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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AVKT 2: Blue - Walken
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Daud tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksandr Daud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Magomedov .
Daud throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Daud misses with a wild combination.
Daud thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it #TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daud is breathing heavily.
Daud is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Daud is retaining full guard.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daud!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov lands a big elbow.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov looking to finish Daud with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daud!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Daud is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Daud is in trouble!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov with shots to the head and body - Daud looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daud in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#Daud is rocked!#T3#
Magomedov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Daud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Daud blocking the ground and pound.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daud seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Magomedov 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.
Daud is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magomedov breaks from Daud's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daud is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Daud is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakvov Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daud to the mat! Daud manages to get full guard.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Daud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Daud blocks nicely.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakvov Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov pushing down on Daud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Magomedov working Daud over with strikes.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Daud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Daud 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.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Daud defends it.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daud defending well though. #T2#
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daud blocking the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daud can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov controlling from mount. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Daud is in trouble!
A big strike lands for Magomedov ! That's really hurt Daud and he's turned his back - Magomedov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Magomedov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakvov Magomedov !
A very excited looking Rakvov Magomedov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Reaper scores with a takedown into Takala's guard.
Takala working a defensive guard here.
Reaper throwing strikes but missing.
Takala is trying to keep Reaper in close.
Takala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reaper on the ground.#SUB2#
Reaper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reaper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala trying to keep a closed guard but Reaper is proving a slippery customer.
Takala wants to improve his position but instead Reaper has moved into half guard.
Reaper prevents Takala from improving his position.#T1#
Reaper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Reaper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takala sees it coming and defends easily.
Reaper not doing much here.
Takala is trying to control but Reaper manages to pass to mount!
Takala is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Reaper swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Reaper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Reaper won't allow it.
#BC#
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Reaper stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Reaper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reaper wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Rivers uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Reaper prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reaper. #SUB2#
Rivers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reaper has his hands clasped together but Rivers extends and breaks Reaper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rivers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clyde Rivers! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johan Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mathias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Mathias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Mathias is avoiding it.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mathias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathias but Mathias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Mathias wants to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Mathias sprawls well.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mathias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Mathias
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mathias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes pulls Mathias in close to prevent any damage.
Mathias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mathias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathias is aware though and is defending well.
Mathias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mathias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Mathias being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Mathias defends easily.
Mathias is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Mathias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Mathias wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mathias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mathias uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Mathias
Mathias working away.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Mathias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mathias trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathias defends well.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Mathias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes controls Mathias momentarily but Mathias frees himself. #T8#
Mathias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes controlling Mathias's posture.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Mathias#T9#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mathias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathias is retaining full guard.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Mathias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mathias is trying to control but can't.
Mathias is looking to improve his position.
Mathias looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Mathias#T12#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (5) Mathias#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Mathias is defending it well.
#T13##SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mathias is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Mathias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Mathias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Mathias just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barnes biding his time, controlling Mathias.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Mathias is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reaper.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reaper defends it well.
Smith throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Riley Reaper has been cut.
Reaper has a takedown stuffed.
Riley Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reaper defends well and Smith ends up having to push Reaper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD#
Reaper lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Reaper takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Reaper as Smith shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Riley Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
Reaper looks to clinch
and Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Reaper takes the fight into the clinch.
Reaper being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reaper shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Reaper.#TD2#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Reaper to the mat.
#SUB2#
Reaper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reaper has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Reaper trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Reaper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Reaper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith trying to control but Reaper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reaper is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Reaper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Reaper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reaper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reaper wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
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You can see the frustration on Reaper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Reaper's cut.
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##CL2#
Reaper tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reaper tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Reaper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Smith pulls Reaper into guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reaper is controlling him.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Reaper throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely. #SUB#
Reaper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! #REVB##SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up. #CL#
Reaper closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reaper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Reaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reaper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reaper tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Smith has picked Reaper up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to pass the guard but Reaper is defending well.
Reaper wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Reaper wants to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reaper is looking to escape.
Smith throws a strike but Reaper avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith is looking to clinch but Reaper is avoiding it.
Riley Reaper is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith leaves Reaper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Smith.
#T4#
Reaper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Reaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reaper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith jumps guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reaper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Reaper circles away easily
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Reaper's cut.
