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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Spades moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spades using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spades lands an elbow inside.
Spades unloads a knee to the mid-section. Woods lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spades utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Woods looks winded!
Spades with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ed Woods has been cut.
Woods being controlled against the cage.
Spades landing knees to the body.
Spades lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spades.
Spades lands a knee to the head.
Spades with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Woods is rocked!
Spades using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Spades finish him?
Spades lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Spades unloads a knee to the mid-section. Woods lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Woods takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spades landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spades lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Woods takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spades using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spades scores a nice knee to the body.
Spades lands an elbow just above Woods 's eye.
Spades lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spades utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spades landing knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Spades lands a big elbow that drops Woods! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Woods is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Spades! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Garrett goes for a double leg but Matsuhara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuhara continues to drive forward.
Matsuhara dives in and grabs Garrett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garrett pushes down on Matsuhara's head and hops out.#CL2#
Garrett clinches.
Garrett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuhara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garrett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asuki Matsuhara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Garrett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Matsuhara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garrett manages to get back to half guard.
Garrett trying to control but Matsuhara postures up.
Matsuhara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuhara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsuhara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Matsuhara.
Garrett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuhara scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Matsuhara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuhara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garrett has his hands clasped together around Matsuhara's back. He's all about the action.
Garrett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuhara.
Matsuhara missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Garrett kicks Matsuhara off and gets back to his feet.
Garrett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsuhara's head.
Matsuhara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garrett scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Matsuhara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsuhara stops Garrett from standing up.
Matsuhara landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Matsuhara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garrett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsuhara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garrett looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuhara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsuhara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garrett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuhara's guard. #REVB#
Garrett tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuhara is retaining full guard.
Matsuhara wants to sweep but no luck.
Garrett content to stall in guard here.
Matsuhara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garrett's guard. #REVR#
Matsuhara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Matsuhara cracks Garrett with a solid left hand.
Garrett being controlled here, momentarily.
Matsuhara cracks Garrett with a solid left hand.#ROC#Garrett is rocked!
Matsuhara postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Garrett covers up, he's hurt! Matsuhara keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Matsuhara and the ref steps in to end the fight! Matsuhara can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asuki Matsuhara! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Yuu clinches.
Doog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Doog pulls Yuu into guard.
Doog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Yuu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doog, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Yuu. No joy for Doog on that attempt.
Doog leaves Yuu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Yuu rushes Doog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Doog breaks from the clinch.
Doog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Doog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yuu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuu is looking to clinch but Doog is avoiding it.
Doog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuu as he jumps to the side.
Yuu 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 Snoop Doog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doog looks for a takedown but Yuu sprawls well.
Yuu moves out of range of the leg kick from Doog.
Doog has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Yuu instigates a clinch.
Yuu stops a takedown attempt from Doog.
Doog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yuu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doog is breathing heavily.#T2#
Doog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yuu tries to land knees in the clinch but Doog avoids the damage to the body.
Yuu is trying to break free.
Doog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yuu smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Doog moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuu is trying to break the clinch but Doog is controlling him.
Doog tries for a takedown but Yuu manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Doog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yuu has Doog pushed against the cage.
Yuu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Doog breaks the clinch.
Yuu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doog.
Doog shoots for a takedown but Yuu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yuu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doog stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Yuu has a takedown stuffed.
Yuu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doog.
Yuu wants to counter the offense by Doog and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Doog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Doog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snoop Doog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuu leaves Doog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yuu misses with a straight left.
Yuu throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takamoto Yuu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yuu lands a slapping body shot.
Yuu shoots in for a double leg but Doog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doog thows a body kick. Yuu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuu stuffs the takedown.
Doog shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuu sprawls well. He's pushed Doog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doog throws a sloppy head kick and Yuu moves out of range easily.
Yuu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yuu goes for a double leg but Doog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doog continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuu leaves Doog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snoop Doog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuu dives in for a single leg takedown but Doog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doog wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yuu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Yuu instigates a clinch.
Yuu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yuu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doog blocks it with crossed arms.
Doog fails to pull guard.
Yuu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Doog tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Yuu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yuu throws an elbow but it misses.
Doog is working for takedown but Yuu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yuu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doog dodges an elbow strike from Yuu.
Doog jumps guard but Yuu stands there with Doog around his waist. Doog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuu looking for a takedown.
Yuu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yuu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuu walks away with a smile on his face. Doog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doog avoids the head kick by Yuu.
#T3#
Doog stuffs the takedown.
Yuu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doog.
Yuu fails to land the takedown.
Yuu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doog is out of range.
Doog thinks about countering with a head kick.
Doog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yuu or perhaps it was just good defense by Doog, which made it look bad.
