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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Belhanache looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wood looks for a takedown but Belhanache sprawls well.#TD2#
Belhanache gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Wood has gone for a leg lock! Belhanache slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wood's guard.#REVR#
Belhanache is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belhanache won't allow Wood to sweep him here.
Belhanache wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.#T1#
Wood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belhanache manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wood is stalling in the full guard.
Wood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Belhanache has his feet on Wood's thighs here. He's pushed Wood off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wood screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ansell Belhanache!
Ansell Belhanache decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Yahyaoui shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yahyaoui seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferreia tries to get to full guard but Yahyaoui has control of the leg.
Yahyaoui controlling the pace.
Yahyaoui seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferreia for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yahyaoui wants to pass the guard but Ferreia is defending well.
Yahyaoui with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Yahyaoui is trying to control. Ferreia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yahyaoui works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ferreia wants to hold on but Yahyaoui pushes him away.
Ferreia really wants to buck Yahyaoui off and get back to his feet.
Yahyaoui controlling the position easily from mount.
Yahyaoui dominating with strikes here.
Yahyaoui tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Yahyaoui lands a big shot there that rocks Ferreia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yahyaoui with shots to the head and body - Ferreia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferreia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yahyaoui content just to control the position here.
Ferreia is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Yahyaoui trying to control but Ferreia is having none of it.
Yahyaoui controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferreia working to try and regain half guard.
Yahyaoui content just to control the position here.
Yahyaoui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreia is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreia is in a horrible position here. Yahyaoui smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yahyaoui lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yahyaoui wants to control the pace but Ferreia is squirming around nicely.
Yahyaoui controlling his opponent.
Ferreia is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yahyaoui lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferreia hang on?
Ferreia can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amine Yahyaoui dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Ferreia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yahyaoui did well to prevent Ferreia getting side control.
Yahyaoui is looking to improve his position.
Yahyaoui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferreia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferreia's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yahyaoui controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreia staying busy and making it hard for Yahyaoui to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yahyaoui throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ferreia!
Ferreia is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Ferreia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Yahyaoui is persistently looking for the submission but Ferreia is defending it well.
Ferreia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Yahyaoui working for a choke but Ferreia is defending well.
Ferreia is keeping busy.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yahyaoui biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ferreia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yahyaoui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreia is looking to escape.
Yahyaoui avoids the attempt from Ferreia to control.
Amine Yahyaoui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Yahyaoui trying to control but Ferreia is having none of it.
Ferreia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yahyaoui looking to control but Ferreia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yahyaoui content just to control the position here.
Yahyaoui with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Ferreia is squirming around, avoiding Yahyaoui's attempts to control the action.
Yahyaoui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferreia tries to hold on but Yahyaoui postures up.
Yahyaoui prevents Ferreia from getting the reversal.
Yahyaoui wants to control the pace but Ferreia is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Yahyaoui looking to secure an arm triangle but Ferreia defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreia is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amine Yahyaoui dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Yahyaoui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferreia on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferreia's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferreia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yahyaoui has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Yahyaoui tightens his grip and picks Ferreia up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferreia manages to land in guard.
Yahyaoui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Yahyaoui stands and steps away. Ferreia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD#
Yahyaoui is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreia's half guard.
Yahyaoui passes to full mount!
Yahyaoui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yahyaoui prevents Ferreia from getting the reversal.#T2#
Yahyaoui controlling from mount.
Yahyaoui is landing with some decent strikes but Ferreia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yahyaoui takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yahyaoui cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yahyaoui controlling from mount.
Yahyaoui's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferreia tries to hold on but Yahyaoui pushes him away. #T3#
Yahyaoui takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yahyaoui lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yahyaoui controlling his opponent.
Yahyaoui unloading with bombs!
Ferreia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreia working to try and regain half guard.
Yahyaoui content just to control the position here. #T4#
Yahyaoui avoids the attempt from Ferreia to control.
