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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Markus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Markus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Hoffman gets the takedown into side control. Markus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Hoffman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Markus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoffman but great work by Markus. Hoffman parries the strikes from Markus easily there. Markus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoffman to escape.
Hoffman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. You can see the frustration on Hoffman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Markus is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well. Hoffman tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1# Markus trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. Who's going to make the next move? Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here. Hoffman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hoffman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#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. Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here. Markus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoffman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Markus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hoffman! Markus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3# Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markus lands with some strikes. Markus trying to control but Hoffman is having none of it. Markus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4# Markus trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hoffman can't escape the position.
Markus with good strikes from the mount here! Hoffman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hoffman can't escape the position.
#SUB# Markus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Hoffman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoffman and Markus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hoffman is trying to escape and get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus dominated that round. That's time! Markus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Markus misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming. Markus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoffman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Markus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around? A swing and a miss from Markus. Markus misses with a body shot
#TD2# and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hoffman preventing the sweep. Hoffman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Markus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dan Markus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hoffman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position. Hoffman forces his way into half guard. Markus pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB2# Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Markus is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffman connects with a nice short shot to Markus's temple. Hoffman is nestled in close to Markus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hoffman lands strikes from half guard. Hoffman thows a huge punch but Markus dodges it nicely.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Markus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markus is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold. Markus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.#T3# Hoffman working the head and body with strikes. Markus wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to pass to full mount but Markus defends it. #SU2# Hoffman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Markus with a nice cross. A telegraphed right hand from Markus misses the target. Jaydon Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Hoffman throws a right and a left that Markus avoids nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Markus misses the target. Hoffman goes for a double leg but Markus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markus continues to drive forward. Hoffman tries to clinch but Markus is having none of it. Hoffman slips under a jab. Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markus throws out the jab. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman. Some wild striking there from Hoffman.
Hoffman needs to keep his hands up - Markus had a free shot at his head there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoffman fails with the takedown. A counter left hand to the body from Markus misses its target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markus.#CUT#It looks like Jaydon Hoffman has been cut. Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Markus, which made it look bad. Markus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydon Hoffman. Markus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Markus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Markus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat. Markus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Hoffman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Markus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffman. Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markus circles away. Markus lands with an overhand left. Hoffman shoots in but Markus avoids the takedown attempt easily. Markus takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses. #T2# Markus misses with a hook. Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Markus scores with a nice right hand.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markus. Nice sprawl there from Markus as Hoffman shoots in. Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Markus throws a body shot but no joy. Hoffman dives in for a single leg takedown but Markus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. It looked like Markus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Markus. Jab from Markus. Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Markus, which made it look bad. Markus throwing a counter right hand but Hoffman manages to avoid it.#T3# Markus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Markus misses with an uppercut. Markus misses with an uppercut. A jab from Markus does it's job there. Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt. Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Markus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Markus slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Markus throws a big counter combination but Hoffman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman. #T4# Markus throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it. Hoffman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Markus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Markus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Markus throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Markus misses its intended target. Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It looked like Markus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice body punch from Markus. Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Markus misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Markus showed his dominance in that final round. I think Markus 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Markus! Dan Markus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Cleto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Cleto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Zime will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cleto throwing strikes from guard but Zime blocks nicely. Cleto slips nicely into half guard. Zime is refusing to be controlled, as Cleto sits in half guard. Zime punching from the bottom.
Zime controlling the position well. Cleto wants to take a breather but Zime is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleto thows a huge punch but Zime dodges it nicely.
Cleto wants to pass the guard but Zime is defending well. Cleto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zime keeps working. #SUB2# Cleto is looking for a kimura but Zime is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleto to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Zime is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cleto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Cleto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zime tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cleto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristino Cleto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1# Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Junior dodges the punch combination from Cavahlo.
