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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Yoo.
Silva pushes Yoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Silva. #TD#
Yoo pulls Silva into guard.
Yoo is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #SUB#
Yoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Yoo pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva tries to stand but Yoo is controlling from the bottom.
Yoo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yoo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Yoo has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Soo Young Yoo!
After winning the bout, Soo Young Yoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet.
Alghool is refusing to be controlled, as Dirksz sits in half guard.
Alghool pushes Dirksz off looking to stand but Dirksz dives back in and keeps control.
Dirksz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alghool is trying to stand back up but Dirksz is controlling him
Alghool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirksz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dirksz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alghool tries to kick Dirksz off but Dirksz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Alghool on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.
Dirksz wants to get back to his feet.
Dirksz trying to control the action but Alghool is working from the bottom.
Dirksz is really struggling to control Alghool but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alghool is trying to stand up here but Dirksz is controlling him well.
Dirksz wants to stand up but Alghool has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alghool tries to clinch there but Dirksz circles away.
#CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Dirksz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Dirksz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alghool walks away with a smile on his face. Dirksz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Dirksz in a clinch.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool presses Dirksz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirksz tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz jumps guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dirksz trying to control the position but instead, Alghool has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirksz into the cage.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dirksz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Dirksz gets tackled into the cage by Alghool. Alghool maintains the clinch.
Alghool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirksz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alghool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Dirksz being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Alghool.
Alghool scores with a shoulder strike.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
Dirksz can't get the takedown.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alghool tries to clinch up.
Dirksz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirksz is defending well for now.
Alghool prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool digs a right hand underneath Dirksz's ribcage. Dirksz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool stalling.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dirksz is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirksz avoids it.
Dirksz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hamza Alghool.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirksz. #CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alghool is looking to clinch but Dirksz is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Alghool rushes Dirksz and presses him up against the cage.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alghool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirksz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dirksz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Dirksz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alghool just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alghool landing knees to the body.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
Alghool lands an elbow inside.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alghool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirksz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dirksz feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz avoids a wild elbow strike from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz tries to pull guard but Alghool holds him up against the cage and eventually Dirksz drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dirksz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alghool tries to clinch but Dirksz moves out of range.
Dirksz throws a big counter combination but Alghool scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool has Dirksz pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dirksz has a takedown stuffed.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Dirksz moves into the clinch successfully.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirksz wants a takedown but no success here.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
Dirksz is stalling here.
Alghool gets through Dirksz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alghool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards. #BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches. #T1#
Dirksz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool is pushing Dirksz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dirksz wants to break free but Alghool has control.
Alghool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamza Alghool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirksz swats away the attempt to clinch by Alghool.#T2##CL2#
Alghool clinches up against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool blocks a body shot from Dirksz.
Dirksz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alghool smiles and moves away.
Dirksz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirksz throws the kick towards the body but Alghool avoids it.#CL2#
Alghool has Dirksz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirksz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alghool is keeping busy.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alghool to keep the fight standing.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirksz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Dirksz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Dirksz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirksz is working for takedown but Alghool is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dirksz tries to stall but Alghool uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alghool scores with a shot to the side of Dirksz's head. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Good body shot from Alghool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alghool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pervais as he jumps to the side.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Pervais counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pervais dives in and scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pervais defends well.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pervais is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #SUB2#
Pervais is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Robinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pervais wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Robinson is now in half guard.
Robinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pervais is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pervais taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson drops an elbow to the side of Pervais's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robinson lands a nice short elbow.
Robinson drops an elbow to the side of Pervais's head. #CUT#It looks like Donald Pervais has been cut.#T2#
Pervais is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervais has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Robinson working Pervais over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#That has opened up Donald Pervais's cut even more.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#Donald Pervais's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donald Pervais's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oswaldo Robinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Stein shoots in but Roshan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stein with a poor takedown
and Roshan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roshan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stein as he avoids it easily.
Spencer Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Roshan counters by moving into the clinch.
Pasindu Roshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Stein.
Roshan wants a takedown.
Stein tries to score a body lock takedown but Roshan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stein jumps guard but Roshan stands there with Stein around his waist. Stein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roshan tries to pull guard but Stein won't allow it.
