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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 5: Fights For The Devil
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hiroshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Hiroshi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiroshi.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Hiroshi drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hiroshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiroshi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.#BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hiroshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Hiroshi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiroshi has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanahashi Hiroshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hiroshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
#CL#
Hiroshi moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#T2##BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiroshi goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hiroshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Hiroshi shoots in.
Hiroshi throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.#T3#
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Hiroshi shoots in.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiroshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Hiroshi avoids it easily.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiroshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##CL#
Hiroshi clinches. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hiroshi gets a clinch. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Hiroshi into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiroshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santiago Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hiroshi loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.#CL#
Hiroshi clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Tanahashi Hiroshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Hiroshi.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez leaves Hiroshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Hiroshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanahashi Hiroshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hiroshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Hiroshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanahashi Hiroshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiroshi is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Hiroshi avoids it easily.
Hiroshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Hiroshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hiroshi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Hiroshi rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Hiroshi into the cage.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hiroshi has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Hiroshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiroshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Hiroshi persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiroshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Hiroshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Hiroshi gets a clinch. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Hiroshi.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.#CL#
Hiroshi moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hiroshi pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hiroshi moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Hiroshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiroshi throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hiroshi moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanahashi Hiroshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hiroshi has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hiroshi rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Hiroshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.#CL#
Hiroshi pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiroshi throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Hiroshi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Hiroshi misses with a head kick.
Sanchez leaves Hiroshi 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 Tanahashi Hiroshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi misses with the combination.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.#T3#
Hiroshi misses with the combination.
Hiroshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Hiroshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiroshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiroshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Hiroshi avoids it easily.
Santiago Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiroshi dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Hiroshi's head and hops out.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Hiroshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Hiroshi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hiroshi drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
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 Tanahashi Hiroshi.
I think Hiroshi 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Sanchez!
Santiago Sanchez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Goodridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Sato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodridge did well to prevent Sato getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodridge (0) vs (2) Sato
Goodridge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goodridge tries to get out of the position.
Sato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goodridge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goodridge is pressing down on Sato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodridge is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato wants to control from the top but Goodridge keeps moving.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Goodridge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sato's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodridge (4) vs (2) Sato#SUB#
Sato defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Goodridge's arms.
Goodridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground.
Sato trying to control the hands but Goodridge won't let him.
Goodridge controlling well, preventing Sato from escaping the position.
Sato staying busy and making it hard for Goodridge to control. #T2#
Goodridge controlling well, preventing Sato from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Goodridge working for a choke but Sato is defending well.
Sato is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goodridge.
Sato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sato is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sato trying to control the hands but Goodridge breaks the grip.
Sato turns into Goodridge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodridge (4) vs (4) Sato#SUB2#
Sato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goodridge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goodridge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodridge (6) vs (4) Sato
Sato is trying to control the position but Goodridge postures up. #T3#
Goodridge wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodridge (6) vs (6) Sato
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodridge controlling the position.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Goodridge is keeping the position.
Sato advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodridge (6) vs (9) Sato
Goodridge is trying to control Sato's posture but Sato avoids it.
Goodridge is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB2#
Sato looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goodridge is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sato has hold of Goodridge's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Goodridge seems comfortable defending it but Sato has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Goodridge is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Goodridge is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sato couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Sato! |
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porter pinned against the cage. Porter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyk throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Porter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyk gets back to full guard.
Tyk wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Porter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porter trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom.
Tyk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyk working a defensive guard here.
Porter wants to stand but Tyk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Porter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyk working a defensive guard but Porter manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porter misses with the ground and pound.
Tyk tries to bench press Porter off him but Porter keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tyk defending against the ground and pound.
Porter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tyk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tyk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tyk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Porter tries to clinch there but Tyk circles away.
#TD2#
Porter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyk did well to prevent Porter getting side control.
Porter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyk is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tyk is not content to let Porter control the position.
Tyk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porter throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porter wants to control from the top but Tyk keeps moving.
Porter tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyk is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Porter 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#
Porter looks to land a combination but Tyk avoids it well.
Tyk misses with a takedown attempt - Porter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Porter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porter sprawls and moves away.
Tyk shoots in looking for a takedown but Porter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Porter unleashes a big counter combination but Tyk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ton Tyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyk circles away.#TD#
Tyk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Porter!
Sloppy strikes there by Tyk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Porter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Porter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SU#
Tyk decides to stand back up. Tyk steps back and let's Porter get back to his feet.
Porter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyk tries to avoid it but Porter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyk to the ground. Tyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyk is looking for a counter combo.
Ton Tyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Porter.
Porter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyk.
Tyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porter avoids it really well and circles away.
Porter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyk tries to clinch but Porter is having none of it.
