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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Warren misses with a two punch combination.
Warren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orr defends it nicely.
Warren wants to clinch up but Orr keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Warren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warren tries to stall but Orr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Orr gets a double leg takedown into Warren's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Warren has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Orr is looking to defend but Warren has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Orr! Warren pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Orr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rashid Warren! |
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Event:
SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Striking lands a nice looking body shot.
Striking listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fletcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striking is fending him off so far but Fletcher persists. Nope, Striking circles away and we're back to standing.
Fletcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Striking with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Fletcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Striking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Striking is looking to stand up but Fletcher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but Striking is keeping the position.
Fletcher prevents Striking from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fletcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fletcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Fletcher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Striking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Striking is trying to buck Fletcher off.
Fletcher throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fletcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Striking prevents Fletcher from improving position.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Fletcher drags him back down.#SUB2#
Fletcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Striking is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Striking is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Striking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fletcher taking a breather here.
Striking is pushing Fletcher's head away, looking to escape. Fletcher manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Striking sprawls well. Striking wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fletcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Old Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fletcher.
Fletcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Striking. That's going to slow Fletcher down.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Striking lands a nice looking body shot.
Striking scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fletcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Striking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Fletcher gets a double leg takedown into Striking's guard.
Fletcher trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Fletcher stops Striking from standing up. #SUB2#
Fletcher drops back looking for a leg! Striking is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Striking manages to kick Fletcher off! Fletcher jumps back into Striking's guard.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Fletcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fletcher won't allow Striking to get back to his feet.
Fletcher trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fletcher stops Striking from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Striking.
Striking connects with a crisp jab.
Fletcher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fletcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fletcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Striking is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striking feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fletchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Striking lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Striking dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Striking digs a good body shot into Fletcher's ribs.
Striking lands a body shot.
Fletcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Striking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Striking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fletcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fletcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Striking is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Striking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Striking enables Fletcher to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Striking manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nick Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
Striking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fletcher can do to turn this around?
Fletcher stops Striking from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Striking throws a nice outside leg kick.
Striking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Striking as he jumps to the side.
Striking connects with a leg kick.
Fletcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Old Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fletcher.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Fletcher takes one on the button.
Striking lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Nice jab there from Striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Striking.
A left lands for Striking.
Striking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fletcher momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking connects with a leg kick.
Striking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fletcher under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Striking.
Fletcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Striking catches Fletcher right on the button with a cross.
Striking lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Striking there.
We've been informed that Fletcher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fletcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Fletcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Striking tests Fletcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fletcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fletcher closes the distance and clinches up with Striking, looking for a takedown. Fletcher pushes Striking against the ropes but Striking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Striking scores with a shot to the body.
Fletcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Striking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fletcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Striking ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fletcher is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Striking lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fletcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striking lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Striking as he jumps to the side.
Striking's corner calls for a 1-2. Striking obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Striking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fletcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Striking scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fletcher momentarily.
Striking works the jab nicely.
Striking scores with a nice strike.
Old Striking is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Striking. That's going to slow Fletcher down.
Striking chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Striking fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fletcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fletcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Fletcher looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Fletcher drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Striking wants to stand up but Fletcher is controlling him.
Fletcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Striking wants to stand and escape but Fletcher is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Striking dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Striking scores with the left hand. Fletcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Striking scores with a jab.
Striking fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fletcher.
Striking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fletcher misses with a head kick.
As Fletcher backs away, Striking returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fletcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fletcher has his takedown stuffed
and Striking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fletcher moves forwards but Striking connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striking jabs at Fletcher's body.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striking lands a nice shot that snaps Fletcher's head back.
Striking lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fletcher's sensitive parts.
Striking tests Fletcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fletcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
That kick from Striking tenderised Fletcher's leg. Fletcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Striking scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fletcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striking.
Striking tests Fletcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Striking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fletcher under the eye.
Striking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fletcher. That did some damage!
Striking lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fletcher's sensitive parts.
Old Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striking fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Striking scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Striking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Old Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fletcher.#TD2#
Fletcher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Striking to the mat! Striking manages to get full guard.
Striking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Fletcher is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Fletcher passes into half guard.
Fletcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Fletcher prevents Striking from standing back up.
Striking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fletcher on the ground.#SUB2#
Fletcher seems to be working for a kimura but Striking defends the submission attempt.
Striking is trying to stand back up but Fletcher is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Striking working hard to break the clinch.
Fletcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Striking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Striking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Striking can't break the clinch.
Fletcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striking is trying to break the clinch but Fletcher has him pressed against the ropes.
Striking tries to break free but Fletcher pushes him back against the ropes.
Old Striking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Fletcher avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fletcher.
Striking wants to break free but Fletcher has control.
Fletcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Fletcher jumps guard but Striking stands there with Fletcher around his waist. Fletcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Striking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Striking, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Striking!
Post fight, Old Striking took to the microphone: 'I thank my team for motivating me to be better every day and Devon Giguere for the excellent management at the company Sol União Fighting.
Including Devon, I want to ask you for a fight...
Marshall Knight (399043), I WILL KNOCK YOU OUT!!!
Accept my revenge. Let's put on a show again.'. |
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Event:
SSD 7: Loke vs Russian
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Widing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castillo's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Widing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widing is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Widing is trying for a kimura here. Castillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widing wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Widing!
Jerry Widing very nearly forgot to thank UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SUF 12: Walcott vs Adofo
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
De Luca misses with an uppercut.
Vincente De Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren tries to clinch up
and De Luca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warren connects with the punch.
Warren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warren tries to clinch but De Luca moves out of range.
De Luca feints a jab promting Warren to slip. De Luca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A low kick from Warren misses
and De Luca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Luca looks to land a combination. Warren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Warren is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren wants to clinch but De Luca slips to the side
and De Luca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Warren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warren tries to clinch up
and De Luca counters with a right hand from hell and Warren is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincente De Luca! |
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Event:
SUF 11: Striking Vs Knight
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Fletcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fry to score with a decent uppercut.
Fletcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fry lands with a shot to the body.
Fry scores with a shot to the body.
Fletcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fry lands a nice shot that snaps Fletcher's head back.
Fry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fry lands with an overhand left.
Fletcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fletcher tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fry! But no joy.
Fry thuds a left hand into Fletcher's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Fry - just one landing.
Fry sizes up Fletcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fletcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fry checks a low kick from Fletcher.
Fry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fry lands with a shot to the body.
Fry lands with a straight right. Fletcher didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Fry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fletcher darts in looking for a takedown but Fry gets double underhooks and turns Fletcher into the ropes.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Fletcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fry connects with a single shot there.
Fry thuds a left hand into Fletcher's body.
Fry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fletcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Fry lands a nice shot to the body.
Fry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fletcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fry's sensitive parts.
Fletcher is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Fletcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fletcher lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fry takes a step back to recover.
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!
Fry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fry cracks Fletcher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fry lands a jab.
Fletcher tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Fry lands a glancing blow to the side of Fletcher's head.
Fletcher looks for a takedown but Fry sprawls well.
Fry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fletcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fry works the jab nicely.
Fry connects with a crisp jab.
Fry connects with a body shot.
Fry checks a low kick from Fletcher.
Good exchange - Fry coming out on top.
Fry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fletcher's head backwards.
Fletcher ducks right into an uppercut from Fry.
Fletcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fry blocks a head kick by Fletcher.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fry but Fry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fletcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A jab from Fry finds it's way through Fletcher's defenses.
Small Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry jabs Fletcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fletcher takes one to the chin there.
Fry swinging wildly here.
Fletcher throws a counter high kick but Fry was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've been informed that Fry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fry avoids a kick to the body.
Fry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fletcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fry checks the leg kick.
Fry lands a body shot.
Fletcher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fletcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fletcher misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fletcher. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fletcher walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fletcher.
Fry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fletcher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fletcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Fletcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fry cracks Fletcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fry manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fry! But no joy.
Fry throws a series of strikes that have Fletcher backpedaling.
Jab, jab by Fry - just one landing.
Fry scores with a shot to the body.
Fry scores with a hook to the body. Fletcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fry's corner calls for a 1-2. Fry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fletcher ducks right into an uppercut from Fry.