Roshan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Roshan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Stein as Roshan shoots in.
Stein stuffs the takedown attempt from Roshan. Roshan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Stein gets tackled into the cage by Roshan. Roshan maintains the clinch. #T1#
Stein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roshan prevents it.
Roshan is pressed up against the cage. Stein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roshan down to the mat. Roshan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stein slaps away a takedown attempt from Roshan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Stein gets a double leg takedown into Roshan's guard.
Roshan has a closed guard, preventing Stein from standing up.
Roshan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Stein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roshan's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stein lands a nice short elbow.
Roshan wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Stein working the head and body with strikes.
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. Stein connects with a nice short shot to Roshan's temple.
Roshan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roshan tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Stein is looking for a kimura but Roshan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stein to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein works his way into full mount!
Roshan tries to hold on but Stein pushes him away.
Stein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Stein looking to isolate an arm here. Roshan doesn't see it coming and as Stein extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Stein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spencer Stein! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool has Newport pushed against the cage.
Alghool tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newport just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Newport shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Newport and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Alghool ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alghool no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Newport manages to pass to side control.
Newport seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alghool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Newport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alghool tries to kick Newport off but Newport keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alghool keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Newport in a clinch.
Newport is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Alghool pulls Newport into guard.
Alghool keeping moving, preventing Newport from controlling successfully.
Newport wants to stand but Alghool has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport is looking to work some ground and pound but Alghool has wrist control.
Newport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alghool swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newport throws out a leg kick but Alghool moves out of range and Newport only half commits. #CL2#
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newport, pushing him back against the cage.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Alghool digs a right hand into Newport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newport's gas tank.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport. #T4#
Alghool is pushing Newport up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool gets a clinch. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
Newport throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Alghool rushes Newport and presses him up against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Newport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alghool just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newport's brow.
Newport misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newport has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alghool is proving hard to escape from.
Newport sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool 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##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alghool taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Alghool's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Newport tries to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling the position.
Newport on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pushes Newport back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
Newport stops Alghool from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport wanted to stand there but Alghool had control of the position.
Newport sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alghool's guard. #T1##ES2#
Alghool has one foot on Newport's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.
Alghool has Newport pressed against the cage, preventing Newport from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alghool on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newport looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up.
Maybe Newport would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alghool sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Alghool avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body.
Alghool tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alghool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newport smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Newport avoids the damage to the body.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.#TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Alghool is looking to stand back up but Newport counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alghool.
Alghool is trying to stand.
Newport tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Newport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamza Alghool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Alghool is just out of range.
Alghool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newport taking a breather. #TD2#
Alghool manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hamza Alghool has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Alghool pushes Newport off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool tries a knee to the head but Newport blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alghool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
That's time! Newport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newport tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newport to keep the fight standing.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage.
Newport can't break the clinch.
Alghool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport throws a head kick that misses.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport throws a solid leg kick but Alghool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newport.#CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Newport.#TD2#
Alghool jumps guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #T1#
Newport is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Thomas Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newport throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newport is trying to maintain a safe position but Alghool gets an underhook and turns Newport into the cage.
Alghool taking a breather.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Alghool avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool gets through Newport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alghool's guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newport throws a body kick that misses.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool lands with a left to the head.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alghool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newport takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alghool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newports head.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alghool misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alghool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Wulansari instigates a clinch.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Backland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulansari lands a body punch. #BC2#
Wulansari manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Wulansari gets a clinch.
Wulansari slowing the pace effectively.
Backland dodges an elbow strike from Wulansari.
#BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Wulansari moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backland tries for a takedown but Wulansari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wulansari rushes Backland and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wulansari as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Wulansari.
Backland is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Wulansari.
#T1##TD2#
Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Backland prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet.
Backland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Backland passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wulansari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wulansari is trying to stand.
#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Backland with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rio Wulansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wulansari moves into range and clinches up with Backland.
Backland wants to break free but Wulansari has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #TD2#
Wulansari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Backland uses from the top position.
Backland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Wulansari is wriggling around but Backland manages to pass to half guard.
Backland wants to control but Wulansari is keeping him busy.
