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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Exotic as he jumps to the side.
Exotic throws a big counter head kick but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Exotic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Killer throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.#CL#
Killer clinches up with Exotic and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killer jumps guard but Exotic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Exotic has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tornado Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Exotic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killer.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer tries for a takedown but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Exotic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killer defends it well.#T1#
Exotic fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer tries to clinch but Exotic moves out of range.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exotic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Exotic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Killer.
Exotic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer leaves Exotic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Exotic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killer.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Exotic swivels and escapes.#T2#
Killer is looking to clinch but Exotic is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Killer scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Winner Exotic has been cut.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Exotic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Exotic has him pressed against the cage.
Killer tries to pull guard but Exotic holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer is trying to stall.
Exotic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killer wants to break free but Exotic has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Exotic is defending well for now.
Killer can't get the takedown.
Killer avoiding damage.
Killer stalling against the cage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killer tries to pull guard but Exotic holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
Killer stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Killer tries to clinch but Exotic moves out of range.
Killer wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Killer rushes Exotic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Killer decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Exotic wants to stand but Killer is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tornado Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winner Exotic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Exotic as he avoids it easily.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Exotic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tornado Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Exotic jumps guard.
Killer postures up in Exotic's guard and throws a big left but Exotic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Exotic is breathing heavily.
Killer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Exotic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Killer wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Exotic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killer throwing strikes from guard but Exotic blocks nicely.
Killer controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Killer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Killer misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Killer misses with a kick to the body
and Exotic counters with a low kick, right behind Killer 's knee.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Exotic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Exotic gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage. #TD#
Killer jumps into guard, dragging Exotic to the mat.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Exotic is proving a slippery customer.
Killer is controlling Exotic's posture.#T3#
Killer is trying to keep Exotic in close.
Killer has his hands on Exotic's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Exotic stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Exotic circles away.
Exotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Exotic gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
Exotic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killer is trying to drag Exotic to the mat but Exotic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Exotic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Exotic can turn it around.
Killer tries to pull guard but Exotic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winner Exotic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winner Exotic's cut.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Killer tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer is pushing Exotic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Exotic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Killer manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Exotic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Exotic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Exotic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Killer is trying to control the position but Exotic postures up.
Killer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Killer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Exotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Exotic as he avoids it easily.
Winner Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Exotic's waist but Exotic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Exotic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Killer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tornado Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Exotic feints the counter takedown.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Exotic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Exotic counters with a body kick.
Tornado Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Exotic in a clinch.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer working aggressively here.
#T3#
Killer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Exotic to keep the fight standing.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Exotic.
Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Exotic walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Exotic. No joy for Killer on that attempt.
Exotic unleashes a big counter combination but Killer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Killer wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Exotic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Exotic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
#TD2#
Exotic gets the takedown into side control.
Killer sneaks out the side door and pushes Exotic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick from Killer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Exotic.
Nice takedown defense from Exotic. No joy for Killer on that attempt.
Exotic swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tornado Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killer 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tornado Killer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Grispi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ji counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ji.
Ji wants to get up but he can't break Grispi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grispi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ji tries to stand but Grispi is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Grispi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grispi controls Ji momentarily but Ji frees himself.
Grispi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Grispi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ji's guard. #REVR#
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Grispi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ji is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ji gets a takedown into half guard.
Grispi is doing well to control the position and prevent Ji from advancing to side control.
Grispi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ji wanted to stand there but Grispi had control of the position. #T3#
Grispi wants to stand up but Ji is controlling him.
Ji wants to get up but he can't break Grispi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grispi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#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.#TD#
Grispi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grispi showed some decent athleticism there.
Ji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grispi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ji is trying to stand back up but Grispi is controlling him
Grispi is trying to control. Ji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ji looks winded!
Grispi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jatt Ji will probably get the nod.
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#
Ji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Grispi shoots in and bounces Ji off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ji is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grispi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grispi looking to pass the guard.
Ji wants to stand but Grispi is controlling the position. #T1#
Grispi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to stand up but Grispi is controlling him.
Grispi wants to control from the top but Ji keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Grispi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grispi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Ji counters with a takedown into side control.
Ji wants to stand but Grispi is controlling his arm.#T2##SU2#
Ji stands up and beckons Grispi to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grispi is defended easily by Ji.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Ji tries to sprawl but Grispi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ji has one foot on Grispi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grispi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ji's waist but Ji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grispi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Grispi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grispi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ji decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grispi's guard.
Ji tries to stand but Grispi is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Grispi wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Grispi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ji is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grispi.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ji tries to stand but Grispi is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grispi is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jatt Ji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grispi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Grispi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ji did well to prevent Grispi getting side control.
Ji is trying to stand.
Grispi not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ji can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grispi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grispi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ji defending well though.
Ji wants to get back to his feet.
Grispi works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Grispi has taken his back!#T1#
Grispi tries to keep control of the position but Ji is staying busy.