Ferreia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yahyaoui controlling from mount.
Ferreia is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yahyaoui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulo Ferreia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amine Yahyaoui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferreia is in a horrible position here. Yahyaoui smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amine Yahyaoui showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yahyaoui 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amine Yahyaoui! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Ait Ibrahim wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson tries to work over Ait Ibrahim's front leg with a kick but Ait Ibrahim checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ait Ibrahim shoots in.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ait Ibrahim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Ait Ibrahim ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charlie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Ait Ibrahim.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Ait Ibrahim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ait Ibrahim somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ait Ibrahim fails with the takedown.
Ait Ibrahim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ait Ibrahim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ait Ibrahim.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ait Ibrahim scores with a nice body kick.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ait Ibrahim darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ait Ibrahim into the cage.
Ait Ibrahim looks winded!
Ait Ibrahim shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ait Ibrahim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ait Ibrahim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Ait Ibrahim saw that one coming.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Ait Ibrahim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ait Ibrahim wants it to stay on the feet.
Ait Ibrahim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Ait Ibrahim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.#CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Ait Ibrahim.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Ait Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ait Ibrahim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mohamed Ait Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Ait Ibrahim feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Jackson throws a combination. Ait Ibrahim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Ait Ibrahim is rocked!#TD#
Ait Ibrahim tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ait Ibrahim is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Jackson decides to stand up.
Look low, kick high! Jackson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ait Ibrahim tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jackson is absolutely delighted - when Ait Ibrahim wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charlie Jackson! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Amokrane slaps away a takedown attempt from Riverriei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amokrane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amokrane tries to clinch there but Riverriei circles away.
Amokrane lands a really nice looking cross but Riverriei seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Amokrane. Those never looked like landing.
Riverriei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amokrane defends well and Riverriei ends up having to push Amokrane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Riverriei could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riverriei struggles to land a body shot inside as Amokrane controls his hands.
Amokrane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amokrane lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Amokrane moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amokrane tries to pull guard but Riverriei won't allow it.
Riverriei is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexanda Riverriei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amokrane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riverriei.
#T1##BC#
Riverriei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amokrane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riverriei fails with the takedown.
Amokrane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riverriei back to the cage. Amokrane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Alexanda Riverriei has been cut.
Amokrane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riverriei tries to counter by clinching up but Amokrane breaks away and moves out of range.
Riverriei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riverriei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amokrane throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Amokrane scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Amokrane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Amokrane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Riverriei clinches with his opponent.
#T2##TD#
Riverriei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amokrane is trying to stand.
Amokrane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riverriei is working away from the top position though.
Riverriei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Riverriei stands up and beckons Amokrane to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Amokrane pushes Riverriei up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Amokrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amokrane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amokrane scores with a jab.#T3#
Riverriei walks into a jab.
Riverriei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riverriei avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Riverriei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riverriei shoots in looking for a takedown. Amokrane tries to sprawl out of it but Riverriei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amokrane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amokrane throws a big counter head kick but Riverriei avoids it with no problem.
Amokrane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amokrane connects with a right hand. Riverriei shakes it off.
Amokrane misses with a series of wild punches.
Amokrane misses with a body shot.
Riverriei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amokrane with the counter takedown but Riverriei avoids it easily.#T4#
Amokrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riverriei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amokrane.
Amokrane looks winded!
Amokrane misses with a series of wild punches.
As Amokrane tries to get set, Riverriei tries to push him back and clinch up but Amokrane manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Riverriei tries to keep at a distance but Amokrane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Amokrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amokrane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riverriei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amokrane keeps the fight on the outside.
Amokrane moves in looking to clinch but Riverriei pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amokrane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Amokrane swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Riverriei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riverriei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yacine Amokrane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexanda Riverriei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Amokrane clinches.
Riverriei fails to pull guard.
Amokrane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riverriei keeps control of Amokrane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Amokrane decides to pull guard.
Amokrane trying to keep a closed guard but Riverriei is proving a slippery customer.
