purpose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Purpose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Purpose is pulling down on Hamayashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamayashi, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Purpose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamayashi is fighting to break Purpose's control of his arms but Purpose is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Purpose trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Purpose is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Purpose postures up.
Purpose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Purpose passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Purpose is working for a kimura but Hamayashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Purpose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Purpose'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.
Infection Purpose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Purpose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamayashi defending well though.
Hamayashi has a hand on Purpose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Purpose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU#
Purpose stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Purpose circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Purpose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hamayashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Hamayashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamayashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamayashi tries to clinch but Purpose moves away
and Purpose counters with a left and a right that stings Hamayashi.
Hamayashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamayashi stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamayashi misses with a takedown #CL#
and Purpose moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamayashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Purpose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Infection Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kikiro Hamayashi.#TD2#
Hamayashi gets control of Purpose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hamayashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infection Purpose dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hamayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Purpose forces Hamayashi back against the cage and clinches.
Hamayashi can't break the clinch.
Purpose taking a breather.
Purpose goes for a takedown attempt but Hamayashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Purpose dives in and grabs Hamayashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamayashi pushes down on Purpose's head and hops out.
Hamayashi tries to clinch there but Purpose circles away.
Purpose feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hamayashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamayashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kikiro Hamayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Purpose shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hamayashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purpose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Purpose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Purpose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamayashi can do to turn this around?
Purpose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hamayashi for as long as he can get away with.
Purpose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Purpose content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hamayashi is looking to clinch.
Purpose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamayashi.
Infection Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kikiro Hamayashi.
Hamayashi dives in and grabs Purpose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purpose pushes down on Hamayashi's head and hops out.
Purpose blocks a head kick by Hamayashi.
Purpose shoots in and drives through. Hamayashi sprawls well.
Hamayashi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hamayashi moves to clinch but Purpose breaks away #TD#
and Purpose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hamayashi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Purpose manages to move to mount!
Hamayashi wants to hold on but Purpose pushes him away.#T3#
Purpose controlling from mount.
Purpose misses with a head shot.
Purpose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamayashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Purpose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Purpose thowing shots but they're missing.
Purpose avoids the attempt from Hamayashi to control.
Hamayashi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Purpose is staying active.
Kikiro Hamayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Infection Purpose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purpose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Infection Purpose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Purpose has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Infection Purpose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Zeraq tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but No Purpose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No Purpose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No Purpose looks to throw a body kick
enabling Zeraq to counter with a crisp jab.
Zeraq tries to clinch up but No Purpose circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Zeraq both land. Nice combination.
Zeraq is looking to clinch but No Purpose is avoiding it.
No Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeraq has his takedown stuffed
and No Purpose counters with a stiff right hand.
No Purpose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and No Purpose wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Zeraq .
It looked like No Purpose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No Purpose shoots in looking for a takedown. Zeraq tries to sprawl out of it but No Purpose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zeraq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No Purpose shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeraq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing No Purpose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeraq tries to counter with a clinch but No Purpose shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Zeraq is looking to clinch but No Purpose is avoiding it.
Zeraq misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Infection No Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
No Purpose misses with a combination
and Zeraq counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeraq misses with a wild combination.
No Purpose fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
No Purpose instigates a clinch.
Zeraq wants to get back to striking at distance but No Purpose won't allow it.
Zeraq jumps guard but No Purpose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
No Purpose tries for a takedown but Zeraq manages to get underhooks.
No Purpose really is a fat lump.#BC#
No Purpose breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Zeraq is looking to clinch.
Zeraq will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zeraq 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zeraq duly obliges.
No Purpose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeraq tries to avoid it but No Purpose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeraq to the ground. Zeraq escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
No Purpose takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No Purpose scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
No Purpose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. No Purpose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
No Purpose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
No Purpose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeraq manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zeraq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with No Purpose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
No Purpose throws a big elbow that misses.
No Purpose passes Zeraq 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with No Purpose in particular looking to stall.
Zeraq is looking for a sweep. No Purpose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
No Purpose controlling the action here.
