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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SYN 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zaadha rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Archer jumps back.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Archer - that will leave a mark!
Archer fails to land the takedown.
Archer tries for a takedown but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Zaadha gets caught flat footed, as Archer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Zaadha pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaadha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaadha pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaadha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Zaadha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaadha tried to counter with a leg kick but Archer avoided it.
Archer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Zaadha pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Archer misses with the body kick
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha motions for Archer to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaadha pushes off an throws an elbow but Archer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha looking to stall.
#T4#
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Zaadha keeps control of Archer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer stalling in the clinch but Zaadha improves position.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Archer dodges an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jonathan Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer leaning against his opponent.
Archer is working for takedown but Zaadha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Zaadha tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Zaadha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Zaadha catches Archer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.#CL#
Zaadha forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage. #T2#
Archer tries to pull guard but Zaadha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaadha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Archer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaadha. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha sizes up Archer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
Archer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaadha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Archer will feel that in the morning.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Archer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Zaadha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Zaadha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaadha counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Zaadha, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Zaadha against the cage but Zaadha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Archer checks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer tries a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha is wise to it.
Archer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
That's time! Zaadha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Archer's head.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zaadha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer tries to pull guard but Zaadha holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
#T2#
Zaadha avoiding damage as Archer throws knees to the body.
Zaadha just leaning against Archer, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer being controlled against the cage.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Zaadha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha. #BC2#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha scores with a head kick. Archer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Zaadha. No joy for Archer on that attempt.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha is looking to score with low kicks.
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaadha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaadha. That snapped Archer's head back.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Zaadha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaadha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Archer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Archer in his tracks.
Zaadha cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaadha, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 458: Chambers VS Christ
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Tuttle looks to clinch
and Ekwall counters with a straight right hand.
Tuttle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekwall.
Ekwall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuttle.
Ekwall misses with the combination.
Tuttle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekwall thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Tuttle has managed to clinch.
Tuttle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tuttle tries a body shot but Ekwall blocks it.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Ekwall lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ekwall throws an elbow but misses.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekwall avoids the damage to the body.
Ekwall can't find room to land a body shot as Tuttle controls the action.
#BC2#
Ekwall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekwall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekwall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Tuttle tries to clinch but Ekwall is having none of it.
Tuttle is looking to clinch but Ekwall is avoiding it.
Ekwall throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuttle. #T1##CL#
Tuttle closes the distance and clinches.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Ekwall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekwall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekwall lands a shot to the body.
Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Ekwall avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage.
Ekwall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekwall is defending well for now.
Ekwall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.
Tuttle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ekwall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekwall's elbow.
A short right from Ekwall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekwall.#BC2#
Ekwall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Ekwall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuttle tries to clinch there but Ekwall circles away.
Ekwall scores with a punch to the head.
Ekwall throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tuttle stumbling backwards into the cage! Tuttle bounces back off the cage towards Ekwall, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ekwall lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ekwall celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wes Ekwall!
Wes Ekwall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Archer moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Archer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rishkinov to the ground. Archer is now in Rishkinov's guard.#SUB#
Rishkinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rishkinov is keeping the position for now.
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Rishkinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov'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.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer is looking to stand up but Rishkinov won't let him. #SUB#
Archer is sitting in close to Rishkinov's body. Rishkinov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Archer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Archer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rishkinov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serhey Rishkinov!
A very excited looking Serhey Rishkinov 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:
GC 452: King VS Saunders
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tuttle closes the distance and clinches.
Tuttle scores with a hook to the body.
Drop struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuttle controls his hands.
Tuttle lands an elbow just above Drop 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle lands a body punch.
Tuttle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Drop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the head but Drop blocks with his arms.
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drop blocks a body shot from Tuttle.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drop is defending well for now.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle misses with a knee to the head.
Tuttle lands a hook that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuttle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drop or not.
