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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Claes walks into a left hand.
Claes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice jab there from Koscheck.
Claes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koscheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claes.
Koscheck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Claes momentarily.
Claes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claes but Claes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Claes throws a counter combo.
Koscheck fails to land with a series of punches.
Koscheck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koscheck thuds a left hand into Claes's body.
Koscheck jabs Claes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown but Claes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claes is looking to clinch. #T1#
Koscheck throws a jab when Claes was well out of range.
Koscheck throws a right and a left that Claes avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Koscheck.
Koscheck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claes moves away.
Albar Claes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck dives in and grabs Claes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Claes pushes down on Koscheck's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koscheck throws a lazy right hand but Claes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koscheck.
Claes throws a fast counter high kick but Koscheck manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Claes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koscheck napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koscheck is trying to control Claes's posture but Claes avoids it.
Koscheck gets back to half guard.#T2#
Koscheck gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Koscheck pushes a forearm under Claes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Claes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Koscheck! |
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Event:
NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Pierce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raskmanuv.
Pierce feints the counter takedown.
Pierce fails to land the takedown.
Raskmanuv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierce's waist but Pierce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raskmanuv off to one side. #TD2#
Raskmanuv tries to sprawl but Pierce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce wants to take a breather but Raskmanuv is having none of it.
Raskmanuv is doing well to control the position and prevent Pierce from advancing to side control.
Pierce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Pierce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raskmanuv on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raskmanuv tries to get out of the position.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Pierce keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raskmanuv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierce trying to mount his opponent but Raskmanuv defends it.
Raskmanuv pushes Pierce off looking to stand but Pierce dives back in and keeps control.
Pierce slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raskmanuv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raskmanuv.
Raskmanuv tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierce passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Pierce decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Pierce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pierce lands in his opponent's guard.
Raskmanuv keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pierce won't allow Raskmanuv to sweep him here.
Pierce throwing strikes but missing.
Raskmanuv controlling the position.
Pierce wants to control from the top but Raskmanuv keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierce is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pierce trying to control but Raskmanuv is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pierce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierce doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Raskmanuv counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruslam Raskmanuv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Pierce.
Pierce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierce being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raskmanuv preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Pierce dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raskmanuv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierce tries to avoid it but Raskmanuv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierce to the ground. Pierce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raskmanuv leaves Pierce with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raskmanuv half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Pierce pushes Raskmanuv up against the cage in a clinch.
Raskmanuv is trying to break free.
Pierce looking for a takedown.
Raskmanuv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pierce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslam Raskmanuv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raskmanuv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Pierce jumps guard and drags Raskmanuv to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Pierce striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raskmanuv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Raskmanuv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raskmanuv has managed to get both his arms back between Pierce's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raskmanuv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierce is pulling down on Raskmanuv's head. It's preventing any offense from Raskmanuv, at least for the moment.
Pierce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raskmanuv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pierce working a defensive guard here.
Raskmanuv postures up and lands a big shot to Pierce's brow.
Raskmanuv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raskmanuv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce is looking to stand up but Raskmanuv isn't so interested in that idea.
Raskmanuv trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Raskmanuv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raskmanuv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raskmanuv lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Pierce is rocked!
Pierce is breathing heavily.
Raskmanuv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierce is still in real trouble! Can Raskmanuv finish him?
Raskmanuv gets to his feet and stands over Pierce, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pierce felt that one! Raskmanuv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pierce from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslam Raskmanuv! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn fails with a takedown attempt.
Horn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Horn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horn or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidd, which made it look bad.
Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kidd scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kidd. Kidd obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kidd misses with a looping right.
It looked like Horn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn.
Horn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Horn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Tyrese Horn has been cut.
Horn blocks a head kick by Kidd.
Horn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Horn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Horn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kidd thows a body kick. Horn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edgar Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
Horn avoids the head kick by Kidd.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kidd throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Kidd.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kidd throws a monster overhand right that drops Horn! Kidd follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Kidd!
Edgar Kidd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFA 13
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Claes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Claes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Claes gets caught flat footed, as Strickland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strickland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strickland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strickland in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland'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.#T1##SU#
Strickland stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Strickland gets a takedown into half guard.
Claes pushes Strickland off but Strickland dives into side control.
Strickland slows the pace down. #T2#
Strickland working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claes on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Strickland has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Claes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Strickland yanks on the arm and Claes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Strickland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikael Strickland! |
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Event:
HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Horn pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Horn is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
Horn darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Horn into the cage.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Horn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Horn.