Riverriei trying to control the position from guard on top but Amokrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amokrane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riverriei is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Riverriei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yacine Amokrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Riverriei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amokrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riverriei moves away.
Riverriei throws a counter high kick but Amokrane was just alert enough to avoid it.
Amokrane moves out of range as Riverriei throws a body kick.
Amokrane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Amokrane has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Alexanda Riverriei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riverriei misses with a takedown attempt - Amokrane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Riverriei closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amokrane has one foot on Riverriei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amokrane fails to land with a series of punches.
Amokrane is breathing heavily.
Amokrane lands with a right hand. #CL#
Riverriei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amokrane is trying to force a seperation but Riverriei has the dominant position.#T2#
Riverriei is working for takedown but Amokrane is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexanda Riverriei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amokrane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riverriei is defending well.
Riverriei wants a takedown.
Amokrane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riverriei wants to take the fight to the mat but Amokrane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Amokrane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amokrane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amokrane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riverriei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amokrane throws a shot from downtown. Riverriei moves away and avoids it.
Amokrane missing with a left hand there. Riverriei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amokrane throws a solid leg kick but Riverriei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amokrane.
Riverriei darts in looking for a takedown but Amokrane gets double underhooks and turns Riverriei into the cage. #T3##BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch.
Amokrane throws a sloppy head kick and Riverriei moves out of range easily.
Riverriei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riverriei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riverriei misses with a series of wild punches.
Amokrane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amokrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amokrane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amokrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amokrane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Amokrane clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Amokrane.
Riverriei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amokrane up against the cage.
Amokrane wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Riverriei to work.
#BC#
Riverriei manages to break the clinch.
Amokrane works over Riverriei's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riverriei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amokrane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riverriei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yacine Amokrane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexanda Riverriei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Amokrane rushes Riverriei and presses him up against the cage.
Amokrane wants to get back to striking at distance but Riverriei won't allow it.
Riverriei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amokrane is trying to break free.
Amokrane jumps guard but Riverriei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riverriei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amokrane to keep the fight standing.
Amokrane jumps guard but Riverriei stands there with Amokrane around his waist. Amokrane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Riverriei closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Amokrane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riverriei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amokrane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexanda Riverriei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yacine Amokrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Amokrane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riverriei shoots in for a double leg but Amokrane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amokrane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Amokrane misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riverriei.
Riverriei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Amokrane tries to clinch but Riverriei moves out of range.
Amokrane avoids the head kick by Riverriei.
Amokrane throws out a counter right but Riverriei avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Riverriei tries to keep at a distance but Amokrane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riverriei tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riverriei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amokrane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Amokrane decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Amokrane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amokrane can't get the takedown.
Amokrane is trying to break free.
Riverriei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Riverriei tries to pull guard but Amokrane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Riverriei breaks from the clinch.
Amokrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amokrane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amokrane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riverriei blocks a leg kick.
Riverriei throws a quick counter head kick but Amokrane was just out of range.
Good shot there by Amokrane.#CL2#
Amokrane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amokrane is trying to break the clinch but Riverriei has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Amokrane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Riverriei moves into the clinch.#BC#
Riverriei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Riverriei swats away the attempt to clinch by Amokrane.
Riverriei throws a head kick that misses.
Riverriei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Riverriei 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.
Amokrane has his feet on Riverriei's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riverriei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riverriei is looking to clinch.
Amokrane looks to land a combination. Riverriei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alexanda Riverriei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yacine Amokrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Amokrane does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yacine Amokrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amokrane 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacine Amokrane!
Yacine Amokrane took some time post fight to say the following; 'IM COMING FOR EVERYBODY, KILL EVERYBODY, ALLAHU AKBAR'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Glover enables Yahyaoui to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Glover manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Yahyaoui is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yahyaoui content to stall in guard here.
Yahyaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to stand and escape but Yahyaoui is having none of it.
Yahyaoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glover swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Yahyaoui trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover wants to stand and escape but Yahyaoui is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yahyaoui throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Amine Yahyaoui has been cut.