Wulansari pushes Backland off but Backland dives into side control.
Backland throws an elbow but Wulansari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wulansari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working.
Wulansari parries the strikes from Backland easily there. Backland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wulansari to escape.
Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working.
Wulansari bucks up and tries to throw Backland off but instead Backland has got his back!
Backland trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wulansari is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland'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.#R2##CL2#
Wulansari has Backland up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulansari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wulansari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wulansari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Backland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulansari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards.
Wulansari lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wulansari.
Wulansari is leaning against Backland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wulansari slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wulansari drives through and clinches with Backland against the cage.
Wulansari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Backland up against the cage.#TD2#
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Backland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Wulansari is looking to stand back up but Backland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wulansari. #SUB#
Backland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wulansari has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Wulansari kicks off Backland and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Wulansari clinches up with Backland and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
Backland closes the distance and clinches up with Wulansari, looking for a takedown. Backland pushes Wulansari against the cage but Wulansari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulansari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Bobby Backland's cut is getting worse.#T2##TD2#
Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wulansari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wulansari is looking to stand up but Backland isn't so interested in that idea.
Backland stands and throws Wulansari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backland wants to stand but Wulansari is controlling his arm.
Backland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wulansari!
Backland wants to control the pace but Wulansari is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Wulansari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Wulansari really wants to buck Backland off and get back to his feet.
Backland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backland controlling from mount.
Backland won't let Wulansari get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wulansari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wulansari tries to buck Backland off but Backland takes his back!
Wulansari is covering up but some of the strikes from Backland are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Backland is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wulansari has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Backland has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wulansari taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Backland doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Backland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
McPherson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Roci clinches up with McPherson and pushes him back against the cage.
Roci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPherson.
Roci has McPherson pushed against the cage.
McPherson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Roci pulls guard.
Roci keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
McPherson slips nicely into half guard.
McPherson wants to control but Roci is keeping him busy.
McPherson stops Roci from getting back to his feet.
McPherson is looking to take a break and control but Roci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McPherson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Roci drives through and clinches with McPherson against the cage.
#T2#
McPherson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roci lands a right hand that snaps the head of McPherson backwards.
Roci stalling.
Roci lands a nice shot to the body.
Roci with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Roci breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Roci has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Roci.
McPherson is trying to drag Roci to the mat but Roci just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamare McPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roci lands a left hand.
#ROC2#McPherson is rocked!
Roci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh McPherson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPherson tries to break free but Roci pushes him back against the cage.
Roci jumps guard but McPherson stands there with Roci around his waist. Roci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McPherson managing to block the knees to the body from Roci.
McPherson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
McPherson is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roci just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPherson's brow.
McPherson tries to work over Roci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPherson wants to stall.
#BC2#
Roci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for McPherson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xhek Roci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Roci gets a clinch. #TD2#
Roci gets control of McPherson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roci will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McPherson wants to control from the top but Roci keeps moving.
McPherson is really struggling to control Roci but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPherson is pushing down on Roci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roci is fighting to maintain full guard but McPherson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McPherson wants to pass the guard but Roci is defending well.
Roci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roci is staying active underneath McPherson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roci can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
McPherson decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xhek Roci 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##CL2#
Roci forces McPherson back against the cage and clinches.
Roci works on McPherson's body with a couple of short punches.
Roci tries to pull guard but McPherson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Roci gets control of McPherson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roci will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roci is looking to stand back up but McPherson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roci.
Roci looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roci is squirming around, avoiding McPherson's attempts to control the action.
Roci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McPherson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Roci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You get the feeling that Roci really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McPherson looking to control but Roci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roci squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McPherson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roci squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McPherson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Roci is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
McPherson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roci wants to get back to his feet.
McPherson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Roci is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! McPherson has taken his back!
McPherson misses with punches from the back. #T4#
McPherson wants to control but Roci is keeping busy.
Roci is trying to get back to his feet but McPherson has full control of the position and if anything, Roci has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Roci covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roci looking very determined here, making life difficult for McPherson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamare McPherson dominated that second round.
That's time! McPherson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Roci moves into the clinch.
McPherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roci just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McPherson tries to pull guard but Roci forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roci lands a nice uppercut.
