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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Big Wave XVII
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Horowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hargreaves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hargreaves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hargreaves duly obliges. #TD2#
Horowitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hargreaves sprawls well initially but Horowitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Horowitz moves nicely into side control.
Horowitz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Horowitz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hargreaves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horowitz is staying tight to Hargreaves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hargreaves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Horowitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Horowitz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hargreaves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hargreaves struggling a bit here.
Hargreaves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Horowitz is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hargreaves is trying to escape the position but Horowitz is controlling the position.
Horowitz gets to mount! Hargreaves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Horowitz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Horowitz working Hargreaves over with strikes here.
Hargreaves is looking to improve his position but Horowitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Horowitz controlling his opponent. #T3#
Horowitz looking to finish Hargreaves with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hargreaves!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hargreaves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hargreaves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horowitz on the ground.
Hargreaves working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horowitz controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Horowitz has isolated one of Hargreaves's arms. Hargreaves looking to fight him off but Horowitz twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morty Horowitz!
Post fight, Morty Horowitz stared into the camera and said 'You suck, who are you? I walked Brock Lesnar out in 2008 when he defeated Randy Couture for the UFC Heavyweight title. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Potts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Potts misses. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potts is defending well for now.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Potts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potts throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Potts blocks it.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Potts.
Potts lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A short left from Potts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Potts managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potts.
Potts pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potts throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potts is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Potts. #ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Potts throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Potts finish him?
Potts pushes Sanchez against the cage. Potts is working some dirty boxing. Potts pushes off with a quick right hook! Sanchez goes down! Sanchez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Potts moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoby Potts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Bob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez cracks Bob with a hook to the temple - Bob is on wobbly legs here! Sanchez swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bob falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sanchez wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Joshua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Joshua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshua continues to drive forward.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Sanchez letting Joshua take a breather here.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Joshua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joshua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joshua holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Joshua looking for a sweep. Not yet Joshua, not yet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joshua will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joshua fails with the takedown.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Joshua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshua continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joshua's efforts to push away.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joshua.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Joshua stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Joshua keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joshua smiles and moves away.
Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
Joshua is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Joshua.
#T4##CL#
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joshua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Joshua won't allow it.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Joshua wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez jumps guard but Joshua stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joshua tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Joshua manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Joshua manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Joshua dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Joshua sends Sanchez down but not out. Joshua dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#It looks like Theo Sanchez has been cut.
Joshua in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sanchez wants to control but Joshua postures up.
Sanchez misses with a strike from the bottom.
Joshua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joshua moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sanchez is out cold - huge knockout for Joshua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Joshua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
A cross from Heceda lands.
Heceda lands a jab to the nose.
Heceda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heceda misses with a wild body shot.
Tommy Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heceda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
Heceda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Garcia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heceda is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Garcia yanks on the arm and Heceda is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Garcia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geronimo Garcia!
Geronimo Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Fury forces Kimmich back against the cage and clinches.
Fury has Kimmich pressed against the cage, preventing Kimmich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kimmich jumps guard but Fury stands there with Kimmich around his waist. Kimmich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimmich is trying to pull guard but Fury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Fury pulls guard.
Kimmich is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Fury looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kimmich has picked Fury up and slammed him! Fury can't keep hold of the triangle and Kimmich manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Kimmich wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Fury is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimmich wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Fury is trying to control Kimmich's posture but Kimmich avoids it. #SUB2#
Kimmich tries for a kimura but Fury is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kimmich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimmich but great work by Fury.
Fury trying to control the position but Kimmich is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Fury looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimmich is trying to work for a sweep but Fury has mounted him!#T3#
Kimmich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fury lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SU#
Fury stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fury shoots in but no luck this time.
Fury is looking to clinch but Kimmich is avoiding it.
Kimmich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimmich wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimmich dives in for a single leg takedown but Fury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Byson Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Kimmich.#CL2#
Kimmich has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
#TD#
Fury manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Fury keeping full guard, as Kimmich tries to pass.
Fury not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fury wants to sweep here but Kimmich controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimmich looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fury is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimmich wants to hit a sweep here but Fury passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimmich there!
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!
Fury lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Byson Fury dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kimmich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fury tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fury.
Kimmich blocks the body kick.
Kimmich is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Kimmich has a takedown stuffed.
Kimmich tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Fury pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Kimmich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimmich has Fury in his guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimmich is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Kimmich wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fury thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fury working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Fury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimmich is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimmich distracts Fury with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Fury looking for a guillotine here but Kimmich defends easily.
Fury wants to sweep here but Kimmich controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimmich wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving. #T3#
Fury wants to get back to his feet but Kimmich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet. #ES#
Fury kicks Kimmich off and gets to his feet.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimmich can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Kimmich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimmich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Fury is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Fury controls the position for a moment.
Kimmich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fury is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimmich off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury avoiding Kimmich 's attempts to control his hands.