Grispi is really struggling to control Ji but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Grispi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ji knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ji for a finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grispi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ji trying to get back to his feet but Grispi is in full control for now.
Grispi throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Ji showing good submission defense here.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet but Grispi has full control of the position and if anything, Ji has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Can Ji hold on?! Grispi is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grispi keeps control of the position easily here as Ji tries to buck him off.
Grispi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Grispi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ji has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grispi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Grispi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Killer looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.#CL#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Killer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Killer tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Killer's guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Killer wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Killer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Killer's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Killer.
#CL2#
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tornado Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Killer pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
The referee asks Nurmagomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurmagomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Killer tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Killer blocks the move with his legs.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Killer tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nurmagomedov landing punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov 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#
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killer pushes Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Killer defends.
Killer is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Killer is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.
Killer dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Killer's temple.
Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Killer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nurmagomedov decides to stand back up. #T3#
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmagomedov stalls. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. Killer is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Killer's guard against the cage.#T4#
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Killer is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov working Killer over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov stops Killer from getting back to his feet.
Killer tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Killer is trying to control but can't.
Killer is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Killer misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Nurmagomedov counters by clinching up.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killer's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tornado Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Killer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Killer's guard.
Killer working a defensive guard but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killer was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Killer pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killer was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Killer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikoly Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikoly Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Ji has a takedown stuffed.
Laird fails with a takedown attempt.
Laird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ji as he avoids it easily.
Laird backing away here, and Ji unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Laird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ji is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Laird asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Laird postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji is pushing Laird's head away, looking to escape. Laird manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ji is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Laird has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Laird working the strikes but Ji uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Laird stops Ji from getting back to his feet.
Laird thows a huge punch but Ji dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Laird.
Laird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Laird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ji wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ji drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laird is trying to improve his position.
Ji tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ji prevents Laird from escaping the position.#T3#
Ji wants to stand but Laird has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Laird is wriggling around trying to escape but Ji has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Laird taps out and Ji picks up the big win! Great work there by Ji!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jatt Ji! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Standish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ji.#TD2#
Standish looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ji!
Standish taking a breather here.
Standish misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Standish drags him back down.
Ji taking a bit of punishment here - Standish scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ji is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Standish is controlling him well.
Standish scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Standish taking a breather here.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet.
Standish moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Standish lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Ji is rocked!
Standish lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Ji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Standish lands a strong strike to the head of Ji. That's dazed him! Standish looking to finish here. Ji is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Standish lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niles Standish! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1127 Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Gamitsos gets a double leg takedown into Killer's guard.
Gamitsos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gamitsos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamitsos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamitsos preventing the sweep.
Gamitsos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Killer is trying to control the position but Gamitsos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is pulling down on Gamitsos's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Gamitsos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Gamitsos gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage. #TD2#
Gamitsos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Killer looking to control.
Gamitsos wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gamitsos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Gamitsos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gamitsos is pushing down on Killer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killer is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamitsos has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
Gamitsos is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Killer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Killer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gamitsos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killer somewhat.
Gamitsos throws a head kick that misses
and Killer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Gamitsos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killer was covering up waiting for the punch and Gamitsos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Killer controlling Gamitsos's posture. #SUB#
Killer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamitsos defends it easily.
Killer being controlled here, momentarily.
Gamitsos working some strikes from top position.#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.#SUB#
Killer is looking for a triangle but Gamitsos pushes his legs off easily.
Gamitsos stops Killer from standing up.
Killer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Gamitsos from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsos Gamitsos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Killer wants to clinch up but Gamitsos keeps it at a distance.
Gamitsos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Killer enables Gamitsos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Killer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Killer wants to stand up but Gamitsos is controlling him.
Killer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gamitsos is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gamitsos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killer sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Gamitsos trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gamitsos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Gamitsos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Killer is staying active underneath Gamitsos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killer wants to improve his position but Gamitsos is controlling well.
Gamitsos is looking to advance position but Killer won't allow it.
Gamitsos is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gamitsos is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Gamitsos moves into the clinch.
Killer stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gamitsos counter with a right hand.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Gamitsos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tornado Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries to clinch but Gamitsos moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Gamitsos misses
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Gamitsos will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Killer.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gamitsos moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killer is defended easily by Gamitsos.#CL2#
Gamitsos moves into the clinch.
Gamitsos trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gamitsos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killer prevents it.
#BC#
Killer manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer. #TD2#
Gamitsos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Gamitsos from controlling successfully.
Gamitsos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Killer is looking for a triangle but Gamitsos pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamitsos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitsos Gamitsos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gamitsos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Killer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gamitsos is in Killer's guard.
Gamitsos throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Gamitsos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Killer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamitsos is aware though and is defending well.
Killer wants to stand but Gamitsos is controlling the position. #T1#
Gamitsos sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
Killer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gamitsos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Gamitsos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gamitsos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Gamitsos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Killer closes the distance and pushes Gamitsos back into the cage.#BC#
Killer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gamitsos takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Killer breaks the clinch.
