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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a solid leg kick but Driftwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smif.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif throws a quick inside leg kick.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Smif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood wants a takedown.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driftwood has Smif pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smif manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif. #T2#
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Smif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driftwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driftwood.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood wants a takedown.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driftwoods head.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smif pulls his leg out and moves away.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif lands an overhand right.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smif sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif throws a wild body kick that Driftwood sees coming a mile off.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif tries to clinch up but Driftwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif swinging wildly here.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
Smif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Smif dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smif plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smif looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Smif throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif scores with a jab.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif misses with a kick to the body.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Smif looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Smif looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otis Driftwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Smif scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Smif misses.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.#T2#
Smif looks for the body kick but Driftwood saw that one coming.
Smif swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Smif is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driftwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Smif connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Driftwood moves out of range as Smif strikes.#CL2#
Driftwood tries to keep at a distance but Smif has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Driftwood.
A short uppercut from Smif.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A hook to the body from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif gets underhooks to prevent Driftwood's takedown attempt.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Driftwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Driftwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smif after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Driftwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smif avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driftwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smif pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Driftwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Driftwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Smif 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smif getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smif swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Smif clinches up against the cage.
Jumba Smif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driftwood.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Smif misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
Driftwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif works on Driftwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smif working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Driftwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smif gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driftwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smif after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driftwood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smif is defending well.
Driftwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smif is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#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.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smif 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!
An out of breath Jumba Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Prince stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerry. Kerry gets slowly back to his feet.
Trevin Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Prince fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kerry to the ground. Prince is now in Kerry's guard.#SUB2#
Prince is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kerry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kerry has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Prince lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Prince stands and throws Kerry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Prince wants to control but Kerry is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Prince decides to stand back up. Prince steps back and let's Kerry get back to his feet.#T1#
Kerry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Prince closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerry did well to prevent Prince getting side control.
Kerry is looking to improve his position.
Kerry is pressing down on Prince's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prince looking to sit in guard and control but Kerry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kerry trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom.
Prince tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Kerry 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. #T2#
Kerry preventing the sweep.
Prince is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerry passes Prince's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prince trying to control but Kerry postures up.
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kerry trying to control from Prince's half guard. Prince has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prince can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kerry's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prince looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kerry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Prince is in close to Kerry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerry wants to sweep but no luck.
Prince pushing down on Kerry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Kerry looking for submissions off his back.
Kerry is breathing heavily.
Prince works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Prince tries for a kimura but Kerry is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Prince decides to stand back up. Prince steps back and let's Kerry get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevin Prince dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Kerry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kerry is trying to control the action in half guard but Prince is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kerry trying to control from Prince's half guard. Prince has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prince has his hands on Kerry's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince wants to sweep here but Kerry controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kerry wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prince is pulling down on Kerry's head. It's preventing any offense from Kerry, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kerry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kerry scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prince to see if he's OK.
Prince is not content to let Kerry control the position. #T2##SUB#
Kerry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prince is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Prince tries to buck Kerry off but Kerry is having none of it.#T3#
Prince is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Prince is staying active underneath Kerry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prince manages to get to full guard.
Kerry is fighting to break Prince's control of his arms but Prince is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Prince, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerry postures up in Prince's guard and throws a big left but Prince blocks it.
Kerry trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Prince gets a double leg takedown into Kerry's guard.
Kerry controlling Prince's posture.
Kerry is trying to keep Prince in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prince with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prince lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trevin Prince has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prince 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.
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 Thomas Kerry 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##TD2#
Prince decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerry is looking to control Prince's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerry avoid being mounted?
Prince sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kerry is looking to improve his position.
Kerry is not content to let Prince control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Prince stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kerry to get to his feet.
Kerry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prince as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Prince clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Prince gets underhooks to prevent Kerry's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Prince pulls guard successfully.
Prince is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kerry dives into side control.
Prince gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kerry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prince defending well though.
Kerry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerry passes into side control, despite Prince's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Kerry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prince is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Prince is not content to let Kerry control the position.
Kerry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Prince is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Prince regains half guard.
Kerry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Kerry trying to control the pace.
Kerry throwing shots but Prince is blocking nicely.
Prince throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kerry manages to pass to side control.
Prince is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prince moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prince 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.
Kerry trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Prince leaves Kerry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kerry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Prince has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kerry works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Prince controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trevin Prince.
Well Prince 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trevin Prince! |
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Event:
GOTC FN 1 : Morrison vs Tamura
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Cazacu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerry.