Tuttle throws an elbow that misses.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuttle throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drop dodges an elbow strike from Tuttle.
Tuttle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuttle can't find room to land a body shot as Drop controls the action.
Tuttle throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuttle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drop is defending well for now.
Drop avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuttle.
Drop throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuttle.
Tuttle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuttle.
Tuttle blocks an elbow strike.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Tuttle is blocking nicely.
Drop dodges an elbow strike from Tuttle.
#TD#
Drop tightens his grip and picks Tuttle up, before dumping him to the ground. Tuttle manages to land in guard.
Drop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuttle works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drop cracks Tuttle with a solid left hand.
Drop chips away with some ground and pound.
Drop 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.
Tuttle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drop is controlling him.
Drop with a nice head shot there.
Drop controlling from the top position.
Tuttle working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuttle's head.
Drop wants to control from the top but Tuttle keeps moving.
Drop stays in close to Tuttle's body and controls the position.
Tuttle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drop is controlling him.
Tuttle is looking to stand back up but Drop counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tuttle.
Drop winds up and cracks Tuttle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drop prevents Tuttle from standing back up.
#T4#
Tuttle taking some punishment here, with Drop in his half guard.
Drop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drop 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.
Tuttle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drop lands strikes from half guard.
Drop slips a nice elbow through Tuttle's hands, connecting with Tuttle's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Tuttle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Drop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Drop throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuttle. #CL2#
Tuttle clinches up with Drop and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuttle has a couple of punches blocked by Drop.
Drop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tuttle is defending well for now.
Tuttle working aggressively here.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Drop avoids the damage to the body.
Drop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tom Tuttle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Tom Tuttle has been cut.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tuttle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Drop on the inside.
Tuttle swings wildly with an uppercut but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuttle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tuttle gets a clinch.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drop's elbow.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drop.
Drop lands a left hand.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Drop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tuttle is defending well for now.
Drop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drop blocks the elbow strike.
Tuttle tries a body shot but Drop blocks it.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Drop has picked Tuttle up - he's going for a ride! Drop dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tuttle is looking for a sweep. Drop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drop stalling.
Drop has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Drop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Drop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drop controlling from mount. #T3#
Drop unloading with bombs!
Drop lands a big shot there that rocks Tuttle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drop content just to control the position here.
Drop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tuttle hang on?
Drop landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Drop looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
A nice elbow there by Drop.#ROC#Tuttle is rocked!#T4#
Drop is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Tuttle goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Drop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Drop! |
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Event:
GC 444: Simmons VS Canada
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Tuttle wants to clinch.
Tuttle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Tuttle. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuttle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Tuttle throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Phol swings for the body but Tuttle moves out of range.
Tuttle wants to clinch
and Phol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phol 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.
Tuttle tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuttle counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Tuttle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol defending well as Tuttle loads up on a big left hand.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Tuttle rushes Phol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuttle works on Phol's body with a couple of short punches.
Phol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Tuttle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Phol manages to break the clinch.
Tuttle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch but Phol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuttle looks to land a combination but Phol avoids it well.
Tuttle slips a straight right by Phol.
Tuttle closes the distance but Phol moves to the side
and Phol counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Tuttle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phol, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Come on Phol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tuttle or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuttle pushes off an throws an elbow but Phol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phol stalling against the cage.
Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phol avoids it.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Tuttle misses with an elbow over the top.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Phol presses Tuttle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards.
Phol stalling against the cage.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Phol.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phol blocks an elbow strike from Tuttle.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuttles head.
Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards.
Tuttle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Phol to work.
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Tuttle digs a right hand into Phol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phol's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Phol.
Tuttle throws a head punch that misses.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuttle.
Tuttle throws an elbow that misses.
Phol works on Tuttle's body with a couple of short punches.
Phol stalling against the cage.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Phol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phol avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuttle.
Phol stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Phol.
Tuttle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
That's time! Phol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuttle moves away.
Tuttle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Tuttle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuttle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuttle.