No Purpose passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
No Purpose controlling from the full mount.
No Purpose is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zeraq is in real trouble.
No Purpose controlling the position well here. Zeraq rolled but No Purpose kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeraq wants to control his opponent's hands but No Purpose gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infection No Purpose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zeraq fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
No Purpose instigates a clinch.
No Purpose wants a takedown but no success here.
Zeraq gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from No Purpose.
No Purpose misses with a knee strike.
Zeraq jumps guard but No Purpose stands there with Zeraq around his waist. Zeraq gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
No Purpose pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zeraq stopping the sweep attempt from No Purpose.
Zeraq won't allow No Purpose to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
No Purpose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
No Purpose keeping full guard, as Zeraq tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now No Purpose is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zeraq working a defensive guard but No Purpose passes into half guard.
No Purpose is keen to just control but Zeraq is a slippery customer.
No Purpose is thwarting Zeraq 's attempts to control the position.
No Purpose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
No Purpose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
No Purpose has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
No Purpose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeraq is looking to escape.
Zeraq wants to hold on but No Purpose pushes him away.
Zeraq is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
No Purpose throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
No Purpose content just to control the position here.
No Purpose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zeraq for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
No Purpose punching from mount but Zeraq doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeraq can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zeraq looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
No Purpose is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zeraq is defending well though. No Purpose let's go of the attempt for now.
No Purpose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No Purpose continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infection No Purpose dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zeraq goes for a double leg but No Purpose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as No Purpose continues to drive forward.
No Purpose throws a big counter combination but Zeraq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zeraq takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeraq as he jumps to the side.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says No Purpose as he avoids it easily.
Zeraq is looking to clinch.
No Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeraq as he jumps to the side.
No Purpose dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeraq sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Infection No Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Purpose wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeraq manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zeraq looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zeraq tries to pull guard but No Purpose won't allow it.
Zeraq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
No Purpose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Zeraq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
No Purpose closes the distance and clinches.
Zeraq is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by No Purpose.
#TD#
No Purpose manages to pull guard.
No Purpose has Zeraq pulled in close to control his posture.
No Purpose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeraq can do to turn this around?
No Purpose keeping full guard, as Zeraq tries to pass.
No Purpose working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
No Purpose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeraq wants to get up but he can't break No Purpose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zeraq wants to control from the top but No Purpose keeps moving.
No Purpose is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No Purpose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeraq wants to counter the offense by No Purpose and move into the clinch position.
Zeraq throws a head kick but No Purpose moves out of range.
#CL#
No Purpose closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
No Purpose breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Zeraq shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. No Purpose manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No Purpose managing to control the position.
Zeraq 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
No Purpose throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES#
No Purpose wriggles free and stands up.
Zeraq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Zeraq shoots for a takedown but No Purpose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No Purpose fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zeraq just manages to avoid it.
Zeraq jabs No Purpose right on the nose. No Purpose blinks but takes it well.#CL#
No Purpose gets a clinch. #TD#
No Purpose drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
No Purpose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeraq gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeraq stopping the sweep attempt from No Purpose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No Purpose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeraq 's guard. #REVR#
No Purpose throws a strike but Zeraq rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Infection No Purpose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for No Purpose, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Infection No Purpose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Formiga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Purpose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Formiga is fending him off so far but Purpose persists. Nope, Formiga circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Formiga misses.
Purpose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Formiga clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Formiga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Purpose clinches up against the cage.
Purpose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Purpose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Formiga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Purpose decides to pull guard.
Formiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Purpose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Formiga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Formiga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Formiga's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SU2#
Formiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Formiga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Purpose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Formiga's elbow.
Purpose tries to pull guard but Formiga holds him up against the cage and eventually Purpose drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Formiga gets control of Purpose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Formiga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Purpose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Formiga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Formiga trying to control the position.
Purpose stopping the sweep attempt from Formiga.#T2#
Purpose trying to control the position from guard on top but Formiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Formiga is trying to keep Purpose in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Formiga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Purpose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Formiga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Purpose's guard. #REVB#
Formiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Formiga postures up.