Cavahlo takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses. Cavahlo moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off. Junior lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Junior.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Cavahlo has been cut. Cavahlo tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Junior throws a right hand that Cavahlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavahlo also avoids with ease. Cavahlo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior defends well and Cavahlo ends up having to push Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Cavahlo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Cavahlo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Junior Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Cavahlo. Cavahlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavahlo is defended easily by Junior. Cavahlo misses with a takedown attempt and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavahlo moves away.#KD# Junior cracks Cavahlo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Junior has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cavahlo to stand back up!#ROC#Cavahlo is rocked! Junior closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cavahlo out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Junior! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1# Cavahlo moves out of range of the strikes. Chen misses with a looping left. Chen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cavahlo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Chen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL# Chen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chen misses with a short punch on the inside. Chen misses with a hook from the clinch. Cavahlo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chen after a bit of a struggle. Cavahlo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chen misses with some punches.
Chen tries to work over Cavahlo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavahlo backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen. Chen keeps control of Cavahlo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Chen misses with a short punch on the inside. Chen misses with a hook from the clinch. Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cavahlo's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cavahlo. #T1# Chen gets underhooks to prevent Cavahlo's takedown attempt.
Cavahlo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavahlo backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen. Cavahlo jumps guard but Chen stands there with Cavahlo around his waist. Cavahlo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frenkie Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Cavahlo. Cavahlo tries to break the clinch but Chen is controlling the position. Chen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2# Cavahlo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cavahlo manages to end up in side control. Cavahlo working away. Chen is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Cavahlo throws an elbow but Chen slips to the side and avoids it well. A lull in the action here. Cavahlo 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.
Chen keeps Cavahlo under control for a moment. Cavahlo throws a strike aimed at the side of Chen's head but Chen avoids it well. Cavahlo trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Cavahlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cavahlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Chen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cavahlo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cavahlo avoids the attempt from Chen to control. Chen is trying to reverse the position but instead Cavahlo has taken his back - oops! Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavahlo on the ground.#T3# Cavahlo avoiding Chen 's attempts to control his hands. Chen can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cavahlo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chen is trying to break free.
Cavahlo throwing wild punches that miss their target. Chen tries to roll but Cavahlo sticks to his back.
#SUB2# Cavahlo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chen trying to control the action but Cavahlo just sinks the hooks in. Chen is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Cavahlo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cavahlo misses with punches from the back. Chen tries to roll but Cavahlo sticks to his back.
#T4# Chen is keeping busy.
Chen tries to escape but Cavahlo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Cavahlo not allowing Chen to control his hands. Cavahlo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Cavahlo tries to keep control of the position but Chen is staying busy. Cavahlo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Chen breaks Cavahlo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cavahlo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chen controls the pace. Cavahlo wants to sweep here but Chen controlling him for the moment. Cavahlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frenkie Chen will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Cavahlo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Chen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Chen misses with a hook. Chen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Cavahlo has been cut. Chen with a nice cross.#CL# Chen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Chen tries to work over Cavahlo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chen misses with some punches.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Cavahlo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage. Cavahlo tries to break the clinch but Chen is controlling the position. Chen tries to work over Cavahlo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chen misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Cavahlo uses good head movement to avoid it. Cavahlo prevents a body shot from Chen. Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavahlo backwards. #T1# Cavahlo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chen lands an uppercut. Cavahlo blocks an uppercut.
Cavahlo trying to stall but Chen improves his position.
Chen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Cavahlo controls the action.
Cavahlo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chen smiles and moves away.
Frenkie Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Cavahlo. Chen moves to clinch but Cavahlo breaks away and Cavahlo counters with an inside leg kick. Chen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cavahlo counters with a series of strikes. Chen will be more careful next time no doubt. Cavahlo avoids the body shot from Chen.
Chen throws a big shot that misses. Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Chen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chen misses with an uppercut. #T2# Chen scores with a jab to the body. Xavier Cavahlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Cavahlo darts in and clinches Chen up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Cavahlo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chen is holding on to half guard well. Cavahlo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cavahlo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Chen won't allow Cavahlo to pass to mount. #SUB2# Cavahlo seems to be looking for submissions.
Chen wants to control but Cavahlo is keeping busy.
Cavahlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Chen wants to improve his position but Cavahlo is controlling well.
Chen wants to get back to full guard but Cavahlo has mounted him! Chen tries to hold on but Cavahlo postures up. Chen is working to get back to half guard.
Chen is trying to reverse the position but instead Cavahlo has taken his back - oops! Chen surviving as best he can, preventing damage. Chen wants to control his opponent's hands but Cavahlo gets his hands free. Chen covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4# Cavahlo avoiding Chen 's attempts to control his hands. Chen tries to break free.