Doog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuu defends it nicely.#T4#
A combination from Yuu does no damage.
Doog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doog somewhat.
Yuu tries to counter with a clinch but Doog shakes him off and moves away.
Doog tries to clinch but Yuu is having none of it.
Doog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Yuu as Doog shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takamoto Yuu 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##CL2#
Yuu moves into the clinch successfully.
Doog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuu is trying to force a seperation but Doog has the dominant position.
Doog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doog trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Doog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuu has a takedown stuffed.
Doog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Doog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yuu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doog drops his hands momentarily and Yuu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doog fails with the takedown
and Yuu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snoop Doog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuu looks for a takedown but Doog sprawls well.
Doog doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuu circles away.
Doog tries to land a front kick but Yuu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Yuu rushes Doog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doog letting Yuu take a breather here.
Doog tries to pull guard but Yuu won't allow it.
#T2#
Yuu can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Doog manages to break the clinch.
Yuu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doog shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuu tries to sprawl out of it but Doog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yuu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doog but Doog pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Doog shoots and misses
and Yuu counters with a series of strikes. Doog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yuu throws a leg kick that misses.
Doog closes the distance and clinches up with Yuu, looking for a takedown. Doog pushes Yuu against the cage but Yuu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takamoto Yuu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doog pinned against the cage. Doog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doog appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yuu is looking to clinch but Doog is avoiding it.
Yuu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doog circles away.
Yuu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuu but Yuu pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Yuu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yuu shoots in but no luck this time.
Doog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuu defends it nicely.
Doog is looking to clinch but Yuu is avoiding it.
Yuu unleashes a big counter combination but Doog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doog darts in looking for a takedown but Yuu gets double underhooks and turns Doog into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuu.
Snoop Doog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takamoto Yuu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takamoto Yuu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamoto Yuu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Woods fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Westlake, pushing him back against the cage.
Westlake looks winded!
Woods has Westlake pressed against the cage, preventing Westlake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woods has had enough of the clinch but Westlake keeps him there for the moment.
Woods is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Woods pulls guard.
Woods lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Westlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Westlake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woods. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woods's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woods throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Woods drops back, looking for a kneebar! Westlake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Westlake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Westlake! #REVB##T1#
Woods is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is looking to control Westlake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?
Woods manages to get to full guard.
Westlake stands up out of Woods's guard for a moment - Woods manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB#
Westlake is sitting in close to Woods's body. Woods has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Westlake is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Westlake is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ed Woods! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Zulfikar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Zulfikar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Alves explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zulfikar throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulfikar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Zulfikar with that takedown attempt.
Zulfikar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulfikar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zulfikar sprawls and moves away.
Alves has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Zulfikar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zulfikar. #T1##TD2#
Zulfikar decides to pull guard.
Zulfikar trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Zulfikar looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Zulfikar keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Zulfikar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zulfikar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulfikar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulfikar pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zulfikar misses with a straight right.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zulfikar.
Gilmar Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Zulfikar.
Zulfikar stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Zulfikar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Zulfikar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zulfikar throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Alves darts in and clinches Zulfikar up against the cage.
Alves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Zulfikar manages to pull guard.
Zulfikar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zulfikar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alves preventing the sweep. #SU#
Alves gets to his feet. Zulfikar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Zulfikar misses with a straight left.
Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Zulfikar counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulfikar working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alves is not content to let Zulfikar control the position.
Zulfikar is working Alves over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muhammad Zulfikar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zulfikar defends well and Alves ends up having to push Zulfikar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Zulfikar shoots in.
As Zulfikar looks to move away, Alves throws a big counter combo but Zulfikar just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Zulfikar rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zulfikar to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zulfikar breaks from the clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulfikar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulfikar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulfikar somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulfikar fails to land the takedown.
Gilmar Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Zulfikar.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zulfikar pinned against the cage. Zulfikar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zulfikar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zulfikar's waist but Zulfikar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Alves is looking to clinch but Zulfikar is avoiding it.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Zulfikar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zulfikar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Zulfikar has managed to clinch.
Alves wants a takedown.
Zulfikar is trying to pull guard but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Zulfikar goes for a takedown attempt but Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zulfikar is breathing heavily.#T2#
Zulfikar shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Alves tries to clinch there but Zulfikar circles away.
Zulfikar shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gilmar Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zulfikar defends well and Alves ends up having to push Zulfikar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zulfikar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilmar Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zulfikar.
Zulfikar dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Zulfikar's head and hops out.
Alves tries to counter by clinching up but Zulfikar breaks away and moves out of range.
Zulfikar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Alves looks to land a combination. Zulfikar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gilmar Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Alves clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zulfikar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Zulfikar flicks out a counter leg kick but Alves steps away.#TD2#
Zulfikar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zulfikar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Zulfikar is controlling him.