Phol lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Phol lands.
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuttle.
Tom Tuttle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle avoids the body shot from Phol.
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuttle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phol connects with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuttle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Tuttle tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol managing to block the knees to the body from Tuttle.
Tuttle throws an elbow that misses.
Tuttle misses with a body punch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuttle tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Tuttle misses with a punch to the body.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tuttle up against the cage.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol stalls.
Phol blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tuttle lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Tuttle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Phol.
Tuttle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuttle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuttle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuttle up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mfer Phol.
Phol scores with a one two! Tuttle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!#CL2#
Phol gets tackled into the cage by Tuttle. Tuttle maintains the clinch.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phol is pushing Tuttle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but Phol blocks it.
#T3#
Tuttle throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phol is pushing Tuttle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuttle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuttle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol cracks Tuttle with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol stalling.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuttle misses with some punches.
Tom Tuttle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Tuttle throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuttle tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phol lands a body punch.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Phol.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phol.
Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Phol.
Phol pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Phol lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Tuttle has Phol up against the cage in a clinch.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol stalling against the cage.
A short right from Phol.
Tuttle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
Tuttle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol digs a right hand into Tuttle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuttle's gas tank.
Phol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuttle up against the cage.#T1#
Phol stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Phol for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Phol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phol gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mfer Phol.
Tuttle misses with a wild combination.
Tuttle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Phol instigates a clinch.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Tuttle is rocked!
Phol is pushing Tuttle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuttle is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
Phol lands a big right hand that drops Tuttle! The killer instinct kicks in and Phol finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Phol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
During a confident post fight interview, Mfer Phol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship V
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Blake tries to clinch there but Domizkic circles away.
Blake tries to clinch up but Domizkic circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake leaves Domizkic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Domizkic moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Domizkic.
Blake leaning against his opponent.
Blake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Domizkic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Domizkic pulls guard effortlessly.
Blake wants to get up but he can't break Domizkic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blake won't allow Domizkic to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Blake wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Domizkic's closed guard. He's half up but Domizkic has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Domizkic pivots and extends the arm, Blake falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Domizkic! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic retains his middleweight title!
The defeated Danny Blake had this to say: 'This stinks.'. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IV
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez throws a combination. Domizkic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Cruz Domizkic has been cut.
Domizkic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Domizkic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Domizkic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Domizkic staying calm.
Domizkic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Domizkic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Domizkic stands up.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Domizkic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
#T2#
Domizkic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Domizkic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Domizkic slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
#CL2#
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Domizkic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Domizkic isn't so interested in that idea.
Domizkic advances position into side control!
Hernandez looks winded!
Domizkic is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Domizkic lands a nice forearm strike.
Domizkic is staying tight to Hernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Domizkic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Domizkic decides to stand back up.
Domizkic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Domizkic closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Domizkic won't allow it.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Domizkic keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domizkic is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Domizkic has the dominant position.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks.
Domizkic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks. #TD#
Domizkic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domizkic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5##SUB#
Domizkic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Domizkic connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Domizkic trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Domizkic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domizkic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
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.
Domizkic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!
Domizkic scoring with strikes but Hernandez is staying in there.
Domizkic lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Domizkic working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up. #T7#
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Domizkic wants to finish this one by submission but Hernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Domizkic.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Domizkic with shots to the head and body - Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there. #T8#
Hernandez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hernandez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Domizkic has taken his back!#SUB#
Domizkic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Domizkic controls the position.#T9#
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Domizkic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hernandez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Good control from Domizkic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cruz Domizkic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2##CL#
Domizkic forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Domizkic leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Domizkic drags the fight down to the ground.
Domizkic is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Cruz Domizkic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries to stand but Domizkic is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Domizkic looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domizkic working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Domizkic has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez wants to stand but Domizkic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Domizkic 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez tries to kick Domizkic off but Domizkic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Domizkic slows the pace down in half guard.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Hernandez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Domizkic moves out of range.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Domizkic ducks under and follows up with a left that Domizkic also avoids with ease.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Domizkic.