That's time! 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#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reaper as he avoids it easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaper wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith dives in and grabs Reaper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaper pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Riley Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
Reaper misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Reaper tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Reaper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Riley Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper tries to clinch up.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith taking a breather.
Reaper lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #T1#
Reaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith tries for a takedown but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reaper or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Reaper stuffs the takedown.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
Reaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reaper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Reaper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith dives in and grabs Reaper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaper pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reaper lands a high kick!
#CL#
Reaper has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith jumps guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riley Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Reaper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.#T3#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reaper tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith'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.
Reaper stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reaper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Reaper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Reaper has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Reaper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Reaper looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Reaper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Reaper back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Reaper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Smith! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johan Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Innkeeper keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathias tries for a takedown but Innkeeper circles away easily#TD#
and Innkeeper counters with a shoot takedown. Mathias fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (2) vs (0) Mathias
Mathias being controlled here, momentarily.
Innkeeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mathias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mathias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Innkeeper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathias looking to control.
Innkeeper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Innkeeper looking to pass the guard.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Mathias controls Innkeeper momentarily but Innkeeper frees himself. #SUB2#
Mathias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Innkeeper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (5) vs (0) Mathias
Mathias is trying to work for a sweep but Innkeeper has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Innkeeper (7) vs (0) Mathias
Innkeeper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Mathias wants to control but Innkeeper is having none of it.
Innkeeper looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mathias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (7) vs (2) Mathias
Mathias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Innkeeper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mathias wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T5#
Innkeeper has Mathias pulled in close to control his posture.
Mathias tries to free his leg and advance position but Innkeeper is retaining full guard.
Innkeeper trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Mathias is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Innkeeper has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mathias is looking to defend but Innkeeper has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mathias! Innkeeper pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mathias taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gotosleep Innkeeper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ring was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Cortes tries for a takedown but Ring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cortes misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ring was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cortes.
Cortes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ring tries to clinch but Cortes is having none of it.
Ring tries to clinch but Cortes is having none of it. #CL2#
Cortes clinches.
Cortes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ring prevents it.
Garret Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cortes.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Garret Ring has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Ring controls the action.
Cortes tries to pull guard but Ring won't allow it.
Cortes taking a breather.
Ring missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Ring stalling in the clinch but Cortes improves position.
Ring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortes.
Ring jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cortes walks away with a smile on his face. Ring gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cortes shoots in and drives through. Ring sprawls well.
Ring doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes circles away.
Cortes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ring fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ring doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes circles away.
Ring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ring tries to clinch up.
Cortes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ring.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Ring on that attempt.
Cortes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ring is fending him off so far but Cortes persists. Nope, Ring circles away and we're back to standing.
Ring shoots in looking for a takedown. Cortes tries to sprawl out of it but Ring keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cortes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Ring tries to clinch but Cortes moves out of range.
Ring lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cortes backs up against the cage.
Ring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Ring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Cortes gets a clinch.
Ring blocks an elbow strike from Cortes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes digs a right hand into Ring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ring's gas tank.
Cortes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ring missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Ring is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ring lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortes backwards. #BC2#
Cortes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ring misses with a body shot.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ring looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortes is fending him off so far but Ring persists. Nope, Cortes circles away and we're back to standing.
Ring is breathing heavily.
Ring shoots and misses
and Cortes counters with a right hand to the body.
Cortes shoots in for a double leg but Ring sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Cortes with that takedown attempt.
Cortes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ring avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Ring fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Cortes moves into the clinch successfully.
Cortes is pushing Ring up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ring.
#BC2#
Cortes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cortes darts in and clinches Ring up against the cage.#TD2#
Cortes pulls guard.
Cortes keeping full guard, as Ring tries to pass. #ES2#
Cortes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cortes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garret Ring's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cortes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes shoots in looking for a takedown but Ring manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cortes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice combination there by Ring.
Some wild striking there from Ring.
A left and a right from Ring both land. Nice combination.
Ring shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Cortes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ring, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch.
Cortes shoots in looking for a takedown but Ring manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cortes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garret Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ring circles away.
Garret Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cortes.
Ring doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes circles away.
