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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Drago punishes Colina's body with a nice straight punch.
Drago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drago clobbers Colina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Roberto Colina has been cut.#KD2#
Drago drops Colina with a beautiful combination! Colina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO!
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!
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago scores with a hook.#KD2#
Drago drops Colina with a beautiful combination! Colina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Colina is rocked!
Drago misses with a double jab.
#KD2#
Drago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Colina sprawling to the canvas! Colina rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drago finish him?!
Oh Colina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Colina! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Igor Drago! |
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva lands with a straight right. Khumbo Iii didn't see that one coming.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Khumbo Iii with an uppercut!
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva lunges at Khumbo Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khumbo Iii's hand.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Silva has knocked Khumbo Iii down with a huge combo! Silva steps away and waves a wobbly Khumbo Iii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Khumbo Iii is rocked!
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khumbo Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khumbo Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khumbo Iii gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Khumbo Iii tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Silva is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Khumbo Iii buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Khumbo Iii!! Khumbo Iii is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Silva throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Silva! |
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Lukashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Jose stalling.
Jose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lukashenko defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lukashenko is refusing to be controlled, as Jose sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jose thows a huge punch but Lukashenko dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Jose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jose is pressing down on Lukashenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukashenko is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Jose throwing shots but Lukashenko is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukashenko defends it well. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lukashenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jose. #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.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lukashenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Jose 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.
#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions off his back.
Jose trying to control from half guard but Lukashenko is working away.
Jose wants to pass to mount but Lukashenko is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Lukashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Jose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jose is trying to control the action in half guard but Lukashenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lukashenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jose with a couple of short strikes.
Lukashenko is trying to reverse the position but instead Jose has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Lukashenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jose trying to control.#SUB#
Lukashenko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jose. #T4#
Jose has the hooks in. Lukashenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lukashenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jose.
Jose is trying to stick to Lukashenko's back but Lukashenko is turning into Jose. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jose's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lukashenko.
Lukashenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jose is keeping the position for now.
Jose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lukashenko is pushing down on Jose's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jose is fighting to maintain full guard but Lukashenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jose wants to control but Lukashenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!#SUB2#
Lukashenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jose sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Lukashenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Lukashenko looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jose trying to control here.
Jose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Jose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lukashenko regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking for a triangle but Jose pushes his legs off easily.
Jose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukashenko can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Lukashenko has his foot on Jose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jose works his way back into a safe position though.
Lukashenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jose wanted to stand there but Lukashenko had control of the position. #SUB2#
Lukashenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukashenko keeping moving, preventing Jose from controlling successfully.
Lukashenko is breathing heavily.
Jose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Jose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jose advances position into side control!
Lukashenko is not content to let Jose control the position.
Lukashenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jose's best efforts.
Jose wants to take a breather but Lukashenko is having none of it.
Jose wants to free his trapped foot but Lukashenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jose is trying to control. Lukashenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jose could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Jose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lukashenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaxson Jose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jose is pressing down on Lukashenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukashenko is holding on for now.
Jose trying to control from half guard but Lukashenko is working away.
Lukashenko tries to get to full guard but Jose has control of the leg.
Jose missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Jose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jose is trying to control the action in half guard but Lukashenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Lukashenko is refusing to be controlled, as Jose sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Jose is keen to just control but Lukashenko is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lukashenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jose to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lukashenko keeping moving, preventing Jose from controlling successfully.
Jose wants to get up but he can't break Lukashenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jose defends well.#SUB2#
Lukashenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jose is aware though and is defending well.
Jose trying to control but Lukashenko is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose cracks Lukashenko with a solid left hand.
Jose trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukashenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jose wanted to stand there but Lukashenko had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Jose dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jose misses with a body kick.
Jose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lukashenko feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Jose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jose slips a nice elbow through Lukashenko's hands, connecting with Lukashenko's forehead.#SUB2#
Lukashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Jose tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lukashenko controls his leg.
Lukashenko 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.#SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Jose wants to control but Lukashenko is keeping him busy.
Lukashenko wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jose tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lukashenko. #SUB#
Jose is looking for a kimura but Lukashenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jose to get the leverage.
Lukashenko wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Jose seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jose stalling.
Lukashenko tries to roll over but Jose keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lukashenko won't allow Jose to pass to mount.