McPherson is working for takedown but Roci is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamare McPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson taking a breather.
Good body shot from Roci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roci is trying to pull guard but McPherson has him pressed against the cage.
Roci lands an uppercut.
McPherson tries to land knees in the clinch but Roci avoids the damage to the body.
Roci fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Roci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
McPherson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
McPherson gets tackled into the cage by Roci. Roci maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Roci successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Roci scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Roci has closed the distance and engaged McPherson in a clinch.
Roci tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McPherson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roci scores with a shoulder strike.
Roci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPherson.
Roci fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roci content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roci utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Roci landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Roci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McPhersons head.
Roci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McPherson to keep the fight standing.
Roci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Roci jumps guard and drags McPherson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but McPherson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McPherson is standing up over Roci. Roci looks to escape but McPherson dives into side control.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but McPherson is dominant here and he's now got Roci's back!#T3#
Roci is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McPherson struggling to land strikes to the head as Roci covers up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McPherson trying to control momentarily.
Roci wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McPherson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roci wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McPherson looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xhek Roci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xhek Roci! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Mbare. Mbare maintains the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mbare is defending well for now.
Mbare lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #BC2#
Mbare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mbare moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mbare jumps guard.
Mbare is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mbare.
Mbare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Mbare has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anderson is on him like a limpet, forcing Mbare back against the cage.#BC2#
Mbare breaks from the clinch.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mbare takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbare tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mbare lands a left hand.
#T1#
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Mbare keeps him there for the moment.
Mbare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson avoiding damage as Mbare throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Mbare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mbare clinches.
Mbare just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather. #TD2#
Mbare pulls guard successfully.
Mbare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mbare is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to control but Mbare is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mbare is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mbare's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.
Mbare is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Anderson controls the position.
Mbare is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Anderson looking to break Mbare's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mbare remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mbare wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for the choke from the back position but Mbare is controlling his hands well.
Mbare is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Mbare is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Anderson working for a choke but Mbare is defending well.
Mbare wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sidi Mbare will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Mbare instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mbare pulls guard successfully.
Anderson prevents Mbare from getting back to his feet.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mbare is retaining full guard.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mbare squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mbare to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mbare shrugs it off. #SUB#
Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Mbare trying desperately to get to his feet.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mbare wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mbare manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mbare is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mbare is trying to get back to his feet.
Mbare tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mbare is trying to get back to his feet but Anderson has full control of the position and if anything, Mbare has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control.#SUB#
Anderson looking to break Mbare's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mbare remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mbare is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mbare is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mbare wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Anderson 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##CL2#
Mbare closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mbare breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Mbare as the two fighters clinch.
Mbare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mbare is working Anderson over against the cage.
Mbare is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mbare tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mbare lands with a right to the head.
Sidi Mbare seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head. #TD2#
Mbare decides to pull guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mbare keeps moving.
Mbare wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bas Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mbare can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Mbare breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mbare drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Mbare stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mbare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mbare clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mbare jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Anderson prevents Mbare from getting back to his feet.
Anderson is standing up over Mbare. Mbare looks to escape but Anderson dives into side control.
#T3#
Anderson prevents Mbare from escaping the position.
Mbare tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mbare trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sidi Mbare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mbare has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sidi Mbare! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kanno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanno sprawls well. Kanno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Kanno closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kanno gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kanno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guerrero is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Guerrero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kanno defends it easily.
Kanno postures up.
#T1#
Kanno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guerrero's guard.#SU#
Kanno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guerrero, up you get!
Kanno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guerrero can pounce on him.
#CL#
Kanno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guerrero, pushing him back against the cage.
Kanno is trying to break free.
Kanno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guerrero smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kanno clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanno.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kanno lands a left hand.
Kanno is trying to break the clinch but Guerrero is controlling him.#T2#
Guerrero takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kanno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrero connects with a solid leg kick.
Kanno lands with a cross.
Kanno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kanno clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanno is trying to pull guard but Guerrero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kanno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guerrero misses with a knee to the head.
Kanno has Guerrero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guerrero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salem Kanno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanno tries to circle away but Guerrero has him pinned against the cage.
Kanno is breathing heavily.