Ring throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
Ring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Cortes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ring tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortes at a distance.
Ring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ring lands with a nice body punch.
Ring tries to clinch up.
Ring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Cortes clinches up with Ring and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Cortes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cortes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cortes striking off his back but it's not causing Ring any problems.
Cortes working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Cortes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ring postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cortes striking off his back but it's not causing Ring any problems.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cortes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ring tries to break the clinch but Cortes is controlling the position.
Cortes wants a takedown.
Ring has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cortes prevents Ring from breaking the clinch.
Cortes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ring pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cortes jumps guard but Ring stands there with Cortes around his waist. Cortes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Cortes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ring.
Ring displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortes.
Ring tries to clinch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ring was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ring throws a leg kick but Cortes checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Cortes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ring is looking to stand back up but Cortes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ring.
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 Garret Ring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garret Ring's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Ring thuds a left hand into Cortes's body.
Ring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cortes throws a counter combo.
Ring shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortes sprawls well. He's pushed Ring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garret Ring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ring.
Cortes dives in and grabs Ring's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ring pushes down on Cortes's head and hops out.
Ring swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ring tries to clinch but Cortes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortes.
Ring appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garret Ring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ring avoids a kick to the body.
As Cortes looks to move away, Ring throws a big counter combo but Cortes just gets out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortes scores with a body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Ring tries to keep at a distance but Cortes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ring misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Cortes breaks from the clinch.
Ring is looking to wear down Cortes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some bone on bone action there as Ring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ring feinted with a counter takedown.
Ring tries to clinch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ring wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ring has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Cortes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Cortes pulls guard.
Cortes keeping moving, preventing Ring from controlling successfully.
Ring throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ring's guard. #REVB#
Cortes passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ring works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Ring looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortes is one step ahead there.
Cortes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cortes passes Ring's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cortes is looking to advance position but Ring won't allow it.
Cortes wants to take a breather but Ring is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cortes prevents Ring from improving his position.
Cortes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cortes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Cortes seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ring is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cortes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cortes 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cortes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Reaper lands with a nice body punch.
Reaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Luke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reaper can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Luke pulls guard.
Luke looking for a sweep. Not yet Luke, not yet.
Luke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reaper passes Luke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reaper is looking to take a break and control but Luke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Reaper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reaper stops Luke from getting back to his feet.
Luke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reaper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reaper is now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reaper tries to pass to full mount but Luke defends it.
Reaper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luke defending well though.
Reaper uses his free foot to push down on Luke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luke.
BOOM! Reaper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Luke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reaper.
#T3#
Reaper thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reaper controlling the position easily from mount.
Luke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reaper tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reaper looking to control but Luke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reaper looking to ground and pound but Luke is blocking nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reaper misses with a head shot.
Reaper 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.
Reaper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luke is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Reaper wants to finish this one by submission but Luke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reaper. #SUB#
Reaper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luke keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Reaper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reaper goes for a double leg but Luke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luke continues to drive forward.
Reaper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luke.
Luke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reaper smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Reaper instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luke gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
Reaper has Luke pushed against the cage.
Luke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reaper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riley Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tezzy Luke.#T1#
Come on Luke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luke misses with some punches.
Reaper tries to score a body lock takedown but Luke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luke jumps guard but Reaper stands there with Luke around his waist. Luke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Reaper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Reaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reaper trying to control the position.
Reaper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Reaper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Reaper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reaper won't allow Luke to sweep him here. #SU#
Luke is working an open guard so Reaper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luke tries to close the distance and clinch but Reaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Luke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.#CL#
Reaper clinches up with Luke and pushes him back against the cage.
Luke avoiding damage as Reaper throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luke. #CL#
Reaper darts in and clinches Luke up against the cage.#BC#
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Reaper fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Reaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Luke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luke tries to close the distance and clinch but Reaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reaper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luke swivels and escapes.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Luke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reaper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reaper fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Luke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Reaper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reaper or perhaps it was just good defense by Luke, which made it look bad.
Reaper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luke's waist but Luke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reaper off to one side.
Reaper tries to clinch up but Luke circles away and keeps his distance.
And Luke tries to counter it with a takedown but Reaper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luke shoots in but no luck this time.