Cavahlo tries to get the hooks in deep but Chen pushed the leg off. Chen just trying to survive but Cavahlo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Chen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Chen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cavahlo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. 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 Frenkie Chen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Xavier Cavahlo's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Chen misses with a straight left. Chen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cavahlo counters with a head kick. That will keep Chen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Cavahlo closes the distance and clinches up with Chen, looking for a takedown. Cavahlo pushes Chen against the cage but Chen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chen is looking to counter the offense by Cavahlo and move into the clinch. The fighters circling - Chen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cavahlo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Chen is looking to counter punch. Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice defenses there by Cavahlo. Chen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cavahlo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2# Cavahlo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chen to the ground. Cavahlo is now in Chen's guard. Cavahlo's corner is telling him to maintain position. Chen is trying to control the position but Cavahlo postures up. #SU2# Cavahlo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. This has been an exciting period of action! Cavahlo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2# Cavahlo scores with a takedown into Chen's guard.#T1# Chen seems keen to control Cavahlo's posture. Chen looking to control.
Chen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Cavahlo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Chen pulls Cavahlo in close to his closed guard and prevents Cavahlo from doing any damage or advancing position. Chen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chen tries to get out of the position. Chen is trying to hold Cavahlo in close to prevent damage but Cavahlo has managed to pass into half guard.
Chen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chen wants to control but Cavahlo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cavahlo uses his free foot to push down on Chen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chen. Cavahlo looking to control and managing it successfully. Cavahlo thowing shots but they're missing. Chen is trying desperately to improve position. Chen is working hard here to advance position. Chen wants to hold on but Cavahlo pushes him away.#T3# Chen holds on for dear life. Chen tries to lock up and control but Cavahlo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cavahlo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Chen is squirming around, avoiding Cavahlo's attempts to control the action. Cavahlo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Cavahlo looking to ground and pound but Chen is blocking nicely. Cavahlo wants to control the pace but Chen is squirming around nicely. Chen is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Chen tries to lock up and control but Cavahlo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cavahlo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cavahlo avoids the attempt from Chen to control. Cavahlo with shots to the head and body - Chen looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2# Cavahlo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xavier Cavahlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frenkie Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Xavier Cavahlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Chen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frenkie Chen! Frenkie Chen 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: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Zime feints and as House raises his hands in defense, Zime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. House wants to stand and escape but Zime is having none of it. #SU# Zime gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Zime tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Zime misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Zime moves into the clinch. House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD# Zime manages to pull guard.
Zime 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.#SU2# Zime is working an open guard so House takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1# House stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and House wants it to stay on the feet. House throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL# Zime pushes House up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# House breaks the clinch.
Haru House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. House throws a wild body kick that Zime sees coming a mile off. House thumps Zime with a low kick. House stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and House wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Zime. That's going to take a lot out of him. House lands a head kick. Zime smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Zime shoots in looking for a takedown but House manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zime's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zime slips a jab and a cross from House.
#T2# House stuffs the takedown. Zime is breathing heavily. House scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! House lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zime's sensitive parts. Zime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? House is fending him off so far but Zime persists. Nope, House circles away and we're back to standing. House throws a wild combination but nothing lands. House lands a head kick!
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Zime is just out of range. Zime slips under a jab. House lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Some wild striking there from House.
Zime half committed to a counter leg kick. Tim Zime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# House's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and House duly obliges. #ROC2#Zime is rocked! House circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zime drops to the canvas, hurt badly! House follows Zime to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haru House! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1# Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Visser throwing a counter right hand but Hoffman manages to avoid it. Visser lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Visser lands a head shot.#TD2# Visser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoffman to score an easy takedown into full guard. Visser wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hoffman manages to pass to side control. Hoffman prevents Visser from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Visser pushes Hoffman off but Hoffman dives into side control.
