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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 40
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dragosavac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Omega has been cut.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragosavac is looking to counter punch.
Omega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Dragosavac sends Omega crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dragosavac is motioning to the referee to let Omega up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Omega is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dragosavac swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gonzo Dragosavac!
As Gonzo Dragosavac got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 3-0 against Chris Chan. Victory is sweet but pussy of his wife is sweeter. I am getting too old for this and might be retiring soon, it was good rivalry and spite of it i wish him all the best!!! Hope at least he buys my DVD and learn's something'. |
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Event:
HFA 205 R1
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rozier quickly recovers to half guard.
Rozier is trying to control but Rhodes passes into side control!
Rhodes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rozier is trying to control Rhodes's posture but Rhodes avoids it.
Rhodes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhodes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rozier is trying to control Rhodes's posture but Rhodes avoids it. #SUB2#
Rhodes is trying to get an arm triangle but Rozier is defending well. #T1#
Rozier struggling a bit here.
Rozier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozier tries to get out of the position.
Rozier tries to control but Rhodes manages to take his back.
Rhodes is riding his opponent, not letting Rozier buck him off.
Rozier tries to escape but Rhodes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rhodes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rhodes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rozier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Rhodes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rhodes looks winded!
Rhodes has good solid back control here.
Rozier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Rhodes doesn't have the hooks in and Rozier manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Rozier tries to pass.
Rhodes wants to stand but Rozier is controlling the position.
Rhodes has Rozier pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet. #T4#
Rozier wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozier wants to pass the guard but Rhodes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rozier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes is thwarting Rozier's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Rhodes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rozier's guard.
Rozier is looking to stand back up but Rhodes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rozier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozier is trying to stand.
Rozier is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodes lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozier is trying to stand back up but Rhodes is controlling him
Rozier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
Rhodes trying to control but Rozier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rozier is looking to stand up but Rhodes isn't so interested in that idea.
Rozier is trying to keep Rhodes in close.
Rhodes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rozier is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rozier fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rozier tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.
Rozier dives in and grabs Rhodes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes down on Rozier's head and hops out.
Rhodes tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Rhodes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rozier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rozier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhodes sprawls well. Rhodes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozier gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Rozier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Rhodes.#T3##TD2#
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rhodes is standing up over Rozier. Rozier looks to escape but Rhodes dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rhodes landing a few strikes.
Rhodes wants to stand but Rozier has his arm trapped.
Cody Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozier tries to bench press Rhodes off him but Rhodes keeps the position.
Rhodes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Rhodes working away.
Rozier misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rhodes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rhodes advances nicely into full mount.
Rozier is looking to improve his position but Rhodes isn't that keen on the idea.
Rhodes content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozier can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rozier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
Rozier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rozier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rhodes as he avoids it easily.
Rhodes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rozier is fending him off so far but Rhodes persists. Nope, Rozier circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozier closes the distance and clinches up with Rhodes, looking for a takedown. Rozier pushes Rhodes against the cage but Rhodes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Rozier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes leaves Rozier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozier stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhodes. Rhodes gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rozier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rhodes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rhodes controlling the action here.
Rozier is looking to control Rhodes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rozier avoid being mounted?#T2#
Rhodes prevents Rozier from standing back up.
Rhodes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rozier trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rhodes manages to pass to mount!
Rozier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Rozier tries to lock up and control but Rhodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rozier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rhodes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rhodes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rhodes trying to control from half guard but Rozier is working away. #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.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Rozier defending well.
Rozier is looking to get back to full guard here but Rhodes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rhodes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rhodes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rozier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhodes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Rhodes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou blocks a low kick nicely.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quantou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quantou avoids the head kick by Jensen.
#TD2#
Quantou drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Quantou isn't so interested in that idea.
Quantou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou wants to pass the guard but Jensen is keeping the position.#T1#
Jensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quantou controls the pace.
Jensen wants to stand and escape but Quantou is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Quantou landing some decent shots from guard.
Quantou won't allow Jensen to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Quantou gets to his feet - Jensen follows without any prompting.
Jensen looks to clinch #TD2#
and Quantou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Quantou works over Jensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Quantou isn't so interested in that idea.
Quantou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Quantou passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Quantou seems content to control.
Jensen is looking to get back to is feet but Quantou passes into side control.
Quantou controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Quantou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Check out the look on Quantou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU2#
Quantou has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quantou shoots in for a takedown but Jensen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jensen misses the target.
John Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
A good leg kick by Jensen. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Quantou.
Jensen seems a little lost for a moment, as Quantou dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quantou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jensen!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhandouji Quantou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Quantou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quantou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Quantou advances to mount.
Quantou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jensen has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Quantou is persistently looking for the submission but Jensen is defending it well.
#T1##SUB2#
Quantou has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Quantou has good solid back control here.
Zhandouji Quantou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quantou lands a shot to the body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jensen is trying to stand back up.
Quantou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jensen.#SUB2#
Jensen fending off the submission attempt from Quantou. #SUB2#
Jensen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Quantou gets his way!
#T3#
Quantou connects with a big shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Jensen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Jensen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Quantou lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jensen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
I would not like to be Jensen right now.