#TD2#
Kerry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cazacu's guard.
Kerry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cazacu is trying to control the position but Kerry postures up. #SUB#
Cazacu looking for a guillotine here but Kerry defends easily.
Kerry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cazacu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry stops Cazacu from standing up.
Kerry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Cazacu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cazacu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cazacu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kerry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kerry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kerry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kerry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cazacu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Kerry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cazacu trying to control the position.
Kerry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kerry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry 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#
Cazacu thumps Kerry with a low kick.
Cazacu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerry as he jumps to the side.
Cazacu wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cazacu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kerry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cazacu is looking to stand back up but Kerry counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cazacu. #REVR#
Kerry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Cazacu wants to control but Kerry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cazacu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cazacu gets full guard.#T2#
Kerry stands up over Cazacu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kerry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kerry looking to pass the guard.
Cazacu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kerry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kerry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cazacu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cazacu throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Kerry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cazacu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kerry manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cazacu tries to kick Kerry off but Kerry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cazacu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cazacu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Cazacu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cazacu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerry controls the pace.
Kerry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerry throwing strikes from guard but Cazacu blocks nicely.
Kerry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cazacu is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerry chips away with some ground and pound.
Kerry lands a couple of elbows.
Cazacu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas Kerry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerry stays in close to Cazacu's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cazacu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Kerry.
Well Kerry 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kerry!
Thomas Kerry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Buttowski moves in looking to clinch but Driftwood pushes him off.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paul Buttowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttowski tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski throws a nice looking combination but Driftwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buttowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski shoots in for a double leg but Driftwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Driftwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Buttowski throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Buttowski.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Driftwood defends well and Buttowski ends up having to push Driftwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Buttowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Driftwood sprawls well. He's pushed Buttowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buttowski looks winded!
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Buttowski.
Buttowski darts in looking for a takedown but Driftwood gets double underhooks and turns Buttowski into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buttowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Driftwood, which made it look bad.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski tries to bum rush Driftwood with a series of wild strikes but Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski looks to land a combination but Driftwood avoids it well.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Buttowski looks for a takedown but Driftwood sprawls well.
Buttowski fails with the takedown.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski tries to clinch up but Driftwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buttowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driftwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driftwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buttowski.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buttowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski misses with a head kick.
Buttowski dives in and grabs Driftwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Driftwood pushes down on Buttowski's head and hops out.
Buttowski moves in looking to clinch but Driftwood pushes him off.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buttowski is defended easily by Driftwood.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driftwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Buttowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
That's time! Driftwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Driftwood as Buttowski shoots in.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski misses with a few strikes there.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Buttowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
Buttowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Driftwood swivels and escapes.
Otis Driftwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown but Driftwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
No luck for Buttowski with that takedown attempt.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski swinging wildly here.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski is looking to clinch.
Driftwood defending well as Buttowski loads up on a big left hand.
Buttowski is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Buttowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Driftwood circles away.#T2#
Buttowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driftwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buttowski can do to turn this around?
Buttowski throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski throws a nice looking combination but Driftwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski goes for a double leg but Driftwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Driftwood continues to drive forward.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Buttowski with that takedown attempt.
Buttowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Driftwood's waist but Driftwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buttowski off to one side.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Buttowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Buttowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buttowski has a takedown stuffed.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buttowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Driftwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buttowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown but Driftwood shows good takedown defense.
Buttowski throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buttowski.
Driftwood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buttowski is defended easily by Driftwood.
Driftwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buttowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driftwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buttowski darts in looking for a takedown but Driftwood gets double underhooks and turns Buttowski into the cage.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Driftwood leaves Buttowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Buttowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Driftwood sprawls well. He's pushed Buttowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
Buttowski swinging wildly here.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski shoots in but Driftwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Buttowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Driftwood tries to sprawl out of it but Buttowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driftwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Driftwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buttowski.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Driftwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttowski throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Buttowski misses with a kick to the body
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand. #T2#
Buttowski wants to clinch.
Buttowski throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
Buttowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buttowski swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Driftwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski tries to clinch but Driftwood moves out of range. #T3#
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Driftwood sprawls well. Driftwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buttowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Buttowski shoots in but Driftwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Buttowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buttowski misses with the body kick
and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buttowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Driftwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Buttowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Buttowski shoots in for a double leg but Driftwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Buttowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Driftwood has got the better of the exchanges.
