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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bobby throws a leg kick
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby misses with a takedown
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Bobby tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Bobby backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Bobby manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Bobby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Bobby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bobby misses with a double jab
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Bobby backing up. Bobby nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kong counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bobby has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bobby shoots in and gets a takedown into Kong's guard.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Bobby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kong trying to control the position here.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Bobby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Bobby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bobby content to stall in guard here.
Kong is looking to stand up but Bobby isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobby stays in close to Kong's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Bobby with a poor takedown
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby shoots and misses
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kini Kong 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#
Bobby fails with the takedown
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mini Bobby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobby has his takedown stuffed
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bobby throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Kong counters with a nice right hand that sends Bobby toppling to the canvas! Bobby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kong finish him?!#ROC2#Bobby is rocked!
Bobby has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a huge left! Bobby is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kong isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bobby from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kini Kong!
During a confident post fight interview, Kini Kong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Arozarena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arozarena shoots for a takedown but Palmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt - Arozarena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palmer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arozarena misses with a takedown
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arozarena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arozarena misses with a takedown
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Arozarena. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Palmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arozarena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Arozarena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Arozarena misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arozarena shoots in for a double leg but Palmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Arozarena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arozarena is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Palmer pushes Arozarena up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Arozarena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arozarena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arozarena working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arozarena.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arozarena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Arozarena jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Arozarena around his waist. Arozarena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Palmer drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES2#
Palmer pushes Arozarena off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Palmer rushes Arozarena and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
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!
Palmer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Randy Arozarena has been cut.
Nice elbow from Palmer. #BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Palmer tenderised Arozarena's leg. Arozarena is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palmer thuds his shin into the meat of Arozarena's side.#CL2#
Palmer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arozarena wants to clinch.#CL2#
Palmer has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
Palmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Palmer lands a head kick. Arozarena smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Palmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arozarena tries to circle away but Palmer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arozarena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmer tries to avoid it but Arozarena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmer to the ground. Palmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Palmer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arozarena can't fight it off and eventually Palmer manages to take the fight to the floor. Arozarena looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Palmer gets to his feet - Arozarena follows without any prompting.
Arozarena misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Arozarena is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Palmer drives through and clinches with Arozarena against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arozarena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Arozarena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Palmer has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Palmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Palmer takes a shot to the head.
Palmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arozarena tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Arozarena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arozarena.#CL2#
Palmer rushes Arozarena and presses him up against the cage.
Palmer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arozarena's defenses. #BC2#
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer lands with a kick to the temple. Arozarena shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arozarena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arozarena avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmer!
#T1##CL2#
Palmer has closed the distance and engaged Arozarena in a clinch.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arozarena, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Palmer forces Arozarena back against the cage and clinches.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palmer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Palmer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arozarena if he has to take too many more of those.
Arozarena doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmer circles away.
#T2#
Palmer looks for a takedown but Arozarena sprawls well.#CL2#
Palmer pushes Arozarena up against the cage in a clinch.
Arozarena is trying to break free.
Arozarena tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Palmer forces Arozarena back against the cage and clinches.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Arozarena's head. #BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Palmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Arozarena shoots and misses
and Palmer counters with a three punch combo that has Arozarena backing up. Arozarena nods at Palmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Palmer gets a clinch. #BC2#
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Palmer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palmer pushes Arozarena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Palmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer presses Arozarena against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Palmer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arozarena uses from the top position.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arozarena manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Palmer 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. #T4##SU2#
Palmer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Palmer dives in and grabs Arozarena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arozarena pushes down on Palmer's head and hops out.#CL2#
Palmer moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Arozarena's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Palmer darts in and clinches Arozarena up against the cage.
Palmer leaning against his opponent.
Arozarena takes an elbow to the temple.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arozarena working aggressively here.
Arozarena is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Palmer pulls guard.
Palmer wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Palmer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Arozarena has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer gets through Arozarena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arozarena jumps guard but Palmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arozarena is trying to maintain a safe position but Palmer gets an underhook and turns Arozarena into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer pushes Arozarena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arozarena lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Arozarena shoots in looking for a takedown. Palmer tries to sprawl out of it but Arozarena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palmer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arozarena sprawls well. Arozarena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Palmer darts in and clinches Arozarena up against the cage.
