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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 8: Warriors
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Primushenetskiy does it's job there.#CL2#
Ramirez pushes Primushenetskiy up against the cage in a clinch.
Primushenetskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Primushenetskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy looking to slow down the pace here.
Primushenetskiy trying to control the position but instead, Ramirez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Primushenetskiy into the cage.
A short uppercut from Primushenetskiy. #BC2#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Primushenetskiy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and Primushenetskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Primushenetskiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matvii Primushenetskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Primushenetskiy.#T1#
Primushenetskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Primushenetskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Ramirez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramirez has Primushenetskiy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Primushenetskiy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Primushenetskiy lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
Primushenetskiy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Ramirez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Primushenetskiy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Primushenetskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Primushenetskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Primushenetskiy up against the cage.
Primushenetskiy pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Primushenetskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Primushenetskiy circles away.
Primushenetskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
Primushenetskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Primushenetskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Primushenetskiy jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramirez looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Primushenetskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramirez doesn't seem phased though.
Primushenetskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Primushenetskiy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Primushenetskiy.#T3#
Primushenetskiy lands a body shot.
Ramirez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Primushenetskiy lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
Primushenetskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
It looks like Primushenetskiy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matvii Primushenetskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and Primushenetskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Primushenetskiy had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Ramirez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Ramirez has been cut.#KD#
Primushenetskiy lands a left and a right that send Ramirez crashing to the mat, dazed. Primushenetskiy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Primushenetskiy finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primushenetskiy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Primushenetskiy scores with a counter punch that sends Ramirez to the canvas! Primushenetskiy smells blood - he's punishing Ramirez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ramirez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matvii Primushenetskiy! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 2
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Polanski fakes the leg kick and cracks Kazmierczuk in the body.
Kazmierczuk blocks a head kick by Polanski.
Kazmierczuk appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kazmierczuk drives through and clinches with Polanski against the cage.
#TD#
Kazmierczuk jumps guard and drags Polanski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Polanski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Polanski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Polanski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazmierczuk wants to stand up but Polanski is controlling him.
Polanski postures up.
Polanski works over Kazmierczuk with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polanski landing some decent shots from guard.
Polanski trying to control but Kazmierczuk is working from the bottom.
Polanski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Kazmierczuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polanski.
Polanski throws a strike but Kazmierczuk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kazmierczuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazmierczuk wants to control from the top but Polanski keeps moving.
Kazmierczuk tries to stand but Polanski is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polanski is looking for a triangle here but Kazmierczuk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kazmierczuk happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SU#
Kazmierczuk decides to stand back up. Kazmierczuk steps back and let's Polanski get back to his feet.
Polanski lands a high kick!
Polanski misses with a double jab
and Kazmierczuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Polanski tries to keep at a distance but Kazmierczuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Polanski wants to break free but Kazmierczuk has control.
#TD#
Kazmierczuk pulls guard.
Kazmierczuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polanski is one step ahead there.
Kazmierczuk controlling the position.#T3#
Kazmierczuk trying to control the position.
Kazmierczuk has control of Polanski's left arm, preventing Polanski from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polanski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kazmierczuk pulls Polanski in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Polanski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazmierczuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Polanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazmierczuk shoots in for a takedown but Polanski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Polanski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Polanski landing strikes.
Polanski looks winded!
Kazmierczuk wants to get back to his feet but Polanski is dominant here and he's now got Kazmierczuk's back!
Polanski keeps control of the position as Kazmierczuk tries to break free.
Kazmierczuk is trying to get back to his feet but Polanski has full control of the position and if anything, Kazmierczuk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazmierczuk looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Polanski. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Polanski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Polanski slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazmierczuk, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kazmierczuk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Polanski to the mat! Polanski manages to get full guard.
Kazmierczuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazmierczuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polanski is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Polanski pushes Kazmierczuk off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Polanski. #T1#
Polanski is looking to take a break and control but Kazmierczuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazmierczuk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Polanski's best efforts.#ES#
Kazmierczuk pushes Polanski off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Polanski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazmierczuk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dariusz Kazmierczuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polanski trying to keep a closed guard but Kazmierczuk is proving a slippery customer.
Polanski is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kazmierczuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Polanski pushes Kazmierczuk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Polanski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazmierczuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Adrian Polanski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kazmierczuk drives through with a takedown into Polanski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Polanski is wriggling around but Kazmierczuk manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazmierczuk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Polanski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazmierczuk.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kazmierczuk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kazmierczuk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Kazmierczuk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Polanski for as long as he can get away with.
Nice strikes from Kazmierczuk there.