Jose passes to full mount!
Jose wants to get back to his feet but Lukashenko is holding on tight.
Lukashenko is looking to improve his position but Jose isn't that keen on the idea.
Jose wants to take Lukashenko's back but he can't do it this time.
Jose lands a big shot there that rocks Lukashenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Jose trying to control but Lukashenko is having none of it.
Jose controlling from the full mount.
Lukashenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lukashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Jose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose wants to control but Lukashenko is keeping him busy.
Jose working over Lukashenko with some ground and pound. Lukashenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Lukashenko looking for submissions off his back.
Jose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukashenko!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lukashenko is looking to escape.
Jose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lukashenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Jose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jose 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jaxson Jose!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jaxson Jose!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jaxson Jose!
Jaxson Jose wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Timone instigates a clinch.
Timone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timone has Marauder pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Marauder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Marauder jumps guard.
Timone looking to sit in guard and control but Marauder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Marauder 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.
Marauder is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marauder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marauder stays in close to Timone's body and controls the position. #T1#
Marauder tries to stand but Timone is controlling from the bottom.
Marauder stopping the sweep attempt from Timone.
Marauder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marauder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timone is keeping the position for now.
Marauder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Timone working a defensive guard here.
Marauder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Timone is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Timone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marauder passes into half guard.
Timone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marauder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marauder is looking to advance position but Timone won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Timone swats away the attempt to clinch by Marauder.#CL#
Timone moves into the clinch.
Timone stalls.
Marauder taking a breather. #TD2#
Marauder pulls guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marauder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marauder pulls Timone in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Marauder pushes a forearm under Timone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Timone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moses Marauder! |
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Event:
PFL 1: Big Sluggers
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Tsering shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khumbo Iii's guard.
Tsering postures up.
Tsering trying to control but Khumbo Iii is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khumbo Iii is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Khumbo Iii wants to control from the top but Tsering keeps moving.
Tsering can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khumbo Iii controls the pace.
Tsering looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsering, not yet.
Tsering wants to stand and escape but Khumbo Iii is having none of it.
Tsering is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering being controlled here, momentarily.
Khumbo Iii won't allow Tsering to get back to his feet.
Tsering pulls Khumbo Iii in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsering can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Khumbo Iii trying to control but Tsering is working from the bottom.
Tsering wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khumbo Iii wants to control from the top but Tsering keeps moving.
Khumbo Iii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tsering wants to get back to his feet.
Tsering has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khumbo Iii is working away from the top position though.
Tsering is refusing to be controlled, as Khumbo Iii sits in half guard.
Tsering wants to get back to full guard.
Khumbo Iii is trying to control. Tsering wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khumbo Iii wants to clinch#TD2#
and Tsering counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Khumbo Iii wants to control but Tsering is keeping busy.
Khumbo Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsering seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khumbo Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Tsering from advancing position.
Tsering wants to free his trapped foot but Khumbo Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khumbo Iii wants to control but Tsering is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsering throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khumbo Iii has hold of Tsering's hands but Tsering slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsering seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khumbo Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khumbo Iii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khumbo Iii.
Tsering trying to control the position from guard on top but Khumbo Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tsering landing with the ground and pound.
Khumbo Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khumbo Iii is controlling Tsering's posture.
Tsering trying to control but Khumbo Iii is working from the bottom.
Khumbo Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khumbo Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tsering is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tsering postures up and lands a big shot to Khumbo Iii's brow. #CUT2#It looks like Khumbo Khumbo Iii has been cut.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khumbo Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Khumbo Iii, not yet.
Tsering wants to control from the top but Khumbo Iii keeps moving.
Tsering must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsering scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsering is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut is getting worse.
Tsering not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khumbo Iii keeping moving, preventing Tsering from controlling successfully.
Tsering missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsering postures up in Khumbo Iii's guard and throws a big left but Khumbo Iii blocks it.
Khumbo Iii looking to control.
Tsering engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khumbo Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsering manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tashi Tsering dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut.
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#
Khumbo Iii is looking to clinch.
Khumbo Iii darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Tsering counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tsering is trying to control the action in half guard but Khumbo Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsering wants to free his trapped foot but Khumbo Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khumbo Iii is looking to improve his position.