Arozarena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palmer lands a body punch. #BC2#
Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmer thows a body kick. Arozarena tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Palmer has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Palmer clinches up with Arozarena and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Palmer taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Randy Arozarena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer gets through Arozarena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer is stalling here.
#BC2#
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Cole Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Palmer has Arozarena up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer. #BC2#
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Palmer as Arozarena shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Arozarena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer throws a head kick that Arozarena semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arozarena, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Palmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Arozarena has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Palmer darts in and clinches Arozarena up against the cage.#BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Palmer closes the distance and pushes Arozarena back into the cage.#BC2#
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Palmer rushes Arozarena and presses him up against the cage.
Arozarena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Palmer shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Arozarena tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arozarena, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Arozarena tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Arozarena tries to clinch
and Arozarena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arozarena on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arozarena backs up against the cage.
Arozarena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palmer pinned against the cage. Palmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randy Arozarena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer cracks a nice hook into Arozarena's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmer 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Palmer!
An intense looking Cole Palmer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thats why they call me Cold Palmer innit.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Imanaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavernelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavernelli throws a big shot that misses.
Imanaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Tavernelli steps away.
Tavernelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imanaga moves away.
Imanaga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Imanaga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tavernelli's head.
Tavernelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imanaga momentarily.
Tavernelli closes the distance and clinches up with Imanaga, looking for a takedown. Tavernelli pushes Imanaga against the cage but Imanaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Imanaga throws a counter combo.#TD#
Tavernelli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imanaga sprawls well initially but Tavernelli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tavernelli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Imanaga reverses the position - he's now on top in Tavernelli's guard.
Tavernelli 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.#T1#
Imanaga 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.
Tavernelli pulls Imanaga in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Tavernelli has his feet on Imanaga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tavernelli misses the jab.
Tavernelli just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Imanaga slips a jab from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli throws a body punch but Imanaga moves out of range.
Imanaga throws a counter combo.#TD#
Tavernelli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tavernelli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Imanaga defending against the ground and pound.
Tavernelli working the head with strikes.
Imanaga struggling a bit here.
Imanaga is trying to escape the position but Tavernelli is controlling the position.
Imanaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavernelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tavernelli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Tavernelli trying to control the position but Imanaga is working away.
Tavernelli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Imanaga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tavernelli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Imanaga down.
Tavernelli advances to full mount.
Tavernelli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Imanaga hang on?
Tavernelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes but Imanaga is staying in there.
Tavernelli throwing strikes but Imanaga uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Imanaga looks winded!
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Imanaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Imanaga is rocked!#T4#
Tavernelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Imanaga is still in real trouble! Can Tavernelli finish him?
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tavernelli is trying to work for a kimura but Imanaga is defending well.
Imanaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavernelli wants to take a breather but Imanaga is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavernelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Imanaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavernelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavernelli cracks Imanaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ciro Tavernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavernelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Tavernelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Imanaga!
Tavernelli in side control, throwing shots but Imanaga defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Imanaga works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanaga tries to roll over but Tavernelli keeps him under control.#T1#
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tavernelli lands a nice short elbow.
Imanaga wants to improve his position but Tavernelli is controlling well.
Tavernelli working over Imanaga with some ground and pound. Imanaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Imanaga is breathing heavily.
Tavernelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imanaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavernelli.
Tavernelli working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Tavernelli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tavernelli throwing shots but Imanaga is blocking nicely.
Tavernelli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Tavernelli slips a nice elbow through Imanaga's hands, connecting with Imanaga's forehead.
Ciro Tavernelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imanaga's head.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imanaga's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tavernelli throwing shots but Imanaga is blocking nicely.
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tavernelli there.
Tavernelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanaga defending well though.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Imanaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavernelli working over Imanaga with some ground and pound. Imanaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Imanaga has hold of Tavernelli's hands but Tavernelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Tavernelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Tavernelli.