Kazmierczuk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Kazmierczuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Polanski'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kazmierczuk throws a sloppy head kick and Polanski moves out of range easily.
Polanski connects with a solid leg kick.
Polanski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazmierczuk. Kazmierczuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Polanski doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazmierczuk circles away.
Kazmierczuk tries to counter with a takedown but Polanski is quick to defend against it.
Kazmierczuk tries to clinch but Polanski moves away
and Polanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polanski misses with a combination
#CL#
and Kazmierczuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazmierczuk.
Polanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polanski wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazmierczuk won't allow it.
#BC2#
Polanski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polanski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazmierczuk but Kazmierczuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Polanski scores with a takedown into Kazmierczuk's guard.
Kazmierczuk wriggles free and stands up.
Polanski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazmierczuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Polanski, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kazmierczuk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Polanski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kazmierczuk working the head and body with strikes.
Kazmierczuk controlling the position from side mount.
Polanski tries to escape but Kazmierczuk is in control. #T2##SU#
Kazmierczuk decides to stand back up. Kazmierczuk steps back and let's Polanski get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polanski. #TD#
Kazmierczuk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Polanski was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazmierczuk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Kazmierczuk stands up from Polanski's guard - Kazmierczuk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Polanski circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Kazmierczuk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Polanski's guard.
Kazmierczuk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Kazmierczuk continues to stall.
Polanski trying to keep a closed guard but Kazmierczuk is proving a slippery customer.
Kazmierczuk wants to pass the guard but Polanski is keeping the position.
Kazmierczuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kazmierczuk is pushing down on Polanski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polanski is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazmierczuk has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazmierczuk thows a huge punch but Polanski dodges it nicely.
Kazmierczuk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kazmierczuk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Polanski!
Kazmierczuk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dariusz Kazmierczuk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazmierczuk 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dariusz Kazmierczuk!
Dariusz Kazmierczuk 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:
RSE : Just Some Fights 2
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ingham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sulivan in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Jake Sulivan has been cut.
Sulivan darts in looking for a takedown but Ingham gets double underhooks and turns Sulivan into the cage. #CL#
Ingham clinches up with Sulivan and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ingham.
Ingham gets through Sulivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ingham has Sulivan pushed against the cage.
Ingham managing to block the knees to the body from Sulivan.
Ingham working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ingham breaks the clinch.
Sulivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ingham is fending him off so far but Sulivan persists. Nope, Ingham circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulivan fails with the takedown#KD#
and Ingham counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sulivan! Ingham lets Sulivan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sulivan is rocked!
Callum Ingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sulivan.
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!
Sulivan has his takedown stuffed
and Ingham counters with a right hand from hell and Sulivan is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Ingham! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Rattinsson.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Rattinsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice combination there by Rattinsson.
#CUT#It looks like Max Ramirez has been cut.#TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rattinsson to the mat! Rattinsson manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rattinsson is breathing heavily.
Rattinsson wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Ramirez decides to stand and escape the position.
Rattinsson misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Ramirez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramirez. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rattinsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rattinsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rattinsson's knee momentarily.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Rattinsson. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Rattinsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rattinsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rattinsson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rattinsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez with shots to the head and body - Rattinsson looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Ramirez with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking to isolate an arm here. Rattinsson doesn't see it coming and as Ramirez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Ramirez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Roslik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roslik dives in for a single leg takedown but Foxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roslik misses with a takedown attempt
and Foxx counters with a head kick.
Foxx dives in and grabs Roslik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roslik pushes down on Foxx's head and hops out.
Foxx is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Roslik moves into the clinch.
Roslik looking for a takedown.
Connor Foxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadiusz Roslik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roslik prevents Foxx from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roslik stalling.
Foxx is trying to break the clinch but Roslik has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Foxx is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roslik can't fight it off and eventually Foxx manages to take the fight to the floor. Roslik looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roslik pushes Foxx off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Foxx as Roslik shoots in.
Roslik shoots in but no luck this time.
Foxx tries to clinch there but Roslik circles away.
Roslik shoots in and drives through. Foxx sprawls well.
Roslik darts in looking for a takedown but Foxx gets double underhooks and turns Roslik into the cage. #TD#
Foxx closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foxx lands in his opponent's guard.
Roslik looks winded!
Foxx advances position into side control!#SUB#
Foxx has hold of Roslik's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Roslik tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Foxx cranks the arm and Roslik screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Roslik, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Connor Foxx! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Polanski clinches up with Lutaman and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Polanski.
Lutaman tries to pull guard but Polanski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polanski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutaman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Polanski.
Lutaman is trying to pull guard but Polanski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lutaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Polanski breaks the clinch.
Lutaman looks to land a combination. Polanski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Polanski has been cut.