Khumbo Iii is looking to control Tsering's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khumbo Iii avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering wants to control but Khumbo Iii is keeping him busy.
Khumbo Iii is positioning himself well to prevent Tsering advancing to mount.
Khumbo Iii trying to control but Tsering postures up.
#T1#
Tsering wants to free his trapped foot but Khumbo Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tsering has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khumbo Iii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tsering 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. #CUT2#Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tsering is trying to control the action in half guard but Khumbo Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khumbo Iii trying to control here.
Tsering is nestled in close to Khumbo Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Jeez, Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tashi Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL 1: Big Sluggers
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Darious has knocked Drago down with a huge combo! Darious steps away and waves a wobbly Drago back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Drago is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Igor Drago has been cut.
Darious lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Drago falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DeShaun Darious!
DeShaun Darious is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Batdorani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khumbo Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Batdorani finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Batdorani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batdorani is stalling in the full guard.
Batdorani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Batdorani wants to pass the guard but Khumbo Iii is keeping the position.#T1#
Khumbo Iii being controlled here, momentarily.
Batdorani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Batdorani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khumbo Iii is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khumbo Iii with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Batdorani counters by clinching up.
Khumbo Iii is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Batdorani manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Batdorani pushes Khumbo Iii off and gets back to his feet.
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch up
and Batdorani counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Khumbo Khumbo Iii has been cut.#T2#
Khumbo Iii tries for a takedown but Batdorani circles away easily#KD2#
and Batdorani counters with a crisp one two that drops Khumbo Iii! Batdorani thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khumbo Iii to his feet! Khumbo Iii is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khumbo Khumbo Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch there but Batdorani circles away.
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Batdorani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khumbo Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batdorani.
Batdorani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batdorani content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Batdorani trying to pass the guard but Khumbo Iii defending well. #SUB#
Khumbo Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batdorani performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Batdorani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khumbo Iii defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batdorani is taking a breather. Khumbo Iii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Batdorani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khumbo Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batdorani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khumbo Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khumbo Iii keeping full guard, as Batdorani tries to pass.
We've been informed that Batdorani has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Batdorani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jugabu Batdorani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Khumbo Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Khumbo Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Batdorani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Batdorani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batdorani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batdorani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Batdorani is looking to work some ground and pound but Khumbo Iii has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Khumbo Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Batdorani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Batdorani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jugabu Batdorani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batdorani is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Batdorani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batdorani stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khumbo Iii gets full guard.#SUB#
Khumbo Iii is looking for a triangle but Batdorani pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Batdorani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khumbo Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khumbo Iii has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batdorani is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Batdorani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Khumbo Iii has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Batdorani is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khumbo Iii.
Batdorani takes a little break here. Khumbo Iii wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Khumbo Iii is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khumbo Iii is trying to escape the position but Batdorani is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Batdorani swings around for an armbar but Khumbo Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batdorani's guard.
Khumbo Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batdorani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Khumbo Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khumbo Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Khumbo Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batdorani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khumbo Iii has Batdorani in his guard.#REVB#
Batdorani throws a strike but Khumbo Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jugabu Batdorani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Khumbo Iii gets caught flat footed, as Batdorani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khumbo Iii keeping full guard, as Batdorani tries to pass.
Khumbo Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Batdorani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khumbo Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batdorani postures up in Khumbo Iii's guard and throws a big left but Khumbo Iii blocks it.
Batdorani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Batdorani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khumbo Iii won't allow Batdorani to pass to mount. #T1#
Batdorani slows the pace down in half guard.
Batdorani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khumbo Iii tries to roll over but Batdorani keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khumbo Iii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khumbo Iii looks for a takedown but Batdorani sprawls well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Khumbo Iii forces Batdorani back against the cage and clinches.
Khumbo Iii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batdorani pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Khumbo Iii gets caught napping as Batdorani dives in and scores a takedown. Khumbo Iii manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Batdorani stands up from Khumbo Iii's guard - Batdorani perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Batdorani gets a takedown into half guard.
Batdorani is controlling the pace.
#T3##SU2#
Batdorani stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Batdorani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batdorani lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Khumbo Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batdorani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batdorani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Batdorani gets to his feet. Khumbo Iii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Batdorani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Khumbo Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jugabu Batdorani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batdorani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jugabu Batdorani! |
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