Tyk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Porter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyk to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Porter has his foot on Tyk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyk works his way back into a safe position though.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Porter wants to control the position but Tyk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tyk is looking to take a break and control but Porter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Porter.
Porter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyk controls the pace.#SU#
Tyk stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD#
Tyk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyk wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
Tyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Porter has hold of Tyk's hands but Tyk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tyk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Porter wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Porter is looking to improve his position.
Tyk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tyk manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Tyk dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Porter misses with a head kick.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Tyk shows good takedown defense.
Tyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Tyk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Porter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyk is in Porter's guard.
Porter is wriggling around but Tyk manages to pass to half guard.
Porter wants to get back to full guard but Tyk has mounted him!
Tyk controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyk punching from mount but Porter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tyk controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Tyk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Porter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Porter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Porter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyk pulls Porter in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Tyk pushes Porter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Porter darts in looking for a takedown but Tyk gets double underhooks and turns Porter into the cage.
Tyk throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Porter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Porter.
Ton Tyk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyk.
Tyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Tyk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porter tries for a takedown but Tyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Porter.
Ton Tyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Porter.
Porter avoids the head kick by Tyk.
#T3#
Tyk looks for a takedown but Porter sprawls well.
Porter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Porter clinches up with Tyk and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Porter decides to pull guard.
Tyk advances to half guard.
Tyk is keen to just control but Porter is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Porter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Tyk trying to control from Porter's half guard. Porter has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU#
Tyk gets to his feet. Porter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyk wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side#TD2#
and Porter counters with a shoot takedown. Tyk fights it but they end up in guard.
Tyk is trying to keep Porter in close.
Tyk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter is trying to stand back up but Tyk is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Ton Tyk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyk 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ton Tyk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ton Tyk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Vitez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodridge is breathing heavily.
Goodridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitez.
Vitez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goodridge defends it nicely.
Goodridge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vitez manages to circle out of the way.
Goodridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitez tries to clinch but Goodridge is having none of it.
Vitez shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodridge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vitez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vitez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Goodridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunor Vitez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodridge misses with the combination.
Vitez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vitez lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Vitez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Vitez instigates a clinch.
Goodridge wants a takedown.
Vitez pushes Goodridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vitez wants to stall.
Goodridge gets underhooks to prevent Vitez's takedown attempt.
Vitez is trying to pull guard but Goodridge has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goodridge.
Goodridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vitez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Vitez is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodridge has double underhooks. #TD2#
Vitez decides to pull guard.
Vitez keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodridge preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vitez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodridge preventing the sweep.
Goodridge won't allow Vitez to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitez 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.#T3##SUB2#
Vitez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vitez trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodridge checks a low kick from Vitez.
Goodridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vitez goes for a double leg but Goodridge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goodridge continues to drive forward.
Goodridge is looking to counter the offense by Vitez and move into the clinch.
Vitez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vitez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodridge as he jumps to the side. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Goodridge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vitez quickly recovers to half guard.
Goodridge trying to mount his opponent but Vitez defends it.
Vitez is refusing to be controlled, as Goodridge sits in half guard.
Vitez is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodridge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vitez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunor Vitez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vitez shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodridge tries to sprawl out of it but Vitez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Goodridge tries to keep at a distance but Vitez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vitez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitez tries to break free but Goodridge pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Vitez successfully pulls guard.
Vitez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitez, not yet.
Vitez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Vitez keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
Vitez trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Goodridge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vitez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodridge has managed to get both his arms back between Vitez's legs - danger averted.
Goodridge won't allow Vitez to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Vitez rushes Goodridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vitez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goodridge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goodridge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Goodridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunor Vitez.
Vitez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodridge stops a takedown attempt from Vitez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodridge.
Vitez is trying to pull guard but Goodridge has him pressed against the cage.
Vitez is trying to push Goodridge away but Goodridge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Vitez successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Vitez wants to stand but Goodridge is controlling the position.
Vitez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Vitez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodridge is aware though and is defending well.
Goodridge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vitez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitez, not yet.
Vitez looking to control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vitez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodridge is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goodridge shoots in and gets a takedown into Vitez's guard.
Vitez wants to get back to his feet but Goodridge passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Goodridge is working for a kimura but Vitez is defending it quite comfortably.
Goodridge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunor Vitez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Goodridge throws a solid leg kick but Vitez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodridge.
Vitez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodridge is fending him off so far but Vitez persists. Nope, Goodridge circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Goodridge as Vitez shoots in.
Goodridge feinted with a counter takedown.
Vitez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goodridge back to the cage. Vitez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goodridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vitez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodridge as he avoids it easily.
John Goodridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunor Vitez.
Goodridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vitez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitez misses with a head kick.
Vitez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodridge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitez somewhat.
John Goodridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Goodridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitez.
Vitez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Vitez.
