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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 4
Date: Jan 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Herzing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Outlaw to the mat! Outlaw manages to get full guard.
Herzing is stalling in the full guard.
Herzing pushes down on Outlaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herzing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Outlaw is staying active underneath Herzing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Herzing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Herzing seems to be working for a kimura but Outlaw defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Outlaw tries to kick Herzing off but Herzing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Herzing escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Herzing shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Herzing looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Outlaw is working an open guard so Herzing takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Emerald Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Herzing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outlaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herzing tries for a takedown but Outlaw circles away easily
and Outlaw counters with a nice body shot.
Herzing is breathing heavily.
Herzing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crack! Outlaw connects with the perfect overhand right and Herzing falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Outlaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emerald Outlaw! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Ashbrock throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Herzing counters with a shoot takedown. Ashbrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Ashbrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzing working some strikes from top position.
Herzing passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Herzing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ashbrock, who protects the arm well.
Ashbrock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Herzing is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzing is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashbrock wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Herzing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ashbrock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ashbrock is trying to buck Herzing off.
Herzing controls the position.
Ashbrock wants to get back to his feet.
Herzing is putting a hurting on Ashbrock here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herzing wants to stand but Ashbrock is controlling his arm.
Herzing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Herzing content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashbrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ted Ashbrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashbrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herzing.
Ashbrock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Herzing has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Herzing wants to stand but Ashbrock is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herzing controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashbrock misses with a combination
#TD#
and Herzing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ashbrock's guard.#T4#
Ashbrock is looking to stand up but Herzing isn't so interested in that idea.
Ashbrock has momentary wrist control but Herzing slips an elbow through the middle.
Herzing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Herzing'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herzing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Herzing dominated that round.
That's time! Herzing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ashbrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herzing circles away quickly and effectively.
Ashbrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashbrock misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Herzing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Herzing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashbrock can do to turn this around?
Herzing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashbrock has a closed guard, preventing Herzing from standing up.
Herzing pushing down on Ashbrock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzing is keen to just control but Ashbrock is a slippery customer.
Herzing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herzing is looking to take a break and control but Ashbrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Herzing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ashbrock is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Herzing there.
Herzing slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashbrock is looking to escape.
Herzing stalling. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herzing wants to control but Ashbrock is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashbrock throws a combination. Herzing tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tony Herzing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herzing.
Ashbrock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Herzing controlling the pace for now.
Ashbrock squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Ashbrock is trying to stand but he's just given Herzing his back.
Ashbrock is trying to get back to his feet but Herzing has full control of the position and if anything, Ashbrock has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herzing is riding his opponent, not letting Ashbrock buck him off.
Herzing seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ashbrock for as long as he can get away with.
Herzing has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ashbrock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Herzing's arms. #T4#
Herzing lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ashbrock's head.#SUB#
Herzing is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ashbrock is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Herzing dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Herzing drives through and clinches with Ashbrock against the cage.
Ashbrock working hard to break the clinch.
Ashbrock being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Herzing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herzing is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tony Herzing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herzing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashbrock's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herzing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Herzing stops Ashbrock from standing up. #T1#
Ashbrock has a closed guard, preventing Herzing from standing up.
Herzing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Herzing wants to pass the guard but Ashbrock is keeping the position.
Herzing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herzing wants to control from the top but Ashbrock keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ashbrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herzing is controlling him.
Herzing chips away with some ground and pound.
Herzing landing some decent shots from guard.
Herzing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashbrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Herzing has gone for a leg lock! Ashbrock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herzing's guard.#REVB##T3#
Ashbrock wants to get up but he can't break Herzing's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Herzing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ashbrock is aware though and is defending well.
Herzing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ashbrock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ashbrock is looking to stand up but Herzing isn't so interested in that idea.
Herzing pushing down on Ashbrock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Herzing content to control rather than advance.
Herzing wants to free his trapped foot but Ashbrock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Herzing 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Herzing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herzing, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tony Herzing!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tony Herzing!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tony Herzing!
Tony Herzing wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 2
Date: Jan 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Cock Felt doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzing circles away.
Cock Felt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHerzing.#TD#
Herzing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cock Felt was covering up waiting for the punch and Herzing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herzing pushes down on Cock Felt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herzing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Herzing seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cock Felt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Herzing!
Butt Hart Cock Felt spoke after the fight, saying 'well at least i got a "good feel" of my opponent.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Bugen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Herzing misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Herzing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bugen to the mat! Bugen manages to get full guard.
Bugen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Herzing gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzing trying to control the pace.
Herzing tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bugen wants to control but Herzing is keeping busy.
Herzing trying to mount his opponent but Bugen defends it. #T1##SUB#
Bugen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Herzing has latched onto it... Big trouble! Herzing pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bugen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Herzing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Herzing! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Ashbrock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zolghadr back to the cage. Ashbrock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Ashkon Zolghadr has been cut.
Zolghadr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashbrock but Ashbrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zolghadr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zolghadr fails with the takedown.
Zolghadr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashbrock avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashkon Zolghadr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zolghadr lands a jab-cross combination.
Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zolghadr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashbrock misses with a few strikes there.