Well, if Tavernelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavernelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tavernelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavernelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavernelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavernelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanaga. #TD2#
Imanaga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tavernelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Tavernelli manages to get back to half guard.
Tavernelli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tavernelli wants to improve his position but Imanaga is controlling well.
Tavernelli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Imanaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Tavernelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
An elbow from Tavernelli crashes against the mat.
Imanaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavernelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tavernelli lands some shots froms side control.
Tavernelli moves into full mount!
Tavernelli with a couple of short strikes.
Tavernelli landing punches.
Tavernelli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Imanaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Imanaga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Tavernelli! That's really hurt Imanaga and he's turned his back - Tavernelli keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tavernelli jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Campbell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bae tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Campbell is in Bae's guard.
Bae is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bae working a defensive guard here.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Bae is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up. #SUB2#
Bae has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bae is retaining full guard.
Bae bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard. #REVB#
Campbell looking to control.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bae on the ground.
Bae wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Bae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campbell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bae trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bae got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bae has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Bae drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bae seems to have locked his on tight now - Campbell screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bae, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ji Hwan Bae! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Fox forces Mega back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox scores with a sloppy right hand. Mega should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Case Mega has been cut.#CL2#
Fox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Fox finds it's way through Mega's defenses.
Fox throws a leg kick but Mega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mega closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Mega pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Fox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mega sprawling to the canvas! Mega rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fox finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
Mega tries to pull guard but Fox won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Case Mega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Mega misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Fox breaks the clinch.
Mega tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mega really is a fat lump.
Mega takes one on the button.#CL2#
Fox instigates a clinch.
Fox scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Fox cracks Mega with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fox has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mega to stand back up!
Mega is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mega right on the button. Mega goes down! Fox follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fox gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kayden Fox!
Kayden Fox really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Case Mega spoke after the fight, saying 'I was too hungry'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Imanaga's waist but Imanaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Imanaga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Imanaga as he jumps to the side.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Imanaga controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imanaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Imanaga defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanaga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imanaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Imanaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanaga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Turner looks for a takedown but Imanaga sprawls well.
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Imanaga stalls from top position.
Imanaga working away.#SU#
Imanaga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
Imanaga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner wants to clinch.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Charles Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imanaga as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner shoots and misses #CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up. #BC#
Imanaga manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shota Imanaga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Turner tries to clinch there but Imanaga circles away.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up. #BC#
Imanaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imanaga could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imanaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner is looking to clinch but Imanaga is avoiding it.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Imanaga circles away.
Imanaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Imanaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Imanaga leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Imanaga breaks the clinch.
Imanaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Turner tries to get set, Imanaga tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Turner darts in looking for a takedown but Imanaga gets double underhooks and turns Turner into the cage.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imanaga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Imanaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage.
Imanaga goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turner wants to clinch up but Imanaga keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Imanaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Imanaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Imanaga jumps guard.
#T3#
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Imanaga keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanaga keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Imanaga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Imanaga as Turner shoots in.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Shota Imanaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imanaga slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shota Imanaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Imanaga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Imanaga moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner keeping full guard, as Imanaga tries to pass. #T1#
Turner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imanaga controls the pace.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shota Imanaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Imanaga stands up and waves to Turner to follow him.
Charles Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shota Imanaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Imanaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Imanaga sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Imanaga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanaga trying to pass the guard but Turner defending well. #SU#
Imanaga stands up from half guard. #T3#
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imanaga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Imanaga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imanaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imanaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Imanaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanaga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turner's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shota Imanaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imanaga 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shota Imanaga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Arozarena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Arozarena.
Arozarena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatherer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Hunter Gatherer has been cut.
Gatherer misses with a wild body shot.
Arozarena tries to clinch up.
Gatherer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Arozarena! Gatherer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Arozarena! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Bae drops his hands momentarily and Bourne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bourne just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Bourne misses. #TD#
Bae shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bae was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Bae tries for a kimura but Bourne is defending well.
Bae is looking to take a break and control but Bourne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bae has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bourne is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bae yanks on the arm and Bourne is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bae.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ji Hwan Bae! |
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