Luke moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off.
Reaper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luke can do to turn this around?
Reaper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper tries to clinch up but Luke circles away and keeps his distance.
Luke throws a counter combo.#CL#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Luke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reaper smiles and moves away.
Riley Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Luke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luke scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Luke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Reaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riley Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tezzy Luke.
Reaper tries to pull guard but Luke holds him up against the cage and eventually Reaper drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2##CL#
Reaper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reaper controlling the action here for a moment.
Reaper wants to break free but Luke has control.
Reaper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Reaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luke connects with a looping right hand.
Luke lands a head kick. Reaper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luke but Luke pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Reaper avoids the head kick by Luke.
Luke keeps the fight on the outside.
Luke tries to clinch up but Reaper circles away and keeps his distance.
Luke scores with the left hand. Reaper knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Reaper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reaper is defending well.
Luke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper taking a breather.
Reaper working Luke over with knees to the body.#T4#
Reaper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luke is looking to clinch but Reaper is avoiding it.
Luke keeps the fight on the outside.
Luke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tezzy Luke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reaper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reaper.
Luke is looking for the big counter here.
Riley Reaper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luke blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Luke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tezzy Luke.
I think Reaper 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Reaper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Chabazian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chabazian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rasim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabazian works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian advances to full mount.
Chabazian controlling from mount. #T1#
Chabazian landing strikes from the mount and Rasim is in trouble!
Chabazian looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Chabazian working the ground and pound effectively.
Chabazian controlling the pace for now.
Chabazian landing strikes from the mount and Rasim is in trouble!
Rasim is breathing heavily.
Chabazian controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Chabazian.
Chabazian controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Chabazian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabazian controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Chabazian is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chabazian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Chabazian!
In defeat, Samson Rasim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my all, but I wasn't able to come out with a win. '. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1123 Round 1
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A lazy left from The finds it's target.
Mathias is looking to clinch but The is avoiding it.
The dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathias was well out of range. Poor timing from The.
The throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from The.
#CL2#
The rushes Mathias and presses him up against the cage.
Mathias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
The breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathias dives in and grabs The's left leg, looking for a takedown. The pushes down on Mathias's head and hops out.#T1#
The connects with a single shot there.
The lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Mathias is rocked!
Mathias looks up at the clock. Bad move! The lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mathias. The pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff The! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bastos connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bastos clinches up with Reaper and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaper up against the cage.#BC2#
Bastos breaks the clinch.
Reaper moves to clinch but Bastos breaks away
letting Bastos counter with a right hand.
Reaper looks for the body kick but Bastos saw that one coming. #CL2#
Bastos gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bastos breaks the clinch.
Reaper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bastos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reaper.
Bastos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastos throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Reaper's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bastos dives in looking to finish as Reaper flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bastos's strikes! Bastos is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Reaper's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Reaper was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Bastos! |
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Event:
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Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rasim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rasim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rasim tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zielony is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rasim asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Zielony sneaks out the side door and pushes Rasim away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rasim.
Zielony shoots in for a takedown but Rasim shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Rasim moves into the clinch successfully.
Zielony controlling the action here for a moment.
Zielony is trying to maintain a safe position but Rasim gets an underhook and turns Zielony into the cage.#BC2#
Zielony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasim throws a nice looking combination but Zielony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zielony is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Rasim has closed the distance and engaged Zielony in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Rasim manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zielony clinches.
Rasim is trying to break the clinch but Zielony is controlling him.#BC2#
Zielony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Zielony shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zielony was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Zielony stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Rasim forces Zielony back against the cage and clinches.
Zielony tries to circle away but Rasim has him pinned against the cage.
Zielony prevents Rasim from breaking the clinch.
Zielony working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Rasim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zielony keeps working.
Rasim wants to stand up but Zielony is controlling the position.
#T2#
Zielony tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zielony striking from the bottom.
Zielony trying to control from the bottom.
#ES2#
Zielony kicks Rasim off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Rasim gets tackled into the cage by Zielony. Zielony maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Zielony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rasim tries to close the distance and clinch but Zielony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Rasim drives through with a takedown into Zielony's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zielony has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rasim off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rasim looks to land a combination but Zielony avoids it well.