Zolghadr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashbrock throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Zolghadr stumbling backwards into the cage! Zolghadr bounces back off the cage towards Ashbrock, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ashbrock lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ashbrock celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Ashbrock! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Urie shoots in looking for a takedown but Shibata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Urie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shibata has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Urie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urie.
Shibata lands with a light punch inside.
Shibata is pushing Urie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Urie is trying to push Shibata away but Shibata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Shibata breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Shibata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Urie throws Shibata to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Shibata shoots in and bounces Urie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Urie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibata is one step ahead there. #T1#
Shibata is working Urie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Urie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shibata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shibata has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shibata slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Shibata there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shibata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Urie scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Shibata manages to mount him!
Shibata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urie reaches up to try and control the position but Shibata seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Urie rolls and tries to escape and now Shibata has his back!
Urie trying to control the position but Shibata manages to sink in the hooks.
Shibata controls the position.#SUB#
Urie showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
I really don't envy Urie right now.
Shibata biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shibata misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Shibata tightening his grip on Urie, looking for the choke.
Urie trying to control the hands but Shibata won't let him. #T4#
Shibata wants to control but Urie is keeping busy.
Urie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Can Urie hold on?! Shibata is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Shibata looking for the choke but no joy.
Shibata lands punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuyori Shibata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shibata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urie with the counter takedown but Shibata avoids it easily.
Shibata throws a head kick but Urie moves out of range.
Shibata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Urie moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Urie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Shibata stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Urie with that takedown attempt.
Shibata shoots and misses
and Urie counters with a left to the body.
Shibata slaps away a takedown attempt from Urie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Shibata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shibata somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuyori Shibata. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Urie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shibata struggling a bit here.
Shibata is looking to regain half guard here but Urie keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Shibata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Urie off and has taken his back!
Urie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shibata.
#SUB#
Shibata looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urie tries to break free.
#SUB#
Shibata has his arm under Urie's chin here. Game over son! Shibata squeezes tightly and Urie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuyori Shibata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Siuta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
Saylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siuta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saylor fails to pull guard.
Marek Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Saylor.
Siuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saylor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Siuta working aggressively here.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Saylor.
Saylor has had enough of the clinch but Siuta keeps him there for the moment.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saylor backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siuta.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Siuta is working Saylor over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saylor is trying to break the clinch but Siuta is controlling him.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Saylor is trying to break the clinch but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
Saylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siuta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Siuta pushes Saylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siuta gets through Saylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saylor blocking some punches.
Saylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Siuta as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Siuta.
Siuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saylor takes a shot to the head.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Saylor looks winded!
Siuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saylor blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta is working Saylor over against the cage.
Saylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siuta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Siuta lands a body shot. #T2#
Saylor looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siuta.
Siuta lands a body punch.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Siuta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Siuta as the two fighters clinch.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saylor backwards.
Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta lands a nice uppercut.
Saylor takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siuta.
Saylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saylor backwards.
Saylor is trying to pull guard but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
Siuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saylors head.
Saylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Siuta. #T3#
A short right from Siuta.
Siuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saylor backwards.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta gets through Saylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siuta lands a nice uppercut.
Siuta throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
Siuta misses with the head strike.
Siuta is leaning against Saylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siuta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Siuta lands a left hand.
Saylor fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Siuta.
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!
Siuta lands a body shot.
Siuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saylors head. #T4#
Siuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Siuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Saylor is rocked!
Nice body punch from Siuta - that landed with a thud.
Siuta lands with a short shot to the head.
Saylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Siuta finish him?
Siuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Siuta lands a nice uppercut.
Siuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siuta working aggressively here.
Saylor takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siuta cracks Saylor with a nice body shot.
Siuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siuta.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saylor backwards.
Siuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Siuta dominated that round.
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##CL#
Siuta gets a clinch.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Siuta.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Siuta smiles and moves away.
Siuta drops Saylor with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Saylor! Siuta dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Siuta!
An out of breath Marek Siuta 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Morse misses with the combination.
Leidy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leidy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Leidy instigates a clinch.
Morse looking to slow down the pace here.
Morse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leidy prevents it.
Morse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leidy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leidy tries to circle away but Morse has him pinned against the cage.
Leidy presses Morse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Leidy has clasped his hands together around Morse's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leidy is trying to get an arm triangle but Morse is defending well. #T1#
Leidy working away.
Morse is trying to escape the position but Leidy is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leidy working the head and body with strikes.
Morse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Leidy tries for a kimura but Morse is defending well.
Leidy throws a strike aimed at the side of Morse's head but Morse avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Morse is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Leidy controlling the position from side mount.
Leidy grinds an elbow into Morse's temple.
Leidy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leidy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morse for as long as he can get away with.
Morse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leidy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leidy connects with a decent elbow.
Leidy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leidy working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Leidy 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##CL#
Leidy rushes Morse and presses him up against the cage.
Leidy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morse.
Leidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Morse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leidy can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Leidy to work.
#TD#
Leidy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morse can't fight it off and eventually Leidy manages to take the fight to the floor. Morse looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morse wants to sweep here but Leidy controlling him for the moment.
Leidy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Morse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landon Leidy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leidy advances position into side control!
Leidy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morse tries to escape but Leidy is in control.
Leidy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leidy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morse some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Leidy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Morse is trying to escape and Leidy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Morse is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leidy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon Leidy! |
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