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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Estamin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Estamin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Estamin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estamin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Estamin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estamin wants to control but Johnson passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Estamin!
Estamin is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Estamin tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Estamin squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back!
Johnson punishes Estamin with strikes from the back mount.
Estamin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Estamin tries to break free.
Estamin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estamin avoids the strikes from Johnson.
You can see the frustration on Estamin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2##SUB2#
Estamin fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estamin trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Estamin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is trying to stick to Estamin's back but Estamin is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Estamin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estamin being controlled here momentarily.
Estamin advances to half guard. #SUB#
Estamin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Estamin eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Estamin is controlling well.
Estamin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Estamin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Estamin is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Estamin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Estamin manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Estamin wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Estamin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Estamin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Estamin looking for submissions off his back.
Estamin is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Estamin is working away.
Estamin wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charile Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Estamin circles away.
Estamin tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson slips a straight right by Estamin.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Estamin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Estamin. #ROC2#Estamin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Estamin has been cut.
Estamin wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Oh Estamin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estamin defends it nicely.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Estamin keeps it at a distance.
Estamin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs Estamin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estamin pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Estamin seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Estamin as he avoids it easily.
Estamin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Tom Estamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charile Johnson.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Estamin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Estamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Estamin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estamin looking to pass the guard.
Estamin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Estamin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estamin trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Estamin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Estamin is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Estamin keeps moving. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Estamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Estamin pushes him off.
Estamin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Estamin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estamin swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Estamin attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Estamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estamin slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Estamin has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Estamin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Estamin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Johnson is staying active underneath Estamin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estamin is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Estamin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Estamin wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Estamin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estamin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Estamin.
Estamin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Estamin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Estamin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estamin. #SUB#
Estamin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Estamin eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estamin.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Estamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Estamin throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Estamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Estamin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estamin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Estamin misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson blocks a jab.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Estamin takes it in his stride.
A jab from Estamin misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Estamin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Estamin down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Estamin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Estamin misses
and Johnson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Estamin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charile Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Oluwatoyin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Noguda rushes Oluwatoyin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noguda controlling the action here for a moment.
Noguda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oluwatoyin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oluwatoyin tries to circle away but Noguda has him pinned against the cage.
Noguda tries to pull guard but Oluwatoyin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Noguda manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Noguda closes the distance and pushes Oluwatoyin back into the cage.
Noguda working Oluwatoyin over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Noguda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noguda shoots in but no luck this time. #T1##CL2#
Noguda moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Noguda successfully pulls guard.
Oluwatoyin cracks Noguda with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noguda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oluwatoyin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Oluwatoyin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Noguda trying to control but Oluwatoyin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oluwatoyin working for a triangle but Noguda defends it easily.
Noguda trying to control but Oluwatoyin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Noguda wants to stand but Oluwatoyin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Oluwatoyin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noguda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oluwatoyin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noguda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Noguda advances to half guard.
Oluwatoyin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noguda trying to control but Oluwatoyin is working from the bottom.
Oluwatoyin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Noguda is trying to control the position but Oluwatoyin postures up. #T4#
Noguda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Oluwatoyin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Noguda shoots in but Oluwatoyin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oluwalanni Oluwatoyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matome Noguda.#TD#
Oluwatoyin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noguda's guard.
Oluwatoyin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oluwatoyin stopping the sweep attempt from Noguda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noguda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matome Noguda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Noguda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oluwatoyin but Oluwatoyin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oluwatoyin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noguda sprawls and moves away.
Noguda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oluwatoyin tries to avoid it but Noguda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oluwatoyin to the ground. Oluwatoyin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noguda tries for a takedown but Oluwatoyin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oluwalanni Oluwatoyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matome Noguda.
Noguda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oluwatoyin circles away.#TD2#
Noguda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oluwatoyin pushes Noguda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Oluwatoyin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oluwatoyin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Noguda is breathing heavily.
Noguda is looking to control Oluwatoyin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noguda avoid being mounted?#T1#
Well, if Oluwatoyin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Noguda is looking to control Oluwatoyin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noguda avoid being mounted?#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.#SUB#
Oluwatoyin seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Oluwatoyin.
Noguda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Noguda gets full guard.