Zielony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zielony tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##TD#
Rasim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zielony napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rasim is breathing heavily.
Rasim cracks Zielony with a big right hand but Zielony just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zielony is pushing Rasim's head away, looking to escape. Rasim manages to hold on to the position though.
Rasim is putting a hurting on Zielony here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zielony tries to escape but Rasim is in control.
Zielony is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Rasim stands up and beckons Zielony to his feet.
Zielony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasim counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zielony enables Rasim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zielony manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zielony pushes Rasim off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zielony takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Rasim rushes Zielony and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rasim decides to pull guard.
Rasim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zielony on the ground.#SU2#
Zielony stands and steps away. Rasim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rasim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zielony.
Rasim tries to clinch but Zielony is having none of it.
Zielony scores with a one two! Rasim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zielony avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zielony tries to clinch but Rasim moves out of range.
Zielony doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasim circles away.
Rasim is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mariusz Zielony will probably get the nod.
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#
Zielony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Rasim was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Zielony clinches. #TD#
Rasim has clasped his hands together around Zielony's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zielony throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Rasim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zielony is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rasim dives into side control.
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!#REVB#
Zielony holds on to Rasim's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rasim trying to control the position but Zielony is working away.
Zielony is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zielony is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasim has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SU#
Rasim stands up.
Zielony is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Zielony scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rasim wants to get back to his feet but Zielony is dominant here and he's now got Rasim's back!
You can see the frustration on Rasim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Zielony go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zielony is trying to control but Rasim is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Rasim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zielony with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Zielony wants to control the pace but Rasim is squirming around nicely.
Zielony lands with some strikes.
Rasim bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zielony being controlled here, momentarily.
Rasim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zielony's head.#T3#
Rasim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zielony has momentary wrist control but Rasim slips an elbow through the middle.
Zielony tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES2#
Zielony pushes Rasim off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zielony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zielony wants to clinch up but Rasim keeps it at a distance.
Rasim misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Rasim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zielony's guard.
Rasim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zielony's head.
Rasim wants to control from the top but Zielony keeps moving. #T4#
Zielony wants to get back to his feet but Rasim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rasim content to stall in guard here.
Rasim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rasim trying to control the position from guard on top but Zielony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasim stops Zielony from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rasim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zielony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mariusz Zielony will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zielony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Zielony manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Rasim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zielony has his feet on Rasim's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Zielony gets a clinch. #BC2#
Zielony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasim scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Rasim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rasim lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Rasim gets to his feet. Zielony looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Zielony has closed the distance and engaged Rasim in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Zielony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Zielony tries to sprawl but Rasim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zielony pushes Rasim off looking to stand but Rasim dives back in and keeps control.
Mariusz Zielony has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rasim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zielony wants to control but Rasim is keeping busy.
Zielony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasim.
Rasim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zielony's head. #ES2#
Zielony pushes Rasim off and gets back to his feet.
Samson Rasim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Rasim falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Zielony counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Zielony. #BC2#
Zielony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zielony closes the distance and pushes Rasim back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zielony displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasim up against the cage.#TD#
Rasim manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Zielony decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rasim, up you get!
Rasim loads up on a big right hand but Zielony slips the punch.
Zielony fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Zielony clinches with his opponent.
#T3##BC2#
Zielony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zielony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rasim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zielony did well to prevent Rasim getting side control.
Zielony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rasim is on him like a limpet, forcing Zielony back against the cage.
Rasim lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rasim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Rasim as Zielony shoots in.
Rasim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Rasim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zielony!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zielony is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasim has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Rasim scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zielony to see if he's OK.
Zielony tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rasim is punishing Zielony with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rasim punches Zielony on the ear.
Rasim connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zielony to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Zielony manages to stand up with Rasim still on his back. Eventually Rasim drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Rasim walks into a stiff left hand from Zielony.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Zielony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zielony 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Zielony!
Mariusz Zielony tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Samson Rasim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my all, but I wasn't able to come out with a win. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Siciliani lands with a cross.
Daud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Siciliani to counter with a crisp jab.
Siciliani lands a head shot.
and Siciliani counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Daud! He's just covering up as Siciliani starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferruccio Siciliani! |
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