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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2022 |
#R1# Ivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thomson wants to clinch. Thomson moves out of range as Ivan strikes.#TD# Ivan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomson sprawls well initially but Ivan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Ivan. Thomson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Thomson looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Thomson trying to control from the bottom.
Thomson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ivan with a nice head shot there. Ivan is in close to Thomson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Ivan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ivan has Thomson in his guard.#REVB# Thomson throws a big right hand that misses. Ivan keeping moving, preventing Thomson from controlling successfully. Thomson prevents Ivan from getting back to his feet. #T2# Thomson is standing up over Ivan. Ivan looks to escape but Thomson dives into side control.
Ivan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2# Ivan fending off the submission attempt from Thomson. Thomson is looking to control Ivan but Ivan is wriggling around and keeping busy. Ivan trying to control the position but Thomson manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB2# Ivan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thomson gets his way!
I really don't envy Ivan right now.
Ivan trying to get back to his feet but Thomson is in full control for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ivan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Thomson is looking to control Ivan but Ivan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #ES# Ivan is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Ivan wants to clinch up but Thomson keeps it at a distance. Thomson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4# Ivan lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomson off the cage and back into range.#TD# Thomson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ivan chips away with some ground and pound. Ivan connects with a couple of short punches. 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! Ivan wants to pass the guard but Thomson is keeping the position.#SU# Ivan stands up and waves to Thomson to follow him. #TD# Ivan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomson's guard. Thomson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ivan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Thomson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivan's efforts to push away.#TD2# Thomson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivan uses from the top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Ivan will probably get the nod. 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##TD# Ivan gets the takedown into side control. Thomson throws Ivan to one side and escapes! Thomson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivan. #TD# Ivan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Thomson throws Ivan to one side and escapes! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thomson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thomson drops his hands momentarily and Ivan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ivan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomson. Ivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
Ivan dives in and grabs Thomson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomson pushes down on Ivan's head and hops out. Ivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomson manages to avoid it. Ivan Ivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thomson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivan is fending him off so far but Thomson persists. Nope, Ivan circles away and we're back to standing. A quick step to the side and Ivan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Thomson is breathing heavily. Ivan throws a series of punches but Thomson avoids them all with ease. #T1# Ivan throws a leg kick that misses. And Thomson tries to counter it with a takedown but Ivan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivan Ivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Ivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomson to the mat! Thomson manages to get full guard. Thomson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ivan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Ivan is trying to break free. Thomson just leaning against Ivan, taking a breather. Ivan is looking to take this one to the mat. Ivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomson has double underhooks. Ivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Thomson gets control of Ivan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Ivan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Ivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ivan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. 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!#SU# Ivan gets to his feet. Thomson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ivan scores with a decent looking hook. Ivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thomson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Thomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivan. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Ivan scores with a takedown into Thomson's guard. Ivan is in close to Thomson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Thomson working for a triangle but Ivan defends it easily.
Ivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomson is retaining full guard. #T3# Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomson is retaining full guard. Ivan lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Thomson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivan defends it easily. Ivan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ivan lands a couple of digs. Ivan trying to move into half guard but instead Thomson has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4##ES# Ivan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ivan tries to land a front kick but Thomson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD# Ivan shoots in and bounces Thomson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Thomson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ivan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Ivan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomson sprawls well initially but Ivan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ivan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Elijah Thomson has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2# Thomson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivan pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elijah Thomson will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD# Ivan shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomson's guard. Thomson pushes Ivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD# Ivan gets the takedown into side control. Thomson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! This has been an exciting period of action! Thomson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD# Ivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomson to the mat! Thomson manages to get full guard. Ivan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Thomson trying to control the position.
Ivan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1# Ivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomson is retaining full guard. Thomson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ivan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ivan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU# Ivan gets to his feet. Thomson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Ivan dives in and scores a takedown into Thomson's guard. Thomson kicks Ivan off and gets to his feet. Ivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomson manages to avoid it. Thomson is looking to clinch but Ivan is avoiding it.