Vitez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Goodridge counters with a single leg into guard. Vitez didn't expect that.
Goodridge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Vitez is looking to stand back up but Goodridge counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vitez.
Goodridge is looking to advance position but Vitez won't allow it. #SUB2#
Vitez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodridge wants to take a breather but Vitez is having none of it.
Vitez won't allow Goodridge to pass to mount. #T3#
Vitez trying to control here.
Vitez wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodridge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vitez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goodridge is keen to just control but Vitez is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vitez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Vitez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goodridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitez misses with an elbow strike.
Vitez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goodridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vitez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vitez can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitez jumps guard but Goodridge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goodridge fails to pull guard.
John Goodridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunor Vitez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Goodridge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vitez 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunor Vitez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 3
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns shoots in looking for a takedown but Lo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johns somewhat.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns tries for a takedown but Lo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hung Wei Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Johns.#CL2#
Johns forces Lo back against the cage and clinches.
Johns prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Lo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johns uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo seems keen to control Johns's posture.
Lo is trying to control the position but Johns postures up. #T1#
Johns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lo wants to control the position but Johns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Lo controls Johns momentarily but Johns frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johns has his hands clasped together but Lo extends and breaks Johns's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hung Wei Lo!
Hung Wei Lo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 2
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Johns with a nice cross.
Beckham misses with a takedown attempt - Johns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Johns throws a combination. Beckham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beckham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Johns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beckham is trying to defend but Johns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johns.
Johns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beckham avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johns.
#T1#
Beckham is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckham tries to hold on but Johns postures up.
Johns content just to control the position here.
Beckham is working to get back to half guard.
Beckham is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Johns.#SUB2#
Johns looking to secure an arm triangle but Beckham defends it well.
Johns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Johns is working for a guillotine from mount but Beckham frees his head quite easily.
Johns controlling from the full mount.
Johns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johns unloads with some shots from mount but Beckham bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Johns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Johns looking for a guillotine from mount but Beckham is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns dominated that 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.#R2#
Beckham fails to land the takedown.
Johns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham circles away quickly and effectively.
Beckham shoots in for a double leg but Johns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johns cracks a nice hook into Beckham's ribs.
Beckham throws a series of punches but Johns avoids them all with ease.
Johns stalks Beckham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beckham's face. Beckham staggers backwards, shaken.
Beckham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beckham.
Johns lands a jab to Beckham's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Johns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Johns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beckham's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johns looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Beckham has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Beckham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johns stops Beckham from standing up.
Johns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johns passes Beckham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Johns decides to return to a standing position.
Mikey Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Beckham tries to keep at a distance but Johns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johns is trying to break free.
Johns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Beckham taking a breather.
Johns avoiding damage.
Beckham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johns walks away with a smile on his face. Beckham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johns!
Beckham tries to clinch but Johns is having none of it.
Johns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham circles away quickly and effectively.
Johns scores with the left hand. Beckham knows he should have avoided that one.
Beckham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckham shoots in and drives through. Johns sprawls well.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Johns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Beckham trying to control the position.
Johns controlling from the top position. #T4#
Beckham working a defensive guard here.
Johns advances to half guard.
Johns passes to side control.
Johns misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beckham can't do much from the bottom here.
Johns throws a strike aimed at the side of Beckham's head but Beckham avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beckham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt.
Johns has a takedown stuffed.
Beckham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beckham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham tries for a takedown but Johns circles away easily#CL2#
and Johns counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johns drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Johns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beckham off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Johns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johns stalks Beckham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beckham's face. Beckham staggers backwards, shaken.
Johns leaves Beckham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johns lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johns.
Beckham blocks a head kick by Johns.
A head kick misses from Johns.
Johns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckham checks a leg kick nicely.
Beckham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Johns closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Beckham from controlling successfully.
Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beckham's guard. #REVB#
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johns forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Johns not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Beckham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Beckham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU2#
Johns gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johns!
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckham.
Johns dives in for a single leg takedown but Beckham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Beckham misses its target.#T4#
Beckham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johns.
Johns fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johns.
Johns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckham on the side of the head.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns stuffs the takedown attempt from Beckham. Beckham gets slowly back to his feet.
Johns wants to counter the offense by Beckham and move into the clinch position.
Johns lands a nice hook to Beckham's body. Beckham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikey Beckham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beckham is trying to drag Johns to the mat but Johns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Johns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johns 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Tim Johns wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Johns feints a jab promting Woods to slip. Johns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Woods slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johns defends well and Woods ends up having to push Johns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Johns gets control of Woods's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Johns wriggles free and stands up.
Woods walks into a left hand.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
Johns lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Johns has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Johns has Woods pushed against the cage.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johns walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Johns clinches up against the cage.
Woods tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Woods is looking to break free of the clinch but Johns has double underhooks.