Domizkic closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Domizkic pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Domizkic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damjan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Domizkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Domizkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Domizkic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Domizkic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Domizkic tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Domizkic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Domizkic getting side control.
Hernandez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Domizkic manages to mount him!
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!#SUB#
Domizkic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hernandez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Domizkic.#T5#
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Domizkic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Domizkic lands a heavy elbow.
Hernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hernandez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T6#
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Domizkic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Domizkic lands a big shot there that rocks Hernandez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T7##SUB#
Domizkic looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Domizkic working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Domizkic lands with some strikes.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domizkic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!#T9#
Domizkic landing strikes from the mount.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Domizkic finish him?#SUB#
Domizkic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hernandez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hernandez shrugs it off. #SU#
Domizkic is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Domizkic is trying to trip Hernandez. He has hold of a leg but Hernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Domizkic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Domizkic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Domizkic from controlling successfully.
Damjan Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Domizkic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Domizkic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domizkic 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
GC 436: Ench�rya VS Raczynski
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Tuttle moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vyr.
Vyr avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Vyr controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuttle.
Tuttle looking to throw knees to the head but Vyr is blocking nicely.
Tuttle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Vyr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuttle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vyr's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vyr.
Tuttle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vyr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuttle has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vyr fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuttle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vyr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vyr.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vyr's elbow.
Vyr gets through Tuttle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Vyr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tuttle clinches.
Vyr lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vyr. #T1#
Vyr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vyr lands a left hand.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Vyr controls his hands.
Vyr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuttles head.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vyr is defending well for now.
Vyr blocks the elbow strike.
Tuttle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vyr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vyr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.
Vyr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Vyr.
Vyr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards.
Vyr prevents a body shot from Tuttle.
Vyr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vyr avoids it.
Vyr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Tuttle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vyr on the inside.
Vyr slowing the pace effectively.
Vyr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuttle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Vyr pushes Tuttle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuttle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vyr managing to block the knees to the body from Tuttle.
Vyr throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuttle.
Vyr lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vyr.
Vyr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vyr lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Tuttle is rocked!#BC2#
Vyr manages to break the clinch.
Oh Tuttle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuttle bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vyr comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tuttle falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tuttle was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlastimil Vyr! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 23
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Arkinson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Tuttle forces Arkinson back against the ropes and clinches.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkinson avoids the damage to the body.
Arkinson is trying to force a seperation but Tuttle has the dominant position.
Arkinson is trying to break the clinch but Tuttle is controlling him.
Tuttle lands with a short shot to the head.
Arkinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tuttle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arkinson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Arkinson has been cut.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arkinson.
Arkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuttle won't allow it.
Arkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuttle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arkinson's efforts to push away.
Arkinson tries to circle away but Tuttle has him pinned against the ropes.
Arkinson takes a shot to the head.
Arkinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Tuttle.
Arkinson tries to circle away but Tuttle has him pinned against the ropes.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arkinson avoids it.
Tuttle tries a body shot but Arkinson blocks it.
Tuttle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arkinson is breathing heavily.
Tuttle lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuttle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuttle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arkinson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow.
Tuttle lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Arkinson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arkinson.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arkinson is defending well for now.
Tuttle lands a hook that snaps the head of Arkinson backwards. #ROC2#Arkinson is rocked!
Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Arkinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuttle creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Arkinson! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tuttle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tuttle!
A victorious Tom Tuttle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFA 1-Domizkic vs Grech
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Domizkic has closed the distance and engaged Grech in a clinch.
Grech looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Domizkic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Domizkic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Domizkic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Domizkic kicks Grech off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Domizkic darts in and clinches Grech up against the cage.#BC#
Domizkic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Domizkic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grech did well to prevent Domizkic getting side control.