Kanno can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Kanno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guerrero is looking to clinch.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but Kanno shows good takedown defense.
Kanno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerrero.
Guerrero shoots in and drives through. Kanno sprawls well.
Kanno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guerrero scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Kanno moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Guerrero manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kanno closes the distance and pushes Guerrero back into the cage.
Kanno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guerrero smiles and moves away.
Guerrero cracks Kanno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4##CL2#
Guerrero moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Guerrero breaks the clinch.
Guerrero misses the jab.
Kanno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerrero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kanno is fending him off so far but Guerrero persists. Nope, Kanno circles away and we're back to standing.
Guerrero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salem Kanno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrero misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Guerrero tries to keep at a distance but Kanno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guerrero has Kanno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kanno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Guerrero drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salem Kanno 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#
Kanno moves in looking to clinch but Guerrero pushes him off.
Kanno fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kanno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guerrero is pressed up against the cage. Kanno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guerrero down to the mat. Guerrero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guerrero fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanno moves in looking to clinch but Guerrero pushes him off.#CL#
Kanno instigates a clinch.
Kanno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guerrero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Guerrero has a couple of punches blocked by Kanno.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Kanno holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerrero drops back down to his feet.
Guerrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kanno after a bit of a struggle.
Salem Kanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Guerrero.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Kanno won't allow it.
Kanno can't break the clinch.
Guerrero is working for takedown but Kanno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Guerrero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away.
Kanno wants to get back to striking at distance but Guerrero won't allow it.
#BC2#
Guerrero manages to break the clinch.
Guerrero swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanno.
Kanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerrero can do to turn this around?
Guerrero tries to clinch up but Kanno circles away and keeps his distance.
Salem Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero slips under a jab from Kanno.
Kanno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerrero. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kanno wants to clinch but Guerrero slips to the side
and Guerrero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kanno's knee momentarily.
Guerrero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanno avoids it really well and circles away.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
Kanno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guerrero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kanno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanno sprawls well. Kanno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Guerrero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Kanno moves into range and clinches up with Guerrero.#T3#
Guerrero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrero swinging wildly here.
Guerrero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guerrero momentarily.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanno swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kanno gets tackled into the cage by Guerrero. Guerrero maintains the clinch.
Kanno tries to pull guard but Guerrero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Guerrero breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a head kick but Kanno moves out of range.
Guerrero doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanno circles away.
#T4#
Guerrero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrero wants to counter with a clinch but Kanno pushes him away.
Kanno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanno wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Guerrero.
Kanno moves to clinch but Guerrero breaks away
and Guerrero counters with an outside leg kick.
Guerrero goes for a double leg but Kanno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kanno continues to drive forward.
Guerrero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kanno swivels and escapes.
Guerrero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero looks for a takedown but Kanno sprawls well.
Kanno tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerrero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerrero fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salem Kanno dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kanno but Kanno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salem Kanno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Kanno moves into range and clinches up with Guerrero.
Guerrero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanno is defending well for now.
Kanno is trying to break the clinch but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kanno as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kanno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Kanno won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanno gets underhooks to prevent Guerrero's takedown attempt.
Salem Kanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Guerrero.
Guerrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kanno after a bit of a struggle.
Kanno working hard to break the clinch.
Guerrero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but Kanno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Kanno is trying to break free.
Kanno gets underhooks to prevent Guerrero's takedown attempt.
Guerrero keeps control of Kanno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guerrero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guerrero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kanno.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanno to keep the fight standing.
Guerrero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanno.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanno to keep the fight standing.
Kanno can't break the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salem Kanno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guerrero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guerrero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kanno prevents it.
Kanno wants to break free but Guerrero has control.
#BC2#
Guerrero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanno with a nice cross.
Guerrero fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guerrero.
Guerrero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Kanno lands a nice hook to Guerrero's body. Guerrero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanno is looking to clinch.
Salem Kanno is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanno lands with a shot to the body.
Guerrero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanno defends well and Guerrero ends up having to push Kanno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guerrero tries for a takedown but Kanno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kanno takes the fight into the clinch.
Guerrero stalls.
Kanno working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Kanno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage.
Guerrero has Kanno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kanno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guerrero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanno to keep the fight standing.