Jensen trying to get back to his feet but Quantou is in full control for now.
Quantou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quantou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jensen.#SUB2#
Quantou looking to break Jensen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jensen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Quantou will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quantou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Jensen fending off the submission attempt from Quantou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhandouji Quantou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jensen moves to clinch but Quantou breaks away #KD2#
and Quantou counters with a crisp one two that drops Jensen! Quantou thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jensen to his feet! Jensen is in big trouble!#ROC2#Jensen is rocked!
Quantou shoots in looking for a takedown but Jensen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quantou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quantou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jensen is fending him off so far but Quantou persists. Nope, Jensen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen seems to have got his legs back now.
John Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jensen as he jumps to the side.
Jensen wants to clinch but Quantou slips to the side
and Quantou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen tries to clinch up
and Quantou counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Quantou dives in and scores a takedown into Jensen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen wants to stand and escape but Quantou is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Quantou passes into half guard.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Quantou there. #SU2#
Quantou stands up from half guard.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Quantou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Quantou gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Quantou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jensen taking a bit of punishment here - Quantou scoring with strikes.
Quantou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Quantou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quantou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quantou landing a few strikes. #SU2#
Quantou decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jensen to his feet.
Quantou tries for a takedown but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Quantou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jensen did well to prevent Quantou getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quantou is taking a breather. Jensen 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.#T3#
Jensen won't allow Quantou to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Quantou wants to work for an arm triangle but Jensen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quantou controlling the action here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quantou is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jensen enables Quantou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jensen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Quantou controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhandouji Quantou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quantou winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhandouji Quantou! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai thumps Bonderoev with a low kick.
Bonderoev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bonderoev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai is looking to slow Bonderoev down with leg kicks.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Bonderoev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonderoev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonderoev or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad.
Chai scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonderoev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonderoev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bjarne Bonderoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Bonderoev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Chai.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Bonderoev's side.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonderoev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Bonderoev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonderoev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bonderoev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Chai looks to move away, Bonderoev throws a big counter combo but Chai just gets out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chai. Bonderoev shrugs it off though.
Julio Silva Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonderoev's head.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonderoev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Bonderoev misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Bonderoev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonderoev's sensitive parts. #T4#
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai is looking to slow Bonderoev down with leg kicks.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonderoev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chai feints and then cracks Bonderoev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonderoev down.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonderoev takes a step back to recover.
Bonderoev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonderoev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonderoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarne Bonderoev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bonderoev drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Chai follows Bonderoev to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Silva Chai!
Julio Silva Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Omega drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons throws an elbow but it misses.
Omega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simmons lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Omega has been cut.
Simmons prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Omega avoids the damage to the body.
Simmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons slows down the pace here.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simmons.
Simmons lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Omega pulls guard. #T1#
Simmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Omega's guard.#SUB#
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Omega had control of the position.
Omega punching from the bottom - just letting Simmons know he's still in a fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons wants to get up but he can't break Omega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Omega is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Omega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simmons's guard. #SUB#
Omega is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but Omega is controlling him
Omega trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simmons pushes Omega off, looking to escape but Omega dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Simmons is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Omega! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonderoev manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Bonderoev avoids them all with ease.
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonderoev.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Bonderoev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonderoev gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire leaves Bonderoev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
Bonderoev looks winded!
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonderoev circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonderoev.
Bonderoev goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
No luck for Bonderoev with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Bonderoev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonderoev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Bonderoev.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bonderoev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonderoev off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonderoev staying out of range there.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Bonderoev. Bonderoev maintains the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Bonderoev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Bonderoev's ribcage but misses.
Bonderoev slips a straight right by McGuire.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Bonderoev back into the cage.#T4#
Bonderoev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonderoev wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire prevents Bonderoev from breaking the clinch.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Bonderoev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bonderoev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonderoev wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bonderoev has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonderoev pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev is continuing to stall.
Bonderoev trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonderoev trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bonderoev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Bonderoev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonderoev off to one side.
Bonderoev ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bonderoev throws a counter combo.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Bonderoev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Bonderoev counters with a left to the body. #T2#
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Bonderoev is out of range.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Bonderoev is breathing heavily.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonderoev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
McGuire pushes Bonderoev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonderoev can do to turn this around?
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Bonderoev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonderoev.#T4#
McGuire jabs Bonderoev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonderoev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire scores with a jab. Bonderoev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is pushing Bonderoev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonderoev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonderoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonderoev throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Bonderoev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Bonderoev.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bonderoev moved out of range nicely.
McGuire jabs at Bonderoev's body.
Bonderoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a looping right.#T1#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonderoev.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bonderoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire cracks Bonderoev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonderoev misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Bonderoev avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonderoev! But no joy.
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
Bonderoev tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonderoev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
A left lands for McGuire.#T2#
Bonderoev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Bonderoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonderoev slips under a jab.
McGuire swings for the body but Bonderoev moves out of range.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonderoev's head.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3##CL2#
Bonderoev clinches with his opponent.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonderoev is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Bonderoev's head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonderoev.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to work over Bonderoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bonderoev avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bonderoev blocks it.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocking some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Bjarne Bonderoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire! |
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