Grech tries to kick Domizkic off in order to stand up. Domizkic Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domizkic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grech to see if he's OK.
Grech wants to control but Domizkic postures up.
Grech trying to remain calm as Domizkic controls from the top position.
Domizkic tries to move to mount but Grech blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SU#
Domizkic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grech to his feet. #TD#
Domizkic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Domizkic lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Domizkic lands a nice short elbow.
Grech is trying to get back to full guard.
Domizkic controlling the pace. #T2#
Domizkic passes to full mount!
Domizkic controlling from mount. #T3#
Domizkic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grech for as long as he can get away with.
Domizkic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Domizkic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Domizkic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grech defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Domizkic.
Domizkic controlling his opponent. #T4#
Grech squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Domizkic scoring with strikes but Grech is staying in there.
Domizkic landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Domizkic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grech sprawls well initially but Domizkic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ROC#Grech is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Domizkic scores with a big shot! Grech's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Grech! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 21
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Adams misses with an uppercut. Tuttle saw that one coming.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Tuttle moves away and avoids it.
Tuttle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adams lands a really nice looking cross but Tuttle seems unphased.
#TD#
Adams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tuttle on his heels. He'll look to pass Tuttle's guard now, I'm sure.
Tuttle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Tuttle looking to control.
Tuttle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams wants to control from the top but Tuttle keeps moving.
Tuttle keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams 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.
Adams cracks Tuttle with a solid left hand.
Tuttle keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Adams slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Adams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tuttle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Tuttle's temple.
Adams stops Tuttle from getting back to his feet.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Tuttle is rocked!
Adams is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tuttle is hurt! He's hurt bad - Adams fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tuttle from any more punishment! Congratulations to Adams! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grizzley Adams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tuttle gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch.
Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Zhang Yu has been cut.
Nice elbow from Tuttle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuttle.
Tuttle misses with a knee to the head.
Tuttle scores with a shot to the side of Yu's head.
Tuttle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tuttle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yu's defenses.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuttle.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu is trying to stall.
Yu misses with some punches.
Tuttle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yu blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuttle lands a body shot.
Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Tuttle tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yu avoids it.#T1#
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuttle.
Yu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tuttle tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuttle lands an elbow that stopped Yu in his tracks for a moment.
Tuttle lands a damaging elbow.
Tuttle misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuttle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuttle.
Yu looks winded!
Tuttle lands a body shot.
Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tuttle jerks Yu's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Yu drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tuttle goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tuttle because Yu was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tom Tuttle!
A victorious Tom Tuttle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canada misses with the head strike.
Canada struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Canada.
Canada throws a head punch that misses.
Canada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Canada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
A shot in the inside from Canada.
Canada stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Good body shot from Canada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
The referee is keeping an eye on Canada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Canada has hold of one of Miller's legs. Miller is fighting the takedown attempt but Canada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T1#
Canada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canada throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Canada is controlling Miller's posture.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Canada is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Canada is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Canada trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T2#
Canada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canada is controlling him.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
Canada lands a couple of elbows.
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canada wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canada throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely. #T3#
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller wants to clinch.#CL#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canada leaning his opponent against the cage.
Canada misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canada misses with some punches.
Canada tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canada.#CUT2#Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Canada misses with some punches.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Canada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Canada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canada lands a jab.
Miller wants to clinch up but Canada keeps it at a distance.
Eddie Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canada throws out a powerful jab.
Miller is looking to clinch but Canada is avoiding it.
Miller wants to clinch up but Canada keeps it at a distance.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Canada circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Canada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Canada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Miller backs off Canada throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Canada scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canada.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Canada pushes him off.
Canada throws a head kick that misses.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canada.
Canada tries a head kick but it misses.
Canada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Canada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Eddie Miller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canada feints the counter takedown.
Canada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.#CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Canada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Canada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Canada lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Eddie Miller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Beau Canada!