#SU2# Hoffman stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# Hoffman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Visser's guard.#T1# Hoffman prevents Visser from getting back to his feet. Hoffman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Visser is looking to stand up but Hoffman isn't so interested in that idea. Hoffman passes Visser's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Hoffman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Visser is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaydon Hoffman! |
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Event:
XFC
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# Zime shoots in for a double leg but Dempsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A jab lands there for Dempsey. Dempsey lands a leg kick that knocks Zime off balance momentarily. Zime darts in looking for a takedown but Dempsey gets double underhooks and turns Zime into the cage. An inside leg kick lands from Dempsey. #CL2# Dempsey gets tackled into the cage by Zime. Zime maintains the clinch. Dempsey lands an uppercut. Dempsey lands a right hand. #BC# Dempsey manages to break the clinch.
Zime looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dempsey keeps the fight on the outside. Zime tries to close the distance and clinch but Dempsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice uppercut there from Dempsey. Dempsey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This has been an exciting period of action! No luck for Zime with that takedown attempt. Dempsey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Liam Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Zime. Zime is looking to clinch. Dempsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zime. Dempsey drops Zime with a big left hand! Zime is injured, injured bad! Dempsey jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Dempsey! Our winner, Liam Dempsey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
XFC
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# GC misses with a wild body shot. GC stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GC wants it to stay on the feet. Cavahlo moves away from the strike by GC. Cavahlo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. GC closes the distance and clinches up with Cavahlo, looking for a takedown. GC pushes Cavahlo against the cage but Cavahlo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Cavahlo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. GC quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# GC is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cavahlo pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Cavahlo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
GC manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cavahlo wants to stand but GC has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2# GC is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well. Cavahlo wants to control from the top but GC keeps moving. #SUB2# GC is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cavahlo throwing strikes but missing. #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. GC is striking off his back. Cavahlo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. GC wants to get back to full guard. GC wants to get back to full guard but Cavahlo has passed into side control. GC parries the strikes from Cavahlo easily there. Cavahlo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable GC to escape.
Cavahlo prevents GC from escaping the position.#SUB# Cavahlo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GC knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3# GC is trying to get back to half guard. GC wants to get back to his feet. GC is looking for a sweep. GC is trying to work for a sweep but Cavahlo has mounted him! Cavahlo landing punches. Cavahlo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB# Cavahlo goes for an armbar but GC turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from GC. Cavahlo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. GC wants to control from the top but Cavahlo keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! GC with a flurry of punches that miss. Cavahlo 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cavahlo 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##TD2# GC fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cavahlo to the ground. GC is now in Cavahlo's guard. GC throws a big right hand that misses. GC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. GC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavahlo swivels though and keeps the full guard. GC controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cavahlo wants to sweep but no luck. GC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavahlo swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. GC's corner is telling him to maintain position. GC loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. GC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavahlo is keeping the position for now. #T1# Cavahlo being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. GC fails with the takedown and Cavahlo counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cavahlo lands a lovely overhand right. Cavahlo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of GC's head. GC is looking to chop away at Cavahlo's legs. GC closes the distance looking to clinch and Cavahlo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# GC throws an off balance right hand
and Cavahlo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#GC is rocked! We've been told by Cavahlo's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A kick lands to the mid section there for Cavahlo. GC is still on wobbly legs! Can Cavahlo finish him? GC is breathing heavily.#CL# Cavahlo rushes GC and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Cavahlo pulls guard. Cavahlo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that GC can do to turn this around? Cavahlo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GC's guard. #REVR# Cavahlo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. GC seems to have recovered his senses. GC keeping moving, preventing Cavahlo from controlling successfully. Cavahlo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cavahlo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Cavahlo trying to control but GC is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if GC can do anything to dispel that myth. Cavahlo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Cavahlo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. GC wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. GC tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cavahlo works to advance to full mount. GC defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. GC is trying to reverse the position but instead Cavahlo has taken his back - oops! GC is really stuck here.
Cavahlo throws a series of strikes and GC wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. GC stops Cavahlo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Cavahlo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cavahlo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! GC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavahlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cavahlo manages to capitalize on a mistake by GC to take his back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cavahlo dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Cavahlo doesn't manage to clinch there - GC circles away.
#TD2# GC shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cavahlo napping and manages to drive through into side control! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# GC working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Cavahlo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cavahlo moves into full guard.