#T3#
Formiga chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Formiga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Formiga trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Purpose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Formiga is aware though and is defending well.
Purpose is breathing heavily.
Formiga landing some decent shots from guard.
Formiga pushes down on Purpose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Formiga working over Purpose with some ground and pound. Purpose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Formiga lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Formiga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Purpose has hold of Formiga's hands but Formiga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Formiga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Formiga winds up and cracks Purpose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Formiga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Formiga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Purpose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Formiga passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Formiga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Formiga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Formiga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Purpose at a distance.
#CL2#
Formiga takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Purpose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Formiga misses with a takedown #CL#
and Purpose counters by moving into the clinch.
Purpose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Formiga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Purpose after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Formiga gets control of Purpose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Formiga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Formiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Formiga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Purpose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Purpose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enrique Formiga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Formiga working for a triangle but Purpose defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Formiga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Purpose defends it easily.#SUB2#
Formiga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Purpose wants to control from the top but Formiga keeps moving. #SUB2#
Purpose is posturing up here but Formiga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Purpose tries to roll out but it's too tight and Purpose has to tap! Slick submission there by Formiga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrique Formiga!
Enrique Formiga was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Collins vs Daxton - Money #1
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Vet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Vet.#CL2#
Purpose clinches. #TD2#
Purpose jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Purpose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Purpose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vet is one step ahead there.
Purpose has his hands on Vet's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Purpose's head.#T1##SUB2#
Purpose looking for subs off his back but Vet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Purpose trying to control from the bottom.
Vet 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.
Purpose is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vet is looking to take a break and control but Purpose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vet prevents Purpose from improving his position.
Vet thows a huge punch but Purpose dodges it nicely.
Vet works his way into full mount!
Vet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Vet wants to control the pace but Purpose is squirming around nicely.
Vet looking to finish Purpose with some ground and pound. This is bad for Purpose!
Purpose is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Purpose is looking to escape.
Vet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Purpose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vet tries to control but Purpose wriggling away.
Purpose tries to hold on but Vet pushes him away. #SUB#
Vet is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Purpose has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vet with the ground and pound from mount.
Purpose is looking to get to half guard.
Vet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vet with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Purpose can't escape the position.
Purpose wants to hold on but Vet pushes him away.
Purpose is squirming around, avoiding Vet's attempts to control the action.
Purpose is desperately trying to improve his position but Vet has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purpose is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Vet with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Vet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vet misses with a leg kick
and Purpose counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Purpose forces Vet back against the cage and clinches.
Purpose prevents Vet from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Vet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Purpose rushes Vet and presses him up against the cage.
Purpose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vet's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Purpose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vet blocks the body kick.
Purpose throws out a powerful jab.
Vet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose throws a head kick that misses.
Vet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Purpose checks it well.
Purpose wants to counter the offense by Vet and move into the clinch position.
Vet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Purpose can do to turn this around?
Vet throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Purpose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vet misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Purpose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Purpose forces Vet back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Purpose blocks an elbow strike from Vet.
Purpose is pressed up against the cage. Vet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Purpose down to the mat. Purpose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Purpose rushes Vet and presses him up against the cage.
Purpose blocks an elbow strike.
Purpose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vet trying to stall but Purpose improves his position.
Purpose stalling.
#TD2#
Purpose pulls Vet into guard.
Vet wants to control from the top but Purpose keeps moving.
Vet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Purpose's head.
Vet landing some decent shots from guard.
Vet trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Purpose working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Purpose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vet defends well.
Purpose keeping moving, preventing Vet from controlling successfully.
Purpose controlling Vet's posture. #T3##SUB#
Vet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Purpose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vet has Purpose in his guard.#REVB#
Purpose chips away with some ground and pound.
Purpose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vet 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#
Vet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Vet winds up and cracks Purpose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vet wants to pass to mount but Purpose is defending the position.
Purpose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Purpose keeps working.