Horn dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Horn counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.#CL2#
Horn closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Horn working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horn moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horn throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horn.
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!#CL2#
Horn closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Turner prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.
Turner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horn is defending well for now.
Horn wants to get back to striking at distance but Turner won't allow it.
#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Turner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horn tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horn on the ground.#SUB2#
Horn looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Horn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horn is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Turner is trying to keep Horn in close.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turner wants to stand but Horn is controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Horn trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner has Horn pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Horn is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Horn, which made it look bad. #TD#
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Horn did well to prevent Turner getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrese Horn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turner throws a right hand that Horn ducks under and follows up with a left that Horn also avoids with ease.
Horn wants to clinch.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Horn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Horn gets a clinch.
Horn lands a left hand.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Horn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Horn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn tries to clinch up.
Horn closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Horn pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horn tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Horn scores with a body shot.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Turner counters by clinching up. #BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner tries for a takedown but Horn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horn or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Jack Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Horn.
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Turner shoots in but Horn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner closes the distance and clinches up with Horn, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes Horn against the cage but Horn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turner leaves Horn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horn throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Turner goes for a double leg but Horn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horn continues to drive forward.#T3#
Horn is looking for a takedown.
Horn taking a breather.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Horn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Horn tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horn is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
Horn tries to pull guard but Turner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Horn is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horn is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turner lands an elbow just above Horn 's eye. #TD2#
Horn pulls guard effortlessly.
Turner 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrese Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Horn tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horn is looking to clinch.
Horn tries to clinch up.
Horn throws a body kick that misses.
Horn cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horn fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Horn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Horn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horn pinned against the cage. Horn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Horn dives in and scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Horn content to stall in guard here.
Turner is trying to control the position but Horn postures up. #SUB2#
Horn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turner! #REVR##T2#
Turner trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom.
Horn manages to get back to half guard.
Horn wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is trying to control. Horn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Horn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Horn looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Horn trying to strike off his back.
Horn pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turner is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Horn on that attempt.
Jack Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Horn.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Turner darts in and clinches Horn up against the cage.
Jack Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Turner successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well.
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 Jack Turner.
Well Horn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyrese Horn!
The defeated Jack Turner had this to say: 'Didn't go my way tonight. Props to my opponent. I'll work harder for the next fight.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pierce clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Smith gets control of Pierce's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierce throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Pierce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith has Pierce pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierce controls the pace.
Pierce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Pierce momentarily but Pierce frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Pierce wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Pierce shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Pierce is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierce lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
Smith is looking to control Pierce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Pierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierce is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pierce tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith wants to control but Pierce passes into side.
Pierce lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pierce working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pierce'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Pierce postures up.
Pierce staying calm.
Pierce tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Pierce 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#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pierce.
Smith lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Pierce shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Pierce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pierce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierce has double underhooks.
Pierce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierce's elbow. #T2#
Smith tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pierce works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pierce scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Pierce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pierce looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Smith wants to stand but Pierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pierce stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Pierce has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Pierce dives into Smith's guard.
Pierce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierce lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control the position but Pierce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Pierce not doing much here.
Pierce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Pierce stalling.
Pierce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pierce is taking a breather. Smith 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.#T3#
Pierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pierce trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pierce is looking for a counter combo.
Demetrius Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#CL#
Pierce rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Pierce jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Pierce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierce 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Pierce! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nabuzake throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nabuzake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Nabuzake clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nabuzake.
Horn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nabuzake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nabuzake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nabuzake.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nabuzake.
Nabuzake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tyrese Horn has been cut.
Nabuzake's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nabuzake's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horn is breathing heavily.
Nabuzake crunches a lovely knee into Horn's ribcage.
Nabuzake is stalling here.
Nabuzake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Horn's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabuzake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horn up against the cage.
Nabuzake'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.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Nabuzake as the two fighters clinch.
Nabuzake lands a nice knee to the body.
Horn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horn takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nabuzake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nabuzake connects with a knee to the head.
Nabuzake connects with a knee to the head.
Nabuzake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Horn tries to break the clinch but Nabuzake is controlling the position.
Nabuzake lands a knee to the body.
Horn takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabuzake stalls. #T2#
Nabuzake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nabuzake continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nabuzake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Horn is rocked!
Nabuzake jerks Horn's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Horn drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Nabuzake goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Nabuzake because Horn was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nakamura Nabuzake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bishop is working to tighten his grip on Claes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Claes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bishop is really squeezing tight and eventually Claes passes out! Bishop breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clive Bishop! |
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