Ivan scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomson should have avoided that one. 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! Thomson shoots in for a takedown but Ivan shows good takedown defense. #T2# Thomson blocks a head kick by Ivan.
Ivan misses with a double jab.
Thomson wants to counter the offense by Ivan and move into the clinch position.#TD# Ivan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Ivan is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Ivan there. Ivan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ivan drops an elbow to the side of Thomson's head. #T3# Thomson wants to control but Ivan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ivan prevents Thomson from improving his position. Ivan is thwarting Thomson's attempts to control the position. Ivan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ivan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thomson reverses the position - he's now on top in Ivan's guard. Ivan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB# Thomson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomson has managed to get both his arms back between Ivan's legs - danger averted. Ivan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomson is one step ahead there. #SUB# Ivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivan wants to get back to his feet but Thomson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Thomson is pushing down on Ivan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivan is fighting to maintain full guard but Thomson has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Ivan Ivan. I think Ivan 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Ivan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1# Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt. Stupsokin misses with a head kick.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stupsokin defends it nicely. Clarkson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stupsokin circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stupsokin tries for a takedown but Clarkson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stupsokin is defended easily by Clarkson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stupsokin shoots in for a takedown but Clarkson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stupsokin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Stupsokin moves into range and clinches up with Clarkson.#T1##TD2# Stupsokin pulls Clarkson into guard.
#SUB2# Stupsokin is looking for a triangle but Clarkson pushes his legs off easily.
Stupsokin wants to sweep but no luck. Clarkson trying to control but Stupsokin is working from the bottom. Clarkson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stupsokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Clarkson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Clarkson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Clarkson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stupsokin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clarkson's guard. #REVB# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clarkson holds on and takes a little breather. Stupsokin sitting in guard here, content to control. Stupsokin is looking to work some ground and pound but Clarkson has wrist control. Clarkson wants to sweep here but Stupsokin controlling him for the moment. Clarkson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clarkson tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB# Clarkson looking for a guillotine here but Stupsokin defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stupsokin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2# Stupsokin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clarkson to his feet. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stupsokin. Clarkson shrugs it off though. Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt. A countering left hand to the body from Stupsokin misses.#T4# Stupsokin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Clarkson tries to clinch but Stupsokin moves out of range. Stupsokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarkson.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt. Stupsokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Stupsokin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stupsokin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stupsokin wants it to stay on the feet. Stupsokin wants to counter with a clinch but Clarkson pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stupsokin with a lazy takedown attempt and Clarkson counters with a three punch combo that has Stupsokin backing up. Stupsokin nods at Clarkson to acknowledge the strikes. Clarkson dives in and grabs Stupsokin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stupsokin pushes down on Clarkson's head and hops out. Stupsokin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Stupsokin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Stupsokin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarkson's head.#CL2# Stupsokin closes the distance and pushes Clarkson back into the cage. Clarkson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stupsokin.
#BC2# Stupsokin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Clarkson both land. Nice combination. Stupsokin leaves Clarkson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Stupsokin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Clarkson wants to get back to full guard but Stupsokin has mounted him!#T1# Clarkson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Clarkson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stupsokin on the ground. Clarkson is trying to escape the mount.
Stupsokin landing shots from mount. Clarkson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#ES# Clarkson manages to escape and get back to his feet! Stupsokin throws a low kick but Clarkson avoids it. Clarkson misses with a two punch combination.