Purpose wants to improve his position but Vet is controlling well.
Purpose tries to kick Vet off but Vet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vet is trying to control the action in half guard but Purpose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vet slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infection Purpose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vet throws a head kick but Purpose moves out of range.
#TD2#
Purpose shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vet's guard.
Vet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Purpose presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Purpose manages to pull guard.
Vet working some strikes from top position.
Vet trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom.
Purpose controlling the position.
Vet trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vet stopping the sweep attempt from Purpose.
Purpose keeping moving, preventing Vet from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Vet drops back looking for a leg! Purpose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purpose manages to kick Vet off! Vet jumps back into Purpose's guard.
Vet trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom.
Vet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vet controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Purpose clinches up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Purpose keeps control of Vet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vet.
#TD2#
Purpose gets control of Vet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Purpose will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Purpose's head.
Purpose wants to sweep here but Vet controlling him for the moment.
Vet trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vet content to stall in guard here.
Vet trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vet working some strikes from top position.
Vet trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Purpose's head.#SUB#
Vet 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.
Purpose keeping full guard, as Vet tries to pass.
Purpose seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vet is working Purpose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vet looking to pass the guard.
Vet trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Purpose moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purpose gets underhooks to prevent Vet's takedown attempt.
A short right from Vet on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Vet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vet 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Vet! |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #2
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Purpose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Purpose sprawls well.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Purpose's hands.
Purpose works over Tucker's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Bruce Tucker has been cut.
Tucker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Purpose fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Purpose stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Purpose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Infection Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Tucker.#T1#
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purpose jabs at Tucker's body.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Purpose.
Purpose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Purpose keeps the fight on the outside.
Purpose went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Purpose takes the fight into the clinch.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker is working for takedown but Purpose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Purpose won't allow it.
#TD#
Purpose manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Purpose has wrist control.#SUB#
Purpose looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Purpose doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Purpose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Purpose keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker trying to control but Purpose is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tucker looking to sit in guard and control but Purpose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Purpose is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tucker working for submissions but it's allowed Purpose to get to half guard.
Purpose tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Tucker tries to roll over but Purpose keeps him under control.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Purpose stands up from half guard.
Purpose tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Purpose, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Purpose against the cage but Purpose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Purpose is looking to counter the offense by Tucker and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Purpose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purpose looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Infection Purpose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Tucker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Purpose.
Purpose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Purpose persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tucker has eaten all the pies!
No luck for Purpose with that takedown attempt.
Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker wants to counter with a clinch but Purpose pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Purpose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Purpose. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
Purpose throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Purpose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Tucker scores with a four punch combination!
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purpose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Purpose leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Tucker tries to get set, Purpose tries to push him back and clinch up but Tucker manages to avoid the attempt.
Tucker wants to clinch.
No Infection Purpose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Purpose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker throws a push kick but Purpose slaps the foot to one side.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Purpose circles away.
#CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Purpose up against the cage.#TD#
Purpose jumps guard.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Purpose is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Purpose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Purpose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purpose manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Purpose's guard. #T3#
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Purpose has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up.
Purpose trying to control the position here.
Purpose wants to get back to his feet but Tucker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up 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.
Purpose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
It looked like Purpose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purpose blocks a head kick by Tucker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tucker is defended easily by Purpose.
Purpose slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker tries for a takedown but Purpose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purpose is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Purpose has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Infection Purpose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Tucker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Purpose misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purpose is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Purpose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tucker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Purpose.
Purpose shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Infection Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purpose shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Purpose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Purpose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purpose wants it to stay on the feet.
Purpose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Infection Purpose is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Purpose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purpose misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purpose lands a head kick. Tucker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Purpose swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker with the inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Purpose. No joy for Tucker on that attempt. #T2#
Tucker dives in for a single leg takedown but Purpose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Purpose avoids it easily.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Purpose is looking to clinch.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purpose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Purpose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Purpose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Purpose throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Purpose misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Purpose.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purpose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purpose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Purpose swivels and escapes.