Fletcher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fletcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Fry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fletcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small Fry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fletcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fletcher on the side of the head.
Fletcher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fletcher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fletcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fry digs a good body shot into Fletcher's ribs.#CL#
Fletcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Fry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fry throws a punch but it's blocked by Fletcher.
Fry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fletcher. #BC#
Fletcher breaks the clinch.
Fry thuds a left hand into Fletcher's body.
Fry scores with a hook to the body. Fletcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry scores with a body shot.
Fletcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fletcher avoids the body shot from Fry.
It looked like Fletcher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Fry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Fry. That snapped Fletcher's head back.
Fry lands a head shot.
Fry clobbers Fletcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fry lands a lovely overhand right.
Fletcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fry tries to avoid it but Fletcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fry to the ground. Fry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Small Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Fletcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fry avoids a kick to the body.
Fletcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fletcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fry connects with a body shot.
Fry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fry connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk. Fry catches Fletcher right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Fry there.
Fry lands a jab to Fletcher's midsection.#T2#
Fletcher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fletcher is looking to chop away at Fry's legs.
Fletcher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fletcher on the side of the head.
Fry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fletcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Fletcher misses with a low kick.
Fry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Fry catches Fletcher right on the button with a cross.
Fry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fletcher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fletcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fletcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
Fletcher takes one to the side of the head.
Fry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3##TD#
Fletcher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fry's half guard.#SUB#
Fletcher seems to be looking for submissions.
Fry trying to hold on to Fletcher's head to control him but Fletcher postures up.
#SUB#
Fletcher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fletcher seems to be looking for submissions.
Fry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fletcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fletcher throwing shots but Fry is blocking nicely. #T4#
Fry is trying to get back to full guard.
Fletcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fry! #SUB#
Fletcher is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Fry is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Fry flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fletcher anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Fry and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fletcher slips an arm under Fry chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fletcher has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fletcher is squeezing on Fry like an anaconda would it's prey. Fry fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Fletcher! |
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Event:
SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Mctaggart has closed the distance and engaged Frankenstein in a clinch.
Frankenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mctaggart jumps guard but Frankenstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Frankenstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mctaggart's brow. #BC#
Mctaggart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mctaggart fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Mctaggart clinches up against the cage.
Mctaggart scores with a hook to the body.
Frankenstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Mctaggart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mctaggart tries to pull guard but Frankenstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frankenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctaggart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mctaggart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frankenstein wants to stall.
Frankenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Mctaggart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mctaggart struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankenstein controls his hands.
#T1#
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
Frankenstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mctaggart backwards.
Mctaggart looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoff Mctaggart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankenstein blocks an elbow strike.
Mctaggart landing knees to the head.
Frankenstein scores with a shot to the side of Mctaggart's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankenstein.
Mctaggart is leaning against Frankenstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frankenstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frankenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankenstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mctaggart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Mctaggart breaks from the clinch.
Mctaggart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mctaggart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Frankenstein looks to move away, Mctaggart throws a big counter combo but Frankenstein just gets out of the way.#T2#
Mctaggart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mctaggart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frankenstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mctaggart circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mctaggart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mctaggart shoots in for a takedown but Frankenstein shows good takedown defense.
Mctaggart misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Frankenstein gets tackled into the cage by Mctaggart. Mctaggart maintains the clinch.
Mctaggart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mctaggart swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
A short left from Mctaggart. #BC#
Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Frankenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frankenstein misses the jab.#T3##CL#
Mctaggart clinches.
Frankenstein is trying to stall.
Mctaggart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mctaggart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankenstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Mctaggart gets an underhook and turns Frankenstein into the cage.
Mctaggart has Frankenstein pressed against the cage, preventing Frankenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frankenstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frankenstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frankenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mctaggart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Mctaggart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Mctaggart drops Frankenstein with a beautiful combination! Frankenstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mctaggart is looking for the KO!#ROC#Frankenstein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Booby Frankenstein has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankenstein lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Mctaggart misses with the combination.
Frankenstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Mctaggart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Frankenstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mctaggart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frankenstein works the jab nicely.#CL#
Mctaggart has Frankenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Mctaggart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mctaggart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frankenstein backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mctaggart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Mctaggart breaks from the clinch.
