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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Conquest II
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James pushes Hernandez off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
James drops Hernandez with a beautiful combination! Hernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
James throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent James getting side control.
Hernandez is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
James content to control rather than advance.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
James controlling the action here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James preventing the sweep.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James is looking to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch.
Kyrie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hernandez.#T3#
Hernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hernandez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hernandez is in James's guard.
James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hernandez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
James gets caught napping as Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.#T4#
Hernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Kyrie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hernandez.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.#CL#
James gets a clinch.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
James has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! James dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
James trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
James trying to control from Hernandez's half guard. Hernandez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hernandez is trying to keep James in close.
James wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hernandez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Hernandez looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn!
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is trying desperately to improve position.
James throwing strikes here but Hernandez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hernandez because James loaded up on that one.
James wants to control the pace but Hernandez is squirming around nicely.
Hernandez tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie James dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James gets back to half guard.#ES#
James has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hernandez is on him like a limpet, forcing James back against the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. James is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
James won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
James trying to control from Hernandez's half guard. Hernandez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hernandez has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself. #SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joey Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyrie James.
Well James 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrie James! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Fukado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fukado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fukado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Fukado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fukado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fukado is stalling in the full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fukado lands a couple of digs.
Fukado 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.
Fukado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Fukado is proving a slippery customer.
Jones working a defensive guard but Fukado passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fukado tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jones.
Fukado trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Fukado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB#
Fukado is working for a submission of some sort.
Fukado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones has Fukado pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fukado trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Fukado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fukado passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Fukado has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryota Fukado! |
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Event:
HFA 9
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
Bye Ng had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Daryl King was cancelled. |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Dyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Dyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dyson ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Dyson jumps guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones working the ground and pound but Dyson is defending the strikes.
Jones controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dyson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jones yanks on the arm and Dyson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tibi Jones!
After the fight, Tibi Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFA 205 R2
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Heath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Heath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heath misses with a lunging right hand
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to bum rush Heath with a series of wild strikes but Heath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Jones rushes Heath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Jones stalls.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Heath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Heath goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Heath fails to land with a series of punches.
Heath lands a two punch combo.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones avoids the head kick by Heath.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.#T2#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath misses with a wild combination.
Heath looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heath, as that shot connected.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Heath throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leon Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heath to score with a decent uppercut.
Heath takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Heath in a clinch.
#T3#
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heath after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heath pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heath misses with a wild body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Heath strikes.
Jab by Jones.
Leon Heath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heath.
Heath cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heath's guard.
Heath manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Heath displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Heath is rocked!
Heath misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heath is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Heath is on queer street and Jones is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). CC Jones! |
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Event:
Conquest I
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Fowler throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fowler swivels and escapes.
James tries to clinch up but Fowler circles away and keeps his distance.
Fowler lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Fowler lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James shoots in for a takedown but Fowler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fowler lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Fowler lands a head kick!
James looks winded!
James shoots for a takedown but Fowler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willie Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie James.#CL#
Fowler clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fowler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks.
James taking a breather. #T1#
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fowler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fowler lands with a short shot to the head.
Fowler has James pressed against the cage.
Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fowler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fowler lands a left hand.
Fowler effectively controlling the action here.
Fowler gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Fowler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fowler.
Fowler misses with some punches.
#T2#
Fowler misses with the head strike.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fowler prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Fowler tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Fowler back against the cage.
Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler working aggressively here.
James prevents a body shot from Fowler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler misses with a punch on the inside.
Fowler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fowler stalls.
James blocks a body shot from Fowler.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Fowler gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
James is trying to drag Fowler to the mat but Fowler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Fowler tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Fowler misses with the head strike.
Fowler controlling the action here for a moment.
Fowler lands a body shot.
Fowler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Fowler.
Fowler tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fowler lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Fowler throws a head punch that misses.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fowler tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fowler scores with a shoulder strike.
Fowler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fowler has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fowler gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Fowler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fowler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fowler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Crunch! Fowler slams his shin into James's torso.
Kyrie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Fowler, which made it look bad.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fowler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fowler with the inside leg kick.
Fowler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#James is rocked!
Whack! Fowler lands a heavy head kick that drops James. The ref tackles Fowler to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because James was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Willie Fowler! |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Dyson slips a jab and a cross from Strickland.
Dyson throws a big counter combination but Strickland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dyson shoots for a takedown but Strickland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strickland is looking for the big counter here.
Dyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Strickland's head.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strickland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyson.
Strickland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strickland lands with a left to the head.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strickland to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Dyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dyson up against the cage.
Strickland lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Strickland digs a right hand into Dyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyson's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Strickland.
Dyson can't get the takedown.
Dyson is breathing heavily.
Dyson jumps guard but Strickland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland stalling against the cage.
Dyson has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Strickland lands a nice shot to the body.
Strickland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Dyson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strickland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Strickland.
Strickland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strickland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strickland.
A right hand to the body from Strickland.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Strickland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dyson is trying to drag Strickland to the mat but Strickland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dyson effectively controlling the action here.
Strickland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Strickland digs a right hand into Dyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyson's gas tank.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strickland lands a body punch.
Strickland pushes Dyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strickland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Strickland.
Strickland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Strickland.
Strickland lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Dyson is rocked!
Strickland lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Dyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Strickland - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Dyson's ribcage. Dyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dyson to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Strickland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dosantos fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Dosantos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dosantos shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dosantos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dosantos throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dosantos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dosantos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dosantos scores with a jab to the head.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Dosantos counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dosantos throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dosantos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Dosantos lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dosantos. That's going to slow King down.
Dosantos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King leaves Dosantos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dosantos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dosantos.
Dosantos moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Dosantos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Dosantos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Dosantos tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dosantos avoids the head kick by King.
Dosantos dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Dosantos's head and hops out.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King throws a combination that misses
and Dosantos counters with a thumping low kick.
Dosantos closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dosantos blocks a jab.
Dosantos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Dosantos persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King lands an overhand right.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3##TD#
Dosantos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King looks winded!
King looking for a sweep but Dosantos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dosantos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dosantos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dosantos is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dosantos extends the arm and King is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Dosantos! |
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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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dyson scores with a takedown into Russell's guard.
Dyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.
Dyson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Dyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russell tries to get out of the position.
Dyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russell counters with a left to the body.
Russell takes a swing at Dyson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Russell instigates a clinch.
Russell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Russell pushes Dyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell is leaning against Dyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dyson is trying to force a seperation but Russell has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
#T2#
Russell pushes Dyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyson can't get the takedown.
Russell has Dyson pressed against the cage, preventing Dyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dyson is looking to control Russell's arms but Russell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dyson has his back to the cage.
Russell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Dyson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jay Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Dyson.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Dyson is rocked!
Russell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Dyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Russell finish him?
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russell unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dyson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Russell is unloading with more strikes now! Dyson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Russell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Russell waved his t-shirt featuring Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $48's logo in front of the cameras. |
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