Yahyaoui shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glover but Glover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yahyaoui throws a leg kick but Glover checks it. #TD2#
Yahyaoui scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yahyaoui trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Glover tries to get out of the position.
Glover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Yahyaoui trying to control the position but Glover is working away.
Glover is pushing Yahyaoui's head away, looking to escape. Yahyaoui manages to hold on to the position though.
Yahyaoui wants to control but Glover is keeping him busy.
Yahyaoui tries to move into full mount but can't pass Glover's legs.
Yahyaoui is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Yahyaoui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yahyaoui shoots in and gets a takedown into Glover's guard.
Yahyaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now.
Glover wants to stand and escape but Yahyaoui is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yahyaoui wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving. #T4#
Yahyaoui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glover haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yahyaoui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Yahyaoui is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Yahyaoui throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glover was covering up waiting for the punch and Yahyaoui finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover wants to stand but Yahyaoui is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amine Yahyaoui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amine Yahyaoui'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##TD2#
Yahyaoui closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yahyaoui lands in his opponent's guard.
Glover wants to stand and escape but Yahyaoui is having none of it.
Yahyaoui wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to stand up but Yahyaoui is controlling him.
Glover is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yahyaoui wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Yahyaoui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Yahyaoui is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yahyaoui looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yahyaoui slips under a jab.
Yahyaoui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yahyaoui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yahyaoui tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Yahyaoui gets the takedown into side control.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Glover prevents Yahyaoui from improving position.
Yahyaoui trying to control the position but Glover is working away.
Yahyaoui prevents Glover from escaping the position.
Yahyaoui wants to control for a moment but Glover uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Yahyaoui tries to pass to full mount but Glover defends it.
Yahyaoui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Glover thuds a left hand into Yahyaoui's body.
Yahyaoui blocks a head kick by Glover.
Yahyaoui shoots in for a takedown but Glover shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Yahyaoui finds it's way through Glover's defenses.
Yahyaoui shoots and misses
and Yahyaoui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amine Yahyaoui.#T4#
Glover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Yahyaoui shoots in and gets a takedown into Glover's guard.
Yahyaoui is breathing heavily.
Yahyaoui won't allow Glover to get back to his feet.
Yahyaoui must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Yahyaoui from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Terrance Glover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amine Yahyaoui's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yahyaoui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Yahyaoui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yahyaoui has his takedown stuffed
and Glover counters with a left to the body.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amine Yahyaoui.
Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yahyaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
Yahyaoui shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a nice shot that snaps Yahyaoui's head back.
Yahyaoui closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yahyaoui thinking.
Yahyaoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Glover throws a front kick aimed at Yahyaoui's knee but Yahyaoui avoids it well.
Yahyaoui misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glover clobbers Yahyaoui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yahyaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
Glover goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yahyaoui throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Yahyaoui is rocked!#T2#
Glover looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yahyaoui is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Yahyaoui gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Glover gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Ait Ibrahim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Dufort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Dufort shows good takedown defense.
Dufort is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Ait Ibrahim darts in and clinches Dufort up against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dufort walks away with a smile on his face. Ait Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Max Dufort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Ait Ibrahim.
Dufort jabs at Ait Ibrahim's body.
Dufort scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ait Ibrahim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dufort's waist but Dufort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ait Ibrahim off to one side.
Dufort is looking to counter punch.
Ait Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt
and Dufort counters with a nice uppercut.
Ait Ibrahim shoots for a takedown but Dufort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dufort misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ait Ibrahim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dufort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ait Ibrahim tries for a takedown but Dufort circles away easily
and Dufort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ait Ibrahim looks winded!#T1#
Ait Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ait Ibrahim is looking to clinch.
Ait Ibrahim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dufort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ait Ibrahim has his takedown stuffed
letting Dufort counter with a right hand.
Dufort throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ait Ibrahim on the side of the head.
