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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zapata sprawls and moves away.
Zapata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zapata fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapata throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapata's brow.
Zapata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zapata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Zapata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Zapata is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Zapata into the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson tries to bum rush Zapata with a series of wild strikes but Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Zapata throws a left that rocks Jackson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zapata dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jackson regain composure!
#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Zapata decides to stand back up.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zapata throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Bo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zapata jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Zapata around his waist. Zapata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Zapata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zapata looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Zapata swinging wildly here.
Zapata cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.#T4#
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata's corner calls for a 1-2. Zapata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Zapata counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Zapata scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Zapata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Zapata counters with a two punch combo.
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Zapata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Zapata fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson leaves Zapata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zapata smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zapata scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Jackson dives in and grabs Zapata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Zapata misses.#TD2#
Zapata shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zapata unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
#T3#
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Zapata gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Zapata pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zapata dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Zapata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zapata slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Zapata counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zapata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Zapata shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo!
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in but Zapata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson throws a head kick but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson with a poor takedown
letting Zapata counter with a right hand. #CL#
Jackson forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Zapata works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Zapata misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Zapata scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata is trying to break free.#T4#
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zapata scores with a head kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Zapata.
Well Zapata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Zapata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Hart looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Muhammad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muhammad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.#TD2#
Muhammad has Hart pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Muhammad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hart tumbling to the mat - Muhammad dives into Hart's guard.
Muhammad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Muhammad tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammad distracts Hart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muhammad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Well, if Muhammad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Muhammad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Muhammad controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhammad lands a big elbow.
Muhammad content just to control the position here.
Muhammad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hart hang on?
Muhammad lands a heavy elbow.
Muhammad controlling from the full mount.
Muhammad dominating with strikes here.#T3##SUB2#
Muhammad working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hart looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Muhammad! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Allah Muhammad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Gonzales dives in for a single leg takedown but Batt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Gonzales darts in and clinches Batt up against the cage.#BC2#
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Batt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonzales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Batt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Batt won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batt won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Batt throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Gonzales wants to stand but Batt is controlling the position.
Batt scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gonzales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batt trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gonzales is looking for a triangle here but Batt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The strikes coming from Batt are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Batt tries for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
Batt is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Batt 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.#T3#
Batt is really struggling to control Gonzales but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Batt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzales, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.
Batt with the ground and pound but Gonzales regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales wants to control but Batt is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Batt dominated that round.
That's time! Batt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gonzales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batt is fending him off so far but Gonzales persists. Nope, Batt circles away and we're back to standing.
Batt is looking to counter the offense by Gonzales and move into the clinch.
Gonzales is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Gonzales moves into the clinch successfully.
Batt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzales jumps guard but Batt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Batt has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Batt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzales can do to turn this around?
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Batt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Batt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dylan Batt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gonzales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Gonzales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Batt shows good takedown defense.
Batt throws a big counter combination but Gonzales scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Batt checks a low kick from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a push kick but Batt slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batt but Batt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Batt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Batt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Gonzales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Batt dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batt tries to pull guard but Gonzales won't allow it.
Batt is looking for a takedown.
Gonzales is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Batt decides to pull guard.
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzales controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzales advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Batt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Batt, who protects the arm well.
Batt is not content to let Gonzales control the position.
Batt gets back to half guard.
Batt gets back to full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzales looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Batt trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Batt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Batt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Batt 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##CL2#
Gonzales rushes Batt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batt wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batt but Batt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Jacob Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown. Batt tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2#
Gonzales clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Batt jumps guard.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales trying to control but Batt is working from the bottom.
Gonzales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batt working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Batt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Gonzales stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gonzales misses with the combination.
Batt throws a counter high kick but Gonzales was just alert enough to avoid it.
Batt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL2#
Gonzales drives through and clinches with Batt against the cage.
Gonzales effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Batt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Batt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Batt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot.
Dylan Batt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gonzales looks to land a body kick but Batt moved away.
As Gonzales looks to move away, Batt throws a big counter combo but Gonzales just gets out of the way.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Batt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gonzales rushes Batt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacob Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Batt breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batt 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Batt!
A victorious Dylan Batt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
LL throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borisov.
Borisov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LL.
LL shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borisov sprawls well. Borisov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LL gets slowly back to his feet.