Guerrero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guerrero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero can't break the clinch.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanno to keep the fight standing.
Blake Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Guerrero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salem Kanno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kanno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salem Kanno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cain shoots in and bounces Taif off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taif being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taif is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cain is controlling him.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Taif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain stays in close to Taif's body and controls the position.
Cain prevents Taif from getting back to his feet.
Cain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taif's head.#T1#
Cain is working Taif over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taif is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cain is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain lands a couple of digs.
Cain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cain stands up over Taif, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Taif is rocked!
Taif has momentary wrist control but Cain slips an elbow through the middle.
Taif is still in real trouble! Can Cain finish him?
Taif is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cain dives into side control.
Cain slows the pace down. #SUB#
Cain is working to tighten his grip on Taif's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Taif has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cain is really squeezing tight and eventually Taif passes out! Cain breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justin Cain! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dylan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dylan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcenaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Dylan circles away.
Dylan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcenaro is fending him off so far but Dylan persists. Nope, Marcenaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Dylan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Dylan misses.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcenaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dylan counters with a three punch combo that has Marcenaro backing up. Marcenaro nods at Dylan to acknowledge the strikes.
Dylan throws a nice looking combination but Marcenaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcenaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dylan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Marcenaro tries to keep at a distance but Dylan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dylan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dylan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dylan jumps into guard, dragging Marcenaro to the mat.
Marcenaro throwing strikes but missing.
Marcenaro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Marcenaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Dylan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcenaro tries to stand but Dylan is controlling from the bottom.
Dylan keeping moving, preventing Marcenaro from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dylan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dylan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marcenaro is looking for a sweep. Dylan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dylan is looking for a kimura here.
Dylan slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Dylan is pressing down on Marcenaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcenaro is holding on for now.
Dylan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcenaro is looking for a sweep. Dylan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dylan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Marcenaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcenaro stops a takedown attempt from Dylan.
Marcenaro is trying to break the clinch but Dylan is controlling him.
Dylan avoids a wild elbow strike from Marcenaro.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dylan has Marcenaro pressed against the cage.
Marcenaro misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Dylan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Marcenaro gets to his feet - Dylan follows without any prompting.
Marcenaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dylan tries to avoid it but Marcenaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dylan to the ground. Dylan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Marcenaro rushes Dylan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dylan breaks from the clinch.
Marcenaro wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcenaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dylan pinned against the cage. Dylan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcenaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dylan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcenaro somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dylan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dylan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcenaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dylan defends well and Marcenaro ends up having to push Dylan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Dylan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dylan blocks the body kick.
Dylan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marcenaro manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick by Marcenaro misses #CL#
and Dylan counters by clinching up.
Marcenaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dylan smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dylan forces Marcenaro back against the cage and clinches.
Marcenaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dylan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marcenaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Dylan. #BC2#
Marcenaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcenaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dylan.#T1#
Marcenaro scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Dylan moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Dylan to work.
Dylan wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcenaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dylan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dylan avoiding damage as Marcenaro throws knees to the body.
Marcenaro trying to stall but Dylan improves his position.
Marcenaro stalling in the clinch but Dylan improves position.
Marcenaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Marcenaro.
Marcenaro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marcenaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dylan gets underhooks to prevent Marcenaro's takedown attempt.
Marcenaro is breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Dylan manages to pull guard.
Marcenaro trying to control but Dylan is working from the bottom.
Marcenaro wants to stand but Dylan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dylan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcenaro preventing the sweep.
Dylan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcenaro wants to control from the top but Dylan keeps moving. #T3#
Dylan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dylan controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcenaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dylan lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcenaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcenaro trying to control the position but instead, Dylan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcenaro into the cage.
Marcenaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Dylan gets an underhook and turns Marcenaro into the cage.#T4#
Dylan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dylan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dylan.
Dylan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcenaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcenaro can't break the clinch.
Marcenaro lands with a right to the head.
Dylan stalling the fight.
Marcenaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcenaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like John Dylan has been cut.
John Dylan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dylan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcenaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcenaro looking to slow down the pace here.
Marcenaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dylan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dylan's cut.
That's time! Dylan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Marcenaro finds it's target.
Marcenaro wants to clinch.
