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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Stout instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stout.
Church misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Church.
Stout keeps control of Church as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stout prevents Church from breaking the clinch.
Stout tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Church wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stout working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stout as Church tries to tie him up.
Church has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Church blocks an uppercut.
Stout lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stout gets underhooks to prevent Church's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stout lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stout lands with a short shot to the head.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stout lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stout lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Stout lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Church backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stout.
Church blocking some punches.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stout lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stout blocks an uppercut.
Stout makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stout fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stout.
Stout misses with some punches.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Church.
Stout misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Church pulls guard.
Church seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#T2#
Church wants to sweep but no luck.
Stout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Church on the ground.
Stout postures up.
Church controlling Stout's posture.
Stout cracks Church with a solid left hand.#T3#
Church keeping full guard, as Stout tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Church shoots in but Stout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Church misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Stout clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Stout.
Stout scores with a shot to the side of Church's head.
Stout working aggressively here.
Stout misses with a punch on the inside.
Church is working for takedown but Stout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chiam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Church.
Stout lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stout lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Stout lands an uppercut.
Stout throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Churchs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stout lands a left hand that snaps the head of Church backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stout.
Church is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stout lands a left hand that snaps the head of Church backwards.
A short left from Stout.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stout lands with a short shot to the head.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stout scores with a shoulder strike.
Stout throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Church's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stout lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Church.
Church is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stout to keep the fight standing.
Stout lands with a short shot to the head.
Stout working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiam Stout dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Church tries to clinch up.
Stout was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Church looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stout swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Church falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Stout moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stout.
#BC2#
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Church throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stout rushes Church and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chiam Stout has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Church is looking to break free of the clinch but Stout has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Stout.
Stout throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Churchs head.
Stout scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Stout on the inside. #T1#
Church takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Church is rocked!
Stout throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Church escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Stout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stout lands a left hand that snaps the head of Church backwards.
Church is still on wobbly legs! Can Stout finish him?
Stout is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Church can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Church.
Church seems to have recovered his senses.
Church wants to break free but Stout has control.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stout fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stout.
A head punch on the inside from Stout fails to land.
Stout scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
Church has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stout lands with a light punch inside.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stout working aggressively here.
#T2#
Stout lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Stout has a couple of punches blocked by Church.
Stout working aggressively here.
Church tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stout avoids it.
Stout misses with a punch on the inside.
Stout lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Church backwards.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
Church looking to slow down the pace here.
Stout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Church blocks an uppercut.
Stout lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stout.
Stout lands a nice uppercut.
Stout prevents Church from breaking the clinch.
Church blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stout creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Church's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Church drops to his knees and Stout pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiam Stout! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Lothbrok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Head is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Head manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Head's guard.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Head wants to sweep here but Lothbrok controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Head is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Head manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Head's guard.
Lothbrok throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Head is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Head manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Head's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Head is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Head has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lothbrok has his feet on Head's thighs here. He's pushed Head 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! Head screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ragnar Lothbrok!
Hyu Head was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Velez gets tackled into the cage by Church. Church maintains the clinch.
Velez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Velez blocks a body shot from Church. #BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Church tries to keep at a distance but Velez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Church breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Church clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Church throws a front kick that sends Velez stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Church clinches. #BC#
Church breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Church has closed the distance and engaged Velez in a clinch.
Church lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Church lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Cedric Velez has been cut.
Church goes for a takedown attempt but Velez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1##CL#
Church closes the distance and pushes Velez back into the cage.
Velez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velez wants to take the fight to the mat but Church manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Church pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Church is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velez is aware though and is defending well.
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Church.
Church has his hands on Velez's head, controlling the position.
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Church.#T2##SUB#
Velez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Church looking for a sweep. Not yet Church, not yet. #SUB#
Church had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velez defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Velez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Church closes the distance and pushes Velez back into the cage.
Church lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Church is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Church. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Church successfully pulls guard.
Velez controlling from the top position.
Church keeping moving, preventing Velez from controlling successfully.
Church is adopting a defensive guard.
Velez wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Church wants to sweep but no luck.
Church is trying to keep Velez in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velez has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Church dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Velez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Church shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Church showed some decent athleticism there.
Velez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Church.
Church trying to control the action but Velez is working from the bottom.