Buttowski throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
Buttowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Driftwood defends well and Buttowski ends up having to push Driftwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driftwood as he avoids it easily.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski dives in and grabs Driftwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Driftwood pushes down on Buttowski's head and hops out.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Buttowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Driftwood is fending him off so far but Buttowski persists. Nope, Driftwood circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Driftwood 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!
After winning the bout, Otis Driftwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Ibarra rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibarra.
Ibarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ibarra as the two fighters clinch.
Ibarra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ibarra.
Ibarra pushes Sandoval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Ibarra.
Sandoval looks winded!
Ibarra pushes Sandoval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibarra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibarra works on Sandoval's body with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval is trying to break the clinch but Ibarra has him pressed against the cage.
Ibarra presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibarra is working Sandoval over against the cage.#KD#
Ibarra drops Sandoval onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sandoval is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Sandoval is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Serial Sandoval has been cut.
Ibarra creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sandoval's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sandoval drops to his knees and Ibarra pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Ibarra!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Uriel Ibarra waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Guerrero lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Guerrero gets caught napping as Kerry dives in and scores a takedown. Guerrero manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kerry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerry has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.
Kerry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kerry working the strikes but Guerrero uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerry 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. #SUB2#
Guerrero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerry pulls his head out easily.
Guerrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Guerrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kerry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guerrero on the ground.#T1#
Kerry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Guerrero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Guerrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Kerry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Kerry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kerry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kerry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kerry trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerrero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guerrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kerry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerry has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Kerry from controlling successfully.
Kerry is working Guerrero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kerry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Guerrero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Guerrero misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kerry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kerry works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Guerrero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kerry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerry pushes down on Guerrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kerry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guerrero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guerrero tries to get to full guard but Kerry has control of the leg.
Kerry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guerrero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kerry working some strikes from top position.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kerry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerry has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.
Guerrero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kerry wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Guerrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Kerry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerrero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Kerry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerrero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerrero throws a nice looking combination but Kerry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kerry looks for a takedown but Guerrero sprawls well.
Guerrero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kerry eats them both and turns towards Guerrero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mario Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero slaps away a takedown attempt from Kerry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Guerrero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kerry ducks right into an uppercut from Guerrero. #TD#
Kerry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kerry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerrero is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Guerrero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerry defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry 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. #T1#
Kerry scoring with some ground and pound.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Kerry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kerry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kerry looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Guerrero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kerry stacks Guerrero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kerry!
Guerrero prevents Kerry from moving into mount.
Mario Guerrero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guerrero keeps Kerry under control for a moment.#T3#
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kerry scoring with punches and elbows.
Kerry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerrero keeps working.
Guerrero sneaks back into half guard.
Guerrero gets full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guerrero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guerrero cracks Kerry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Guerrero scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Guerrero both land. Nice combination.
Kerry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guerrero lands a jab to Kerry's midsection.
Kerry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerrero counters with a three punch combo that has Kerry backing up. Kerry nods at Guerrero to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guerrero scores with a three punch combo!
Thomas Kerry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Guerrero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guerrero 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Guerrero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Carroll feints and as Kerry raises his hands in defense, Carroll changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carroll throws an elbow that misses. Kerry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carroll's guard. Nice move by Kerry!#REVB##SUB#
Carroll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carroll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerry controls the pace.
Kerry wants to pass the guard but Carroll is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carroll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Carroll looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kerry passes into half guard.
Kerry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Kerry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Carroll is looking to control Kerry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carroll avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerry wants to pass to mount but Carroll is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carroll trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kerry manages to pass to mount!
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry pushes him away.
Kerry wants to control the pace but Carroll is squirming around nicely.
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry postures up.
Kerry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carroll is looking to escape. #T3#
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry postures up.
Kerry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carroll is squirming around, avoiding Kerry's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carroll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kerry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carroll can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carroll is bucking up trying to escape but Kerry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carroll tries to lock up and control but Kerry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kerry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Carroll misses its target.#TD#
Carroll shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kerry's guard.
Thomas Kerry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carroll is in close to Kerry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerry is adopting a defensive guard.
Kerry trying to control the position.
Carroll knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerry on the ground.
Carroll stopping the sweep attempt from Kerry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry wants to stand up but Carroll is controlling him.
Kerry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carroll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Carroll throws a big elbow that misses.
Carroll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerry keeping moving, preventing Carroll from controlling successfully.