Mctaggart wants to clinch up but Frankenstein keeps it at a distance.
Mctaggart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frankenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Mctaggart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Booby Frankenstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mctaggart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geoff Mctaggart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mctaggart tries to clinch but Frankenstein is having none of it.
Frankenstein scores with a jab. Mctaggart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mctaggart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booby Frankenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frankenstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mctaggart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frankenstein lands a really nice looking cross but Mctaggart seems unphased.
Geoff Mctaggart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mctaggart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mctaggart is looking to clinch but Frankenstein is avoiding it.
Mctaggart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Mctaggart moves into the clinch.
Mctaggart lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankenstein blocks a body shot from Mctaggart. #BC#
Mctaggart breaks the clinch.
Frankenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Mctaggart clinches up with Frankenstein and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mctaggart rushes Frankenstein and presses him up against the cage.
Frankenstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frankenstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Mctaggart pushes Frankenstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frankenstein can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mctaggart.
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
Frankenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mctaggart has him pressed against the cage.
Frankenstein slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Mctaggart manages to break the clinch.
Frankenstein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frankenstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Booby Frankenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mctaggart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frankenstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frankenstein connects with the punch.
Mctaggart darts in trying to clinch
and Frankenstein counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mctaggart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Frankenstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frankenstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mctaggart has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mctaggart has managed to clinch.
Frankenstein tries to circle away but Mctaggart has him pinned against the cage.
Mctaggart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frankenstein working aggressively here.
Frankenstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mctaggart can't get the takedown.
Mctaggart scores with a shot to the side of Frankenstein's head.
Mctaggart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankensteins head.
Frankenstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Mctaggart has double underhooks. #BC#
Mctaggart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mctaggart blocks a jab.#T3##CL#
Mctaggart clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frankenstein.
Frankenstein letting Mctaggart take a breather here.
Mctaggart misses with a body punch.
Mctaggart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frankenstein after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mctaggart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frankenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mctaggart as Frankenstein tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mctaggart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frankenstein's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mctaggart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frankenstein's efforts to push away.
Frankenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Frankenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mctaggart lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mctaggart.
Frankenstein lands with a right to the head.
Frankenstein can't break the clinch.
Frankenstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mctaggart backwards.
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
Frankenstein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mctaggart is working Frankenstein over against the cage.
Frankenstein is breathing heavily.
Frankenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Frankenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mctaggart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Mctaggart manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Geoff Mctaggart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Booby Frankenstein'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#
Frankenstein misses with a few strikes there.
Mctaggart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frankenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Mctaggart moves into range and clinches up with Frankenstein.
Mctaggart keeps control of Frankenstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frankenstein dips to his left and cracks Mctaggart with an uppercut!
Mctaggart moves in looking to clinch but Frankenstein pushes him off.
Mctaggart tries to clinch there but Frankenstein circles away.
Mctaggart tries to clinch but Frankenstein moves out of range.
Mctaggart throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Frankenstein stumbling backwards into the cage! Frankenstein bounces back off the cage towards Mctaggart, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Mctaggart lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Mctaggart celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Geoff Mctaggart! |
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Event:
SUF 8: 397 135 Finals!
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bing Son rushes Warren and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bing Son clinches.
Warren gets through Bing Son's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warren lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Wong Bing Son has been cut.#BC#
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bing Son.#CL#
Warren has Bing Son up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bing Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Son is looking to control Warren's arms but Warren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bing Son has his back to the ropes.
Bing Son is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warren is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Warren.
#BC#
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Warren is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bing Son wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Warren breaks the clinch.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Bing Son.#TD2#
Bing Son looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Warren!
Warren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bing Son is just content to waste time from the top position. Warren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bing Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Warren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Warren has his feet on Bing Son's thighs here. He's pushed Bing Son off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bing Son screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashid Warren! |
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Event:
SSD: The Return
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntosh cracks Castillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McIntosh takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
McIntosh cracks Castillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Castillo has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! McIntosh has knocked Castillo down with a huge combo! McIntosh steps away and waves a wobbly Castillo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Castillo is rocked!
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!
McIntosh throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo counters with a body kick.
Castillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McIntosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo flicks out a counter leg kick but McIntosh steps away.#CL#
McIntosh forces Castillo back against the ropes and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McIntosh.
McIntosh lands with a right to the head.
McIntosh lands with a left to the head.
McIntosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can McIntosh finish him?
McIntosh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castillo.
Castillo seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from McIntosh - that landed with a thud.
Castillo looks winded!#T1#
A bit of stalling here from McIntosh.
McIntosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McIntosh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntosh lands a body punch in the clinch.
McIntosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
McIntosh lands a right hand.
McIntosh pushes Castillo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntosh lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntosh.
McIntosh lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
McIntosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A nice left hand lands by McIntosh.
McIntosh lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McIntosh.
A short right from McIntosh on the inside.
McIntosh pushes Castillo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from McIntosh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McIntosh.
McIntosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
McIntosh looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
McIntosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
McIntosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McIntosh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McIntosh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Castillo with a big uppercut! Castillo tries to clinch up but McIntosh pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Castillo to the mat! Castillo covers up and McIntosh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby McIntosh! |
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Event:
6: Brawlout
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Kiviranta lands a leg kick that knocks Mctaggart off balance momentarily.
Mctaggart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiviranta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mctaggart throws a series of punches but Kiviranta moves out of range.
Mctaggart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiviranta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiviranta drops Mctaggart with a big left hand! Mctaggart is injured, injured bad! Kiviranta jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Kiviranta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Fletcher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miracles Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miracles Jr looks winded!
Miracles Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fletcher.
Fletcher pushes Miracles Jr away with a front kick.
Fletcher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fletcher misses with a low kick as Miracles Jr jumps back.
Fletcher fakes the leg kick and cracks Miracles Jr in the body.
Fletcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Miracles Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fletcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Miracles Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot by Fletcher.
Fletcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fletcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fletcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miracles Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Fletcher misses with a head kick.
Fletcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Fletcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fletcher controls the position.#T1#
Miracles Jr is not content to let Fletcher control the position.
Fletcher is staying tight to Miracles Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miracles Jr tries to bench press Fletcher off him but Fletcher keeps the position.
Fletcher controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Miracles Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miracles Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Miracles Jr's face as Fletcher controls the position.
Miracles Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fletcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miracles Jr on the ground.#SU#
Fletcher stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
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.
Fletcher lands the left hand.
Fletcher throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Fletcher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miracles Jr's guard.
Fletcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miracles Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fletcher is stalling in the full guard.
Fletcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Fletcher content to stall in guard here.
Fletcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Miracles Jr has his foot on Fletcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fletcher works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Fletcher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miracles Jr, up you get!
Miracles Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Fletcher throws out a loose jab but Miracles Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miracles Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Fletcher pushes Miracles Jr away with a front kick.
Fletcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miracles Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fletcher with the inside leg kick.
Fletcher throws a hook but Miracles Jr avoids it easily.
Fletcher misses with a body kick.
Miracles Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Fletcher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fletcher feints and then cracks Miracles Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miracles Jr down.
Fletcher throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fletcher. That's going to slow Miracles Jr down.
Fletcher with the inside leg kick.
Fletcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miracles Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fletcher fakes the leg kick and cracks Miracles Jr in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fletcher throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fletcher.
Fletcher works the jab nicely.#CL#
Fletcher closes the distance and clinches.
Fletcher missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fletcher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fletcher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miracles Jr is out of range and Fletcher settles back down.
Miracles Jr checks a low kick from Fletcher.
Nick Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miracles Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fletcher.
Miracles Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fletcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miracles Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miracles Jr checks a low kick from Fletcher.#TD#
Fletcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Miracles Jr!
Fletcher passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Miracles Jr!
Fletcher controlling his opponent.
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Miracles Jr is squirming around nicely.
Miracles Jr is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miracles Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Fletcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miracles Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Fletcher controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Miracles Jr is squirming around nicely.
Fletcher is really struggling to control Miracles Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miracles Jr tries to hold on but Fletcher postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fletcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Miracles Jr tries to hold on but Fletcher postures up.
Fletcher controlling from the full mount.
Fletcher looking to control but Miracles Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fletcher controlling the pace for now.
Miracles Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fletcher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Miracles Jr is squirming around nicely.
Fletcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Miracles Jr tries to hold on but Fletcher postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fletcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Miracles Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fletcher controlling his opponent.
Fletcher continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fletcher dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Miracles Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fletcher throws a wild body kick that Miracles Jr sees coming a mile off.
Fletcher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miracles Jr.
Fletcher connects with a solid leg kick.
Fletcher looks to land a combination. Miracles Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Miracles Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Percy Miracles Jr has been cut.
Fletcher scores with a body shot.
Miracles Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Fletcher finish him?
Nick Fletcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Miracles Jr moves out of range as Fletcher throws a body kick.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Miracles Jr moves out of range easily.
Miracles Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Miracles Jr is just out of range.
Fletcher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fletcher lands a brutal head kick. Miracles Jr looks out on his feet and Fletcher throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nick Fletcher! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Messi lands the left hand.
Castillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Castillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Messi checks a low kick from Castillo.
Messi shoots in looking for a takedown but Castillo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Messi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Castillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Messi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castillo defends well and Messi ends up having to push Castillo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi wants to clinch.
Messi connects with a body shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Castillo. Messi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Messi shoots in for a takedown but Castillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Eddie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Messi.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castillo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messi scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Messi drives through and clinches with Castillo against the cage.
#T2#
Messi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Castillo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Messi shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Messi tries to clinch up but Castillo circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Castillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Messi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCastillo.
Messi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Messi tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo tries to land a front kick but Messi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Castillo throws a push kick but Messi slaps the foot to one side.
Castillo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Messi. #T4#
Messi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Castillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Messi gets a clinch. #BC2#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Messi.
Messi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillo circles away.
Castillo half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Castillo gets tackled into the cage by Messi. Messi maintains the clinch.
Castillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Messi just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Messi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Messi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castillo counters with a head kick.
Castillo throws a head kick but Messi moves out of range.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eddie Castillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Messi shoots and misses
and Castillo counters with a left to the body.
Joe Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillo misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Messi misses
and Castillo counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Castillo thumps Messi with a low kick.
Castillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Messi.
Eddie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Messi.#T1#
Castillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Messi shoots in and drives through. Castillo sprawls well.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Messi circles away and keeps his distance.
Castillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Messi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Messi wants to clinch.
Castillo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Messi gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage. #BC2#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Messi tries to clinch up but Castillo circles away and keeps his distance.
Messi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castillo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Messi rushes Castillo and presses him up against the cage.
Messi looking for a takedown.
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Messi blocks a body shot from Castillo. #T3#
Castillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castillo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castillo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Messi breaks from the clinch.
Messi throws a head kick that misses
and Castillo counters with an outside leg kick.
Messi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castillo defends it nicely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castillo misses with a kick to the body.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
Castillo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Castillo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Messi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Messi somewhat.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Messi can do to turn this around?
Castillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi shoots in but Castillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Messi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillo wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Castillo misses its target.
Eddie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Messi.
Messi is looking to clinch.
Messi tries to clinch but Castillo moves out of range. #T1#
A head kick misses from Messi.
Castillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi checks a leg kick.
Messi feints the counter takedown.
Messi goes for a double leg but Castillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castillo continues to drive forward.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Castillo as Messi shoots in.
Castillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Messi just manages to avoid it.
Messi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castillo swivels and escapes.
Castillo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Messi with a poor takedown #CL#
and Castillo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Messi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castillo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messi's brow.
Messi is pressed up against the cage. Castillo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Messi down to the mat. Messi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Castillo throws a leg kick
and Messi counters with a series of strikes. Castillo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Messi.
Messi misses with a takedown #CL#
and Castillo moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messi.
Castillo crunches a lovely knee into Messi's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castillo.#TD#
Castillo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Messi uses from the top position. #T3#
Castillo controlling Messi's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo wants to sweep but no luck.
Castillo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Messi is now in half guard.
Castillo is concentrating on defense, preventing Messi from advancing position.
Castillo wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castillo wants to improve his position but Messi is controlling well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castillo gets back to full guard.
Castillo looking to control.
Castillo being controlled here, momentarily.
Castillo wants to improve his position but instead Messi has moved into half guard.
Castillo wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Messi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Castillo wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Castillo! |
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