Ait Ibrahim fails with the takedown
and Dufort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dufort lands with a nice combination. Ait Ibrahim backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Ait Ibrahim wants to clinch.
Dufort was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ait Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ait Ibrahim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dufort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ait Ibrahim walks into a stiff left hand from Dufort.#ROC#Ait Ibrahim is rocked!
Dufort scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ait Ibrahim is still on wobbly legs! Can Dufort finish him?
and Dufort counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ait Ibrahim! He's just covering up as Dufort starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Dufort! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Belhanache has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belhanache is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belhanache trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Belhanache is retaining full guard.
Watson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is trying to control. Belhanache wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belhanache wants to get back to his feet.
Watson is trying to control the action in half guard but Belhanache is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Watson works his way into side control.
Belhanache is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Watson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belhanache knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belhanache tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belhanache can't do much from the bottom here.
Watson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belhanache is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Watson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Watson is trying to control. Belhanache wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson content to control rather than advance.
Watson trying to control the action but Belhanache is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Watson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belhanache wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Watson is looking for a kimura here.
Watson content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Belhanache is working away.
Belhanache blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Belhanache wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belhanache knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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!
Belhanache misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belhanache feints and then cracks Watson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watson down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Watson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belhanache moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Belhanache feints and as Watson raises his hands in defense, Belhanache changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belhanache wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Belhanache stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson seems keen to control Belhanache's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Watson has his hands on Belhanache's head, controlling the position.
Belhanache really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Watson trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belhanache shoots for a double leg takedown but Watson sprawls well. He's pushed Belhanache's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Watson throws a quick counter head kick but Belhanache was just out of range.#TD#
Watson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belhanache manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watson wants to control from the top but Belhanache keeps moving.
Belhanache keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Marcus Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Watson trying to control but Belhanache is working from the bottom.
Belhanache seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watson passes Belhanache's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watson controlling the action here. #T3#
Watson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belhanache!
Watson avoids the attempt from Belhanache to control.
Belhanache is breathing heavily.
Watson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belhanache is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
Watson avoids the attempt from Belhanache to control.#T4#
Watson is landing with some decent strikes but Belhanache is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Watson.
Belhanache wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.#SUB#
Watson goes for an armbar but Belhanache turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Belhanache.
Watson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Watson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Watson has managed to clinch.
Belhanache trying to control the position but instead, Watson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belhanache into the cage.#BC#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belhanache shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belhanache shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Watson scores with a takedown into Belhanache's guard.
Watson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Belhanache trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watson postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belhanache shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansell Belhanache.
Belhanache takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Watson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Watson decides to stand back up. #TD#
Watson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belhanache tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Watson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##CL#
Watson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Watson pulls guard successfully.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belhanache can do to turn this around?
Watson pulls Belhanache in close to his closed guard and prevents Belhanache from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Belhanache avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belhanache defends it easily.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belhanache's guard. #REVR#
Belhanache utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson trying to control but Belhanache is working from the bottom.
Belhanache not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Watson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Ait Ibrahim darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ait Ibrahim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Ait Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Matthews manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ait Ibrahim on his heels. He'll look to pass Ait Ibrahim's guard now, I'm sure.
Ait Ibrahim controlling Matthews's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Ait Ibrahim wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Ait Ibrahim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ait Ibrahim pulls guard.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Ait Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ait Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up. #T2##SUB#
Ait Ibrahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead Ait Ibrahim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ait Ibrahim wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Ait Ibrahim gets to his feet - Matthews follows without any prompting.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Ait Ibrahim shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Ait Ibrahim drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Ait Ibrahim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ait Ibrahim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ait Ibrahim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ait Ibrahim.
Ait Ibrahim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Ait Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matthews swings for the body but Ait Ibrahim moves out of range.
#CL2#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ait Ibrahim, pushing him back against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ait Ibrahim clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Ait Ibrahim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ait Ibrahim has managed to clinch.
Matthews wants to break free but Ait Ibrahim has control.
Ait Ibrahim is stalling here.