Kerry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carroll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carroll throws a jab when Kerry was well out of range.#TD#
Carroll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerry to the mat! Kerry manages to get full guard. #T2#
Kerry keeping moving, preventing Carroll from controlling successfully.
Kerry pulls Carroll in to control the position.
Carroll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kerry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carroll's guard. #REVB#
Kerry is breathing heavily.
Carroll is trying to keep Kerry in close.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Carroll keeps moving.
Carroll keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Carroll wants to control the position but Kerry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Carroll tries to get to full guard but Kerry has control of the leg.
Carroll wants to control but Kerry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kerry controlling the pace.
Carroll trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kerry manages to pass to mount!
Carroll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#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.
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry postures up.
Carroll is squirming around, avoiding Kerry's attempts to control the action.
Carroll is looking to improve his position but Kerry isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry breaks from Carroll's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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 Mark Carroll will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Carroll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kerry on his heels. He'll look to pass Kerry's guard now, I'm sure.
Carroll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carroll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerry's head.
Kerry keeping moving, preventing Carroll from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerry holds on and takes a little breather.
Carroll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carroll wants to control from the top but Kerry keeps moving. #T1#
Carroll won't allow Kerry to get back to his feet.
Carroll working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kerry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carroll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Carroll is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kerry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kerry has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Carroll is looking to sweep but instead, Kerry has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Kerry content to control rather than advance.
Carroll trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Carroll working to try and regain half guard.
Kerry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Carroll tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerry looking to control but Carroll is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kerry avoids the attempt from Carroll to control.
Carroll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kerry working the ground and pound effectively.
Carroll in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Carroll is in a horrible position here. Kerry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carroll bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kerry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carroll dives into side control.
Carroll looking to control but instead Kerry has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carroll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carroll's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerry has the hooks in. Carroll is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Kerry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kerry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kerry!
A less than humble Thomas Kerry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kerry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dahman working a defensive guard here.
Kerry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dahman's head.
Kerry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Dahman keeps moving.
Dahman is looking to stand up but Kerry isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Kerry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kerry slips nicely into half guard.
Dahman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerry.
Kerry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dahman defending well though.
Kerry is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Kerry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kerry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerry passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kerry working Dahman over with strikes here.
Kerry with the ground and pound from mount.
Dahman wants to control but Kerry is having none of it.
Kerry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dahman looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kerry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dahman gets back to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerry content to control rather than advance.
Dahman is not content to let Kerry control the position.
Dahman is trying to control but can't.
Dahman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahman is staying active underneath Kerry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kerry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dahman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dahman stuffs the takedown.
Thomas Kerry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerry shoots and misses #TD2#
and Dahman counters with a shoot takedown. Kerry fights it but they end up in guard.
Kerry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahman can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerry is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kerry chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dahman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerry defends well.
Kerry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry postures up.
#T1#
Kerry won't allow Dahman to sweep him here.
Dahman keeping moving, preventing Kerry from controlling successfully.
Kerry sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Dahman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dahman is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kerry is in close to Dahman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dahman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahman controls Kerry momentarily but Kerry frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kerry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dahman to the mat! Dahman manages to get full guard.
Kerry prevents Dahman from getting back to his feet.
Dahman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Dahman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas Kerry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kerry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dahman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kerry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dahman gets caught flat footed, as Kerry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kerry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dahman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kerry, into his guard. #REVB#
Kerry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahman is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
Dahman gets to his feet. Kerry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Kerry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dahman works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Thomas Kerry will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dahman looking to score a takedown here. Kerry is defending well but Dahman drives through and ends up in Kerry's guard.
Kerry wants to stand up but Dahman is controlling him.
Kerry tries to strike from the bottom.
Kerry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kerry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dahman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kerry tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dahman dives into side control.
Kerry manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kerry pushes Dahman off looking to stand but Dahman dives back in and keeps control.
Kerry is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerry is staying active underneath Dahman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahman wants to pass the guard but Kerry is defending well.
Kerry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kerry misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dahman counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Dahman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kerry can't fight it off and eventually Dahman manages to take the fight to the floor. Kerry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kerry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Dahman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dahman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kerry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dahman has Kerry in his guard.#REVR#
Dahman 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##T3#
Kerry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dahman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Dahman is working for a submission of some sort.
Kerry trying to control but Dahman postures up.
Kerry works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dahman controls the pace.
Kerry looking to control.
Kerry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kerry is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahman wants to control but Kerry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jeremiah Dahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Kerry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Dahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kerry 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kerry! |
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