Zulfikar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alves to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves tries to clinch up.#T4#
Zulfikar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zulfikar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alves tries to clinch but Zulfikar moves out of range.
Zulfikar throws a body kick that misses.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Zulfikar. Zulfikar gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves is looking to clinch but Zulfikar is avoiding it.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilmar Alves dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zulfikar throws a head kick that misses.
Alves fails with the takedown.
Alves lands with a right hand.
Alves throws a leg kick that misses.
Zulfikar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zulfikar misses with a few strikes there.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zulfikar drives through with a takedown into Alves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulfikar is one step ahead there. #T1#
Zulfikar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zulfikar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves 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.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
Zulfikar wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alves trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zulfikar doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zulfikar.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zulfikar pinned against the cage. Zulfikar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Zulfikar shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3##ES#
Alves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zulfikar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alves tries to clinch there but Zulfikar circles away.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulfikar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zulfikar.
Zulfikar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alves down.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves pushes Zulfikar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zulfikar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zulfikar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zulfikar wants to stand but Alves is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muhammad Zulfikar.
I think Zulfikar 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gilmar Alves! |
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Event:
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Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Miller thumps Woods with a low kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.#TD#
Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woods to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Woods passes into half guard.
Woods not doing much here.
Woods working Miller over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Woods is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is trying to stand.
#T1##ES2#
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Miller has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Woods gets a double leg takedown into Miller's guard.
Woods stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working. #T2#
Woods advances nicely into full mount.
Woods working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is trying to stand.#ES2#
Miller bucks Woods off and manages to get back to his feet!
Woods blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well.
Woods looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woods.
Woods wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Woods tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking. #T3#
Miller scores with a push kick.#TD#
Woods changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet here but Woods is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miller's back.
Miller looks winded!
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Woods is in full control for now.
Woods controls the position.#T4#
Can Miller hold on?! Woods is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Woods has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Miller is defending well but eventually Woods manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Miller has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Woods! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Yuu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Valero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Yuu darts in and clinches Valero up against the cage.
Yuu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Yuu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Valero as Yuu shoots in.
Yuu is looking to clinch but Valero is avoiding it.
Valero stuffs the takedown attempt from Yuu. Yuu gets slowly back to his feet.
Valero tried to counter with a leg kick but Yuu avoided it.
Edwin Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takamoto Yuu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valero gets a double leg takedown into Yuu's guard.
Valero pushing down on Yuu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Valero works his way into full mount!
Valero seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yuu is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Valero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yuu is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Valero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yuu throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Valero is looking for a triangle but Yuu pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuu is one step ahead there.
Yuu wants to control from the top but Valero keeps moving.
Yuu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Valero has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yuu doesn't defend quickly enough and Valero has managed to lock this one up! Can Yuu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valero on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Alves is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it.
Ortega looks for the body kick but Alves saw that one coming.
Alves is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortega defends it nicely.
Alves throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortega pinned against the cage. Ortega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves misses with a shot to the body
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortega sprawls well. Ortega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Ortega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brandon Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmar Alves.#T1#
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ortega enables Alves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ortega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Alves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alves looking to ground and pound but Ortega is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alves cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alves controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Alves has control of Ortega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ortega regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alves looking to finish with strikes here!
Alves controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Alves wants to finish this one by submission but Ortega is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alves.
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Alves might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alves lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilmar Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Ortega gets tackled into the cage by Alves. Alves maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilmar Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrtega.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ortega is trying to stand.
Alves moves into full mount! Ortega won't be happy about that!
Alves controlling from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Alves is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ortega to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ortega shrugs it off.
Alves working the ground and pound effectively.
Ortega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortega tries to get out of the position.
Alves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Ortega is rocked!#T3#
Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Alves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ortega manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alves controls the position.
Alves throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Alves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ortega!
Ortega wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilmar Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
Ortega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ortega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Ortega tries to sprawl but Alves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alves in particular looking to stall.
Ortega is in trouble now - Alves has advanced to mount!
Alves punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ortega defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alves.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ortega?
#T1#
Alves controlling from mount.
Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ortega?
Alves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ortega because Alves loaded up on that one.
Alves throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Ortega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves content just to control the position here. #T2#
Alves landing punches.
Alves controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Alves has hold of Ortega's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ortega manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alves raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Alves content just to control the position here.
A big strike lands for Alves! That's really hurt Ortega and he's turned his back - Alves keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Alves jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilmar Alves!
In defeat, Brandon Ortega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good shit to my opponent. I'm gonna take a break at home with Mi Familia and then get right back in the gym to kick some ass!'. |
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