Johns tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Johns drops back looking for a leg! Woods is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woods manages to kick Johns off! Johns jumps back into Woods's guard.
Woods throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Johns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Johns gets to his feet. Woods looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Woods is looking to clinch.
Johns wants to counter with a clinch but Woods pushes him away.
Woods feints and then cracks Johns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johns down.
Woods tries to clinch but Johns is having none of it. #T3#
Johns throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woods is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.
Johns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Woods but Woods pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woods wants to clinch up but Johns keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Johns drives through and clinches with Woods against the cage.
Johns is working for takedown but Woods is calmly controlling the position for now.
Woods tries for a takedown but Johns manages to get underhooks.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johns to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Woods working hard to break the clinch.
Johns lands a shot to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Johns holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Woods tries to break free but Johns pushes him back against the cage.
Johns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Johns pulls guard successfully.
Woods has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woods throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Johns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woods off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johns gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woods back to the cage. Johns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Woods lands a nice looking body kick.
Johns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woods throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.
Johns scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johns somewhat.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johns smiles and moves away.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Johns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Johns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Johns's front leg but catches the back leg as Johns tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Johns rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Woods takes a shot to the head.
Johns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johns walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johns rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Woods keeps control of Johns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Woods gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Woods is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Johns has hold of one of Woods's legs. Woods is fighting the takedown attempt but Johns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johns is stalling in the full guard.
Johns passes into half guard. #T3#
Johns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Woods!
Johns controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Johns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woods tries to hold on but Johns postures up.
Johns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johns controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johns content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johns lands a jab-cross combination.
Johns misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Johns instigates a clinch. #BC#
Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johns looks to land a combination. Woods sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Johns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johns down to the mat. Johns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Woods.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johns is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Woods taking a breather.
Woods jumps guard but Johns stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johns pulls guard effortlessly.
Woods being controlled here momentarily.
Johns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Johns looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johns pulls Woods in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woods's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woods working some strikes from top position.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Johns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woods off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woods back to the cage. Johns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Johns lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tim Johns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Johns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woods is trying to drag Johns to the mat but Johns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woods fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Johns feints the counter takedown.
Johns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Johns swinging wildly here.
Johns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woods sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woods wants to clinch.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Johns instigates a clinch.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Johns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johns 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Tim Johns wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Strickland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloppy strikes from Goodridge. Those never looked like landing.
Dubson Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strickland wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Goodridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strickland throws a series of strikes that have Goodridge backpedaling.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goodridge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#KD#
Strickland sends Goodridge crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strickland is motioning to the referee to let Goodridge up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Goodridge is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodridge glances at the clock... BAM! Strickland nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Goodridge crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Goodridge is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dubson Strickland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Voss shoots in but Porter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Voss tries to get set, Porter tries to push him back and clinch up but Voss manages to avoid the attempt.
Voss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Porter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Voss's half guard.
Porter controlling the pace.
Porter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Voss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Porter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Porter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Voss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Porter controlling the pace.
Porter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voss has hold of Porter's hands but Porter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Porter.
Voss wants to control but Porter is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Voss punching from the bottom.
Voss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Porter is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Porter wants to work for an arm triangle but Voss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Voss is trying to maintain the position but Porter is very close to passing his half guard.
Voss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Porter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Porter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Porter passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Porter with a couple of short strikes.
Porter landing punches.
Porter controlling from the full mount.
Voss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns Voss that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Porter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Porter has closed the distance and engaged Voss in a clinch.
Voss wants to get back to striking at distance but Porter won't allow it.
Voss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Voss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Porter smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Porter. No joy for Voss on that attempt.
Porter is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shawn Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Porter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Porter wants to stand but Voss has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Porter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Porter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Porter with the ground and pound from mount.
Porter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Porter with shots to the head and body - Voss looks very uncomfortable down there.
Porter is landing with some decent strikes but Voss is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Voss tries to reverse the position but Porter maintains control.#T2#
Porter landing strikes from the mount and Voss is in trouble! #SUB#
Voss defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Porter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter content just to control the position here.
Voss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Porter controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Porter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Voss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Porter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Voss hang on?
Voss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shawn Porter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Porter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Voss?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Voss is rocked!
Porter drops a big elbow. That's hurt Voss! More shots from Porter and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Porter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Goodridge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goodridge seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Horse is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Goodridge! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
White drops Sanchez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sanchez looks back up at him and smiles so White waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Sanchez has been cut.
White plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Sanchez to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Sanchez just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timo White!
In defeat, Santiago Sanchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Kubat looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porter defending well as Kubat loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Porter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kubat is trying to defend but Porter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kubat is looking to get back to is feet but Porter passes into side control.
Kubat is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Porter is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kubat is trying to escape and Porter transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kubat is forced to tap! Nice work there by Porter! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Porter! |
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