Church lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Velez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Velez wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Church is looking to advance position but Velez won't allow it.
Velez is breathing heavily.
Church trying to control the pace.
Church wants to take a breather but Velez is having none of it. #SU#
Church decides to stand up.
Church is looking to clinch but Velez is avoiding it.
Velez has his takedown stuffed
and Church counters with a three punch combo that has Velez backing up. Velez nods at Church to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Velez is rocked!
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velez can do to turn this around?#T2##TD#
Church feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Velez is still in real trouble! Can Church finish him?
Velez keeping moving, preventing Church from controlling successfully.
Church postures up and lands a big shot to Velez's brow.
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velez seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Velez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammad Church is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Church fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velez letting Church take a breather here.#BC#
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Church fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velez to the ground. Church is now in Velez's guard.
Church will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Church is stalling in the full guard.
Church has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velez is proving hard to escape from.
Muhammad Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Velez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velez wants to sweep but no luck.
Church wants to stand but Velez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Church working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Church. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Church dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Velez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Church feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Velez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Church presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Church manages to pull guard.
Velez tries to free his leg and advance position but Church is retaining full guard.
Church looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Church is working hard here to advance position.
Velez is fighting to break Church's control of his arms but Church is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Velez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velez wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Church looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Velez passes into half guard.
Church is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velez wants to pass to mount but Church is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Velez in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Church knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Church wants to control but Velez is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Velez darts in looking for a takedown but Church gets double underhooks and turns Velez into the cage. #CL#
Church pushes Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Church stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Velez circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Church looking to score a takedown here. Velez is defending well but Church drives through and ends up in Velez's guard.
Church wants to stand but Velez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Church wants to control from the top but Velez keeps moving.
Velez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Church controls the pace.#T4#
Church has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Church stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Church lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Church lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Church closes the distance and clinches.
Cedric Velez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Church is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Church!
In his post fight interview, Muhammad Church started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Amaral fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Amaral closes the distance but Jones moves to the side #TD#
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amaral wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Amaral looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Amaral is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Jones!
The defeated Leonel Amaral had this to say: 'This is all my fault. I feel sorry for the effort of my family, coaches, parterns and supporters. But I will come back, sooner than yall think and also stronger. Mark my words.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Varleansavage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Varleansavage working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Oumardipov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Varleansavage scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Oumardipov actively working from the bottom here.
Oumardipov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oumardipov 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.
Oumardipov is trying to control but can't.
Oumardipov moves into full guard.
Oumardipov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Oumardipov looking for a triangle here. Varleansavage is fighting it but it looks tight! Oumardipov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Varleansavage is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felix Oumardipov!
A very excited looking Felix Oumardipov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Novakovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Church swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Church gets tackled into the cage by Novakovic. Novakovic maintains the clinch. #BC#
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novakovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Church.
Novakovic shoots in for a takedown but Church shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Church attempts a counter takedown but Novakovic avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Novakovic rushes Church and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Novakovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Novakovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Church has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Novakovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Church's guard. #REVB#
Church has Novakovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Novakovic trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
Church will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church looking for a sweep. Not yet Church, not yet.
Novakovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Church not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Novakovic drops back looking for a leg! Church is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Church manages to kick Novakovic off! Novakovic jumps back into Church's guard. #SUB2#
Novakovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Novakovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Church working a defensive guard here.
Novakovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Church swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Church preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Novakovic wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
Church wants to control the position but Novakovic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Church on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Church tries to get out of the position.
Novakovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Novakovic 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.
Novakovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Church defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Church darts in and clinches Novakovic up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Church landing knees to the body.
Novakovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Church smiles and moves away.
Muhammad Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maja Novakovic.
Church throws a series of punches but Novakovic moves out of range.
Novakovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Church is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novakovic fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Novakovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Church gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Church misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Novakovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Church sitting in guard here, content to control.
Church wants to control from the top but Novakovic keeps moving. #ES2#
Novakovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Church off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novakovic avoids a kick to the body.
Church moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Church sizes up Novakovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maja Novakovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Novakovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Novakovic darts in and clinches Church up against the cage.
Church missing with knees to the body.
Novakovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Church scores with a shot to the side of Novakovic's head.
Novakovic fails to pull guard.
Novakovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Church prevents it.