Fury really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimmich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury is not going to allow Kimmich to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Byson Fury dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kimmich gets caught flat footed, as Fury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kimmich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fury has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kimmich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fury keeps control of Kimmich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Fury works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Fury decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kimmich, up you get!
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Kimmich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimmich sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byson Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fury dives in and grabs Kimmich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimmich pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Fury rushes Kimmich and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Fury pulls guard successfully.
Kimmich throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Kimmich stands and steps away. Fury gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Fury gets a double leg takedown into Kimmich's guard.
Kimmich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fury has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Kimmich is controlling him.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Kimmich has him pressed against the cage.
Kimmich jumps guard but Fury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kimmich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimmich tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byson Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Kimmich pushes him off.
Kimmich connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Kimmich drives through and clinches with Fury against the cage.
#BC#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Kimmich shoots in.#CL#
Fury clinches. #BC#
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Fury pulls guard effortlessly.
Kimmich trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kimmich won't allow Fury to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Kimmich gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Fury has Kimmich up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimmich is pressed up against the cage. Fury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kimmich down to the mat. Kimmich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kimmich ducks right into an uppercut from Fury.
Fury wants to clinch.
Kimmich blocks a head kick by Fury.
#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fury.
Kimmich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kimmich pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Fury working hard to break the clinch.
Fury is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimmich pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Kimmich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimmich. Kimmich gets slowly back to his feet.
Joshua Kimmich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byson Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimmich but Kimmich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshua Kimmich.
I think Fury 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byson Fury! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Akutagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Akutagawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akutagawa lands in his opponent's guard.
Akutagawa looking to sit in guard and control but Hargreaves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Akutagawa wants to sweep here but Hargreaves controlling him for the moment.
Hargreaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Akutagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akutagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hargreaves drops back looking for a leg! Akutagawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akutagawa manages to kick Hargreaves off! Hargreaves jumps back into Akutagawa's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Akutagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hargreaves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akutagawa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hargreaves has passed into side control.
Akutagawa being controlled for a moment.
Hargreaves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #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.
Akutagawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hargreaves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Hargreaves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Akutagawa tries for a takedown but Hargreaves circles away easily
and Hargreaves counters with a three punch combo that has Akutagawa backing up. Akutagawa nods at Hargreaves to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Akutagawa is predictable there
and Hargreaves counters with a left and a right that stings Akutagawa. #CL2#
Akutagawa moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves wants to take the fight to the mat but Akutagawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akutagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD#
Hargreaves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akutagawa is trying to improve his position.
Hargreaves trying to control the action but Akutagawa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hargreaves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akutagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akutagawa is being controlled here. #T4#
Akutagawa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hargreaves connects with a decent elbow.
Akutagawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hargreaves wants to control but Akutagawa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Hargreaves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Hargreaves darts in and clinches Akutagawa up against the cage.#BC2#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
Akutagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Hargreaves darts in and clinches Akutagawa up against the cage.#TD2#
Akutagawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hargreaves regains guard immediately.
Akutagawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hargreaves's head.
Akutagawa forces his way into half guard.
Akutagawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Akutagawa wants to pass the guard but Hargreaves is defending well.
Hargreaves is trying to stand up here but Akutagawa is controlling him well.
Hargreaves trying to control from the bottom.
Hargreaves is not content to let Akutagawa control the position.
Akutagawa is taking a breather. Hargreaves 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hargreaves trying to hold on to Akutagawa's head to control him but Akutagawa postures up.
Akutagawa trying to control from Hargreaves's half guard. Hargreaves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hargreaves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Hargreaves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akutagawa scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Akutagawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hargreaves looking to control.
Hargreaves keeping moving, preventing Akutagawa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Akutagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hargreaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akutagawa just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hargreaves works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Akutagawa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hargreaves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Akutagawa is trying to push Hargreaves away but Hargreaves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Hargreaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Hargreaves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hargreaves pushes Akutagawa off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hargreaves. Hargreaves obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Akutagawa. Those never looked like landing.
Owen Hargreaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Akutagawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hargreaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Hargreaves wants a takedown.
#TD#
Hargreaves pulls guard effortlessly.
Hargreaves keeping moving, preventing Akutagawa from controlling successfully.
Akutagawa wants to pass the guard but Hargreaves is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Akutagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akutagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hargreaves defends well and Akutagawa ends up having to push Hargreaves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akutagawa fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Hargreaves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akutagawa throws Hargreaves to one side and escapes!
Hargreaves moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Hargreaves. No joy for Akutagawa on that attempt.
Owen Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Akutagawa.
Hargreaves moves to clinch but Akutagawa breaks away #TD2#
and Akutagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akutagawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa trying to control but Hargreaves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Hargreaves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akutagawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hargreaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hargreaves is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Akutagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hargreaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Akutagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hargreaves drops back looking for a leg! Akutagawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akutagawa manages to kick Hargreaves off! Hargreaves jumps back into Akutagawa's guard.
Akutagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hargreaves won't allow Akutagawa to get back to his feet.
Hargreaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Akutagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akutagawa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Akutagawa is trying to control the position but Hargreaves postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akutagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akutagawa stuffs the takedown.
Hargreaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hargreaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hargreaves enables Akutagawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hargreaves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hargreaves pulls Akutagawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Akutagawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hargreaves keeping full guard, as Akutagawa tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Hargreaves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
Hargreaves pulls Akutagawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Akutagawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hargreaves keeping moving, preventing Akutagawa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Akutagawa.
I think Akutagawa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Akutagawa! |
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Event:
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Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Barios shoots in for a takedown but Hanegawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Barios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanegawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanegawa, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanegawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barios wants to control from the top but Hanegawa keeps moving. #T1#
Hanegawa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hanegawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barios.
Nice takedown defense from Hanegawa. No joy for Barios on that attempt. #TD#
Barios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barios advances nicely into full mount.
Hanegawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanegawa?
Hanegawa regains half guard.#T2#
Hanegawa trying to hold on to Barios's head to control him but Barios postures up.
Hanegawa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hanegawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Hanegawa is working an open guard so Barios takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barios really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanegawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hanegawa gets tackled into the cage by Barios. Barios maintains the clinch.
Hanegawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barios to keep the fight standing.
Barios prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Hanegawa looking for a takedown.
Wilmar Barios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darui Hanegawa.#TD2#
Hanegawa jumps guard.
Barios controlling from the top position.
Barios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanegawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanegawa wants to get back to his feet but Barios passes into half guard.
Barios is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barios tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Hanegawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barios is working away from the top position though.
Hanegawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanegawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barios.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanegawa wants to control but Barios is keeping busy.
Hanegawa is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmar Barios 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##CL#
Barios moves into range and clinches up with Hanegawa.
Hanegawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Hanegawa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barios has gone for a leg lock! Hanegawa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barios's guard.#REVB#
Barios trying to control the position.
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.
Hanegawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Hanegawa trying to control but Barios is working from the bottom. #ES#
Barios uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hanegawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barios circles away.
Barios shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanegawa sprawls well. He's pushed Barios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Barios gets a double leg takedown into Hanegawa's guard.
Hanegawa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barios has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hanegawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barios pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barios enables Hanegawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barios manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barios is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##BC2#
Hanegawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barios.
Hanegawa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barios tries to counter by clinching up but Hanegawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilmar Barios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darui Hanegawa.#TD#
Barios closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanegawa to the mat! Hanegawa manages to get full guard.
Hanegawa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barios dives into side control.
#T3##REVB#
Hanegawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barios's best efforts.
Barios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanegawa is trying to control but Barios passes into side control!
Barios landing a few strikes.
Wilmar Barios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanegawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanegawa is being controlled here. #T4#
Hanegawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barios not doing much here.
Barios working the head and body with strikes.
Hanegawa wants to control but Barios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barios wants to advance to full mount but Hanegawa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barios throws a big right hand that 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 Wilmar Barios will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Barios as Hanegawa shoots in.#TD2#
Hanegawa scores with a takedown into Barios's guard.
Barios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanegawa's guard. #REVR#
Barios wants to control from the top but Hanegawa keeps moving. #ES2#
Hanegawa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barios presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Hanegawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barios tries to clinch up.
Barios connects with a high kick.
Barios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilmar Barios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Barios moves into range and clinches up with Hanegawa.#T1##BC2#
Hanegawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanegawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanegawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanegawa defends it nicely.
Barios blocks a head kick by Hanegawa.
Barios blocks a head kick by Hanegawa.
Barios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanegawa tries to clinch up but Barios circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanegawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Barios tries to sprawl out of it but Hanegawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
Hanegawa closes the distance and pushes Barios back into the cage.
The referee calls for Barios to work.
#TD#
Barios has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanegawa uses from the top position. #SUB#
Barios has his foot on Hanegawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanegawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanegawa being controlled here momentarily.
Barios working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Hanegawa trying to control but Barios is working from the bottom.
Hanegawa looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanegawa shoots for a takedown but Barios saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilmar Barios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darui Hanegawa.
Hanegawa shoots in for a double leg but Barios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barios fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Barios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanegawa is fending him off so far but Barios persists. Nope, Hanegawa circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Hanegawa forces Barios back against the cage and clinches.
Barios fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Barios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanegawa has a takedown stuffed.
Hanegawa with a poor takedown #TD#
and Barios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanegawa won't be happy with that.
Hanegawa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barios misses with a takedown attempt - Hanegawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darui Hanegawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barios 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilmar Barios! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kcotsber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goretzka to the mat! Goretzka manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Kcotsber drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kcotsber seems to have locked his on tight now - Goretzka screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kcotsber, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sanoj Kcotsber! |
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