Stupsokin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stupsokin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Stupsokin moves out of range of the strikes. Stupsokin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clarkson. Clarkson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stupsokin but Stupsokin pushes him off and we're back to square one. Stupsokin only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2# Stupsokin closes the distance and clinches. Stupsokin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clarkson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Stupsokin'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. Clarkson is pressed up against the cage. Stupsokin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clarkson down to the mat. Clarkson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. John Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Stupsokin. Stupsokin is breathing heavily. 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! Stupsokin goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward. Clarkson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stupsokin throws a counter combo.#T3# Stupsokin goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward. John Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt. Clarkson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stupsokin defends well and Clarkson ends up having to push Stupsokin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Stupsokin has Clarkson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clarkson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Clarkson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stupsokin has him pressed against the cage. Clarkson is trying to force a seperation but Stupsokin has the dominant position. A frustrated look appears on Clarkson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Stupsokin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clarkson up against the cage.#BC2# Stupsokin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Stupsokin scores with a kick to the midsection. Clarkson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Stupsokin counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Stupsokin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clarkson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stupsokin to the mat. Stupsokin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Stupsokin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stupsokin dives in and grabs Clarkson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clarkson pushes down on Stupsokin's head and hops out.#TD2# Stupsokin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clarkson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB# Clarkson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stupsokin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Clarkson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stupsokin has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Stupsokin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Nice takedown defense from Clarkson. No joy for Stupsokin on that attempt. Clarkson tries to clinch up#TD2# and Stupsokin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Stupsokin prevents Clarkson from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stupsokin in particular looking to stall. Clarkson is looking for a sweep. Stupsokin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stupsokin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1# Stupsokin looking to control but Clarkson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Clarkson regains half guard. Stupsokin is thwarting Clarkson's attempts to control the position. Stupsokin prevents Clarkson from improving his position.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Clarkson wants to control but Stupsokin is keeping busy.
Stupsokin wants to control but Clarkson is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Stupsokin is looking for a kimura but Clarkson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stupsokin to get the leverage. Clarkson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stupsokin. Clarkson is refusing to be controlled, as Stupsokin sits in half guard. Clarkson is pressing down on Stupsokin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Clarkson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stupsokin. #T3# Clarkson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Stupsokin drives through and clinches with Clarkson against the cage.
Clarkson tries to break free but Stupsokin pushes him back against the cage. Stupsokin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clarkson after a bit of a struggle. Stupsokin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A frustrated look appears on Clarkson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Stupsokin is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stupsokin down to the mat. Stupsokin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Clarkson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrew Stupsokin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Clarkson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Horrible takedown attempt by Stupsokin or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarkson, which made it look bad. John Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Stupsokin. Clarkson misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# and Stupsokin counters with a single leg into guard. Clarkson didn't expect that. #T4# Clarkson wants to hit a sweep here but Stupsokin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clarkson there! Stupsokin punishing his opponent with strikes. Clarkson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stupsokin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clarkson is looking to get to half guard. John Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Andrew Stupsokin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2# Stupsokin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Stupsokin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stupsokin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Stupsokin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1# Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Rider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rider avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jimenez wants it to stay on the feet. Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Jimenez clinches up with Rider and pushes him back against the cage. Rider wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jimenez pressing his opponent against the cage. Rider tries to circle away but Jimenez has him pinned against the cage. Rider missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rider keeps control of Jimenez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Jimenez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Jimenez has his foot on Rider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rider works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Jimenez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Jimenez trying to control the position here. Jimenez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jimenez is pulling down on Rider's head to control his posture. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rider wants to stand but Jimenez is controlling his posture from full guard. Rider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jimenez has his hands on Rider's head, controlling the position. Rider won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here. Jimenez is controlling Rider's posture. Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully. #T3# Rider wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Jimenez controlling the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimenez. Rider drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jimenez defends it well. Rider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown. Rider fights it but they end up in guard. Rider wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jimenez manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Jimenez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rider looks winded!#T4##SUB# Jimenez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rider defend it? Jimenez steps over the head and cranks it - Rider is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jimenez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damond Jimenez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Haruki takes the fight into the clinch. Mike fails to pull guard.
Haruki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mike is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haruki to keep the fight standing. Haruki stalls. Mike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haruki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plz Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him. Haruki avoiding damage.
Haruki can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Haruki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mike is looking to get back to is feet but Haruki passes into side control.
Haruki working the head with strikes. #T1# Haruki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mike! Mike has given up his back. Will we see Haruki going for some submissions?
Haruki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2# Mike won't enjoy being in this position. Haruki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mike is tapping - it's over boys! Haruki picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nakamura Haruki! |
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