Muhammad Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maja Novakovic.#BC#
Church escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church shoots in looking for a takedown. Novakovic tries to sprawl out of it but Church keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novakovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Novakovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Church misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Church tries to close the distance and clinch but Novakovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novakovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Novakovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Church manages to avoid it.
Church tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novakovic swivels and escapes.#CL#
Church clinches.
Novakovic wants a takedown.
Novakovic keeps control of Church as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Church missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Novakovic.
Novakovic managing to block the knees to the body from Church.
Novakovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Church to keep the fight standing.
Novakovic takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Maja Novakovic has been cut.
Church misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Church looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Novakovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Novakovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Church circles away.#TD#
Novakovic gets caught flat footed, as Church shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Novakovic is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Novakovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Church passes into side control.
Novakovic tries to bench press Church off him but Church keeps the position.
Church trying to control the position but Novakovic is working away.
Novakovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Church looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Novakovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Church seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Novakovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Novakovic wants to improve his position but Church is controlling well.
Novakovic is trying is best to control the position here.
Maja Novakovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Novakovic is refusing to be controlled, as Church sits in half guard.
Novakovic is trying to stand back up but Church is controlling him
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Church lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Church there.
Church prevents Novakovic from improving his position.
Church tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Novakovic.
Still in half guard, Church seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Church missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Church dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maja Novakovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Church forces Novakovic back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Church breaks the clinch.
Church has his takedown stuffed
and Novakovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Novakovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Novakovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Church tries to avoid it but Novakovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Church to the ground. Church escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Church moves into the clinch successfully.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novakovic can do to turn this around?#BC#
Church manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Novakovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Novakovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Church tries to sprawl out of it but Novakovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Church manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muhammad Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maja Novakovic.
Novakovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Church shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novakovic pinned against the cage. Novakovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Church throws a leg kick but Novakovic checks it.
Church shoots in looking for a takedown but Novakovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Church's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novakovic looks to land a combination but Church avoids it well. #CL2#
Novakovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Church working aggressively here.
#BC#
Church's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Novakovic has Church up against the cage in a clinch.
Church wants to get back to striking at distance but Novakovic won't allow it.
#T2##TD#
Church has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Novakovic uses from the top position.
Church trying to control the position.
Church is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Novakovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Novakovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Novakovic won't allow Church to get back to his feet.
Novakovic wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Novakovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Novakovic jumps guard but Church stands there with Novakovic around his waist. Novakovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Church can't find room to land a body shot as Novakovic controls the action.
Church tries to circle away but Novakovic has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Novakovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Church pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novakovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Novakovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Church sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novakovic somewhat.
Church tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Church clinches.
Church tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Church breaks the clinch.
Novakovic shoots for a takedown but Church saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Novakovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Church sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novakovic somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novakovic throws a head kick that misses.
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 Muhammad Church.
I think Church 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Church!
Muhammad Church was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oumardipov is defended easily by Jebak.#CL2#
Jebak clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Oumardipov lands a takedown into guard.
Jebak is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oumardipov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oumardipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oumardipov is trying to force a seperation but Jebak has the dominant position.
Jebak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oumardipov walks away with a smile on his face. Jebak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oumardipov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jebak misses with a body punch
and Oumardipov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jan Jebak has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jebak tries for a takedown but Oumardipov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Oumardipov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jebak's half guard.
Oumardipov slips a nice elbow through Jebak's hands, connecting with Jebak's forehead.
Jebak is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oumardipov lands a nice short elbow.
Jebak is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jebak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oumardipov.
Jebak has hold of Oumardipov's hands but Oumardipov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Oumardipov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jebak looks winded!
Oumardipov working the head and body with strikes.
Oumardipov 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.
Jebak flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jebak is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Oumardipov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jebak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oumardipov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oumardipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oumardipov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oumardipov working over Jebak with some ground and pound. Jebak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Oumardipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oumardipov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jebak tries to reverse the position but Oumardipov maintains control.
Oumardipov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oumardipov lands a heavy elbow.
Oumardipov with the ground and pound from mount.
Oumardipov cracks Jebak with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#Jebak is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Oumardipov! Jebak is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Felix Oumardipov!
In his post fight interview, Felix Oumardipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Church throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Church fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slimeyy, pushing him back against the cage.