Cavahlo controls GC momentarily but GC frees himself. #T1##SUB# Cavahlo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but GC can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. GC with a flurry of punches that miss. GC loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. GC throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cavahlo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cavahlo looking to control.
GC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. GC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. GC works over Cavahlo with some ground and pound from guard. GC postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. GC's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cavahlo is pulling down on GC's head. It's preventing any offense from GC, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Cavahlo closes this distance looking for a takedown but GC circles away. Xavier Cavahlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cavahlo dodges the punch combination from GC.
GC tries to close the distance and clinch but Cavahlo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xavier Cavahlo is winning the standup battle so far. GC thows a leg kick but Cavahlo checks it and Cavahlo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. GC will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
GC looks to score with a jab to the body but Cavahlo is just out of range. GC displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavahlo. #T3# Cavahlo has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Cavahlo. That's going to take a lot out of him. GC throws a nice looking combination but Cavahlo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice sprawl there from Cavahlo as GC shoots in. Cavahlo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cavahlo duly obliges. GC misses with a double jab.
Cavahlo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD# Cavahlo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. GC sprawls well initially but Cavahlo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. GC takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. GC keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cavahlo stops GC from getting back to his feet.
Xavier Cavahlo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cavahlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but GC does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# GC gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# GC working for a triangle but Cavahlo defends it easily.
GC tries to land a sweep but no joy. TW GC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. GC has a closed guard, preventing Cavahlo from standing up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Xavier Cavahlo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. GC wants to clinch and Cavahlo counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Cavahlo. Well Cavahlo 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cavahlo! |
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Event:
MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Sutchel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hoffman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Sutchel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hoffman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD# Hoffman gets a double leg takedown into Sutchel's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hoffman scoring with some ground and pound. Hoffman preventing the sweep. Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutchel is keeping the position for now. Sutchel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hoffman is now in half guard. Sutchel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sutchel tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.#SU# Hoffman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1# Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but Sutchel pushes him off. Sutchel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutchel tries for a takedown but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Sutchel as Hoffman shoots in. Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sutchel shoots for a takedown but Hoffman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sutchel shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense. Jaydon Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Sutchel. Sutchel shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutchel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sutchel looks winded! Hoffman tries to clinch but Sutchel moves out of range. Sutchel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2# Sutchel fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Sutchel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sutchel shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutchel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Hoffman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sutchel to the mat! Sutchel manages to get full guard. Hoffman distracts Sutchel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Sutchel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sutchel manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Sutchel's guard. #SUB# Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Sutchel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sutchel manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Sutchel's guard. #T3# Hoffman lands a couple of digs. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sutchel is adopting a defensive guard. Hoffman wants to stand but Sutchel is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hoffman scoring with punches to the head and body. Hoffman preventing the sweep. Hoffman lands a couple of elbows. Sutchel is looking to stand up but Hoffman isn't so interested in that idea. Sutchel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there. Sutchel wants to stand and escape but Hoffman is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Hoffman 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# Sutchel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sutchel fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sutchel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sutchel shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoffman sprawls well. He's pushed Sutchel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jaydon Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Sutchel. No luck for Sutchel with that takedown attempt. Sutchel slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffman, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutchel can do to turn this around? Sutchel is breathing heavily. Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Sutchel counters by clinching up. Sutchel gets underhooks to prevent Hoffman's takedown attempt.
#T1##BC# Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Hoffman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Sutchel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman. Hoffman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jaydon Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffman connects with a nice short shot to Sutchel's temple. Hoffman working Sutchel over with strikes. #ROC#Sutchel is rocked! Hoffman lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sutchel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hoffman jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaydon Hoffman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2024 |
#R1# Zime fails with the takedown.#CL2# Zime rushes Zhoulide and presses him up against the cage. Zime tries to pull guard but Zhoulide holds him up against the cage and eventually Zime drops back down to his feet.
Zime is trying to pull guard but Zhoulide turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Shervin Zhoulide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Zime. Zhoulide trying to land knees to the body.
Zime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Zhoulide could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Zhoulide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Zhoulide has his foot on Zime's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zime works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Zhoulide working for a triangle but Zime defends it easily.