Oluwatoyin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Oluwatoyin stands up and waves to Noguda to follow him. #T3#
Noguda looks for a takedown but Oluwatoyin sprawls well.
Noguda keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Oluwatoyin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Oluwatoyin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noguda to his feet. #TD#
Noguda tries to sprawl but Oluwatoyin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Oluwatoyin controlling the action here.#T4##SU#
Oluwatoyin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oluwatoyin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Noguda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwalanni Oluwatoyin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Noguda tries to clinch up.
Oluwatoyin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oluwatoyin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noguda!
#TD#
Oluwatoyin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Oluwatoyin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oluwatoyin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noguda stuffs the takedown attempt from Oluwatoyin. Oluwatoyin gets slowly back to his feet.
Noguda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Noguda has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oluwatoyin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noguda doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Oluwatoyin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oluwatoyin is trying to pull guard but Noguda has him pressed against the cage.
Noguda tries for a takedown but Oluwatoyin manages to get underhooks.
Oluwalanni Oluwatoyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matome Noguda.#BC2#
Noguda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noguda throws a right hand that Oluwatoyin ducks under and follows up with a left that Oluwatoyin also avoids with ease.
It looked like Oluwatoyin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oluwatoyin stuffs the takedown attempt from Noguda. Noguda gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Noguda misses with a double jab.
It looked like Oluwatoyin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noguda.#TD#
Oluwatoyin feints and as Noguda raises his hands in defense, Oluwatoyin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Oluwatoyin stands up and waves to Noguda to follow him.
Oluwatoyin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Noguda drives through and clinches with Oluwatoyin against the cage.
Oluwatoyin jumps guard but Noguda stands there with Oluwatoyin around his waist. Oluwatoyin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oluwatoyin prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Oluwatoyin jumps guard but Noguda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Oluwatoyin gets control of Noguda's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oluwatoyin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Noguda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oluwatoyin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oluwatoyin wants to get back to his feet but Noguda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Oluwatoyin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Noguda wants to get up but he can't break Oluwatoyin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oluwatoyin wants to sweep here but Noguda controlling him for the moment.
Noguda stands up over Oluwatoyin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oluwatoyin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noguda throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Noguda or perhaps it was just good defense by Oluwatoyin, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Noguda closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Noguda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Oluwalanni Oluwatoyin.
I think Oluwatoyin 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 2
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jon dives in and scores a takedown into Ibriam's guard.
Jon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ibriam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibriam is trying to hold Jon in close to prevent damage but Jon has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Ibriam is defending well. #SUB#
Ibriam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Jon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibriam wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Jon decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Ibriam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ibriam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jon is trying to drag Ibriam to the mat but Ibriam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Ibriam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Jon pushes Ibriam up against the cage in a clinch.
Jon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Jon jumps guard.
Jon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibriam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibriam trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Ibriam wants to stand but Jon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ibriam trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Ibriam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jon on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibriam shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibriam slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Ibriam shoots for a double leg takedown but Jon sprawls well. He's pushed Ibriam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon unleashes a big counter combination but Ibriam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibriam thuds his right hand into Jon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibriam slips a jab from Jon.
Jon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Ibriam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibriam wants to get back to striking at distance but Jon won't allow it.
Ibriam is trying to push Jon away but Jon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Jon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibriam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam circles away easily
and Jon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibriam sprawls well. He's pushed Jon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.#CL#
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jon has a takedown stuffed.
Ibriam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches up with Jon, looking for a takedown. Ibriam pushes Jon against the cage but Jon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ibriam.
Jon cracks Ibriam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jon throws a right and a left that Ibriam avoids nicely.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Ibriam moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ibriam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jon has his feet on Ibriam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam circles away easily
and Ibriam counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibriam as he avoids it easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibriam wants to clinch.
Ibriam tries to clinch up but Jon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibriam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones Jon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibriam or perhaps it was just good defense by Jon, which made it look bad. #TD#
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Ibriam wanted to stand there but Jon had control of the position. #SUB#
Ibriam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibriam is retaining full guard.
Jon pushing down on Ibriam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jon prevents Ibriam from improving his position.