LL looks to land a combination but Borisov avoids it well.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LL moves away.
Borisov stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from LL misses.
LL keeps the fight on the outside.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LL keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Borisov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches LL napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Borisov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Borisov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LL is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Borisov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Borisov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LL, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Borisov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borisov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Borisov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Borisov tries for a kimura but LL is defending well. #SUB#
Borisov is trying to get an arm triangle but LL is defending well. #SUB#
Borisov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LL tries to bench press Borisov off him but Borisov keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Borisov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LL is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Borisov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LL, who protects the arm well.
Borisov moves into full mount!
LL is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borisov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LL is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borisov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB#
Borisov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LL to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LL shrugs it off.
Borisov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
LL looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Borisov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and LL is now in Borisov's guard. A big mistake from Borisov there, giving up the dominant position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Borisov looking for a guillotine here but LL defends easily.
LL wants to stand but Borisov is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hristo Borisov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Borisov slips a jab and a cross from LL.
Borisov tries to counter by clinching up but LL breaks away and moves out of range.
LL throws a nice looking combination but Borisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Borisov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LL is trying to defend but Borisov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura but LL is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage.
LL wants to control but Borisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borisov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under LL. #SUB#
Borisov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LL sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LL tries to get to full guard but Borisov has control of the leg.
Borisov controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Borisov 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.#SUB#
Borisov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed LL to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Borisov has gone for a leg lock! LL slips out almost immediately though and dives into Borisov's guard.#REVB#
Borisov keeping full guard, as LL tries to pass.
Borisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borisov tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LL gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LL wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Borisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LL.
Borisov pulls LL in close to prevent any damage.
LL trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borisov being controlled here, momentarily.
Hristo Borisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LL. #T3#
Borisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borisov managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
LL doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
LL feints a jab promting Borisov to slip. LL then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Borisov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
LL throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borisov. #CL2#
LL clinches up with Borisov and pushes him back against the cage.
Borisov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borisov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LL is defending well.
LL is working for takedown but Borisov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borisov is looking for a takedown.
Borisov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
LL gets control of Borisov's arms and successfully pulls guard. LL will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Borisov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
LL is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LL is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borisov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borisov wants to get up but he can't break LL's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Borisov trying to control but LL is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waluigi LL showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LL.
LL throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borisov's waist but Borisov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LL off to one side.
LL misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Borisov as LL shoots in.
Hristo Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waluigi LL.
Borisov slaps away a takedown attempt from LL, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borisov. #SUB#
Borisov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LL knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borisov controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov wants to stand but LL is controlling his arm.#T1##SUB#
Borisov swings around for an armbar but LL sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Borisov's guard.#SUB#
LL got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borisov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LL has managed to get both his arms back between Borisov's legs - danger averted.
LL trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borisov's guard.#SUB#
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Borisov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borisov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
LL throws a strike but Borisov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
LL controlling the position.
Borisov trying to control but LL is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borisov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but LL manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borisov has LL in his guard.#REVB#
Borisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LL tries to free his leg and advance position but Borisov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Borisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LL being controlled here momentarily.
Borisov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Borisov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Borisov tries to pass the half guard into mount. LL knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borisov is looking to stall here but LL recovers full guard. #T4#
LL working a defensive guard here.
Borisov content to stall in guard here.
Borisov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LL is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hristo Borisov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borisov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hristo Borisov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hristo Borisov thanked PWNAGE Elite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Steele clinches.
Hart looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steele smiles and moves away.
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Hart sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
No luck for Hart with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Steele shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hart is trying to defend but Steele finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hart is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Steele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steele trying to control from half guard but Hart is working away.
Hart pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
Steele tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hart. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Steele rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Steele. #T3##CL#
Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steele looking for a takedown.
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hart smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Hart prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Hart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hart jumps guard but Steele stands there with Hart around his waist. Hart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hart stops a takedown attempt from Steele.
#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele is looking for a takedown.
Hart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steele.
Hart gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Steele is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Hart managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Hart gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Steele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steele is looking to clinch.
Hart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hart sprawls well. Hart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Hart.
Hart goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steele continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hart.
Steele tries to pull guard but Hart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steele has Hart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steele is trying to break free.
Steele has Hart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Steele.
Hart is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.
Hart being controlled against the cage.