During a confident post fight interview, Beau Canada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Emilshenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emilshenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Caterna looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Emilshenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emilshenko landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Emilshenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Caterna is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emilshenko, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Emilshenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Emilshenko working for a triangle but Caterna defends it easily.
Caterna stopping the sweep attempt from Emilshenko.
Emilshenko working a defensive guard here.
Caterna has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMAC Training Facility™ ($50/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Caterna is fighting to break Emilshenko's control of his arms but Emilshenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Emilshenko looking to control.
#SUB#
Emilshenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caterna is aware though and is defending well.
Emilshenko working a defensive guard here.
Caterna throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Emilshenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caterna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Emilshenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caterna defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emilshenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Emilshenko won't allow Caterna to get back to his feet. #SU#
Emilshenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##TD#
Emilshenko drives through with a takedown into Caterna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Caterna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emilshenko controls the pace.
Caterna keeping moving, preventing Emilshenko from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emilshenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Emilshenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Emilshenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Caterna tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Emilshenko with a couple of short strikes.
Emilshenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caterna is looking to escape.
Caterna is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emilshenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caterna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Caterna is breathing heavily.#T1#
Emilshenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emilshenko working Caterna over with strikes here.
Emilshenko tries to control but Caterna wriggling away.
Caterna takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Emilshenko with a couple of short strikes.
Emilshenko breaks from Caterna's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Emilshenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Emilshenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Caterna can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Emilshenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Caterna is squirming around, avoiding Emilshenko's attempts to control the action.
Emilshenko controlling his opponent.
Emilshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caterna can do to turn this around?#T3#
Emilshenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caterna is looking to escape.
Emilshenko controlling his opponent.
Emilshenko'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.
Emilshenko trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emilshenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Emilshenko controlling from mount.
Emilshenko landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emilshenko lands with some strikes.
Emilshenko landing strikes from the mount and Caterna is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Emilshenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Caterna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emilshenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Emilshenko trying to control but Caterna is working from the bottom.
Emilshenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emilshenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Caterna's guard.
Caterna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Emilshenko 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.
Emilshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Caterna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Emilshenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emilshenko fails to land the takedown.
Caterna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emilshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Caterna is just out of range.
Caterna throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Emilshenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Caterna to the ground. Emilshenko is now in Caterna's guard.
Caterna is looking to stand back up but Emilshenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Caterna. #T2##REVB#
Emilshenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emilshenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Caterna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Emilshenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Emilshenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emilshenko passes to side control.
Emilshenko wants to control but Caterna is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Emilshenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Emilshenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Emilshenko stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emilshenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Emilshenko 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.
Caterna keeping full guard, as Emilshenko tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Caterna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emilshenko passes into half guard.
Jimbo Caterna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fyodor Emilshenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Emilshenko seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fyodor Emilshenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emilshenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fyodor Emilshenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Caterna tries to sprawl but Toni drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Caterna looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Toni seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Caterna is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Armando Toni! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Rom looks for a takedown but Domizkic sprawls well.
As Rom backs off Domizkic throws a huge counter combo but Rom manages to avoid it all.
Domizkic tries for a takedown but Rom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domizkic.
Rom throws a big counter combination but Domizkic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rom thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Domizkic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Domizkic jumps into guard, dragging Rom to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Domizkic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Domizkic looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rom trying to control but Domizkic is working from the bottom.
Rom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Domizkic looking for a sweep. Not yet Domizkic, not yet. #T1##SU#
Rom stands and steps away. Domizkic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Domizkic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Rom gets caught flat footed, as Domizkic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Domizkic throws a strike but Rom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Domizkic pulls Rom in close to prevent any damage.
Domizkic wants to sweep here but Rom controlling him for the moment.
Rom postures up.
#T2#
Rom trying to control the position from guard on top but Domizkic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Domizkic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Domizkic looking for a sweep. Not yet Domizkic, not yet.
Domizkic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Domizkic is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rom wants to stand but Domizkic is controlling the position.