Slimeyy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slimeyy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slimeyy goes for a takedown attempt but Church pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Church looks to land a body kick but Slimeyy moved away.
Slimeyy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Church appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Church shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slimeyy's guard.
Slimeyy is trying to keep Church in close.
#ES2#
Slimeyy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Church is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Church gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Church scores with a shoulder strike.
Slimeyy lands a damaging elbow.
Slimeyy wants to break free but Church has control.
#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Church closes the distance and clinches.
Slimeyy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhammad Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efren Slimeyy.
Slimeyy is trying to pull guard but Church turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Slimeyy manages to pull guard.
Church controlling from the top position.
Church seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slimeyy for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Slimeyy is trying to control the position but Church postures up.
Slimeyy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Church is refusing to be controlled, as Slimeyy sits in half guard. #T3#
Church is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Church wants to control but Slimeyy is keeping busy.
Church desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Church on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Church tries to get out of the position.
Church wants to improve his position but Slimeyy is controlling well.
#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.
Church has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slimeyy is working away from the top position though.
Church wants to get back to full guard.
Slimeyy is just content to waste time from the top position. Church takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Church controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slimeyy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Church counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Muhammad Church will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Slimeyy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Church counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Slimeyy.
Slimeyy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Church avoids it really well and circles away.
Slimeyy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Church circles away.
Muhammad Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efren Slimeyy.#TD#
Church shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Church was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slimeyy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church cracks Slimeyy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slimeyy being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Church'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.#SU#
Church decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Church bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slimeyy misses with a head kick.
Slimeyy is breathing heavily.#TD#
Slimeyy gets caught flat footed, as Church shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slimeyy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Church off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2##CL#
Church instigates a clinch. #TD#
Church wants the takedown. Slimeyy is fighting it off but Church persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Slimeyy's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slimeyy wants to improve his position but instead Church has moved into half guard.
Slimeyy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slimeyy is trying to get back to full guard.
Church takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slimeyy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Church lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slimeyy won't allow Church to pass to mount.
Church lands with a punch from half guard.
Slimeyy trying to hold on to Church's head to control him but Church postures up.
Church is taking a breather. Slimeyy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Church wants to free his trapped foot but Slimeyy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Church looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Muhammad Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slimeyy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Church decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Church manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slimeyy on his heels. He'll look to pass Slimeyy's guard now, I'm sure.
Church controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Church 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Church shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slimeyy sprawls well. Slimeyy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Church gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Slimeyy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Church to the mat! Church manages to get full guard.
Church is pulling down on Slimeyy's head. It's preventing any offense from Slimeyy, at least for the moment.
Church is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Church had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slimeyy defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slimeyy trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Church has control of Slimeyy's left arm, preventing Slimeyy from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slimeyy wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slimeyy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Church counters with a one-two to the body.
Slimeyy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Church scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slimeyy can do to turn this around?
Church scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Church working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Church looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slimeyy is trying to get back to full guard.
Church is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB#
Church is working for a submission of some sort.
Church content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Church stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Slimeyy to get to his feet. #CL#
Church closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Church's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Church darts in looking for a takedown but Slimeyy gets double underhooks and turns Church into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Church landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Slimeyy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Slimeyy tries to keep at a distance but Church has taken the fight into the clinch.
Efren Slimeyy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Church breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Church!
Muhammad Church was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Daws fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collazo, pushing him back against the cage.
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daws is pushing Collazo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daws just leaning against Collazo, taking a breather.
Daws is working Collazo over against the cage.
Collazo fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Daws - that landed with a thud.
Collazo being controlled against the cage.
Daws lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collazo misses with an elbow over the top.
Daws stalls. #T1##TD2#
Daws is fighting off a takedown attempt but Collazo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daws to the mat. Daws regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Collazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daws has his hands on Collazo's head, controlling the position.
Daws preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collazo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collazo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collazo wants to pass the guard but Daws is keeping the position.
Collazo is looking to advance position but Daws has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Daws controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Daws continues to stall.
Collazo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collazo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daws controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Daws wants to take Collazo's back here but Collazo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Collazo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Collazo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daws takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daws avoids the attempt from Collazo to control.
Collazo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Daws is trying to take his opponent's back.
Collazo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collazo tries to improve his position but instead Daws has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daws dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daws counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collazo tries to clinch
and Daws counters with a nice uppercut.
Collazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Daws counters with a right hand to the body.
Collazo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daws counters with a nice body shot.
Daws throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Daws closes the distance and pushes Collazo back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
Collazo wants to get back to striking at distance but Daws won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daws works on Collazo's body with a couple of short punches.
Collazo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Daws breaks the clinch.
Collazo looks to clinch
and Daws counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daws looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Daws closes the distance and clinches.
Daws lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Collazo is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Daws digs a right hand into Collazo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collazo's gas tank.
Daws is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collazo can do to turn this around?
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collazo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daws gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant Daws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Collazo.
Collazo letting Daws take a breather here.
Daws pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daws .
Daws cracks Collazo with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collazo wants a takedown.
Daws works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collazo has Daws pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daws manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daws stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daws . #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daws lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collazo tries to land knees in the clinch but Daws avoids the damage to the body.
Collazo is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Daws .
Collazo has Daws pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daws manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daws stalling in the clinch.
Daws scores with a shot to the side of Collazo's head. #T4#
Daws stalling against the cage.
Daws lands with a left to the head.
Come on Daws - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Collazo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Collazo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Daws closes the distance and clinches.
Collazo is trying to pull guard but Daws turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Collazo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daws to keep the fight standing.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Collazo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Daws .
Collazo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daws is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daws dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Daws jabs Collazo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daws digs a good body shot into Collazo's ribs.
Collazo throws a poor cross that misses
and Daws makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daws lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collazo at a distance.
Daws fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collazo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collazo misses with a takedown
and Daws counters with a nice body shot.
Daws thuds a left hand into Collazo's body.#CL#
Daws gets a clinch.
Collazo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daws works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Daws .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Daws digs a right hand underneath Collazo's ribcage. Collazo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daws is leaning against Collazo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Daws .
Come on Daws - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daws pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Daws .
A nice right hand lands inside from Daws .
Daws lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collazo backwards.
Daws avoiding damage.
Collazo jumps guard but Daws turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grant Daws has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Daws .
Daws is pushing Collazo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Daws .#CL#
Daws forces Collazo back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daws lands with a left to the head.
Daws is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Daws is leaning against Collazo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collazo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Collazo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daws pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grant Daws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Collazo.
Collazo misses with a body shot
and Daws counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collazo thinking.
Daws bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Collazo is still on wobbly legs! Can Daws finish him?
Daws lands with a shot to the body.
Collazo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Daws swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grant Daws ! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Collazo misses with a takedown attempt - Miklotov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miklotov scores with a leg kick.
Collazo fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Miklotov counters with a head kick that drops Collazo to the mat! Collazo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Collazo is rocked!
Miklotov throws a leg kick which misses Collazo's front leg but catches the back leg as Collazo tries to avoid it.
Oh Collazo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miklotov lands an overhand right.
Miklotov scores with a push kick.
Miklotov scores with a kick to the body.
Collazo looks for a takedown but Miklotov sprawls well.
Collazo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Collazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collazo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miklotov lands a big head kick that sends Collazo to the canvas! Miklotov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camus Miklotov! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Manny Rivera has been cut.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera with the counter takedown but Nunes avoids it easily.
Nunes throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Nunes tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivera has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Rivera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nunes. That one must have hurt.
Nunes throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera thumps Nunes with a low kick.#T1#
Nunes lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Nunes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes. #T2#
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Nunes sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Nunes avoids it this time.
Nunes lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunes lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rivera goes down and covers up as Nunes starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Gadzhimagomedov blocks a head kick by Dunn.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov feints and as Dunn raises his hands in defense, Gadzhimagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunn pushes Gadzhimagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Gadzhimagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov has clasped his hands together around Dunn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gadzhimagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunn on the ground.
Gadzhimagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Gadzhimagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Gadzhimagomedov decides to stand back up. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gadzhimagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dunn wants to control but Gadzhimagomedov is keeping busy.
Dunn looks winded!
Nice strikes from Gadzhimagomedov there.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dunn controls his leg.
Dunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gadzhimagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Dunn is looking to escape.
Gadzhimagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control the pace.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to advance position but Dunn won't allow it.
Gadzhimagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gadzhimagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Dunn is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dunn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunn taking some punishment here, with Gadzhimagomedov in his half guard.