Steele is pushing Hart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2##TD#
Steele pulls guard effortlessly.
Hart postures up.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steele is keeping the position for now.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.#SUB#
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart won't allow Steele to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele wants to stand and escape but Hart is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Steele darts in and clinches Hart up against the cage.
Steele cracks Hart with a nice body shot.
Hart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hart is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hart is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hart up against the cage.#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hart as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele drops down for a takedown but doesn't get 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 Gus Steele will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Hart looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.#TD#
Steele closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steele wants to control but Hart is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Steele are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hart is being controlled here. #T1##SUB#
Steele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steele throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Steele decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Steele forces Hart back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steele jumps guard but Hart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele has Hart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steele tries to pull guard but Hart won't allow it.
Steele just leaning against Hart, taking a breather.
Steele can't break the clinch.
Steele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele jumps guard but Hart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steele is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hart to keep the fight standing.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
Steele pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Hart gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hart smiles and moves away.
Steele tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Hart tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele looks for a takedown but Hart sprawls well.
Hart stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Steele rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##TD#
Steele jumps guard and drags Hart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steele is trying to keep Hart in close.
#SUB#
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Hart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Steele! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Duncan stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duncan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Duncan tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duncan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duncan goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duncan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Duncan sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duncan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good leg kick by Duncan.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Duncan moves out of range easily.
Duncan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duncan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duncan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Duncan's head and hops out.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a one-two to the body.
Duncan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duncan somewhat.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Duncan lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duncan goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Duncan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Duncan gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Duncan keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Duncan pulls Jackson into guard.
#SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Duncan successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Duncan is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Duncan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Owen Duncan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson throws an elbow but Taylor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson 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.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Taylor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Taylor won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is trying to keep Taylor in close.
#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
#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.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taylor.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taylor working away.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it. #T1#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taylor.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T2#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Jackson kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Taylor dives into side control.
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 Bo Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Taylor trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor stops Jackson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taylor has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayden Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Taylor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner thuds his right hand into Hart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wagner scores with a nice right hand.
Hart walks into a straight right hand from Wagner.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Hart persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart fakes the leg kick and cracks Wagner in the body.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hart tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner stalks Hart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hart's face. Hart staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Jordan Hart has been cut.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Hart.#T1#
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hart.
A jab from Hart misses.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wagner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hart momentarily.
Wagner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hart tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart looks winded!
Wagner tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wagner throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.#T2#
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown but Wagner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wagner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hart eats them both and turns towards Wagner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner lands with a straight right. Hart didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wagner!
That kick from Wagner tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Hart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wagner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hart back to the cage. Wagner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wagner jabs Hart right on the nose. Hart blinks but takes it well.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hart takes one on the button.#T3#
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner throws a series of strikes that have Hart backpedaling.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Wagner scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hart moves forwards but Wagner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Wagner throws a series of strikes that have Hart backpedaling.
Hart ducks right into an uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hart shoots in but no luck this time.
Wagner feints a jab promting Hart to slip. Wagner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Wagner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wagner lands a jab.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Hart'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.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Wagner.
Hart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hart might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wagner has got the better of the exchanges.
Hart walks into a left hand.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
Hart tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wagner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hart.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a decent looking hook.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wagner.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner, which made it look bad.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one. #T2#
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner lands an overhand right.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wagner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hart eats them both and turns towards Wagner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Hart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wagner to score with a decent uppercut.
Hart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wagner.
Hart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hart throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Hart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wagner lands a jab to the head.
Wagner thumps Hart with a low kick.
Wagner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wagner lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wagner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner throws a one two combo.
Hart tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Hart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner lands a jab to the nose.
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Hart shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
Hart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Hart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart goes for a double leg but Wagner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wagner continues to drive forward.
Wagner throws a combination. Hart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hart clinches up with Wagner and pushes him back against the cage.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Hart.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart blocks a body shot from Wagner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hart blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2##BC2#
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Wagner.
Wagner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hart on the side of the head.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wagner.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Hart with an uppercut!
Hart has his takedown stuffed
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Wagner. #T3#
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Wagner.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
Hart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wagner.
Hart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Wagner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hart under the eye.
Wagner is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hart doesn't seem phased though.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wagner wants it to stay on the feet.
Wagner with a hook.
Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Hart tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Our winner, Bruce Wagner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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