Zhoulide throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1##SUB# Zime has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zhoulide to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zime is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zhoulide pulls down on the head and he's put Zime to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shervin Zhoulide! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2024 |
#R1# Wilkerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cavahlo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilkerson defends it nicely. Wilkerson fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Cavahlo as Wilkerson shoots in. Wilkerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cavahlo defends well and Wilkerson ends up having to push Cavahlo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentino Wilkerson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cavahlo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkerson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Cavahlo pulls Wilkerson into guard.
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. Cavahlo working a defensive guard here.
Wilkerson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1# Cavahlo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkerson is one step ahead there. Wilkerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Cavahlo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Cavahlo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wilkerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cavahlo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Cavahlo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cavahlo 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##SUB# Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Cavahlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilkerson defends it well. #T2# Cavahlo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Wilkerson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cavahlo passes into side control! Wilkerson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cavahlo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are battling for position here. Wilkerson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wilkerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cavahlo. Cavahlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkerson is keeping the position for now. Cavahlo wants to stand but Wilkerson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3# Wilkerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Wilkerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavahlo is aware though and is defending well. Cavahlo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkerson is retaining full guard. Cavahlo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Wilkerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well. Cavahlo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Wilkerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well.#SUB# Cavahlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cavahlo has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkerson's legs - danger averted. Wilkerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cavahlo controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cavahlo tries to stand but Wilkerson is controlling from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cavahlo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkerson is retaining full guard. Cavahlo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wilkerson wants to stand and escape but Cavahlo is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Cavahlo closes the distance and clinches. Cavahlo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Cavahlo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wilkerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wilkerson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice takedown defense from Cavahlo. No joy for Wilkerson on that attempt. #CL2# Cavahlo pushes Wilkerson up against the cage in a clinch. Cavahlo fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cavahlo 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##TD2# Cavahlo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkerson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wilkerson is not content to let Cavahlo control the position. #SUB2# Cavahlo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wilkerson is looking for a sweep. Wilkerson misses with a strike from the bottom. Wilkerson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cavahlo's best efforts. Wilkerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cavahlo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cavahlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Wilkerson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Cavahlo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Wilkerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB# Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Wilkerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cavahlo pulls his head out easily. Cavahlo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilkerson controls his leg. Wilkerson regains full guard. Nicely done. Xavier Cavahlo has got the better of the ground game so far. Cavahlo content to stall in guard here. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wilkerson keeping full guard, as Cavahlo tries to pass. #SUB# Wilkerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well. Cavahlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Wilkerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavahlo is aware though and is defending well. Cavahlo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilkerson's guard.#SUB# Wilkerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavahlo is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Cavahlo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Wilkerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2# Cavahlo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cavahlo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cavahlo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Wilkerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Wilkerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cavahlo wants to stand but Wilkerson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Cavahlo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Cavahlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2# Cavahlo stands up and waves to Wilkerson to follow him. #T4# Cavahlo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cavahlo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wilkerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cavahlo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cavahlo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cavahlo shoots in for a double leg but Wilkerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cavahlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavahlo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkerson. Wilkerson gets slowly back to his feet. Cavahlo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilkerson as he jumps to the side. Valentino Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Cavahlo. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cavahlo misses with a takedown attempt and Wilkerson counters with a left and a right that stings Cavahlo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilkerson with a lazy takedown attempt and Cavahlo counters with a nice body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cavahlo 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##CL2# Cavahlo instigates a clinch. Cavahlo fails to pull guard.
Cavahlo stops a takedown attempt from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Wilkerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cavahlo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Cavahlo jumps guard.
Wilkerson connects with a couple of short punches. Wilkerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cavahlo has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cavahlo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Cavahlo is looking for a triangle but Wilkerson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilkerson trying to control but Cavahlo is working from the bottom. Cavahlo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Wilkerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Cavahlo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cavahlo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Cavahlo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkerson defends well. Cavahlo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilkerson's guard. #REVB##SUB# Wilkerson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cavahlo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cavahlo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cavahlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Wilkerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Cavahlo throws a big right hand that misses. Wilkerson has a closed guard, preventing Cavahlo from standing up. #SUB# Wilkerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cavahlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Cavahlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cavahlo has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkerson's legs - danger averted. Cavahlo trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom. Cavahlo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Wilkerson has his foot on Cavahlo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavahlo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Wilkerson has his foot on Cavahlo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavahlo works his way back into a safe position though. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB# Wilkerson has his foot on Cavahlo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavahlo works his way back into a safe position though. Cavahlo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Cavahlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cavahlo throws a one two combo.
Wilkerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavahlo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Valentino Wilkerson has been cut.#TD2# Cavahlo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Cavahlo controlling the pace. Cavahlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Cavahlo tries to stand and escape but Wilkerson is controlling the position. #T4##SUB# Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back. Cavahlo controlling the action here. Cavahlo slips a nice elbow through Wilkerson's hands, connecting with Wilkerson's forehead. Cavahlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkerson keeps working. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Wilkerson actively working from the bottom here. Valentino Wilkerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cavahlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Xavier Cavahlo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wilkerson missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Xavier Cavahlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cavahlo 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cavahlo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1# Zime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zime sets himself, and Chambers steps forward looking for the clinch! Zime avoids it this time. Chambers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Tim Zime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zime fails with a takedown attempt. Chambers lands a slapping body shot.
Zime is looking to slow Chambers down with leg kicks. Chambers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Zime looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chambers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# Chambers lands a body shot. Chambers lands with a right to the head. Zime is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Chambers has Zime pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Zime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Zime has had enough of the clinch but Chambers keeps him there for the moment. Chambers scores with a hook to the body. Zime is breathing heavily. Chambers stalls. Zime is trying to pull guard but Chambers has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Zime. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Chambers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chambers pressing his opponent against the cage. Chambers scores with a shoulder strike. Chambers lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chambers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chambers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chambers lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Chambers. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chambers. Nice body punch from Chambers. Chambers is leaning against Zime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chambers controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Chambers.
#T3# Chambers lands a nice shot to the body. Chambers avoiding damage.
A short left from Chambers. Chambers lands a shot to the body. A short uppercut from Chambers. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chambers. Chambers lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Zime is rocked! Chambers effectively controlling the action here. Oh Zime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chambers controlling the action here for a moment.
Chambers continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Zime seems to have got his legs back now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chambers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chambers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Zime takes a shot to the head. #T4# Nice body punch from Chambers - that landed with a thud.
Chambers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zime with a big uppercut! Zime tries to clinch up but Chambers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zime to the mat! Zime covers up and Chambers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anatoli Chambers! Anatoli Chambers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
MMAH 3 - Cruz vs Berg
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1# Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morningstar defends it nicely. Morningstar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Morningstar scores with a takedown into Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2# Hoffman pulls Morningstar into guard.
#SUB2# Morningstar is sitting in close to Hoffman's body. Hoffman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Morningstar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Morningstar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hoffman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaydon Hoffman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2024 |
#R1# Hoffman fails with the takedown#CL# and Pushkin moves into the clinch.#TD# Pushkin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hoffman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB# Pushkin working for a choke but Hoffman is defending well. #SUB# Hoffman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Pushkin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoffman has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hoffman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1##SUB# Pushkin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Hoffman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pushkin's arms. Hoffman wants to escape the position.
#SUB# Hoffman fending off the submission attempt from Pushkin. Hoffman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Pushkin tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoffman pushed the leg off. #T2##SUB# Hoffman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pushkin's arms. #SUB# Pushkin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hoffman is defending well though. Pushkin let's go of the attempt for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pushkin avoiding Hoffman 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB# Hoffman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hoffman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3# Pushkin controlling well, preventing Hoffman from escaping the position.
Hoffman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position.#SUB# Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily. Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pushkin is nestled in close to Hoffman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hoffman trying to control but Pushkin postures up.
Hoffman looks winded! Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position.#T4##SUB# Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage. #SUB# Pushkin is working for a kimura but Hoffman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Pushkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffman defends it well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin 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# Hoffman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pushkin avoids it really well and circles away. Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Pushkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And Pushkin counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it. Hoffman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pushkin. Pushkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hoffman tries to clinch but Pushkin moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pushkin is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Pushkin circles away and we're back to standing. Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydon Hoffman.#TD# Pushkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoffman sprawls well initially but Pushkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Hoffman is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position. Hoffman is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB# Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage. Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position.#SUB# Pushkin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hoffman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pushkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terenti Pushkin! |
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