Marcenaro shoots in but Dylan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dylan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Dylan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dylan darts in looking for a takedown but Marcenaro gets double underhooks and turns Dylan into the cage. #TD#
Dylan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marcenaro uses from the top position.
Dylan trying to control the position here.
Dylan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcenaro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcenaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Dylan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dylan wants to sweep here but Marcenaro controlling him for the moment.
Dylan seems keen to control Marcenaro's posture.#SUB#
Dylan working for a triangle but Marcenaro defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marcenaro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #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.
Dylan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcenaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcenaro's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dylan controlling the positon.#SUB#
Dylan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dylan wants to control but Marcenaro manages to buck him off and is now in Dylan's guard! Nice work there by Marcenaro! #T3##SU2#
Marcenaro gets to his feet - Dylan follows without any prompting. #CL#
Dylan takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marcenaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dylan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dylan tries to counter by clinching up but Marcenaro breaks away and moves out of range.
John Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Marcenaro.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dylan sprawls well. Dylan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcenaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcenaro closes the distance but Dylan moves to the side
and Dylan counters with a head kick. That will keep Marcenaro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Dylan has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Dylan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Marcenaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcenaro stuffs the takedown.
Marcenaro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dylan blocks it well.
Dylan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcenaro stuffs the takedown attempt from Dylan. Dylan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcenaro moves in looking to clinch but Dylan pushes him off.
Alen Marcenaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcenaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Dylan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcenaro shoots in and drives through. Dylan sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dylan leaves Marcenaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Marcenaro with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dylan darts in looking for a takedown but Marcenaro gets double underhooks and turns Dylan into the cage.
Marcenaro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marcenaro can't get the takedown.
Alen Marcenaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Dylan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dylan wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcenaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dylan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dylan 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dylan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Encarnacion 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.
Encarnacion is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Encarnacion is working away.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Encarnacion is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is nestled in close to Encarnacion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones trying to control the action but Encarnacion is working from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Encarnacion is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Encarnacion is looking to improve his position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Encarnacion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Encarnacion wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Encarnacion misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Encarnacion tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Encarnacion misses with the combination.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Encarnacion with a body shot.
Alex Encarnacion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones 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.
Some wild striking there from Encarnacion.
Encarnacion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Encarnacion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Encarnacion slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Encarnacion misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Encarnacion will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Encarnacion is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Encarnacion's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Encarnacion is retaining full guard.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Encarnacion keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Encarnacion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Encarnacion keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Encarnacion keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Encarnacion throws a body kick that misses.
Encarnacion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Encarnacion is breathing heavily.
Encarnacion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Encarnacion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones just content to control the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Encarnacion keeps working.
Encarnacion takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Encarnacion keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CC Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Encarnacion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Encarnacion works the jab nicely.
Encarnacion misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a fast counter high kick but Encarnacion manages to duck under it in time.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Encarnacion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Encarnacion scores with a three punch combo!
Alex Encarnacion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a series of punches but Encarnacion avoids them all with ease.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Encarnacion shows good takedown defense.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Encarnacion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Encarnacion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alex Encarnacion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Encarnacion moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Encarnacion.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Encarnacion with a hook.
Encarnacion misses with a series of wild punches.
Encarnacion misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Encarnacion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Encarnacion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Encarnacion does it's job there.
Encarnacion thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Encarnacion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Encarnacion throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Encarnacion throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
CC Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Encarnacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones stops Encarnacion from standing up. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones works over Encarnacion with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones is continuing to stall.#T3#
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Encarnacion's head.
Encarnacion is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working over Encarnacion with some ground and pound. Encarnacion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is taking a breather. Encarnacion 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.
Jones working Encarnacion over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Encarnacion wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Encarnacion is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Encarnacion can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CC Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jones blocks a head kick by Encarnacion.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Encarnacion lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Encarnacion misses its intended target.
Encarnacion throws a body shot but no joy.
Encarnacion looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Encarnacion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Encarnacion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Jones.
Encarnacion gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Encarnacion tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Jones is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Encarnacion buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Encarnacion!! Encarnacion is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Jones throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CC Jones!
Alex Encarnacion was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank everyone for their support. It means a lot to me. I'll learn from this and come back better.'. |
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