Ait Ibrahim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ait Ibrahim effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ait Ibrahim is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Ait Ibrahim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ait Ibrahim leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews wants to counter with a clinch but Ait Ibrahim pushes him away.
Matthews looks for the body kick but Ait Ibrahim saw that one coming. #CL2#
Ait Ibrahim gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Ait Ibrahim has double underhooks.
Ait Ibrahim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Ait Ibrahim breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ait Ibrahim moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Ait Ibrahim fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Ait Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ait Ibrahim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohamed Ait Ibrahim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ait Ibrahim wants a takedown but no success here.
Ait Ibrahim just leaning against Matthews, taking a breather. #BC#
Ait Ibrahim breaks the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ait Ibrahim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Ait Ibrahim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ait Ibrahim looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch.#T2#
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Ait Ibrahim around his waist. Ait Ibrahim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim stalling in the clinch but Matthews improves position.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Ait Ibrahim won't allow it.
#BC#
Ait Ibrahim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ait Ibrahim throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Matthews clinches up with Ait Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ait Ibrahim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ait Ibrahim leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Ait Ibrahim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ait Ibrahim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ait Ibrahim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ait Ibrahim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews throws a counter combo.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Ait Ibrahim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ait Ibrahim is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Ait Ibrahim circles away and we're back to standing.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in but no luck this time.
Ait Ibrahim is looking to clinch.
Ait Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt
and Ait Ibrahim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ait Ibrahim has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ait Ibrahim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Ait Ibrahim around his waist. Ait Ibrahim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ait Ibrahim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ait Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Matthews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matthews continues to drive forward.
Ait Ibrahim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Ait Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews jumps guard but Ait Ibrahim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ait Ibrahim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Ait Ibrahim around his waist. Ait Ibrahim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ait Ibrahim jumps into guard, dragging Matthews to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ait Ibrahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ait Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ait Ibrahim, not yet. #T1#
Ait Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ait Ibrahim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Matthews gets to his feet - Ait Ibrahim follows without any prompting.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Ait Ibrahim.
Ait Ibrahim tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews leaves Ait Ibrahim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ait Ibrahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ait Ibrahim moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews tries to counter with a clinch but Ait Ibrahim shakes him off and moves away.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Ait Ibrahim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ait Ibrahim sprawls well. Ait Ibrahim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Ait Ibrahim is looking to counter the offense by Matthews and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Ait Ibrahim forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Ait Ibrahim controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Ait Ibrahim pulls guard.
Ait Ibrahim 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.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ait Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Ait Ibrahim pushes Matthews off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ait Ibrahim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Ait Ibrahim persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews tries to counter with a clinch but Ait Ibrahim shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews throws a leg kick but Ait Ibrahim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ait Ibrahim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohamed Ait Ibrahim.
I think Ait Ibrahim 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mohamed Ait Ibrahim!
In defeat, Ethan Matthews stepped up to the mic, saying 'I worked hard in training, i'm ok with losing, ready to get back in the gym'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Belhanache slips a straight right by Molly.
Belhanache shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molly as he jumps to the side.
Belhanache shoots for a takedown but Molly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Molly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Ansell Belhanache has been cut.
Molly tests Belhanache's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Molly cracks Belhanache with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Belhanache looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Molly finish him?
#ROC#Belhanache is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belhanache is still on wobbly legs! Can Molly finish him?
Molly throws a pinpoint strike between Belhanache's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Belhanache crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Molly scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rollin Molly!
In his post fight interview, Rollin Molly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Amokrane.
Amokrane throws a leg kick that misses.
Amokrane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matthews backs up against the cage.
Amokrane cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amokrane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews stalling the fight.
Amokrane blocks the elbow strike.
Amokrane has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Amokrane is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.#TD2#
Matthews turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matthews manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews advances to mount. #SUB2#
Matthews looking to isolate an arm here. Amokrane doesn't see it coming and as Matthews extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Matthews! |
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