Purpose looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tucker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Purpose backs up against the cage.
Purpose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Purpose, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Purpose against the cage but Purpose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Tucker scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Tucker has managed to clinch.
Tucker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Purpose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Purpose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purpose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Purpose is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Purpose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No Infection Purpose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Purpose has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Purpose 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Infection Purpose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Mill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Couturier is breathing heavily.
Mill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couturier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mill thinking. #TD2#
Mill 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.
Mill is standing up over Couturier. Couturier looks to escape but Mill dives into side control.
#REVR#
Mill trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom.
Mill passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Couturier! #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Couturier blocking the ground and pound.
Mill trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Mill controlling the position easily from mount.
Mill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couturier is looking to escape.
Mill misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mill controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mill trying to control but Couturier is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mill controlling the pace for now.
Couturier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mill on the ground.#SUB2#
Mill is working for a guillotine from mount but Couturier frees his head quite easily.
Mill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couturier is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Mill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mill gets a double leg takedown into Couturier's guard.
Couturier can't keep his opponent in guard - Mill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mill trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill wants to free his trapped foot but Couturier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dwayne Mill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mill trying to mount his opponent but Couturier defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mill in particular looking to stall.
Mill wants to take a breather but Couturier is having none of it.
Couturier is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mill wants to free his trapped foot but Couturier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couturier avoids it really well and circles away.
Couturier leaves Mill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Mill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Mill.#CL2#
Mill moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Couturier manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couturier circles away quickly and effectively.
Mill shoots in looking for a takedown but Couturier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couturier counters with a straight right hand.
Mill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Couturier defends well and Mill ends up having to push Couturier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Couturier slaps away a takedown attempt from Mill, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Couturier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mill. #CL#
Mill gets tackled into the cage by Couturier. Couturier maintains the clinch.
Couturier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
Mill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Couturier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mill shoots in for a double leg but Couturier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mill shoots in and drives through. Couturier sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mill wants to clinch but Couturier slips to the side
letting Couturier counter with a right hand.
Couturier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mill. Mill gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Couturier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
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#
Mill misses with a takedown
and Couturier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couturier but Couturier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couturier circles away.
Jonathan Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Mill.
Mill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Couturier defends well and Mill ends up having to push Couturier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Couturier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Mill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Couturier is trying to defend but Mill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mill wants to work for an arm triangle but Couturier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mill moves into full mount! Couturier won't be happy about that!
Mill looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Mill looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mill landing strikes from the mount.#T2##SU2#
Mill get's back to his feet.
Jonathan Couturier is winning the standup battle so far.
Mill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couturier tries to avoid it but Mill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couturier to the ground. Couturier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couturier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mill. Mill gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Mill has Couturier up against the cage in a clinch.
Mill keeps control of Couturier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couturier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonathan Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couturier as he jumps to the side. #T3##TD2#
Mill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Couturier is staying active underneath Mill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couturier has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well, if Mill is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mill is trying to control. Couturier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Mill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mill 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Mill!
A very excited looking Dwayne Mill rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSSD 59: Vurris/Regulator
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Broomsdale.
Couturier throws the left hand but Broomsdale avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Broomsdale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Broomsdale has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Couturier!
Broomsdale is looking to take Couturier's back but instead Couturier gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Broomsdale is working for a submission of some sort.
Broomsdale controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Broomsdale tries to control but Couturier wriggling away.
Broomsdale is trying to control here but Couturier has managed to regain half guard.
Couturier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Broomsdale wants to control but Couturier is keeping him busy.
Broomsdale frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Broomsdale moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Couturier has worked his arm free - good work by Couturier!
Broomsdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working. #T2#
Broomsdale is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Couturier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Broomsdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Broomsdale wants to control but Couturier is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Broomsdale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couturier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couturier is not content to let Broomsdale control the position. #SUB#
Broomsdale is trying to get an arm triangle but Couturier is defending well. #SUB#
Broomsdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.