Jon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Ibriam trying to control here.
Jon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibriam is trying to control but can't.
Jon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibriam is trying to maintain the position but Jon is very close to passing his half guard.
Jon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ibriam is looking for a sweep. Jon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ibriam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibriam can't break the clinch.
Ibriam is trying to stall.
Ibriam has had enough of the clinch but Jon keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibriam avoids the damage to the body.
Ibriam trying to stall but Jon improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ibriam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibriam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ibriam drives through and clinches with Jon against the cage.
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam manages to get underhooks.
Jon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibriam to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ibriam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ibriam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jon stands and steps away. Ibriam gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibriam as he avoids it easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.#T1#
Ibriam dives in and grabs Jon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jon pushes down on Ibriam's head and hops out.
Ibriam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jon is out of range.
Jon dives in and grabs Ibriam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibriam pushes down on Jon's head and hops out.
Ibriam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibriam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibriam shoots in and drives through. Jon sprawls well.
Ibriam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jon defends well and Ibriam ends up having to push Jon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ibriam is trying to maintain a safe position but Jon gets an underhook and turns Ibriam into the cage.
Ibriam is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jon looking for a takedown.
Ibriam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Jon prevents Ibriam from breaking the clinch.
Ibriam taking a breather.
Jon fails to pull guard.
Ibriam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibriam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibriam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibriam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jon walks away with a smile on his face. Ibriam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ibriam throws a sloppy head kick and Jon moves out of range easily. #T3#
Ibriam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibriam fails to land the takedown.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibriam as he jumps to the side.
Jon goes for a double leg but Ibriam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibriam continues to drive forward.
Ibriam throws a series of punches but Jon avoids them all with ease.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibriam manages to avoid it.
Ibriam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tim Ibriam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Ibriam tries for a takedown but Jon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ibriam moves into range and clinches up with Jon.
Ibriam working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Jon pulls guard successfully.
Ibriam landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibriam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibriam wants to stand but Jon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ibriam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jon 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Jones Jon wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Franze or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Lin, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Van Der Lin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Lin. No joy for Franze on that attempt.
Franze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Der Lin defends well and Franze ends up having to push Van Der Lin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dutch Van Der Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Franze.
Van Der Lin blocks a head kick by Franze.
Franze with a poor takedown
and Van Der Lin scores with a counter punch that sends Franze to the canvas! Van Der Lin smells blood - he's punishing Franze with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Franze has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Van Der Lin!
An out of breath Dutch Van Der Lin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Asimov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ibriam gets tackled into the cage by Asimov. Asimov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ibriam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asimov uses from the top position.
Ibriam trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Asimov won't allow Ibriam to sweep him here.
Ibriam controls Asimov momentarily but Asimov frees himself.
Asimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibriam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibriam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asimov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ibriam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asimov has Ibriam in his guard.#REVB#
Ibriam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asimov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibriam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Asimov pushes Ibriam off but Ibriam dives into side control.
Ibriam is working Asimov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ibriam takes a little break here. Asimov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
I wouldn't like to be where Asimov is right now.
Asimov misses with a strike from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asimov is looking for a sweep.
Ibriam working the head and body with strikes.
Ibriam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ibriam trying to control the position but Asimov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asimov is being controlled here.
Asimov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ibriam cracks Asimov with a big right hand but Asimov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ibriam lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibriam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Asimov! #T3#
Ibriam content just to control the position here.
Ibriam scoring with strikes but Asimov is staying in there.
Asimov is looking to improve his position but Ibriam isn't that keen on the idea.
Asimov is squirming around, avoiding Ibriam's attempts to control the action.
Ibriam with a couple of short strikes.
Asimov tries to hold on but Ibriam postures up.
Asimov is breathing heavily.
Ibriam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ibriam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ibriam tries to control but Asimov wriggling away. #SUB2#
Ibriam is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ibriam extends the arm and Asimov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Ibriam! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Fontaine looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Fontaine drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Fontaine won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Fontaine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Fontaine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Fontaine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fontaine controlling from mount.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fontaine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Fontaine is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fontaine extends the arm and Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Fontaine! |
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