Gamitsos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Gamitsos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamitsos wants a takedown.
Tornado Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsos Gamitsos.
Gamitsos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamitsos wants a takedown.
Killer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gamitsos walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Killer gets caught flat footed, as Gamitsos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mitsos Gamitsos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Gamitsos is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Killer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Killer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Killer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamitsos is aware though and is defending well.
Killer keeping full guard, as Gamitsos tries to pass.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Gamitsos from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gamitsos is working Killer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gamitsos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Gamitsos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Gamitsos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Killer!
Killer can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gamitsos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitsos Gamitsos.
I've got Gamitsos 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mitsos Gamitsos!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Mitsos Gamitsos!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Mitsos Gamitsos!
Mitsos Gamitsos wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Moga throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Moga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moga wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Moga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Tanaka pushes Moga up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Moga is breathing heavily.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
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!
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moga's face.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
#T2#
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Moga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Moga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka 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##CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Moga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Moga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka prevents Moga from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Moga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Moga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Moga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haru Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Moga misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka keeps control of Moga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moga misses with a body punch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Moga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Moga avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moga avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Moga wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moga's efforts to push away.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Moga moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka wants to counter with a clinch but Moga pushes him away.#CL#
Moga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Moga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moga avoids it.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moga's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
#T2#
Moga has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Moga is looking for a takedown.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moga is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Moga is trying to break free.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Moga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Moga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Moga tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Moga drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jatt Moga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Grmic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grmic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ji swivels and escapes.#TD#
Ji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grmic!
Grmic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice takedown defense from Ji. No joy for Grmic on that attempt.
Jatt Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Grmic.
Ji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grmic has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a three punch combo that has Grmic backing up. Grmic nods at Ji to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grmic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ji.
Grmic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grmic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Ji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grmic is trying to defend but Ji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SUB2#
Grmic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grmic is staying active underneath Ji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grmic is looking to control Ji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grmic avoid being mounted?
Grmic wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ji in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grmic shoots in for a takedown but Ji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grmic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grmic looks winded!
Grmic tries to clinch but Ji is having none of it.
Ji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grmic fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ji keeps control of Grmic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Ji slows down the pace here.
Ji wants a takedown.
#TD#
Ji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grmic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ji pulls Grmic in close to his closed guard and prevents Grmic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grmic won't allow Ji to sweep him here.
Grmic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ji keeping moving, preventing Grmic from controlling successfully.
Grmic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grmic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grmic pinned against the cage. Grmic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Grmic. Those never looked like landing.
Ji stuffs the takedown.
Grmic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jatt Ji will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Grmic has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Grmic successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji is stalling in the full guard.
Mateo Grmic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grmic is trying to control the position but Ji postures up.
Grmic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ji haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grmic tries to strike from the bottom.
Ji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grmic keeping full guard, as Ji tries to pass. #T1#
Grmic trying to control the position.
Ji tries to free his leg and advance position but Grmic is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grmic shoots in and drives through. Ji sprawls well.
Grmic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji is fending him off so far but Grmic persists. Nope, Ji circles away and we're back to standing.
Grmic tries to clinch up but Ji circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji thinks about countering with a head kick.
Grmic looks for a takedown but Ji sprawls well.
Jatt Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Grmic.
Grmic is breathing heavily.
Ji moves in looking to clinch but Grmic pushes him off.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grmic fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Ji rushes Grmic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ji fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Grmic manages to break the clinch.
Grmic shoots for a takedown but Ji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grmic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ji pinned against the cage. Ji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Grmic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ji to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Ji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ji looking to sit in guard and control but Grmic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ji looking to control.
Ji tries to strike from the bottom.
Grmic won't allow Ji to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grmic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Grmic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Grmic stands up and waves to Ji to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji throws out a loose jab but Grmic uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Jatt Ji will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grmic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ji sprawls well. Ji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grmic gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Ji gets tackled into the cage by Grmic. Grmic maintains the clinch.
Grmic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ji smiles and moves away.
Ji tries to clinch up but Grmic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji shoots in but Grmic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ji. #SUB#
Ji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grmic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Grmic is trying to control Ji's posture but Ji avoids it. #SUB#
Ji is trying to get an arm triangle but Grmic is defending well. #SUB#
Ji working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grmic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ji tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ji working away.
Grmic tries to buck Ji off but Ji is having none of it.#T3#
Ji grinds an elbow into Grmic's temple.
Ji tries to stand but Grmic controls the position and pulls Ji into his guard.
Ji trying to control the position from guard on top but Grmic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to get up but he can't break Grmic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grmic is striking but Ji is not phased and passes to half guard.
Grmic wants to get back to his feet.
Grmic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#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.
Ji moves into full mount! Grmic won't be happy about that!
Ji landing strikes from the mount and Grmic is in trouble!
Ji avoids the attempt from Grmic to control.#SUB#
Ji with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ji wants to control the pace but Grmic is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jatt Ji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jatt Ji! |
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