Broomsdale has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Broomsdale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Couturier manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Broomsdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Broomsdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couturier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Couturier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Couturier lands a nice hook to Broomsdale's body. Broomsdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Couturier walks into a stiff left hand from Broomsdale.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couturier, as that shot connected.
Couturier tries to bum rush Broomsdale with a series of wild strikes but Broomsdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonathan Couturier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broomsdale is looking to clinch.
Couturier misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Broomsdale defending well as Couturier loads up on a big left hand.
Couturier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broomsdale is looking to counter the offense by Couturier and move into the clinch.
Couturier misses with a wild body shot.
Broomsdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couturier swings for the body but Broomsdale moves out of range.
#T1#
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Couturier throws a lazy right hand but Broomsdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couturier misses with the combination.
Broomsdale wants to clinch.
Couturier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Couturier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couturier throws a poor cross that misses
and Broomsdale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Couturier's knee momentarily.
Couturier looks to land a right hand but Broomsdale moved out of range.
And Broomsdale counters with a quick kick to the body but Couturier blocks it.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Broomsdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couturier.
#T2#
Couturier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Couturier tries to clinch up.
Couturier with a nice cross.
Couturier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Broomsdale.
Despite the aggression on Couturier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Couturier blocks a leg kick.
Couturier just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broomsdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Couturier tries to keep at a distance but Broomsdale has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Couturier breaks the clinch.
Couturier moves out of range of the strikes.
Couturier thuds a left hand into Broomsdale's body.
Broomsdale moves forwards but Couturier connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Broomsdale throws a chopping leg kick but Couturier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Broomsdale takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Couturier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Broomsdale is just out of range.
Jonathan Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Broomsdale is just out of range.
Broomsdale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couturier throws an off balance right hand
and Broomsdale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couturier counters with a right hand to the body.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick
and Couturier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broomsdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broomsdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Couturier's head.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
As Couturier backs away, Broomsdale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Couturier throws out a loose jab but Broomsdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Broomsdale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Broomsdale misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broomsdale misses with a hook
and Couturier counters with a nice uppercut.
Broomsdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couturier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broomsdale.
Couturier throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Broomsdale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Broomsdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Broomsdale.
A short right from Couturier on the inside.
Broomsdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Broomsdale lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Couturier breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathan Couturier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
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#
Couturier moves to clinch but Broomsdale breaks away
and Broomsdale counters with a body kick that stops Couturier in his tracks momentarily.
Broomsdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couturier is out of range and Broomsdale settles back down.
A big left from Couturier misses. #CL#
Broomsdale clinches up with Couturier and pushes him back against the cage.
Broomsdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broomsdale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couturier is defending well.#BC2#
Couturier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couturier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Broomsdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couturier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier moves out of range as Broomsdale throws a body kick.
Couturier lands an overhand right.
Couturier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couturier misses with a straight right. #T1#
Couturier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Broomsdale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couturier tries to avoid it but Broomsdale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couturier to the ground. Couturier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couturier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Broomsdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Broomsdale dips to his left and cracks Couturier with an uppercut!
Broomsdale throws a body kick that misses
and Couturier counters with a straight right hand.
Couturier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#That has opened up Jonathan Couturier's cut even more.
Jonathan Couturier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couturier misses the shot to the body.
Broomsdale moves forwards but Couturier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Broomsdale.
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!
Couturier missing with a left hand there. Broomsdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##TD#
Broomsdale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broomsdale advances to mount.
Couturier is trying to stand up.
Broomsdale trying to control but Couturier is having none of it.
Couturier tries to buck Broomsdale off but he can't manage it.
Couturier has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Broomsdale's lack of action.
#T3##SUB#
Broomsdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broomsdale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Broomsdale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Broomsdale is trying to take his opponent's back.
Broomsdale controlling the pace for now.
Broomsdale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Broomsdale seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Couturier is holding on tight.
Broomsdale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couturier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Broomsdale trying to control but Couturier is having none of it.
Broomsdale is looking to work his way around to Couturier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Broomsdale 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezekiel Broomsdale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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