Rom looking to control but Domizkic passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Domizkic is looking for a kimura but Rom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Domizkic to get the leverage.
Domizkic trying to pass the guard but Rom defending well.
Rom is looking to control Domizkic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rom avoid being mounted?
Domizkic is just content to waste time from the top position. Rom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rom controlling Domizkic's posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Domizkic trying to control but Rom is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rom is pulling down on Domizkic's head. It's preventing any offense from Domizkic, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Domizkic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rom tries to avoid it but Domizkic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rom to the ground. Rom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rom throws a quick counter head kick but Domizkic was just out of range.
Jorge Rom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Domizkic.
Domizkic misses with a body kick.
Rom fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domizkic wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domizkic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge Rom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Domizkic as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Domizkic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rom was covering up waiting for the punch and Domizkic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Domizkic is looking to stand up but Rom won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Domizkic trying to control but Rom is working from the bottom.
Domizkic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Domizkic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rom defends well.
Rom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz Domizkic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rom prevents Domizkic from getting back to his feet.
Domizkic looking to control.
Domizkic controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Domizkic controls Rom momentarily but Rom frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rom wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Domizkic. #CL2#
Domizkic drives through and clinches with Rom against the cage.
#TD2#
Domizkic has hold of one of Rom's legs. Rom is fighting the takedown attempt but Domizkic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Domizkic is breathing heavily.
Domizkic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domizkic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Domizkic wants to stand and escape but instead Rom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Domizkic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rom defends well.#SU#
Rom stands up from Domizkic's guard - Rom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Domizkic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Rom.#TD#
Rom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Domizkic is trying to defend but Rom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Rom stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
Domizkic fails with a takedown attempt.
Rom tries a head kick but it misses.
Domizkic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domizkic as he avoids it easily.
Domizkic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jorge Rom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Domizkic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rom takes a swing at Domizkic's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Rom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Domizkic.
Domizkic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Domizkic forces Rom back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Domizkic jumps into guard, dragging Rom to the mat.
Rom throws a strike but Domizkic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Domizkic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Domizkic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Domizkic wants to sweep here but Rom controlling him for the moment.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Domizkic wants to stand up but Rom is controlling him.
Domizkic looking to control.
Domizkic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Rom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rom fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Rom scores with a takedown into Domizkic's guard.
Rom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Domizkic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Domizkic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Rom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rom advances position into side control!
Domizkic tries to escape but Rom is in control. #SUB#
Rom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Domizkic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Domizkic wants to control but Rom postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Domizkic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Domizkic is not content to let Rom control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Domizkic wants to control but Rom postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rom avoids the body shot from Domizkic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rom shoots in looking for a takedown but Domizkic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Domizkic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rom defends well and Domizkic ends up having to push Rom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Domizkic fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorge Rom.
I think Rom 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith rushes Caterna and presses him up against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Caterna wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Caterna, against the cage.
Caterna blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caterna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caterna. #BC#
Caterna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caterna misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Caterna throws a body kick.
Caterna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caterna's guard.
Caterna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Caterna is breathing heavily.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Caterna blocks nicely.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith cracks Caterna with a solid left hand.
Smith controlling from the top position.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Caterna's brow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Caterna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caterna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caterna struggling a bit here.
Caterna is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Caterna parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Caterna to escape.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caterna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caterna throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T3#
Smith staying calm.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Caterna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caterna tries to get out of the position.
Caterna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith trying to control the position but Caterna is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Caterna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caterna's best efforts.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith trying to control but Caterna postures up.
Caterna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Caterna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to hold on to Caterna's head to control him but Caterna postures up.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Caterna is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Caterna moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Smith wants to hold on but Caterna pushes him away.
Caterna in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith tries to hold on but Caterna postures up.
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Caterna has taken his back!
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Smith covers up after that shot from Caterna.
Caterna tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith trying to control the position but Caterna manages to sink in the hooks.