Lutaman throws a series of punches but Polanski moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Lutaman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polanski ducks under a wild hook from Lutaman.
Polanski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Polanski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lutaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutaman.
Polanski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polanski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutaman.
Lutaman works Polanski's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Polanski moves into the clinch.#T1#
Lutaman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polanski just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Polanski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Polanski lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Lutaman is rocked!
Polanski postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lutaman covers up, he's hurt! Polanski keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Polanski and the ref steps in to end the fight! Polanski can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Polanski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sulivan's shoulder, as Sulivan tries to avoid the shot.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sulivan.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sulivan.
#TD2#
Sulivan scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sulivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulivan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Sulivan forces his way into half guard.
Jones controlling the position well.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulivan controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sulivan wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sulivan slips nicely into half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sulivan has control of the leg.
Sulivan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones trying to control here.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sulivan as he jumps to the side.
Sulivan goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sulivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sulivan off to one side. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Sulivan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4##TD2#
Sulivan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sulivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulivan is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Jones is pressing down on Sulivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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Jones is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sulivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Sulivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sulivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sulivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones leaves Sulivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sulivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Sulivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sulivan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulivan, which made it look bad. #T1#
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sulivan is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Sulivan.
Jones throws a body punch but Sulivan moves out of range.
Sulivan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones sets himself, and Sulivan steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sulivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Sulivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Sulivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Sulivan wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range. #CL2#
Sulivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sulivan won't allow it.
Sulivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sulivan is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Sulivan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Sulivan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Sulivan into the cage.
Sulivan is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Sulivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Jones tries a knee to the head but Sulivan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #TD2#
Sulivan jumps guard.
Sulivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Sulivan stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sulivan swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Sulivan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sulivan misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sulivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sulivan as Jones shoots in.
Sulivan shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sulivan moves out of range easily.
Sulivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sulivan 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sulivan shoots in.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sulivan clinches.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sulivan moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sulivan blocks a head kick by Jones.
Sulivan feints the counter takedown.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones prevents Sulivan from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sulivan blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Sulivan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones prevents Sulivan from breaking the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sulivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Sulivan drops back down to his feet.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sulivan.
Sulivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sulivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jake Sulivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sulivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sulivan avoids the body shot from Jones.
Sulivan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sulivan. No joy for Jones on that attempt. #CL2#
Sulivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sulivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Sulivan throws an elbow but it misses.
Sulivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Sulivan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Sulivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sulivan.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulivan.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Sulivan jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Sulivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulivan controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T4#
Sulivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sulivan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sulivan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sulivan circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Sulivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Sulivan shows good takedown defense.
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 Jon Jones.
I think Sulivan 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Sulivan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Jordan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Ramirez throws a counter combo.
Jordan lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ramirez clinches.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denial Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jordan pulls guard.
Jordan is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Jordan wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position. #T1#
Jordan is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez stays in close to Jordan's body and controls the position.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jordan wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan pulls Ramirez in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
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.#CL#
Jordan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez counters with a head kick. That will keep Jordan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD#
Jordan gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez sneaks out the side door and pushes Jordan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Jordan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Jordan looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jordan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#SU2#
Ramirez stands up and waves to Jordan to follow him.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Jordan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jordan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramirez to the mat! Ramirez manages to get full guard. #T4#
Jordan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Jordan pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Jordan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there!
Ramirez can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denial Jordan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Ramirez forces Jordan back against the cage and clinches.
Jordan tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramirez landing knees to the body.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denial Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Jordan on that attempt. #CL2#
Ramirez has managed to clinch.
Ramirez avoiding damage as Jordan throws knees to the body.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Jordan tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Jordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Ramirez looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Jordan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jordan tries to score with some ground and pound. Ramirez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it.
Ramirez tries to bench press Jordan off him but Jordan keeps the position.
Jordan trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jordan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Denial Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jordan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez has his feet on Jordan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Jordan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramirez to keep the fight standing.
Jordan gets underhooks to prevent Ramirez's takedown attempt.
Denial Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ramirez.
Ramirez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jordan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramirez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jordan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
As Jordan backs off Ramirez throws a huge counter combo but Jordan manages to avoid it all.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordan dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan, which made it look bad. #T2##CL#
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramirez avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Jordan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramirez jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jordan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jordan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Jordan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ramirez manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Jordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Jordan darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage.
Jordan goes for a takedown attempt but Ramirez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Jordan gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jordan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramirez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jordan tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##CL#
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Jordan sprawls well.
Jordan feinted with a counter takedown.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jordan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramirez.
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 Denial Jordan.
I think Jordan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Denial Jordan! |
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