Dunn is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhimagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gadzhimagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gadzhimagomedov.
Dunn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gadzhimagomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunn.
A punch combination from Gadzhimagomedov misses. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gadzhimagomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dunn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
Gadzhimagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Ground and pound from Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gadzhimagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Gadzhimagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Dunn defends it.
Still in half guard, Gadzhimagomedov seems content to control.
Gadzhimagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Dunn is defending well. #T3#
Dunn is looking to control Gadzhimagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunn avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gadzhimagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gadzhimagomedov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Gadzhimagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dunn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to stand up but Dunn won't let him.
Dunn wants to stand up but Gadzhimagomedov is controlling him.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Dunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Gadzhimagomedov stands and steps away. Dunn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gadzhimagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Gadzhimagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gadzhimagomedov has Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov jumps guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Gadzhimagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gadzhimagomedov tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Dunn gets to his feet - Gadzhimagomedov follows without any prompting.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunn did well to prevent Gadzhimagomedov getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gadzhimagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dunn is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gadzhimagomedov wants to pass to mount but Dunn is defending the position.
Gadzhimagomedov is controlling the pace.
Gadzhimagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Gadzhimagomedov 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.
Gadzhimagomedov'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.
Dunn trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dunn needs to keep his hands up - Gadzhimagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Gadzhimagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Gadzhimagomedov has Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov decides to pull guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?#T4#
Gadzhimagomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dunn stops Gadzhimagomedov from standing up.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Gadzhimagomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Gadzhimagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Gadzhimagomedov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gadzhimagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Gadzhimagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Collazo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.
Collazo working Hendricks over with strikes.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collazo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collazo controlling the action here.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collazo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Collazo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collazo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
Collazo working the head and body with strikes.
Collazo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hendricks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collazo pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collazo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collazo drops an elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Collazo wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Collazo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Collazo seems to be looking for submissions.
Collazo content to control rather than advance.
Collazo lands strikes from half guard.
Collazo trying to control the pace.
Collazo lands with a punch from half guard.
Hendricks tries to kick Collazo off but Collazo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Collazo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collazo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
Collazo seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Collazo is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Collazo wants to pass to mount but Hendricks is defending the position.
Collazo moves nicely into side control.
Collazo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hendricks some visible discomfort.
Hendricks can't do much from the bottom here.
Collazo trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks is trying to escape the position but Collazo is controlling the position. #SUB#
Collazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendricks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SU#
Collazo stands up and beckons Hendricks to his feet.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body. Collazo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Collazo defends well and Hendricks ends up having to push Collazo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendricks looks winded!
Collazo moves in looking to clinch but Hendricks pushes him off.
Collazo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collazo wants it to stay on the feet.
Collazo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Collazo tries to keep at a distance but Hendricks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collazo tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendricks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hendricks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collazo misses with some punches.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Collazo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hendricks is keeping busy.
Hendricks lands a body punch.
Hendricks goes for a takedown attempt but Collazo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brendan Collazo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinten Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collazo's waist but Collazo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendricks off to one side.
Collazo is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Hendricks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Collazo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hendricks smiles and moves away.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collazo as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Collazo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hendricks to the ground. Collazo is now in Hendricks's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collazo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Collazo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Collazo seems to have locked his on tight now - Hendricks screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Collazo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brendan Collazo!
Brendan Collazo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.#TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Rivera controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Rivera is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Rivera tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Rivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivera wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Johnson has Rivera pushed against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Rivera wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Rivera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rivera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rivera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyree Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Rivera wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivera is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Rivera into the cage.#BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Rivera throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyree Johnson 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#
Rivera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera, which made it look bad.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivera counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Rivera throws a one two combo.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat.
Tyree Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Rivera.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Tyree Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Johnson looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Rivera jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivera regains guard.
Rivera is striking from the bottom but Johnson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Rivera is trying to control but Johnson passes into side control!
#T3#
Rivera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivera tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rivera is looking to get to half guard.
Rivera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
#SU#
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Rivera.
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 Tyree Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Tyree Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Manny Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivera after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyree Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Johnson jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Rivera as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Rivera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Rivera lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rivera. Johnson shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Rivera has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Rivera leaning against his opponent.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Rivera feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Rivera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rivera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera connects with a high kick.
Rivera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rivera lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Rivera both land. Nice combination.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyree Johnson! |
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