Caterna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jimbo Caterna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caterna is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Caterna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Caterna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.#SUB#
Caterna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB#
Caterna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#T3#
Caterna is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Caterna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Caterna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Caterna's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Caterna to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Caterna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Caterna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Caterna against the cage.
Caterna is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith gets through Caterna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caterna's efforts to push away.
Caterna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caterna blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Caterna blocking some punches.
#TD#
Caterna gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caterna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Caterna looking to control.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caterna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Caterna sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Caterna 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.
Caterna trying to control but Smith postures up.
#T3#
Smith not doing much here.
The adventures of Smith the control monster continue. Boring.
Smith is looking to stall here but Caterna recovers full guard.
Caterna has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Caterna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Caterna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Caterna gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toni.#SUB#
Caterna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Toni is looking for a triangle but Caterna pushes his legs off easily.
Toni controls Caterna momentarily but Caterna frees himself.
Caterna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Toni looking for subs off his back but Caterna has passed one foot through into half guard.
Toni tries to get to full guard but Caterna has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Toni gets back to full guard.
Caterna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Toni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Caterna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caterna stopping the sweep attempt from Toni.
Toni is trying to control the position but Caterna postures up.
Toni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toni can't keep his opponent in guard - Caterna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toni is looking for a sweep. Caterna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Toni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Caterna working the head and body with strikes.
Toni wants to get back to full guard.
Toni regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Toni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toni wants to sweep here but Caterna controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toni is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Caterna wants to sweep here but Toni controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Caterna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toni defends it easily.
Toni slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Toni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caterna keeps working.
Caterna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toni is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caterna can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Toni is trying to work for a kimura but Caterna is defending well.
Toni thows a huge punch but Caterna dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Caterna is refusing to be controlled, as Toni sits in half guard.
Caterna trying to control here.
Caterna is in trouble now - Toni has advanced to mount!
Toni looking to control but Caterna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toni punching from mount but Caterna doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Caterna is desperately trying to improve his position but Toni has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Toni working for a submission but Caterna is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Toni dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Toni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caterna but Caterna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Toni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caterna was covering up waiting for the punch and Toni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Caterna is trying to keep Toni in close.
Toni advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caterna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Toni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caterna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toni fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1##SUB#
Toni goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Caterna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Toni's guard! Nice work there by Caterna! #SUB#
Caterna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caterna has managed to get both his arms back between Toni's legs - danger averted.
Toni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caterna can do to turn this around?
Toni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toni is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Toni is looking for a triangle but Caterna pushes his legs off easily.
Toni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caterna manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Toni trying to control but Caterna is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Caterna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toni throwing strikes but missing.
Toni throws a big right hand that misses.
Caterna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caterna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toni trying to control the position from guard on top but Caterna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Toni drops back looking for a leg! Caterna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caterna manages to kick Toni off! Toni jumps back into Caterna's guard.
Toni passes Caterna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caterna is breathing heavily.#T3#
Caterna gets full guard.#SUB2#
Caterna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Caterna keeping moving, preventing Toni from controlling successfully.
Toni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caterna keeping full guard, as Toni tries to pass.
Caterna keeping moving, preventing Toni from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caterna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toni looking to pass the guard.
Caterna wants to stand and escape but Toni is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toni.#TD#
Toni gets a double leg takedown into Caterna's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caterna is looking to stand up but Toni isn't so interested in that idea.
Caterna keeping moving, preventing Toni from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Toni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Toni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caterna as he jumps to the side.
Caterna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Caterna 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.#SUB#
Toni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Toni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caterna defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caterna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toni wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Toni looking for a guillotine here but Caterna defends easily.
Caterna lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Toni working for submissions but it's allowed Caterna to get to half guard.
Toni moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Toni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caterna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caterna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Toni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caterna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Toni is tightening it up a little... Caterna has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caterna reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caterna taps out! Nice BJJ there by Toni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Armando Toni! |
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